Several good pain apps can be used for free, at least to begin with.
Free to use
- Migraine Buddy – a migraine diary, free with premium as an extra.
- Bearable and Manage My Pain – free diaries with a paid version for more.
Free to start
- PFU Pocket – pick an area, rate it 0–10, try one guided step and rate it again. Premium and Premium+ come with a 7-day free trial.
- Curable – free intro lessons, then a subscription.
- Kaia – free download, then a subscription or access through a partner.
Our advice
Start free, and only pay once you can see it gives you something. A good app makes it easy to see whether it actually helps.
Apps in the comparison
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