Headache Log app
Headache Log app
- This app is useful for people with migraines and headaches track their symptoms, triggers and treatment.
| Headache log app | By AR Productions Inc |
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| Country of origin |
Canada |
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| Cost | Basic is free, but there is a paid upgrade version. Learn more about app charges |
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Headache Log is a straightforward app that helps you track headaches or migraines by recording key details such as date, duration, severity, type and location of pain, triggers and medications.
The app offers a simple and convenient way to consistently track your headache or migraine patterns, including triggers, symptoms, pain location, severity, and treatments. This tracking can help you identify potential causes or patterns over time, support more informed discussions with healthcare providers, and contribute to better self-management of your condition. The ability to customise medication and trigger lists, view basic graphs, and generate reports (with the paid version) further enhances its usefulness for personal monitoring and sharing relevant information during medical consultations. For the complete app description, go to Google Play(external link) (Android) and for a detailed review, see reviews below.
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✔ Very easy and quick to use. |
✘ Headache questions are limited; some clinically important information (such as associated symptoms) would have to be entered manually into the notes section. |
Clinical review
Reviewer: Sarah Wang, Pharmacist
Date of review: June 2025
Platform: Android, however, it's not compatible with all Android devices.
Version: 1.5 Note: This review is based on the free version of the app.
Comments: The Headache Log app offers a straightforward and practical tool if you're looking to track your headaches or migraines, with useful features such as symptom and trigger logging, medication tracking, and basic report generation. Its ease of use and customisable lists make it accessible for everyday monitoring. However, it has notable limitations, including minimal clinical detail and limited device compatibility. While it can support self-monitoring, it should not replace medical advice or professional care.
Safety concerns: You should not rely solely on this app to manage headaches or migraines and you're encouraged to consult a healthcare provider for personalised medical advice and treatment.
New Zealand relevance: Yes.
References
The following references relate to articles about apps for headaches and migraines:
- Hundert AS, Huguet A, McGrath PJ, et al. Commercially Available Mobile Phone Headache Diary Apps: A Systematic Review.(external link) JMIR Mhealth Uhealth. 2014 Aug 19;2(3):e36.
- Mosadeghi-Nik M, Askari MS, Fatehi F. Mobile health (mHealth) for headache disorders: A review of the evidence base.(external link) J Telemed Telecare. 2016 Dec;22(8):472-477.
- Huguet A, Stinson J, Mackay B et al. Bringing psychosocial support to headache sufferers using information and communication technology: lessons learned from asking potential users what they want.(external link) Pain Res Manag. 2014 Jan-Feb;19(1):e1-8.
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