Comparison

MigraineZero vs HeadLog

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

Head to head
About

MigraineZero

This app simplifies migraine tracking with a user-friendly, dark interface for quick logging of attacks and symptoms. It allows for voice notes, detailed pain mapping, and medication history, with export options for medical discussions.

Highlights
  • Fast attack logging
  • Sensory-safe dark interface
  • Voice note capture
  • Detailed pain map
  • Medication logging
  • CSV export
  • Apple Watch companion
Features
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MigraineZero is a migraine tracking app designed for moments when bright screens, small buttons, and complicated forms can feel impossible. Start an attack quickly, capture voice notes, review details in a guided card flow, and keep a structured history of symptoms, medications, pain zones, and timing. MigraineZero helps turn difficult episodes into cleaner records you can review later or export for personal and clinician conversations. Key features: • Fast attack logging with a sensory-safe dark interface • Voice transcript capture with optional AI autofill • Detailed pain map with neck and shoulder separation • Medication logging with custom medication management • CSV export for personal records • HealthKit sleep context for recovery pattern review • Apple Watch companion flow for lightweight attack logging and iPhone review handoff MigraineZero supports tracking and pattern review only. It does not diagnose medical conditions, provide emergency response, or prescribe treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional for medical advice. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

HeadLog

Features
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HeadLog helps you track migraine and headache attacks with clinical detail — so you can understand your patterns and share precise records with your doctor. LOG EVERY ATTACK: • Start/stop attack timer with live duration display • Pain intensity scale 1–10 with color-coded severity • Side: left, right, both, or unspecified • Triggers: stress, sleep, food, weather, screen, hormones, alcohol, exercise • Symptoms: nausea, aura, light sensitivity, sound sensitivity, vomiting, neck stiffness • Medication taken and whether it was effective • Free-text notes HISTORY & STATS: • Full attack history with swipe-to-delete • Monthly summary: count, average intensity, total hours • Daily bar chart of attack intensity • Top triggers ranking PRIVATE & OFFLINE: • All data stored on-device with Core Data • No account, no cloud sync, no ads DISCLAIMER: For personal tracking only. Not a substitute for medical advice.

Screenshots

MigraineZero4 screens
HeadLog4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HeadLog at none against MigraineZero's 3. MigraineZero's advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price and ads 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. MigraineZero sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. HeadLog asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
MigraineZero versus HeadLog: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMigraineZeroHeadLog
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB3 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperYuyang Hong长贵 周

In-app purchases

3 purchases

MigraineZero

Subscriptions2
  • MigraineZero Pro Monthly$5.991 Month
  • MigraineZero Pro Annual$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • MigraineZero Pro Lifetime$149.99
None

HeadLog

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MigraineZero free?
MigraineZero is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HeadLog free?
HeadLog is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MigraineZero or HeadLog have ads?
Neither MigraineZero nor HeadLog shows ads.

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