Comparison

Truly Simple Symptom Log vs Headache Logs

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

Head to head
About

Truly Simple Symptom Log

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Truly Simple Symptom Log is built around a single conviction: health tracking should take seconds, not minutes. Most symptom trackers are overbuilt and cluttered with complicated graphs, gamification, mandatory onboarding, and subscriptions that make the act of recording how you feel a chore. This app strips all of that away. It features a calm, minimal, one-screen logging interface that feels closer to a personal journal than a medical tool. It’s perfect for people with chronic conditions, people exploring cause-and-effect with their health, or anyone who just wants a friction-free way to log their mood and symptoms and then move on with their day. There's an in-app purchase that allows you to lock the app and export your data, but all core features are available in the free version and can be used for free as long as you like. Features: β€’ One-screen logging: Record your mood, symptoms, potential causes, and notes on a single page. No tabs or multi-step wizards. β€’ Heatmap calendar: A color-coded monthly data view gives you an instant visual summary of how you've been feeling over time, so patterns become obvious at a glance. β€’ Accessible by design: Enlarged, comfortable touch targets prevent mis-taps when you're not feeling well. Fully optimized for VoiceOver screen readers and scalable dynamic text for low vision. β€’ iCloud Sync: Logs sync silently and automatically across your Mac, iPhone, and iPad. Status indicators let you know your data is secure at a glance. β€’ Free core features: All core logging is completely free. A single one-time, lifetime purchase unlocks optional data exports and a biometric privacy lock.

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Headache Logs

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Headache is a simple, private headache tracker designed to stay out of your way. Log a headache in seconds pick the day, choose morning, afternoon, or all day, and rate the intensity as low, medium, or high. Add a quick note if needed. That's it. WHAT YOU GET β€’ Monthly calendar view colored dots show pain days at a glance β€’ Three intensity levels low, medium, and high with color coding β€’ Time-of-day tracking morning, afternoon, or all day β€’ Notes add context to any entry β€’ Reminders optional daily notifications so you never forget to log β€’ Export share your data anytime for doctor appointments or personal records β€’ No account needed everything stays on your device Simple, fast, and private. Built for people who just want to track their headaches without the clutter.

Screenshots

Truly Simple Symptom Log3 screens
Headache Logs3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Headache Logs at none against Truly Simple Symptom Log's 1. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Truly Simple Symptom Log sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Headache Logs asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
Truly Simple Symptom Log versus Headache Logs: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTruly Simple Symptom LogHeadache Logs
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size1 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperColin WrightDiego Sepulveda

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Truly Simple Symptom Log

One-time1
  • Unlock Pro$4.99
None

Headache Logs

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Truly Simple Symptom Log free?
Truly Simple Symptom Log is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Headache Logs free?
Headache Logs is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Truly Simple Symptom Log or Headache Logs have ads?
Neither Truly Simple Symptom Log nor Headache Logs shows ads.

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