# Nerva vs HAUM STUDIOS

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HAUM STUDIOS at none against Nerva's 4. HAUM STUDIOS also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Nerva's advantage is ratings volume (15K vs 95) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Nerva sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $99.00 per month. HAUM STUDIOS asks for nothing beyond the download.

HAUM STUDIOS holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Nerva has 15K ratings behind it against 95, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Nerva ships an update every 2 weeks, HAUM STUDIOS every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Nerva | HAUM STUDIOS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (15K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nerva-gut-brain-program/id1467398796/reviews) | **[5.0 (95 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/haum-studios/id1613313550/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **15K** | 95 |
| Positive reviews | 72.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 138 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mindset Health Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1255073245) | [Momence, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1577856011) |

## 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


### HAUM STUDIOS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/haum-studios/id1613313550)

Manage your account, book classes, and access on-demand content. Stay connected with announcements, promotions, and direct messaging. This app simplifies your interaction with the studio.

**Highlights:** Account management, Class and event booking, On-demand content, Direct messaging, Public feed for announcements

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Nerva free?

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

### Is HAUM STUDIOS free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Nerva or HAUM STUDIOS?

HAUM STUDIOS is rated higher. Nerva averages 4.7 out of 5 from 15K ratings, while HAUM STUDIOS averages 5.0 from 95 ratings.

### Do Nerva or HAUM STUDIOS have ads?

Neither Nerva nor HAUM STUDIOS shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Nerva or HAUM STUDIOS?

Nerva ships an update every 2 weeks, and HAUM STUDIOS every 2 months. Most recently, Nerva was updated on October 16, 2026 and HAUM STUDIOS on October 1, 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.*