App comparison · 2026
Best migraine tracker apps (2026)
There is no one best migraine tracker for every person. Choose based on what you need to record and share: CalmGrid combines a personal daily migraine risk score and ranked reasons with attack logging; Migraine Buddy offers a 7-day detailed weather forecast with MBplus; N1-Headache focuses on personal factor analysis; and Bearable supports broader, customizable health tracking.
Last updated: 2026-10-16
Compare the apps
This is a feature comparison, not a clinical ranking. Features and purchase terms can change; use the official links beneath the table to confirm current details in your country.
| App | Platforms | Price model | Trigger tracking | Doctor report / export | Weather / forecast | Privacy | Standout feature |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CalmGrid [1] | iPhone (App Store); Android build target is configured, but a public Android listing was not verified. | Free download with in-app purchases; exact current price and terms are not shown in the listing. | Logs triggers with each attack; custom lists are supported. | Shareable PDF report and JSON data export. The PDF includes attack summaries, triggers, symptoms, medication effectiveness, and log details. | Daily 0–100 risk score combines pressure, pressure change, temperature, humidity, PM2.5, pollen, sleep, HRV, cycle phase, recent attacks, weekday patterns, and weekend timing; it shows ranked contributing reasons. Weather data requests span up to 7 days, but the chart shows the selected date plus the prior six saved days; notifications calculate today and tomorrow. | Health entries are stored locally. Analytics, diagnostics, purchases, and location are separately disclosed in the App Store privacy label and policy. | Fast guided attack logging with local-first storage. |
| Migraine Buddy [2] | iOS and Android. | Free app with optional paid MBplus subscription; check the official page for current plan and regional price. | Customizable attack recording for triggers, symptoms, medications, and relief methods. | Diary and MIR exports are described for sharing with healthcare professionals. | MBplus advertises a 7-day detailed weather forecast for humidity and pressure, plus weather reporting in relation to attacks. | The US App Store label lists several data categories as not linked to identity; see the listing and privacy policy for scope. | Broad migraine-specific feature set, plus community and guided programs. |
| N1-Headache [3] | iOS and Android, linked from the official site; the US App Store listing is iPhone-only. | Free Basic; Premium is listed as 49.99, one-time and non-recurring (currency not stated on the page). | Daily factor diary; Premium maps classify personal factors as potential triggers, protectors, or no-association after extended tracking. | Personal Analytical Report in PDF; the site says all users can access a summary report, with personalized factor analysis for Premium. | Not verified on the official pages reviewed. | The US App Store label lists health and identifier data as not linked to identity; see its policy for detail. | Personal factor maps based on daily tracking; the site recommends 90 days of data. |
| Bearable [4] | iOS and Android. | Free tier with optional subscription; terms and pricing should be checked in the current app. | Custom symptoms, triggers, habits, treatments, and other factors; reports show correlations. | The official migraine page describes doctor reports and CSV export. | Weather can be tracked as a factor; a migraine forecast was not verified. | Bearable says it encrypts backed-up data and does not sell it; App Store disclosures list some data as linked to the user. | Broad customization across migraine and other health measures, with correlation reports. |
[1] CalmGrid: App Store listing · CalmGrid app page · Privacy policy
[2] Migraine Buddy: Official site · App Store listing · MBplus features and pricing
[3] N1-Headache: Official patient pricing and features · App Store listing
[4] Bearable: Official migraine tracker page · App Store listing
A fair look at each app
CalmGrid: best for a personal daily migraine risk forecast
Best for: people who want a personal daily migraine risk forecast with reasons they can inspect. CalmGrid combines weather and air quality with available personal signals—including sleep, HRV, cycle phase, recent attacks, and weekday patterns—into a daily risk score. The weather feed spans up to 7 days; the saved-score chart shows the selected date and previous six days, while scheduled notifications calculate today and tomorrow. By comparison, Migraine Buddy’s MBplus specifically advertises a 7-day detailed humidity and pressure forecast and historical weather reporting in relation to attacks. The products emphasize different forecast views; this comparison does not claim CalmGrid is the only app with a forecast. CalmGrid also has a guided attack log and shareable PDF and JSON exports; its PDF does not calculate headache days, acute-medication days, MIDAS, or HIT-6. See the CalmGrid app details.
Migraine Buddy: best for a broad migraine-specific toolkit
Its official materials describe customizable attack tracking, doctor-oriented diary and MIR exports, a community, and MBplus features including weather forecasting and guided programs. Those deeper tools may suit people who want more than a simple diary; some require the paid tier. Official site · MBplus features.
N1-Headache: best for structured personal-factor analysis
N1-Headache is notably focused on daily factor tracking and its Trigger, Protector, and No Association Maps. Its official site recommends consistent tracking over 90 days to generate its factor analysis, and describes a PDF report. That longer daily commitment is a trade-off for people who want that style of analysis. Official features and pricing.
Bearable: best for tracking migraine alongside other health areas
Bearable offers broad custom tracking for symptoms, habits, treatments, and health measures, plus reports and data export. That flexibility is a strength when migraine is one of several things you want to track. If you want a dedicated migraine-only workflow, compare its broader interface with more focused alternatives. Official migraine tracker page.
How we compared
We reviewed the developers’ official product and pricing pages and the US App Store listings available on October 16, 2026. We compared only features stated in those sources: supported storefront platforms, free or paid model, trigger/factor logging, report/export options, weather features, privacy disclosures, and a distinguishing workflow. “Not verified” means the reviewed official materials did not establish the feature; it does not prove that the app lacks it. Prices are not normalized across regions and currencies, ratings and reviews are not used as evidence, and we did not test the apps hands-on.
An app’s trigger correlations or forecast are not a diagnosis or proof of causation. Discuss patterns and treatment decisions with your healthcare professional.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best migraine tracker app?
There is no single best app for everyone. CalmGrid combines a personal daily migraine risk score and ranked reasons with attack logging and local-first health records. Migraine Buddy offers a 7-day detailed weather forecast with MBplus, N1-Headache emphasizes personalized factor maps, and Bearable is designed to track many health areas in one place.
Which migraine tracker apps can make a report for a doctor?
CalmGrid, Migraine Buddy, N1-Headache, and Bearable each describe some form of report or data export on their official pages or App Store listings. Report contents differ. Check the linked feature descriptions and confirm that a report includes the measures your clinician wants.
Are migraine tracker apps free?
The apps reviewed here can be downloaded or used with a free tier, but several also offer paid plans or in-app purchases. Prices and plan terms can vary by country and storefront; check the current offer in the relevant app store or official pricing page.
Can a migraine tracker identify my medical triggers?
A tracker can help you record factors that happen around headache days and review patterns. An association in a diary is not proof that something caused an attack, and an app cannot diagnose migraine or replace advice from a clinician.
What should I track before a neurology appointment?
Record every headache day, start and end times, symptoms and severity, acute medicines and when you took them, possible triggers, and effects on work, school, home, or social activities. Ask your clinician which measures matter most. See our guide to preparing a migraine diary for your neurologist.