Comparison

Nerva vs EarPlanes+

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

Head to head
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

About

EarPlanes+

This app monitors real-time cabin air pressure during flights. It sends notifications to alert you when to insert earplugs to prevent discomfort and pain caused by pressure changes. Track your flight's pressure journey visually.

Highlights
  • Real-time cabin air pressure monitoring
  • Flight pressure notifications
  • Earplug insertion timing alerts
  • Visual air pressure tracking
  • Utilizes smartphone barometer
Features
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Ears popping or hurting on a flight? EarPlanes+ measures cabin air pressure in real-time during a flight and sends a notification precisely when EarPlanes earplugs should be worn to prevent ear pain. For over 25 years, EarPlanes earplugs have been helping flyers prevent ear pain and popping due to the rapid air pressure changes inflight, EP+ completely takes the guesswork out of when they need to be worn. EP+ utilizes the air pressure sensor (barometer) built-in to your smartphone and the app will send a push notification when air pressure becomes unstable, even if you are using other apps. The air pressures experienced during a flight is quite a journey, see it right before your eyes for the first time with EP+

Screenshots

Nerva4 screens
EarPlanes+4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: EarPlanes+ at none against Nerva's 4. Nerva's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 4 months) and rating (4.7 vs 4.3). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support 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. Nerva sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $43.99 per month. EarPlanes+ asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Nerva holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Nerva has 15K ratings behind it against 107, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 73% of Nerva's written reviews are positive against 75% of EarPlanes+'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Nerva ships an update weekly, EarPlanes+ every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Nerva versus EarPlanes+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNervaEarPlanes+
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (15K ratings) — better4.3 (107 ratings)
Positive reviews72.5% of reviews75.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings15K — better107
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#183 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size134 MB42 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperMindset Health Pty LtdCirrus Healthcare

Customer experience

Nerva

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

EarPlanes+

All ratings107 ratings
Positive82.2%
Neutral3.7%
Negative14.0%
Written reviews57 reviews
Positive75.4%
Neutral5.3%
Negative19.3%

User reviews

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

EarPlanes+

From 107 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Effective pain relief
  • 👍 Reduces ear pressure
  • 👍 App enhances product use
  • 👍 User-friendly app interface
  • 👍 Informative about pressure changes

Room to improve

  • 🐛 App requires permissions
  • 🐛 App glitches/errors
  • 🐛 Inconsistent performance
  • 🐛 App doesn't always work
  • 🐛 Notifications can be annoying

Bugs and requests

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

EarPlanes+

Reported bugs

9 issues
  • Cannot give required permissions
  • Keeps asking to update settings
  • App says settings need activation despite being on
  • Unable to fetch data
  • App never measured cabin pressure
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  • App displays no pressure or altitude readings
  • No notifications about when to remove/replace plugs
  • Altitude is not accurate
  • Notification doesn't go away

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add Apple Watch support
  • No-notification mode for app
  • Better alerts for driving/mountains
  • See historical data
  • Dark mode option

In-app purchases

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
None

EarPlanes+

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Nerva free?
Nerva is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is EarPlanes+ free?
EarPlanes+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Nerva or EarPlanes+?
Nerva is rated higher. Nerva averages 4.7 out of 5 from 15K ratings, while EarPlanes+ averages 4.3 from 107 ratings.
Do Nerva or EarPlanes+ have ads?
Neither Nerva nor EarPlanes+ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Nerva or EarPlanes+?
Nerva ships an update weekly, and EarPlanes+ every 4 months. Most recently, Nerva was updated on October 2, 2026 and EarPlanes+ on September 30, 2026.

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