Comparison

HeadLog vs BowelBuddy

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

Head to head
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.

About

BowelBuddy

Features
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Track bowel movements in seconds and keep a private record you can actually use. BowelBuddy is a calm, judgment-free stool and gut health journal. Log each visit with the Bristol Stool Scale, add comfort and context, and review changes without relying on memory. QUICK, USEFUL LOGGING • Choose a Bristol type with one tap • Record comfort, effort, duration, color, notes, and context tags • Review your calendar, history, streaks, and badges • Set optional reminders that stay on your device SEE YOUR PATTERNS • Follow a Gut Score built from your own entries • Review frequency, consistency, comfort, and regularity • Prepare better questions for a healthcare professional • Export your raw data as CSV at any time BOWELBUDDY PRO • View 60 days of Gut Score history • Create Weekly Wrapped summaries • Compare one week with the next • Generate a clear PDF for doctor visits • Choose monthly, annual, or lifetime access • Annual includes a 14-day free trial for eligible users PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your bathroom logs stay on your device. No account is required. BowelBuddy does not sell health data, run ads, or use health entries for tracking. Optional Face ID or Touch ID lock can protect the app on supported devices. BowelBuddy is a personal wellness journal, not a medical device. It does not diagnose, treat, or predict any condition. Seek advice from a qualified healthcare professional for medical concerns. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel subscriptions in your Apple ID settings. Privacy Policy: https://bowelbuddy.loriccoandco.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://bowelbuddy.loriccoandco.com/terms

Screenshots

HeadLog4 screens
BowelBuddy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HeadLog at none against BowelBuddy's 3. BowelBuddy's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

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

Both are free to download. BowelBuddy sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. HeadLog asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 3 level
HeadLog versus BowelBuddy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHeadLogBowelBuddy
PriceFreeFree
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB54 MB
Age rating4+12+
Developer长蓵 周RICHARD THOMAS LORICCO

In-app purchases

None

HeadLog

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

BowelBuddy

Subscriptions2
  • BowelBuddy Pro Monthly$6.991 Month
  • BowelBuddy Pro Annual14 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • BowelBuddy Pro Lifetime$79.99

Questions

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

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