Comparison

Migraine Diary vs PainChronicle

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

Head to head
About

Migraine Diary

Features
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Migraine Diary is the simple, quiet way to track headaches and migraines โ€” and finally see what sets them off. When a headache hits, you are in no state for long forms. Just tap to start, tap to end, and fill in the details later. The calendar and stats do the rest. HOW IT WORKS - Tap Start the moment a headache begins - Add the medication you took with one tap - Tap End when it is over โ€” the duration is calculated for you - Review intensity, triggers and patterns anytime FEATURES - One-tap start and end, made for when you are in pain - Pain intensity 0 to 10, plus location, triggers and notes - Track medication and get a medication-overuse heads-up - Monthly calendar heatmap to see your headache days at a glance - Trends and top triggers over the last 30 or 90 days - Headache-free day check-in to mark the good days - Reminders are off by default โ€” turn them on only if you want - Works offline. Your records stay on your device. WHO IT IS FOR - People living with migraine, tension headaches or chronic pain - Anyone preparing for a doctor visit who needs a clear history Migraine Diary is a personal log to help you understand your symptoms. It does not provide medical diagnosis, treatment or advice.

About

PainChronicle

Features
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Track chronic pain and show your doctor real data. PainChronicle helps you understand your pain patterns with a 15-second daily log. Features: - Quick pain entry: intensity slider (1-10), body part selection, notes, medication - Statistics: line chart trends, body part frequency, adjustable time range (7-90 days) - History: searchable pain diary with filters by body part and date range - Doctor report: 30-day summary with PDF export - Daily reminders: configurable notification time - Data export: CSV and JSON backup Designed for: - Chronic back pain - Fibromyalgia - Arthritis - Migraines (see also HeadacheTrack) - Post-surgery recovery - Any recurring pain FREE: Unlimited logging + 30-day stats PREMIUM ($4.99 one-time): Full history, PDF reports, detailed statistics, data export No subscription. No account. All data on your device.

Screenshots

Migraine Diary4 screens
PainChronicle3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: PainChronicle at none against Migraine Diary's shown. On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 4 level
Migraine Diary versus PainChronicle: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMigraine DiaryPainChronicle
PriceFreeFree
AdsYesNo โ€” better
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.012.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size39 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSeulki EomFlorian Oberle

In-app purchases

None

Migraine Diary

No in-app purchases

None

PainChronicle

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Migraine Diary free?
Migraine Diary is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PainChronicle free?
PainChronicle is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Migraine Diary or PainChronicle have ads?
Migraine Diary shows ads; PainChronicle does not.

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