Frequently Asked Questions
How do I log a migraine attack?
Tap the big “Log attack” button on the Home tab. For a quick entry, one tap is enough — you can fill in intensity, symptoms, triggers, and medications later from the same record. If you have more time, use the guided wizard.
My attack is still ongoing — how do I track it?
Start the attack from the app and it will appear on your Lock Screen as a Live Activity with the elapsed time and current intensity. When it ends, open the app and tap “End attack” — you can back-fill the exact end time if you logged it late.
How does the free trial work?
The app includes a 7-day feature trial with no payment method required. After that, Pro costs $6.99/month or $49.99/year and renews automatically until canceled. Eligible yearly subscribers also receive a separate 7-day free trial managed by the App Store.
How do I restore a purchase I already made?
Open the paywall and tap “Restore purchases”. Purchases are tied to your Apple ID, so make sure you are signed in with the same Apple ID you used to buy. If restoration fails, check Settings › App Store for your sign-in status.
Where is my data stored? Do you have servers?
Your records are stored on your device and, if you enable backup, in your own iCloud. We have no user accounts or developer servers and cannot access those records. If you use online weather features, approximate coordinates are sent to Open-Meteo to retrieve forecasts.
How do I back up or move my data to a new iPhone?
Open Settings › Backup inside the app and back up to iCloud. On a new device, sign in with the same Apple ID, install MigraineTrack, and choose “Restore from iCloud”. Make sure iCloud Drive is enabled in Settings › [your name] › iCloud.
Can I import my history from another app?
Yes. MigraineTrack can import your history from Migraine Buddy: open Settings › Import, choose your export file, and the app will map attacks, medications, and durations automatically. Importing the same file twice will not create duplicates.
Does it work on Apple Watch?
Yes. Install the companion app on your Apple Watch to log attacks from your wrist. A watch face complication shows your ongoing attack with its intensity and elapsed time.
What are the pressure alerts?
The weather card shows barometric-pressure forecasts. Pressure swings are only contextual information, not a prediction or diagnosis of an attack. You can enable optional reminders in Settings › Reminders.
Why does the app ask for Health, Location, or Motion access?
All three are optional and used only to enrich your records: Health provides sleep and cycle context, Location provides local weather, and Motion powers the iPhone barometer. Denying any of them does not break the app — you can always log attacks manually.
Contact
If your question isn’t answered above, open an issue at github.com/hairuizhi-cn/migrainetrack-site/issues — include your iOS version and device model if the problem is technical.