Comparison

MigraineSpy vs Headache Tracker

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

Head to head
About

MigraineSpy

Easily track migraines and related symptoms with a single tap. Log start and end times, optional details like intensity, symptoms, and medications, and view historical data in a clear calendar format. Customize the app's appearance for comfort during an attack.

Highlights
  • One-tap migraine start/end logging
  • Optional symptom and medication tracking
  • Calendar view with intensity visualization
  • Streak tracking for clear and consecutive days
  • Customizable themes and screen dimming
  • On-device data storage with free backups
Features
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Most migraine trackers assume you can fill in a form mid-migraine. MigraineSpy assumes you are having a migraine right now and cannot. It's designed to be simple so you can focus on recovery. Open it and there is one button: Migraine started. Tap it and you are done. Tap End migraine when it passes. Intensity, symptoms, notes and medications are all optional, and you can add them later, or never — the entry is already saved. ONE TAP, NOTHING REQUIRED The only thing MigraineSpy ever needs is a start time. Nothing is mandatory, nothing blocks you, and there is no form to complete before your migraine counts. Elapsed time is worked out from when you started, so an entry survives a force quit, a restart, or a flat battery. SYMPTOMS THAT NEVER BECOME A MIGRAINE Aura on its own. A wave of nausea. A visual disturbance that passes. These get their own kind of entry, so they stay part of your history without being counted as a migraine day and quietly inflating every number you watch. A REAL CALENDAR 1 Month, 30 days, 12 weeks, 20 weeks, 6 months or 12 months, each with a count for that period. Tap any day to see what happened. Intensity runs gold through orange to red, so a bad stretch is visible at a glance. STREAKS IN BOTH DIRECTIONS Days clear, and days in a row. Both matter, and both are there. MEDICATIONS, HONESTLY RECORDED What you took, what you took it for, and whether you noted that it helped, did nothing, or you are not sure. No claims, no scoring — just what you observed. COLOUR THAT GETS OUT OF THE WAY The app can look bright at rest and mute itself the moment a migraine starts. Or stay bright. Or stay calm. There is a dark theme, a light theme, an ultra dim mode for during an attack, and a screen dimmer you can switch on mid-migraine. Lock to portrait is on by default, because a screen that turns when you roll over is the last thing you need. YOUR JOURNAL STAYS ON YOUR DEVICE There is no account, no sign-in, and nothing is sent to a server. Backup and restore are free and always will be — save a file wherever you like, and use it to move everything to a new phone. ONE OPTIONAL PURCHASE PDF export is a one-time purchase: a readable summary of any date range, to keep, print, or take to an appointment. Everything else, including backups, stays free. There is no subscription. MigraineSpy is a personal journal. It does not give medical advice and cannot diagnose or treat anything. If you are worried about your health, talk to a doctor.

About

Headache Tracker

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Migraine days can blur together. When someone asks what happened, you deserve more than a guess. MigraLoom helps you build a clearer picture of your own experience, so you can explain it with more confidence at your next appointment. Capture what matters when you can, revisit it later, and spend less energy trying to remember every detail. A RECORD YOU CAN RETURN TO Log a migraine or headache episode quickly, then add details when you feel ready: timing, intensity, symptoms, pain location, possible triggers, medication, relief attempts, and notes. Optional check-ins give context to the days between episodes. SEE WHAT YOUR HISTORY SHOWS Look back at episode frequency, duration, intensity, and recurring details. MigraLoom describes patterns in what you recorded; it does not guess at causes or make medical conclusions. FEEL MORE PREPARED FOR APPOINTMENTS Create a structured visit summary and export a PDF when you choose to share it. Your record can help you explain what has been happening without relying on memory alone. START FREE, THEN DECIDE Save your first five episodes free. A one-time in-app purchase unlocks continued episode recording. Your saved history, Patterns, Reports, and basic export remain available without a purchase. There is no auto-renewing subscription for this offer. YOUR JOURNAL STAYS WITH YOU No MigraLoom account is required. Journal entries are stored on your iPhone, subject to your Apple device-backup settings. Optional product diagnostics are off by default. MigraLoom does not sell your journal data or use advertising trackers. MigraLoom is a personal journal and appointment-preparation tool, not medical advice, diagnosis, treatment, or emergency care. Talk with a qualified healthcare professional about symptoms or treatment. Privacy Policy: https://kennethdegeest.github.io/app-portfolio-website/apps/migraloom/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://kennethdegeest.github.io/app-portfolio-website/apps/migraloom/terms.html Support: https://kennethdegeest.github.io/app-portfolio-website/apps/migraloom/support.html

Screenshots

MigraineSpy4 screens
Headache Tracker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: MigraineSpy at every 10 days against Headache Tracker's monthly. 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. MigraineSpy sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Headache Tracker sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MigraineSpy ships an update every 10 days, Headache Tracker monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
MigraineSpy versus Headache Tracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMigraineSpyHeadache Tracker
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB49 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperASHA TECHNOLOGY LLCKenneth M. S. De Geest

In-app purchases

4 purchases

MigraineSpy

One-time4
  • Leave a Tip!$0.99
  • A Bigger Tip$2.99
  • PDF Unlock$4.99
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  • A Very Generous Tip!$9.99
3 purchases

Headache Tracker

Subscriptions2
  • MigraLoom Premium$4.991 Month
  • MigraLoom Premium7 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • MigraLoom Lifetime$3.99

Questions

Is MigraineSpy free?
MigraineSpy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Headache Tracker free?
Headache Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do MigraineSpy or Headache Tracker have ads?
Neither MigraineSpy nor Headache Tracker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MigraineSpy or Headache Tracker?
MigraineSpy ships an update every 10 days, and Headache Tracker monthly. Most recently, MigraineSpy was updated on October 22, 2026 and Headache Tracker on October 25, 2026.

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