# Primed Mind vs Nerva

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Nerva at 15K against Primed Mind's 509. Nerva also leads on chart position (#187 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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Primed Mind | Nerva |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (509 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/primed-mind-1-mindset-app/id1224121850/reviews)** | [4.7 (15K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nerva-gut-brain-program/id1467398796/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 509 | **15K** |
| Positive reviews | **80.4% of reviews** | 72.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#187** |
| Size | 33 MB | 134 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.4** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Primed Mind USA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1646065780) | [Mindset Health Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1255073245) |

## What reviewers say

### Primed Mind

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/primed-mind-1-mindset-app/id1224121850)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Membership | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly Membership (new) | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $12.99 | per month |
| Monthly Membership (old) | $14.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $19.99 | per month |
| Yearly Membership - 75% off | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly Membership - 60% off | $47.99 | per year |
| Yearly Membership | $59.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $69.99 | per year |
| Yearly Membership (old) | $99.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $119.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Subtitles
- Offline mode


### Nerva

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nerva-gut-brain-program/id1467398796)

**Currently charting:** #187 Top Grossing · Health & Fitness (US App Store)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Nerva IBS program (Monthly) | $43.99 | per month |
| 30% Off Nerva IBS (3 Month) | $60.99 | per 3 months |
| Nerva IBS program (3 Month) | $78.99 | per 3 months |
| Nerva Full Access | $199.00 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- App getting stuck on certain days
- Difficulty accessing previous sessions
- Inconsistent user experience across devices

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*