Comparison

Symptom Tracker vs Nerva

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

Head to head
About

Symptom Tracker

Manage your health by tracking symptoms, medications, and habits. Gain personalized insights and take daily actions to improve your well-being. Ideal for individuals managing chronic conditions or seeking better health management.

Highlights
  • Symptom tracking with visual body mapping
  • Medication reminders and tracking
  • Habit and activity logging
  • Personal health record management
  • Integration with wearables and health apps
  • Caregiver and family sharing
  • Customizable reminders and trackers
Features
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Feeling overwhelmed by your health? Take control of your symptoms, flare-ups, and overall well-being. CareClinic turns your symptoms, medications, and habits into personalized insights and daily actions. Built on proven clinical frameworks to help you make measurable progress every day. Join over 500,000 people managing their Chronic Illnesses, Migraine, Pain, Headaches, Fatigue, IBS, POTS, PCOS, EDS, Period, Mood, Mental Health, and more! Build healthy habits, stay accountable, and act on insights - Import or add your personal health records - Enable trackers for meds, symptoms, measurements, activity, nutrition, and more - Add medication reminders, symptom check-up reminders, and appointment reminders - Invite your caregivers and dependents, such as kids or parents - Connect your wearables data and your add health goals CareClinic becomes your companion as you put it all into action. Within days, you will start uncovering triggers, spotting correlations, and seeing how your Pain, Headaches, Migraines, Periods, IBS, PCOS, and Mood are affected, helping you take back control of your health and share the right information with your doctor for more personalized treatments. Trackers included: - Medication Tracker for prescriptions, birth control, vitamins, supplements - Symptoms Tracker acts as your symptoms diary with visual body mapping for keeping things like a pain log, flare-ups, and more - Measurements tracker to track vitals such as blood pressure, heart rate, weight, and more - Mood Tracker - Cycle Tracker - Sleep Tracker - Journal for jotting down notes or to be used as a diary - Factors to log environmental factors - Nutrition Tracker with a built-in database - Activity Tracker to log exercise, steps, more - Stool Tracker with Bristol Scale plus urine (void) tracking - Assessments such as PHQ-9, GAD-7, and other standardized medical questionnaires - Fluids tracker for water and more - Therapy tracker - Weather Tracker Personal Health Records: - Allergies - Appointments - Care Teams - Care Plans - Conditions - Genetics - Health Events - Immunizations - Labs & Imaging Also included: - Documents & Exports - Reminders - Health Goals - Exercise Library - Medication Library MORE REASONS FOR YOU TO TRY US 1. CUSTOMIZABLE REMINDERS - Schedule medication (pill reminders, refill reminders, vitamins, or supplement reminders) with tapering doses 2. HEALTH & SYMPTOM DIARY & CHECK-INS - Database of medications, symptoms, supplements, measurements 3. MONITOR PROGRESS IN CHARTS, TIMELINES & TRENDS 4. INTEGRATIONS - Apple Health, Siri, Fitbit, Apple Watch, Calendar 5. CARE TEAMS - Share and monitor your family, kids, and seniors remotely - Store information centrally for reference 6. CARE PLANS - Add medication with photos! No typing needed - Drug & supplement interactions, synergistic effects, dose warnings 7. CUSTOMIZABLE - Simplify by toggling anything on or off - Localized measurement units, dates, time zones, languages 8. PRIVATE & SECURE - Biometric security for access - Data encryption on your device and server - Full control to export or delete it - We do not sell your data --- It's more than a symptom tracker or pill organizer! CareClinic works as a complete health planner for self-care. Essential for chronic illness or health symptoms, the app helps manage Bipolar, BPD, Cancer, Chronic Pain, COPD, Crohn's, Depression, Diabetes, Endometriosis, Epilepsy, Fibromyalgia, Flu, IBD, IBS (Bowel Movements), IPF, ME/CFS, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), PMDD, POTS & EDS, Psoriasis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, & other disorders. We also support Mental Health tracking, including ADHD, Anxiety, and Depression. Also manage daily health and wellness, such as Food allergies, GI Symptoms, Gut health, Headaches, Mood, Pain with the pain tracker, pregnancy & baby symptoms, and PMS. Information provided by CareClinic does not constitute medical advice. Always consult your doctor before making any medical decisions.

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

Symptom Tracker4 screens
Nerva4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Nerva at 4.7 against Symptom Tracker's 4.2. Nerva also leads on review sentiment (73% vs 45%) and update cadence (weekly vs monthly). Symptom Tracker's advantage is device support (5 vs 3). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Symptom Tracker sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days 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

Nerva holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Nerva has 15K ratings behind it against 2.3K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 45% of Symptom Tracker's written reviews are positive against 73% of Nerva's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Symptom Tracker ships an update monthly, Nerva weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Symptom Tracker versus Nerva: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSymptom TrackerNerva
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (2.3K ratings)4.7 (15K ratings) — better
Positive reviews45.3% of reviews72.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2.3K15K — better
Update frequencyMonthlyWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#145 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.515.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size199 MB134 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperCARECLINIC SOFTWARE INC.Mindset Health Pty Ltd

Customer experience

Symptom Tracker

All ratings2,301 ratings
Positive79.3%
Neutral5.3%
Negative15.4%
Written reviews344 reviews
Positive45.3%
Neutral9.0%
Negative45.6%

Nerva

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

User reviews

Symptom Tracker

From 2.3K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 💊 Helpful for tracking medication and symptoms
  • 📊 Provides useful insights and data analysis
  • 🗓️ Effective for managing health conditions
  • 🤝 Good for collaboration with caregivers
  • 🧠 Beneficial for mental health tracking

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Buggy and unreliable, with data loss issues
  • 💰 Expensive subscription, limited free features
  • 📞 Poor customer support and communication
  • 🔍 Confusing and unintuitive user interface
  • 🔄 Constant prompts to upgrade or review the app

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

Symptom Tracker

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Medication reminders not working as expected
  • Symptoms and data entries disappearing or not saving properly
  • Crashes and freezes when trying to access certain features
  • Inconsistent behavior when editing or updating information
  • Sync issues between mobile app and web version

Requested features

5 requests
  • Improved medication management with more flexible reminders
  • Better data visualization and analytics tools
  • Seamless integration with Apple Health and other health apps
  • More customization options for tracking personal health data
  • Enhanced support for chronic conditions and complex symptoms

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

12 purchases

Symptom Tracker

Subscriptions10
  • easy pass$5.997 Days
  • flex pass$9.991 Month
  • smart pass$34.991 Year
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  • steady pass$39.996 Months
  • limited sale$49.991 Year
  • limited deal$49.991 Year
  • select pass$59.991 Year
  • free access3 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • free full access7 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • your free week3 Days trial$79.991 Year
One-time2
  • store credit$1.99
  • lifetime upgrade$139.99
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 Symptom Tracker free?
Symptom Tracker 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, Symptom Tracker or Nerva?
Nerva is rated higher. Symptom Tracker averages 4.2 out of 5 from 2.3K ratings, while Nerva averages 4.7 from 15K ratings.
Do Symptom Tracker or Nerva have ads?
Neither Symptom Tracker nor Nerva shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Symptom Tracker or Nerva?
Symptom Tracker ships an update monthly, and Nerva weekly. Most recently, Symptom Tracker was updated on September 24, 2026 and Nerva on September 23, 2026.

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