# Migraine Buddy vs VA Video Connect

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Migraine Buddy at 86% against VA Video Connect's 26%. Migraine Buddy also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.6) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). VA Video Connect's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 12). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Migraine Buddy sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. VA Video Connect asks for nothing beyond the download.

Migraine Buddy holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Migraine Buddy has 42K ratings behind it against 1.5K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of Migraine Buddy's written reviews are positive against 26% of VA Video Connect's.

Migraine Buddy ships an update every 2 weeks, VA Video Connect every 2 months. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Migraine Buddy | VA Video Connect |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (42K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/migraine-buddy-track-headache/id975074413/reviews)** | [3.6 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/va-video-connect/id1224250949/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **42K** | 1.5K |
| Positive reviews | **85.9% of reviews** | 26.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#11** | #130 |
| Size | 135 MB | 83 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Voluntis](https://appshunter.io/developer/1076985606) | [US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)](https://appshunter.io/developer/430646305) |

## What reviewers say

### Migraine Buddy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/migraine-buddy-track-headache/id975074413)

**Currently charting:** #11 Top Grossing · Medical, #112 Top Free · Medical (US App Store)

Track your headaches and migraines to identify patterns and triggers. Get comprehensive reports for your doctor and connect with a supportive community. Premium features offer AI-driven insights and personalized coaching for faster relief.

**Highlights:** Customizable attack recording, Exportable reports for doctors, AI-powered symptom and trigger suggestions, Weather forecast for migraine triggers, Community forum for support, Automatic sleep recording

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Plan | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly Plan | $12.99 | per month |
| Two-Month Subscription | $24.99 | per 2 months |
| Annual Plan 20% Off | $69.99 | per year |
| Annual Plan | $69.99 | per year |
| Annual Plan (No Free Trial) | $69.99 | per year |
| Annual Plan 50% Off | $69.99 | per year |
| Annual Plan 30% Off | $69.99 | per year |
| Annual Plan | $89.99 | per year |
| Annual Plan 30% Off | $89.99 | per year |
| Annual Plan 50% Off | $89.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and intuitive
- 🚀 Comprehensive tracking features
- 💡 Helpful insights and reports
- 🤝 Supportive community
- 🎨 Dark mode interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and performance issues
- 🕰️ Slow response times during migraine attacks
- 📊 Limited customization options for reports
- 🔒 Difficulty with account recovery and login

**Reported bugs**

- Sleep tracking not working on older devices
- Notification badges not clearing properly

**Requested features**

- Ability to track changes in migraine intensity during an attack
- Integration with wearable devices for automatic tracking
- More detailed sleep analysis and correlation with migraines
- Option to log preventative medication usage


### VA Video Connect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/va-video-connect/id1224250949)

**Currently charting:** #130 Top Free · Medical (US App Store)

This application facilitates virtual medical appointments for Veteran patients with their VA healthcare providers. It enables secure video conferencing on Apple mobile devices, allowing for remote consultations.

**Highlights:** Video conference services, Connects Veteran patients with VA providers, Virtual medical appointments, Supports iPhone and iPad, Secure video consultations

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Works well
- 🚀 Great care
- 🚀 Outstanding
- 🚀 Telehealth from home

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Complicated
- 🐛 App not properly integrated into system
- 🐛 No warning and unannounced
- 🐛 App doesn't launch
- 🐛 What an absolute waste of government resources

**Reported bugs**

- App doesn't launch from email link
- Camera and microphone access issues
- Compatibility issues with iOS updates
- Inconsistent behavior between devices
- Freezing and crashing

**Requested features**

- Spotlight control to focus on one participant
- Ability to join by copying and pasting meeting code


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Migraine Buddy free?

Migraine Buddy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is VA Video Connect free?

VA Video Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Migraine Buddy or VA Video Connect?

Migraine Buddy is rated higher. Migraine Buddy averages 4.8 out of 5 from 42K ratings, while VA Video Connect averages 3.6 from 1.5K ratings.

### Do Migraine Buddy or VA Video Connect have ads?

Neither Migraine Buddy nor VA Video Connect shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Migraine Buddy or VA Video Connect?

Migraine Buddy ships an update every 2 weeks, and VA Video Connect every 2 months. Most recently, Migraine Buddy was updated on September 24, 2026 and VA Video Connect on September 24, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Migraine Buddy or VA Video Connect?

Migraine Buddy currently peaks at #11 in the App Store charts, and VA Video Connect at #130. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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