Comparison

Primed Mind vs Nerva

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Primed Mind

This app helps you channel stress and anxiety into achievement through guided audio sessions. It focuses on improving concentration and preparing you for specific challenges in personal, sporting, and business contexts.

Highlights
  • Stress and anxiety channeling
  • Improved focus and concentration
  • Goal visualization audio clips
  • Mindset coaching for challenges
  • Relaxation and purposeful meditation
Features
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** APPLE'S APP OF THE DAY ** Primed Mind channels your stresses and anxieties directly into achievements. A world full of distractions has given rise to the popularity of mindfulness and meditation. So it makes sense that many apps now aim to help you center yourself. Primed Mind's special focus, is focus. The app aids relaxation and concentration by preparing you for specific challenges - especially personal, sporting and business. By putting a mindset coach in your pocket, it gives you access to the sort of focus preparation that is usually only available to high-level athletes or business executives. Hosting a library of free audio clips that are designed to help you visualize and achieve your goals, Primed Mind frees your mind from distractions to make you single-minded about success. The app's emphasis on goal-realization is what really gives it an edge. Rather than treating mindfulness as an abstract way of freeing yourself temporarily from the pressures of day-to-day life, it wants you to channel your stresses and anxieties directly into achievement. For those who find meditation and relaxation challenging, Primed Mind manages to make it feel grounded and purposeful. This App contains an In-App-Product called Primed Membership After Signing Up for free you can listen to different Primers and Course Sessions. You get full access to Your Professional Coaching Content by subscribing to our monthly, yearly or lifetime subscription. Prices differ depending on the local App-Store your Account is connected to and will be shown within the App. The Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. This Subscription automatically renews 24 hours prior to the end of the current period at the same price as the initial subscription. You can cancel or disable auto-renew of the subscription in the App-Store (directly or linked through the App). Cancellation or Turning off the Auto-renewal needs to be done at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase one of Primed Mind's other in-app products. Please check our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy for further details: Terms of Service: https://primedmind.com/termsofservice Privacy Policy: https://primedmind.com/privacypolicy

About

Nerva

This app offers a personalized gut-brain therapy program to manage symptoms of IBS, FD, GERD, and other gut-brain disorders. It aims to retrain the nervous system and improve communication between the gut and brain through daily sessions and practical tools.

Highlights
  • Personalized gut-brain therapy program
  • Daily 15-minute retraining sessions
  • Flare-up management tools
  • Long-term symptom maintenance plan
  • AI-driven personalization
  • Evidence-based clinical research
Features
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Fix the miscommunication between your gut and brain. Designed for people living with IBS, functional dyspepsia (FD), GERD, bloating symptoms, and other gut–brain disorders - as well as those seeking additional support alongside IBD care - Nerva is a personalized gut–brain program that supports symptom management through daily sessions, practical tools, and structured guidance. Target the root cause Many people spend years cutting out foods in an effort to calm their gut - a difficult path that can miss what’s really driving symptoms. In disorders of gut–brain interaction (DGBIs), the root cause is gut–brain hypersensitivity. After a trigger like illness, antibiotics, or prolonged stress, the nerves in the gut can become over-reactive. Even once the gut tissue heals, the nervous system may keep the alarm turned up. Normal digestion, gas, or movement are then misread as danger - leading to pain, bloating, reflux, urgency, constipation, or diarrhea. Diets and medications can reduce symptoms temporarily, but they don’t retrain this signaling system. That’s why symptoms often return or shift over time. Lasting relief means calming the nervous system and restoring healthy gut–brain communication - where the symptoms actually start. How Nerva helps Nerva is a structured gut–brain program that helps you practice brain-gut techniques shown to support a calmer response to gut sensations. Over the program you'll learn to: - Respond differently to uncomfortable gut signals - Practice calming the gut–brain stress response - Build daily habits that support digestive comfort Tailored to you No two guts are the same. Nerva adapts your program to your symptoms, triggers, and progress - using AI to adjust the coaching and guidance as you go. The sessions, the tools you receive, and the coaching you follow are all shaped around your experience. Evidence-based Unlike most apps, Nerva is built on clinical research. In a randomized controlled trial at Monash University, Nerva helped 81% of people significantly manage their gastrointestinal symptoms. Since then, more than 300,000 people have used Nerva, and over 11,000 healthcare providers recommend it. Features of Nerva - Daily 15-minute sessions designed to retrain gut-brain miscommunication - Flare-up tools for pain, bloating, constipation, reflux and diarrhea - Long-term maintenance plan to keep symptoms under control after the program - AI personalization to tailor the program to your selected triggers and progress Who is the team behind Nerva? Nerva was built by Dr. Simone Peters, GI psychophysiologist, together with clinicians, dietitians, and researchers. Many of us live with gut conditions ourselves. Member stories “Nerva has really worked for me. I’ve been using the app for several months now, and I’ve noticed that I’m experiencing less negative instances with my stomach. I would highly recommend to anyone - absolutely worth the subscription” Disclaimer: Nerva is a self-guided program that may help people self-manage and live well with a diagnosed disorder of the gut-brain interaction. It is not a substitute for professional medical care, diagnosis, or treatment, and has not been evaluated by the FDA, TGA, MHRA, or equivalent bodies. Do not change prescribed medication or treatment without professional advice. Some content is personalized or generated by AI for educational and wellness purposes only. It is not therapy or mental health care, is not from a licensed professional, and is not monitored in real time. If you are in distress or thinking of harming yourself or others, call your local emergency number right away. Subscription and trial 7-day free trial After the trial, your account is charged according to the plan you choose Subscriptions renew until cancelled Cancel anytime in iOS Settings, Apple ID, Subscriptions Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.mindsethealth.com/privacy

Screenshots

Primed Mind4 screens
Nerva4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Nerva at 15K against Primed Mind's 509. Nerva also leads on chart position (#183 vs unranked). Primed Mind's advantage is rating (4.9 vs 4.7) and iOS requirement (12.4 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Primed Mind sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Nerva sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $43.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Primed Mind holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Nerva has 15K ratings behind it against 509, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of Primed Mind's written reviews are positive against 73% of Nerva's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Primed Mind ships an update fortnightly, Nerva weekly. The most recent releases landed on August 15, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Primed Mind versus Nerva: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPrimed MindNerva
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (509 ratings) — better4.7 (15K ratings)
Positive reviews80.4% of reviews — better72.5% of reviews
Number of ratings50915K — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#183 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS12.4 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB134 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperPrimed Mind USAMindset Health Pty Ltd

Customer experience

Primed Mind

All ratings509 ratings
Positive97.6%
Neutral0.6%
Negative1.8%
Written reviews194 reviews
Positive80.4%
Neutral4.1%
Negative15.5%

Nerva

All ratings14,789 ratings
Positive93.1%
Neutral3.2%
Negative3.7%
Written reviews867 reviews
Positive72.5%
Neutral6.0%
Negative21.5%

User reviews

Primed Mind

From 509 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Great apps, Great services!
  • 👍 Very effective
  • 👍 I am in awe of this app
  • 👍 Primed Mind
  • 👍 No words to describe how good this is

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Great but glitches
  • 🐛 Would not recommend
  • 🐛 Great app but issues
  • 🐛 7 Day Trial Won't Cut It
  • 🐛 Won't let you unsubscribe

Nerva

From 15K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Effective for symptom reduction
  • 👍 Calming and relaxing sessions
  • 💡 Helpful for managing stress and anxiety
  • 👍 Positive affirmations and education
  • 🚀 Quick improvements seen by some users

Room to improve

  • 🔁 Repetitive nature of sessions
  • 💰 Expensive subscription cost
  • 🔍 Lack of customization options
  • 🐛 Technical issues with app functionality

Bugs and requests

Primed Mind

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App is very buggy and has been unusable
  • App crashes
  • Content won't show up
  • Login issues

Requested features

3 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Subtitles
  • Offline mode

Nerva

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App getting stuck on certain days
  • Difficulty accessing previous sessions
  • Inconsistent user experience across devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • More variety in guided visualizations
  • Ability to skip or replace certain sessions
  • Maintenance plan with reduced pricing
  • Offline access to recordings

In-app purchases

11 purchases

Primed Mind

Subscriptions11
  • Monthly Membership$9.991 Month
  • Monthly Membership (new)2 variants$9.991 Month
  • Monthly Subscription$12.991 Month
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  • Monthly Membership (old)$14.991 Month
  • Monthly Subscription$19.991 Month
  • Yearly Membership - 75% off$29.991 Year
  • Yearly Membership - 60% off$47.991 Year
  • Yearly Membership7 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$69.991 Year
  • Yearly Membership (old)$99.991 Year
  • Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$119.991 Year
4 purchases

Nerva

Subscriptions4
  • Nerva IBS program (Monthly)7 Days trial$43.991 Month
  • 30% Off Nerva IBS (3 Month)7 Days trial$60.993 Months
  • Nerva IBS program (3 Month)7 Days trial$78.993 Months
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  • Nerva Full Access7 Days trial$199.001 Year

Questions

Is Primed Mind free?
Primed Mind is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Nerva free?
Nerva is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Primed Mind or Nerva?
Primed Mind is rated higher. Primed Mind averages 4.9 out of 5 from 509 ratings, while Nerva averages 4.7 from 15K ratings.
Do Primed Mind or Nerva have ads?
Neither Primed Mind nor Nerva shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Primed Mind or Nerva?
Primed Mind ships an update fortnightly, and Nerva weekly. Most recently, Primed Mind was updated on August 15, 2026 and Nerva on September 29, 2026.

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