Comparison

MigraLog vs HeadEase

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

Head to head
About

MigraLog

Features
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Log migraine attacks in under 10 seconds. MigraLog is the simple migraine tracker designed for when you're in pain โ€” not after. QUICK LOG โ€” 3 TAPS, DONE No endless forms. Tap the intensity, add optional details, save. That's it. Large buttons, minimal text, dark mode โ€” built for when light hurts. TRACK WHAT MATTERS โ€ข Intensity (1-10 scale or simple 3-point) โ€ข Head pain location with interactive map โ€ข Symptoms: nausea, aura, light sensitivity, and more โ€ข Triggers: stress, sleep, weather, caffeine, hormones โ€ข Medications with effectiveness tracking DOCTOR-READY REPORTS โ€” FREE Generate clean PDF reports with your migraine history, triggers, and medication effectiveness. Share them with your neurologist in one tap. Includes automatic MIDAS disability score calculation. UNDERSTAND YOUR PATTERNS โ€ข Monthly calendar with color-coded intensity โ€ข Weekly frequency trends โ€ข Trigger analysis and correlations โ€ข Medication effectiveness over time โ€ข Day-of-week and time-of-day patterns WHY MIGRALOG? โ†’ Fastest logging: 3 taps minimum vs. 11+ steps in other apps โ†’ Designed for crisis: large targets, dark UI, zero friction โ†’ Fair pricing: generous free tier, premium at $24.99/year โ†’ Privacy-first: all data stays on your device โ†’ No ads, ever FREE FEATURES - Unlimited migraine logging - Dashboard with weekly overview - Monthly calendar view - PDF reports for your doctor - MIDAS score calculator - Dark mode PREMIUM FEATURES - Advanced trend charts (6-month view) - Trigger correlation analysis - Medication effectiveness stats - Time-of-day and day-of-week patterns - Crisis Mode (ultra-dark, zero white pixels) - iCloud sync across devices MigraLog is not a medical device and does not provide medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider for diagnosis and treatment.

About

HeadEase

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HeadEase is the calm, private headache and migraine diary that helps you understand your pain and finally see the patterns behind it. Whether you live with chronic migraine, tension headaches, cluster attacks or the occasional bad day, HeadEase makes it effortless to log every attack and turn months of scattered memories into clear, doctor-ready insight. WHY PEOPLE CHOOSE HEADEASE - A genuinely private migraine tracker: every entry stays on your device, with no account and no sign-up required. - A low-glare, gentle design built for light-sensitive eyes, so logging never makes an attack worse. - A complete headache diary that captures intensity, duration, symptoms, suspected triggers and the medication you took. - Real insight, not just numbers: discover your most common triggers, your worst times of day and what relief actually works. LOG AN ATTACK IN SECONDS Start a headache log with one tap, or run a live timer for an ongoing attack and end it when the pain lifts. Record pain intensity on a 1 to 10 scale, choose the headache type, and tap the symptoms you feel: aura, nausea, light sensitivity, sound sensitivity, dizziness, blurred vision and more. Add the triggers you suspect, from stress and poor sleep to dehydration, skipped meals, weather, hormones, screen time and certain foods. TRACK MEDICATION AND RELIEF Note exactly which medication you took and whether it gave no relief, some relief or full relief. Over time HeadEase shows you how well your treatments are working, so you and your doctor can make better decisions about acute and preventive care. SEE YOUR PATTERNS The Insights tab turns your headache diary into beautiful, easy-to-read charts: attack frequency over the last weeks, average intensity and duration, your most common triggers and symptoms, a time-of-day pattern, a day-of-week pattern and a calendar heatmap of every headache day. Track your current and longest headache-free streak to stay motivated between attacks. A DOCTOR-READY MIGRAINE REPORT With one tap, export a clean PDF report of your attacks, intensities, durations and triggers to share with your neurologist or GP. It is the simplest way to make appointments more productive and get the care you deserve. GENTLE MEDICATION REMINDERS Set local reminders for your preventive medication so you never miss a dose. Everything works offline, with no push server and no data ever leaving your phone. PERFECT FOR - People with chronic migraine who need a reliable migraine diary - Anyone tracking tension headaches or cluster headaches - Patients preparing a headache log for a neurology appointment - Anyone who wants a private, offline headache tracker with no subscription PRIVATE AND OFFLINE BY DESIGN HeadEase never asks you to create an account. Your headache history is stored only on your device and you can export or back it up whenever you like. Please note: HeadEase is a personal tracking aid and does not provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional about your headaches and migraines. Download HeadEase today and start turning your headaches into clear, calm, actionable insight.

Screenshots

MigraLog4 screens
HeadEase4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HeadEase at none against MigraLog's 2. HeadEase also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.2). MigraLog's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. MigraLog sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. HeadEase asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 2 level
MigraLog versus HeadEase: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMigraLogHeadEase
PriceFreeFree
AdsNo โ€” betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo โ€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” better
Requires iOS26.213.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size11 MB36 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperTom HerbinFerran Espuna

In-app purchases

2 purchases

MigraLog

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium$3.991 Month
  • Annual Premium$22.991 Year
None

HeadEase

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MigraLog free?
MigraLog is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HeadEase free?
HeadEase is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MigraLog or HeadEase have ads?
HeadEase shows ads; MigraLog does not.

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