Comparison

Headache Log vs Migraine Pal

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Headache Log

Features
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A simple and intuitive app that helps you track your headaches and discover patterns and potential triggers. Record pain intensity, type, daily impact, medications, and more—then review your data with monthly statistics to better understand your condition. Whether you feel like your headaches are increasing, want to compare when medications work best, or need clearer records for doctor visits, this app transforms vague impressions into meaningful insights. ◆ Features • Log headache intensity and types using intuitive icons • Track daily impact on activities and menstruation cycle • Record medications and their effectiveness • View monthly statistics and trends (Premium feature) • Enjoy an ad-free, distraction-free experience (Premium) ◆ Recommended for • People who want to understand headache frequency and triggers • Those who track medication usage and effectiveness • Anyone who wants to identify patterns related to lifestyle or cycles • Users preparing headache reports for medical consultations The more you record, the more valuable your data becomes. Start with today's headache and uncover what your body has been trying to tell you. --- Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Migraine Pal

This app provides a user-friendly headache and migraine diary to log attacks, track triggers, and monitor medications. It offers visual insights into patterns and helps manage chronic pain with a focus on simplicity and design.

Highlights
  • One-tap attack logging
  • Headache calendar and diary
  • Trigger tracking
  • Medication logging
  • Insightful pattern analysis
  • Native iOS design
Features
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If you live with migraines, you already know the frustration: every migraine tracker on the App Store looks like a clinical questionnaire designed by an insurance company. They want you to fill out twenty fields while your head is splitting. You don't need another medical form — you need a migraine diary that respects what you're going through. MigrainePal is a beautifully designed headache tracker and migraine diary, built for people who'd rather log an attack in one tap than fight with a sterile questionnaire. ONE-TAP ATTACK LOGGING When a migraine attack starts, the last thing you want to do is fill forms. Tap once. The app opens an active migraine episode with the start time, and you can put your phone face-down. Come back later — add pain level, aura, and notes when you're ready. This is what a real migraine log should feel like. HEADACHE CALENDAR AND MIGRAINE DIARY See your entire month at a glance. The migraine calendar shows every attack, every aura, every medication taken — visually, not as a wall of text. Swipe across weeks and months to watch your migraine patterns emerge: cluster days, weather-linked spikes, menstrual migraine cycles, the post-stress crash. TRIGGER TRACKING Identify what sets off your migraine attacks. Log migraine triggers as you notice them — sleep, stress, foods, weather, screens, hormones, scents, alcohol. Over weeks, the trigger tracker surfaces what actually correlates with your headache attacks, not what the internet guessed for you. For chronic migraine and chronic pain, knowing your triggers means managing, not guessing. MEDICATION AND MEDS LOG Track every triptan, NSAID, anti-CGRP, preventive, and rescue med. The medication tracker helps you notice when you're approaching MOH (medication overuse headache) territory. See which meds work for which attack types, and bring real data to your next neurologist visit. INSIGHTS THAT MAKE SENSE Insights you can show your doctor — no PDF export needed. Frequency, average migraine pain level, aura percentage, most common triggers, medication response. Your migraine monitor shows patterns in plain language. For chronic, vestibular, hemiplegic, or menstrual migraine, this is the difference between feeling lost and feeling in control. BEAUTIFULLY DESIGNED, NATIVE iOS Built as a true native iOS app — not a web wrapper. 120Hz scrolling, haptic feedback, Dark Mode (essential during a migraine), and Dynamic Type support. Every screen was designed for someone who needs to look at their phone with a pounding headache. WHO MIGRAINE IS FOR People living with episodic or chronic migraine who want a real headache log. Migraine sufferers tracking aura, vestibular, hemiplegic, or menstrual patterns. Anyone managing chronic pain or recurring headache disorders. People whose neurologist asked them to keep a migraine diary or headache diary. Anyone tired of clinical apps that don't respect what a migraine attack feels like. WHY NOT MIGRAINE BUDDY OR N1-HEADACHE Apps like Migraine Buddy and N1-Headache are powerful research-grade tools — but they're built around long questionnaires, accounts, and pharma data sharing. If you'd rather log a headache in one tap than complete a 20-field form — Migraine was made for you. PRIVACY All your migraine logs, attack records, trigger data, and medication history stay on your device. Optional iCloud sync between your own devices, encrypted by Apple. No account required. No data collection. No ads. Your migraine diary is private — period. Free to download. Supports English, Japanese, and Traditional Chinese. The most beautifully designed migraine tracker and headache diary on iOS. Privacy Policy: https://elevenapril.com/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://elevenapril.com/terms.html

Screenshots

Headache Log4 screens
Migraine Pal4 screens

Verdict

The call

Headache Log and Migraine Pal are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Headache Log sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month and Migraine Pal sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Headache Log versus Migraine Pal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHeadache LogMigraine Pal
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.9 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—7 — better
Update frequency—Every 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.418.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB13 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperJun Yamabe帅 陈

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Headache Log

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly Subscription$1.991 Month
5 purchases

Migraine Pal

Subscriptions3
  • Migraine Premium Weekly$3.997 Days
  • Migraine Premium Monthly$5.991 Month
  • Migraine Premium Yearly3 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time2
  • Migraine Premium Lifetime$29.99
  • Migraine Premium Lifetime$39.99

Questions

Is Headache Log free?
Headache Log is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Migraine Pal free?
Migraine Pal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Headache Log or Migraine Pal have ads?
Neither Headache Log nor Migraine Pal shows ads.

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