# Vagal Tones

> Companion app for Vagal Toner devices to control stimulation and update firmware. (iPhone/iPad app by Transcranial Ltd.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vagal-tones/id1573243314 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Transcranial Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1034764643)
- Category: Lifestyle, Health & Fitness
- Price: Free
- Rating: 1.50/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 40 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2021-07-14
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vagal-tones/id1573243314/reviews.md

## What is Vagal Tones?

If you have a standard edition Vagal Toner, you can use this app to activate new tones and update firmware.

If you have a Vagus.com Research Edition tVNS stimulator, you can use this app to connect to it via Bluetooth, configure all stimulation parameters -- frequency, wave form, intensity -- and start/stop stimulation. The latest version improves connection and stability and offers better control of intensity during stimulation and a set of advanced features to support double-blind, placebo controlled scientific studies. 

Standard Edition Support
- Choose from a range of pre-configured stimulation protocols
- Update your device with ease
- Add your own customised stimulation protocols (coming soon)

Vagal Oh! 
- Everything from a Standard device
- More control over settings

Research Edition Support
- Improved connection and stability
- Better control over parameters and settings
- Advanced features for double-blind studies.
- True sham mode for better placebo control. 


This app is intended for users located in the United States. Availability and functionality may vary by region.

Disclaimer for Non-Medical Vagus Nerve Stimulator

Wellness Device Disclaimer

This app is a companion application for a consumer wellness device that provides vagus nerve stimulation. This is not a medical device and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or medical condition.

This app and associated device are intended for general wellness purposes only, such as relaxation and stress management. They are not intended for use in the treatment of any medical condition, including but not limited to epilepsy, depression, or other conditions for which prescription vagus nerve stimulators may be indicated.

Consult your physician before use if you have a pacemaker, implanted defibrillator, or other implanted electronic device, or if you have a heart condition, epilepsy, or are pregnant. Discontinue use if you experience any discomfort or adverse effects.

## Key features

- Activate new tones
- Update device firmware
- Bluetooth connectivity
- Configure stimulation parameters
- Advanced features for studies
- Sham mode for placebo control

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vagal-tones/id1573243314/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Below average

*2026-06-30*

It does not send a password reset link.  Customer support is NON EXISTENT.  All the company does is collect money - you are on your own after that.

## Frequently asked questions about Vagal Tones

### What can Vagal Tones do for a standard edition Vagal Toner?

For a standard edition Vagal Toner, Vagal Tones allows you to activate new tones and update the device's firmware. It also offers pre-configured stimulation protocols.

### What advanced features does Vagal Tones offer for research editions?

The Research Edition support in Vagal Tones includes improved connection and stability, better control over stimulation parameters, and advanced features for double-blind studies, including a true sham mode for placebo control.

### Is Vagal Tones a medical device?

No, Vagal Tones is a companion application for a consumer wellness device. It is not a medical device and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or medical condition.

### What regions is Vagal Tones intended for?

This app is intended for users located in the United States. Availability and functionality may vary by region.

### What are the safety considerations before using Vagal Tones?

Consult your physician before use if you have a pacemaker, implanted defibrillator, other implanted electronic device, a heart condition, epilepsy, or are pregnant. Discontinue use if you experience any discomfort or adverse effects.

### How often is Vagal Tones updated?

The latest version of Vagal Tones is 0.3.7, last updated on June 9, 2026. Specific update frequency is not detailed, but updates aim to improve connection, stability, and control.

### What devices does Vagal Tones support?

Vagal Tones supports iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.

### What is the age rating for Vagal Tones?

Vagal Tones has an age rating of 4+.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.3.3 — 2026-08-26

What's New in Version 1.0.4:

• Enhanced Tone Management: Improved tone catalogue loading and seamless synchronization of your owned vagal tones.
• Session & Device Stability: Faster, more reliable Bluetooth reconnects and smoother real-time stimulation telemetry.
• UI & Performance Polish: Refined session controls, updated tone duration details, and general performance enhancements.
• Bug Fixes: Resolved minor UI glitches and improved background connection handling.

### 1.3.2 — 2026-08-18

What's New in Version 1.0.3:

• Enhanced User Safety & Control: Active stimulation sessions are now automatically and safely stopped prior to device disconnection.
• Accurate Tone Management: Improved device slot removal so deleting a tone accurately frees up its exact physical hardware slot.
• Smarter Onboarding Sync: Added write-verification and waveform validation during tone sync, with clear visual checkmarks in the tone library.
• Bespoke Tone Support: Fully mapped bespoke tone 10000001 to its official title ("17 Hz 5 and 5").
• Faster Auto-Connect: Prioritizes your last connected device on app startup with improved recovery handling for spontaneous drops.
• Visual Polish & Theme Alignment: Refined dialog styling, typography, and button consistency across the entire app.

### 1.3.1 — 2026-08-13

What's new in Vagally Better:
• Instant Catalog & Purchased Tones: Seamless access to your full tone library and web purchases.
• Smoother Session Control: Enhanced BLE session management and instant timer responsiveness.
• Onboarding & Reliability Fixes: Faster device pairing and improved connection stability.
• Visual & Performance Polish: Clean design updates and overall app optimizations.
• Interactive Tone Filter & Sort: Easily browse, filter by category, and sort your tone library.

### 0.3.14 — 2026-07-31

What’s New in This Release
Enhanced Heart Rate Monitor (HRM) Support: Seamlessly connect your Bluetooth chest strap (such as the Polar H10) to track live Heart Rate and HRV trends alongside your tVNS stimulation sessions.
Improved Device Controller: Fixed an issue on the HRM Control page where session start and pause button states were not updating smoothly. Starting a session after ear testing now activates immediately with a single tap.
Direct Amazon Shop Links: Easily discover and purchase recommended BLE chest straps directly from the app.
Performance & Stability Improvements: Bug fixes and connectivity enhancements across all Vagal devices (Vagal Buddy, Vagal Oh!, Vagal Toner, and tVNS Research).

### 0.3.13 — 2026-07-30

What's New:
• Real-Time Heart Rate Beat Flashing: Live visual pulse feedback on every heartbeat packet, with dynamic animations even when BPM remains steady.
• Enhanced Bluetooth HRM Pairing: Faster device discovery with clear loading spinners for standard Bluetooth Heart Rate chest straps (0x180D).
• Cloudflare HRV Telemetry: Optimized real-time telemetry streaming for live session tracking and reporting.
• Persistent Authentication: Login once and stay signed in continuously across app launches and device restarts.
• UI & Security Improvements: Added logout progress feedback, multi-tap protection on auth buttons, and full CoreBluetooth iOS permission compliance.

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