Comparison

Headnotes vs Migraine Tracker

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

Head to head
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: β€’ Headache and migraine diary β€’ Symptom, aura and pain tracking β€’ Acute and preventive medication tracking β€’ Daily check-ins and reminders β€’ Calendar overview β€’ Monthly statistics and summaries β€’ 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.

About

Migraine Tracker

Features
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Predict, track, and manage migraine attacks with clinical precision. Allevia combines real-time barometric pressure intelligence from your iPhone's hardware sensor with clinical ICHD-3 headache tracking. KEY FEATURES: β€’ 1-TAP EMERGENCY ATTACK LOGGING Log migraine intensity (VAS 1–10), anatomical pain localization, and acute medications in secondsβ€”even mid-attack with photosensitivity mode. β€’ BAROMETRIC PRESSURE DROP RADAR Rapid atmospheric pressure drops (>5 hPa in 6 hours) trigger attacks in over 70% of weather-sensitive individuals. Allevia continuously monitors hardware barometer trends and local meteorological forecasts to deliver early warnings. β€’ MEDICATION OVERUSE HEADACHE (MOH) GUARD Built strictly in compliance with international ICHD-3 and DMKG neurological guidelines. Tracks acute intake (triptans, NSAIDs, analgesics) to keep you safe from rebound headaches. β€’ STATISTICAL TRIGGER CORRELATION (ZERO AI) Transparent, deterministic statistical analysis identifying your true precursor triggers (barometric shifts, sleep deprivation, stress, diet) without AI hallucinations. β€’ 1-PAGE NEUROLOGIST PDF EXPORT Generate standardized clinical summaries ready for your doctor consultations, complete with episode frequency, trigger patterns, and medication efficacy. β€’ 100% PRIVATE & ON-DEVICE Your medical records never leave your iPhone. 100% on-device private storage. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://gist.github.com/BoretaBorealis/890e1f94621898e8ad9d6cf36c7e19f0

Screenshots

Headnotes4 screens
Migraine Tracker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Headnotes at none against Migraine Tracker's 2. Headnotes also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

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

Both are free to download. Migraine Tracker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Headnotes asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Headnotes versus Migraine Tracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHeadnotesMigraine Tracker
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 β€” better17.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size11 MB16 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperPal HidyLorenz Nicolas Grunder

In-app purchases

None

Headnotes

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Migraine Tracker

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly Subscription$2.991 Month
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$4.99

Questions

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

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