# Nerva vs Calm and Confident

The clearest difference is price: Nerva at Free against Calm and Confident's $4.99. Nerva also leads on ratings volume (15K vs 9). Calm and Confident's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and review sentiment (100% vs 72%). On rating, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Nerva is free to download; Calm and Confident costs $4.99 up front. Nerva sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $99.00 per month. Calm and Confident asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Nerva against 4.8 for Calm and Confident. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Nerva has 15K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 72% of Nerva's written reviews are positive against 100% of Calm and Confident's.

Nerva ships an update weekly, Calm and Confident every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Nerva | Calm and Confident |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $4.99 |
| Rating | [4.7 (15K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nerva-gut-brain-program/id1467398796/reviews) | **[4.8 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calm-and-confident/id1541093309/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **15K** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | 72.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 138 MB | 568 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mindset Health Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1255073245) | [trauma and pain management services pty ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/647038077) |

## What reviewers say

### Nerva

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

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) | $99.00 | per month |
| Nerva IBS program (3 Month) | $149.00 | per 3 months |
| 30% Off Nerva IBS (3 Month) | $149.00 | 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


### Calm and Confident

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calm-and-confident/id1541093309)

This app uses guided meditations based on trauma therapy principles to help reverse anxiety and tension, fostering natural confidence. It employs applied neuroscience and bilateral stimulation to retrain your nervous system for improved self-awareness and emotional regulation.

**Highlights:** Guided meditations based on trauma therapy, Applied neuroscience techniques, Bilateral stimulation for nervous system regulation, Sessions for healing anxiety and childhood neglect, Enhances self-awareness and emotional regulation, Promotes natural confidence and relaxation

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Nerva free?

Nerva is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Calm and Confident free?

Calm and Confident costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Nerva or Calm and Confident?

Calm and Confident is rated higher. Nerva averages 4.7 out of 5 from 15K ratings, while Calm and Confident averages 4.8 from 9 ratings.

### Do Nerva or Calm and Confident have ads?

Neither Nerva nor Calm and Confident shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Nerva or Calm and Confident?

Nerva ships an update weekly, and Calm and Confident every 9 days. Most recently, Nerva was updated on October 28, 2026 and Calm and Confident on October 27, 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.*