# Nerivio vs myPainIntel

The clearest difference is rating: myPainIntel at 5.0 against Nerivio's 3.8. myPainIntel also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). Nerivio's advantage is ratings volume (122 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

myPainIntel holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Nerivio has 122 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Nerivio ships an update every 3 months, myPainIntel every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Nerivio | myPainIntel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (122 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nerivio/id1465862915/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mypainintel/id6498629081/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **122** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 56.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 76 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Theranica](https://appshunter.io/developer/1299637330) | [Celeri Health](https://appshunter.io/developer/1498468651) |

## 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


### myPainIntel

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mypainintel/id6498629081)

This app helps you manage your health by tracking pain, activity, and assessment results. Connect smart devices and share data securely with your healthcare provider for improved treatment.

**Highlights:** Assessment Analytics, Body Mapping, Pain Diary, Activity Tracking, HIPAA Compliant, Smart Device Integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Nerivio free?

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

### Is myPainIntel free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Nerivio or myPainIntel?

myPainIntel is rated higher. Nerivio averages 3.8 out of 5 from 122 ratings, while myPainIntel averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Nerivio or myPainIntel have ads?

Neither Nerivio nor myPainIntel shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Nerivio or myPainIntel?

Nerivio ships an update every 3 months, and myPainIntel every 2 months. Most recently, Nerivio was updated on November 3, 2026 and myPainIntel on November 4, 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.*