# Nerivio vs StimRouter Plus

The clearest difference is rating: StimRouter Plus at 5.0 against Nerivio's 3.8. StimRouter Plus also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). Nerivio's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 13 months) and ratings volume (119 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

StimRouter Plus holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Nerivio has 119 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Nerivio ships an update every 3 months, StimRouter Plus every 13 months. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Nerivio | StimRouter Plus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (119 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nerivio/id1465862915/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stimrouter-plus/id1480455034/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **119** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 56.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 13 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 76 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Theranica](https://appshunter.io/developer/1299637330) | [Bioventus LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/887605153) |

## What reviewers say

### Nerivio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nerivio/id1465862915)

Manage your migraine treatment with a wireless neuromodulation device. Track headaches and symptoms using an advanced diary. This app requires a prescription and consultation with a healthcare professional.

**Highlights:** Control wireless neuromodulation device, Track migraine headaches and symptoms, Advanced migraine diary, Access sleep information via HealthKit, Prescription device management

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use app
- 💡 Drug-free migraine relief
- ✨ Guided imagery feature
- ❤️ Life-changing relief
- ✅ Works well for many

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent glitches and bugs
- 😠 Frustrating setup process
- ⏳ Short app timeout periods
- ⚠️ Difficult NFC scanning
- 💸 Expensive device refills

**Reported bugs**

- App glitches and doesn't work
- NFC scanning issues
- App times out too quickly
- Symptom questionnaire 'done' button inactive
- Child account setup problems

**Requested features**

- More wait time between scanning and starting treatment
- Improve symptom questionnaire usability
- Add live activity features
- Allow charging and refilling from app at reduced price
- Allow treatment to be stopped and resumed


### StimRouter Plus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stimrouter-plus/id1480455034)

Control neuromodulation devices with this app. Select stimulation programs and adjust levels for connected devices individually. A compatible device is required for operation.

**Highlights:** Control stimulation programs, Adjust stimulation levels, Manage individual devices, Connect to StimRouter Plus system

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Nerivio free?

Nerivio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is StimRouter Plus free?

StimRouter Plus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Nerivio or StimRouter Plus?

StimRouter Plus is rated higher. Nerivio averages 3.8 out of 5 from 119 ratings, while StimRouter Plus averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Nerivio or StimRouter Plus have ads?

Neither Nerivio nor StimRouter Plus shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Nerivio or StimRouter Plus?

Nerivio ships an update every 3 months, and StimRouter Plus every 13 months. Most recently, Nerivio was updated on September 24, 2026 and StimRouter Plus on September 24, 2026.

---

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