Comparison

Plotsy vs Migraine Grid Headache Tracker

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

Head to head
About

Plotsy

Features
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Track pain, symptoms, triggers and meds — a calm, private journal for your own records. Logging is free forever, offline, with no account and no ads. Plotsy is not a medical device and does not diagnose, treat, or give medical advice. Hate subscription tricks? So do we. Everything you log stays free forever — unlimited entries, the full symptom & condition library, charts, reminders, and JSON backup. Plotsy Pro adds doctor-ready exports and deeper charts — and if you prefer to pay once, the Lifetime unlock is yours forever. No subscription required. WHAT YOU CAN LOG • Symptoms & pain on a simple 0–10 scale, with pain-quality tags and an interactive body map • Triggers — food, weather, sleep, stress, hormones and more • Medications you take, with optional "did it help?" notes • Daily mood, sleep, energy and wellbeing • Flare-ups as named periods, to see the rough stretches at a glance BUILT FOR A ROUGH DAY • Big, one-handed quick-log — record "headache, 7/10" in seconds • "Repeat last day" for when you have no energy • Calm, warm design — no harsh white, no alarm-red, no clutter • Full Dynamic Type, VoiceOver and Reduce Motion support SEE YOUR OWN PATTERNS • Trends for severity, mood, sleep and energy • A body heat-map of where things show up • Plain-language observations from your own records (never a diagnosis) • 7 / 30 / 90-day summaries PLOTSY PRO • Doctor report (PDF) — a formatted summary of your notes to print or share at appointments • CSV export of every record for your own analysis • Deeper charts: the day-by-day heatmap and side-by-side patterns of what you logged • Your full history in charts, not just the last 30 days • Accent color themes to make Plotsy yours • Monthly or yearly (with a 3-day free trial) — or a one-time Lifetime purchase, yours forever PRIVATE BY DESIGN • Everything stays on your device. No account, no cloud by default, no ads, no trackers. • Optional Face ID lock. • Available in 40 languages. Plotsy keeps your records organized and ready to share — calmly, privately, and in your language. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the period ends. Payment is charged to your Apple Account; manage or cancel anytime in Settings. Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/plotsy/terms Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/plotsy/privacy Plotsy is a personal journal for your own records. It is not a medical device and does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional. In an emergency, call your local emergency number.

About

Migraine Grid Headache Tracker

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Track your migraines in seconds and finally see what's really going on. Tired of guessing what's triggering your migraines? Migraine Grid is built for people who don't want another cluttered health app. Log an attack in seconds, even on your worst days and let Migraine Grid do the rest. Whether you're trying to spot your triggers, track what treatments actually work or get ready for your next doctor's appointment, Migraine Grid keeps everything in one calm, simple place. Everything you need to understand your migraines: - Quick Migraine Logging - Log the essentials in seconds: pain level, location and duration. Add more detail later if you want to. - Pinpoint Where It Hurts - Tap directly on a head diagram to record exactly where the pain is. - Track Your Triggers - Log built-in triggers or add your own custom ones to build a complete picture over time. - Medication and Relief Tracking - Record what you took and how well it worked, from prescription medication to hot packs and dark rooms. - Real Insights, Not Just Charts - See your biggest trigger, your most common time of day and your most effective treatment, all clearly explained. - Doctor-Ready Reports - Export a clean PDF summary of your migraine history in seconds, ready to share at your next appointment. - Calm, Clutter-Free Design - No ads, no gamification and no noise. Just a simple, premium way to track your migraines. Migraine Grid doesn't try to do everything. It does one thing really well: help you understand your migraines without it feeling like a chore. Start Your Free Trial Today - Try Migraine Grid free for 3 days and start making sense of your migraines. Migraine Grid is a subscription app. After your free 3-day trial, a monthly or annual subscription is required to continue. You can cancel anytime in your App Store settings. Terms of Service: https://migrainegrid.com/terms-of-service/

Screenshots

Plotsy4 screens
Migraine Grid Headache Tracker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Migraine Grid Headache Tracker at 15.1 against Plotsy's 17.0. 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. Plotsy sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Migraine Grid Headache Tracker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Plotsy versus Migraine Grid Headache Tracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlotsyMigraine Grid Headache Tracker
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB45 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperSerhii TykhonenkoOdiono LTD

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Plotsy

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly3 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$59.99
2 purchases

Migraine Grid Headache Tracker

Subscriptions2
  • Migraine Grid Monthly3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Migraine Grid Annual3 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

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

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