MyGrain vs Migraine Buddy
Both are migraine diaries that are free to download with in-app purchases and let you share reports with your doctor. Migraine Buddy is the larger and longer-established app, with a big user community, many ratings and versions for iPhone, iPad and Android; MyGrain is a newer diary for iPhone and Android that you can use without an account, is listed in 25 languages on the App Store and keeps logging and CSV export free.
Side by side
Each row comes from the listing named in the sources below, read on the date shown at the top of this page.
| MyGrain | Migraine Buddy | |
|---|---|---|
| Developer (App Store / Google Play) | Alfonso Matos / MatosLab | Voluntis / Aptar Digital Health |
| Platforms in the listings | iPhone, Android | iPhone, iPad, Android |
| Price model | Free, in-app purchases (US App Store: $2.99/month, $29.99/year) | Free, in-app purchases (MBplus subscription) |
| Google Play “Contains ads” label | No | No |
| Languages listed on the App Store | 25 | 9 |
| Reports for your doctor | PDF of the month (Premium); CSV export (free) | “Comprehensive reports you can share with your healthcare professional” |
| Google Play Data safety | No data shared with third parties | No data shared with third parties |
| App Store rating (US) | Not enough ratings yet | 4.8 (42K ratings) |
Where Migraine Buddy stands out
- A large community: its App Store listing mentions 3.5 million users, and on Google Play it has more than a million downloads.
- A long track record with many ratings on both stores.
- It also runs on iPad, not only iPhone.
- Optional Apple Health integration with its paid plan, MBplus, according to its release notes.
Where MyGrain stands out
- You can start logging without creating an account.
- 25 languages listed on the App Store, including the catalogues of symptoms, triggers and treatments.
- Logging, the calendar, dose reminders, the widget and a CSV export of the whole diary are free, with no ads.
- Entries saved without a connection are synced later.
Which one to try
If a large community and many years of reviews matter to you, Migraine Buddy is a well-known option. If you want to start without an account, in a language other than the 9 Migraine Buddy lists, or with a free CSV export, MyGrain may suit you. Both are free to download, so trying each for a couple of weeks is a fair test. Neither app replaces a diagnosis or treatment from your doctor.
Frequently asked questions
Is Migraine Buddy free?
It is free to download with in-app purchases; the paid plan is called MBplus. MyGrain is also free to download, with an optional Premium subscription.
Do both apps make a report for the doctor?
Yes. Migraine Buddy's listing says you can share reports with your healthcare professional; MyGrain exports a PDF of the month with Premium and a CSV of the whole diary for free.
Can I use MyGrain without an account?
Yes. MyGrain starts with an anonymous session; you can create an account later to move your diary to a new phone.
Sources
Store listings and official websites, all checked on .
- Migraine Buddy on the App Store (US)
- Migraine Buddy on Google Play
- Migraine Buddy — official website
- MyGrain on the App Store (US)
- MyGrain on Google Play