Comparison

AuraLog vs Headnotes

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

Head to head
About

AuraLog

Features
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AuraLog is a calm, private migraine diary: what happened, what came before it, and what actually helped. The attack log is built for the moment itself. Huge targets, almost no steps: the start is already set to now, intensity is one slide, aura is one switch. If the attack is still going, save it as ongoing and end it later. WHAT YOU GET - Attack quick log: intensity from 1 to 10, aura, and symptom chips for nausea, light sensitivity, sound sensitivity, and one-sided pain - Ongoing attacks: start now, end later; duration is computed fairly, even past midnight - Day trigger journal: hours slept, stress from 1 to 5, your own weather note, and your own trigger food list - Relief and medication notes: what you took and how much it helped, from no relief to full (a plain log, never advice) - Pattern insights computed from your own diary, like "Attacks lean toward Monday" or "Attacks 5x more likely within a day of poor sleep" (Pro) - Monthly charts: attacks per month, and attack days per month so long attacks are counted fairly (Pro) - Neurologist PDF report: a calendar per month with attack days shaded by their worst intensity, the full attack log with durations and aura, a trigger summary, and your dated medication log (Pro) - A gentle daily journal reminder, if you want one - A low-stimulus design: muted contrast, no bright flashes, fully readable in dark mode HONEST BY DESIGN Insight cards only appear after at least five real occurrences, and they describe your logs, never a diagnosis. No pattern, no card. SEARCH, RECORDS, CSV, AND BACKUP Search the attack history by symptom or note and filter by aura or intensity. Today quietly tracks your records: days since the last attack and your longest attack-free stretch. Pro adds a what-helped-most ranking from your own relief ratings (three or more rated entries per name, never advice), CSV exports of attacks, journal, and relief for any spreadsheet, and a plain-file backup with a restore that only ever adds. FREE AND PRO Free includes your first 10 attacks, the full day journal, relief and medication notes, search and filters, your records on Today, and the daily reminder. Pro unlocks unlimited attacks, pattern insights with charts, the what-helped-most ranking, CSV exports, backup and restore, and the neurologist PDF report. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Everything stays on your iPhone. No account, no cloud, no tracking. AuraLog is an informational diary for your own records. It does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment; bring your report to a health professional and decide together. SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS AuraLog Pro is available as a monthly or yearly subscription, or as a one time lifetime purchase. The price and billing period are shown in the app before you buy, in your local currency. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically until cancelled. Manage or cancel anytime in Settings > Apple Account > Subscriptions; cancellation takes effect at the end of the current period. Terms of Use (Apple Standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Headnotes

Features
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Headnotes is a headache diary designed to help you record and review headache episodes in a structured way. Track headache intensity, duration, pain characteristics, aura and associated symptoms, medications, and preventive treatment. Use the calendar and monthly summaries to see patterns over time and keep your records organized. Based on the symptoms you enter, Headnotes automatically classifies recorded headache episodes using its built-in migraine classification logic. The result is intended to support structured documentation and should not replace a diagnosis or treatment decision by a qualified healthcare professional. Key features: • Headache and migraine diary • Symptom, aura and pain tracking • Acute and preventive medication tracking • Daily check-ins and reminders • Calendar overview • Monthly statistics and summaries • Optional connection with a doctor so your records can be reviewed Headnotes is intended for users aged 16 and over. Headnotes does not provide treatment recommendations. If you have concerns about your symptoms or health, contact a qualified healthcare professional.

Screenshots

AuraLog4 screens
Headnotes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Headnotes at none against AuraLog's 3. Headnotes also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, 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. AuraLog sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Headnotes asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AuraLog ships an update every 4 days, Headnotes every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
AuraLog versus Headnotes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAuraLogHeadnotes
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 5 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB11 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperInnovaLabWorksPal Hidy

In-app purchases

3 purchases

AuraLog

Subscriptions2
  • AuraLog Pro$5.991 Month
  • AuraLog Pro$34.991 Year
One-time1
  • AuraLog Lifetime$79.99
None

Headnotes

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AuraLog free?
AuraLog is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Headnotes free?
Headnotes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do AuraLog or Headnotes have ads?
Neither AuraLog nor Headnotes shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AuraLog or Headnotes?
AuraLog ships an update every 4 days, and Headnotes every 5 days. Most recently, AuraLog was updated on October 6, 2026 and Headnotes on October 9, 2026.

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