Comparison

Substrata vs Headache + Migraine Tracker

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

Head to head
About

Substrata

This app analyzes environmental factors like weather and noise alongside your personal health data, such as sleep and heart rate, to identify potential triggers for headaches and other symptoms. It uses on-device intelligence to provide plain-English explanations and predictive alerts, helping you understand what affects your well-being.

Highlights
  • Sleep condition scoring
  • Headache and symptom logging
  • Personal trigger profile building
  • Predictive alert system
  • On-device AI correlation
  • HealthKit and Apple Watch integration
  • PDF and CSV export
Features
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Wake up tired without knowing why? Headaches that hit out of nowhere? Substrata watches the noise, weather, and air around you, then pairs it with your sleep, heart rate, and HRV — so you can see exactly what's affecting how you feel. The analysis runs entirely on your iPhone using Apple Intelligence. After about two weeks, the on-device correlation engine starts surfacing connections — barometric pressure drops that match your migraine days, bedroom noise that quietly steals your deep sleep, weather patterns that drag down your HRV. Plain-English explanations you could share with your doctor. YOUR SLEEP, EXPLAINED - Sleep Condition Score: how well your bedroom actually treated you (noise, temperature, humidity, pressure stability) - Pairs with HealthKit sleep data + Apple Watch wrist temperature - Hourly, daily, weekly charts with WHO/EPA threshold zones color-coded HEADACHE & SYMPTOM TRIGGERS - Tap to log a headache (migraine, tension, cluster) with severity and notes - After 20-30 logged events, your personal trigger profile starts building - Predictive alerts when conditions match your past headache patterns - Also tracks allergies, mood, joint pain, energy ON-DEVICE INTELLIGENCE - All correlation analysis runs on your iPhone - Weather comes from Apple WeatherKit, using your approximate location - No accounts. No third-party analytics SDKs. - Microphone is not used in production; noise data comes from Apple Watch - Privacy nutrition label: no data collected WHAT YOU GET WITH PREMIUM - Every correlation the engine finds (free tier shows your top one) - Personal headache trigger profile + predictive alerts - AI-generated insight narratives - PDF and CSV export — bring a real report to your doctor - History beyond 30 days Requires iPhone with iOS 26.2 or later and an Apple Intelligence-capable device for AI insights. Apple Watch strongly recommended for environmental noise, HRV, and sleep-stage data; works without a Watch using weather, sleep duration, and headphone audio. Substrata is not a medical device and does not provide medical advice. It explores potential connections between environmental and health data for personal review. Consult a healthcare provider for diagnosis or treatment. Privacy Policy: https://kynossstudios.com/substrata-privacy.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Headache + Migraine Tracker

Features
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Understand and manage your migraines with MigraCal, the comprehensive trigger tracking and pattern analysis app designed for people living with migraines. TRACK YOUR TRIGGERS Log potential migraine triggers including food (tyramine, nitrates, MSG, caffeine, alcohol, artificial sweeteners), sleep quality, stress levels, weather changes, menstrual cycle, screen time, and more. The more you log, the better MigraCal identifies your personal patterns. AI FOOD TRIGGER SCANNER Snap a photo of your meal and instantly assess common dietary migraine triggers. Our AI identifies tyramine-rich foods, nitrate sources, MSG-like ingredients, and other known trigger compounds. PATTERN ANALYSIS MigraCal analyzes your diary entries over time to reveal correlations you might miss — like migraines always following poor sleep combined with aged cheese, or weather changes triggering attacks. MIGRAINE DIARY Record attack characteristics: pain level, location, duration, aura symptoms, associated nausea, and what helped. Build a comprehensive history to share with your neurologist. CHAT WITH MIGRA — YOUR AI COMPANION Get empathetic, practical guidance on trigger management, medication timing awareness, lifestyle adjustments, and when to consult your doctor. Migra avoids fear-mongering and focuses on actionable insights. EDUCATIONAL CONTENT Learn about the migraine mechanism, evidence-based dietary approaches, the role of sleep hygiene, stress management, and how to identify your personal threshold factors. KEY FEATURES • Multi-trigger tracking (food, sleep, stress, weather, cycle) • AI food trigger scanner • Pattern correlation analysis • Migraine diary with pain tracking • AI companion chat • Calendar view of attacks • Exportable reports for your doctor • Educational library Note: MigraCal is an educational and tracking tool. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Always consult your healthcare provider for medical advice regarding migraines. Subscription is required for full access to the application but you can browse the features for free. TERMS: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Substrata4 screens
Headache + Migraine Tracker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Headache + Migraine Tracker at 17.0 against Substrata's 26.2. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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. Substrata sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Headache + Migraine Tracker sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Substrata versus Headache + Migraine Tracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSubstrataHeadache + Migraine Tracker
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS26.217.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSteven KnaussAllyson, Inc.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Substrata

Subscriptions2
  • Substrata Premium Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Substrata Premium Annual7 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time2
  • Substrata Premium$3.99
  • Substrata Premium Lifetime$89.99
3 purchases

Headache + Migraine Tracker

Subscriptions3
  • Migraine Pro Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Migraine Pro Weekly$7.997 Days
  • MigraCal Pro$29.991 Year

Questions

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

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