# Migraine Tracker vs The Merkaba Method

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: The Merkaba Method at none against Migraine Tracker's 10. The Merkaba Method also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Migraine Tracker's advantage is ratings volume (857 vs 23). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Migraine Tracker sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. The Merkaba Method asks for nothing beyond the download.

The Merkaba Method holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Migraine Tracker has 857 ratings behind it against 23, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Migraine Tracker | The Merkaba Method |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (857 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/migraine-tracker-pressure-pal/id6463206739/reviews) | **[5.0 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-merkaba-method/id6811782886/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **857** | 23 |
| Positive reviews | 67.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 82 MB | 58 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mikhail Manev](https://appshunter.io/developer/1576742601) | [TeamUp Sports](https://appshunter.io/developer/1449504626) |

## What reviewers say

### Migraine Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/migraine-tracker-pressure-pal/id6463206739)

Track migraines, headaches, and other symptoms alongside barometric pressure changes. See upcoming pressure forecasts and identify personal triggers with detailed charts and logs. Understand how weather patterns affect your well-being.

**Highlights:** Migraine & Symptom Logging, Barometric Pressure Forecast, Accurate Real-time Barometer, 24-Hour Pressure Chart, 7-Day Pressure Forecast, Medication & Trigger Log, Personal Trigger Analysis

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly plan | $2.99 | per month |
| Weekly Plan | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Monthly plan | $3.99 | per month |
| Monthly plan | $5.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $34.99 | per year |
| Year plan | $35.95 | per year |
| Annual | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 📊 Accurate barometric pressure readings and forecasts
- 📈 Clear, intuitive graphs showing pressure trends
- 🎯 Helps identify migraine and pain triggers related to pressure
- 🌙 Dark mode option available
- 📝 Symptom and pain logging capabilities

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription pricing ($2.99-$3.99/month plus $59.99/year for history)
- 🔐 Limited free features and paywall for basic functionality
- 📉 Symptom tracking lacks customization and detail options
- 🐛 Inconsistent dark mode (resets on each use in older versions)
- ⚠️ Overly sensitive 'highly unstable' pressure alerts

**Reported bugs**

- Dark mode resets every use (fixed in recent update)
- Graph display shows blank/white area instead of pressure data
- Cannot view previous day's data after midnight
- Subscription charges not properly applied or acknowledged
- Notifications not sending despite being enabled

**Requested features**

- Dark mode widget for Home Screen
- Apple Watch app and watch complications
- Family Sharing subscription support
- Multi-user tracking with individual profiles and color coding
- Detailed symptom customization (type, duration, severity)


### The Merkaba Method

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-merkaba-method/id6811782886)

This app supports your health and fitness goals by allowing you to book classes, participate in challenges, and stay updated on club news. It integrates with Apple Health to track your progress, including steps, distance, and calories burned, and can import data from wearable devices.

**Highlights:** Book classes online, Participate in fitness challenges, View club news and offers, Apple Health integration, Track steps, distance, and calories, Import data from wearables

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Migraine Tracker free?

Migraine Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is The Merkaba Method free?

The Merkaba Method is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Migraine Tracker or The Merkaba Method?

The Merkaba Method is rated higher. Migraine Tracker averages 4.8 out of 5 from 857 ratings, while The Merkaba Method averages 5.0 from 23 ratings.

### Do Migraine Tracker or The Merkaba Method have ads?

Migraine Tracker shows ads; The Merkaba Method does not.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*