Comparison

Nerva vs FLORA

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

FLORA

This app offers an integrative approach to improving digestion and managing acid reflux. It provides educational modules, yoga and meditation practices, gut-friendly recipes, and live sessions with a registered dietitian. Connect with a supportive community to aid your gut health journey.

Highlights
  • Gut Health Nutrition & Lifestyle Modules
  • Yoga & Meditation for Mind-Gut Connection
  • Gut-Friendly Recipes & Meal Plans
  • Live Streams with Registered Dietitian
  • Community Support & Accountability
Features
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Welcome to FLORA, an integrative gut health community designed to help you improve digestion and live with freedom. FLORA has everything you need to optimize your gut health and well-being: - Gut Health Nutrition & Lifestyle modules (Learn how to manage symptoms of IBS and Acid Reflux) - Yoga & Meditation to calm the mind-gut connection, decrease stress, and optimize sleep - Gut-friendly Recipes + Meal Plans to help you feel confident with food - Weekly live streams with founder and Gut Health Registered Dietitian, Molly Pelletier - Community support & accountability Your healing journey starts here.

Screenshots

Nerva4 screens
FLORA4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FLORA at none against Nerva's 4. FLORA also leads on review sentiment (86% vs 73%). Nerva's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (15K vs 43). On price, rating, 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. FLORA asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Nerva against 4.6 for FLORA. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Nerva has 15K ratings behind it against 43, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 73% of Nerva's written reviews are positive against 86% of FLORA's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Nerva ships an update weekly, FLORA every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Nerva versus FLORA: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNervaFLORA
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (15K ratings) — better4.6 (43 ratings)
Positive reviews72.5% of reviews85.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings15K — better43
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#197 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size134 MB121 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperMindset Health Pty LtdSutra Fitness, Inc.

Customer experience

Nerva

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

FLORA

All ratings43 ratings
Positive90.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative9.3%
Written reviews35 reviews
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%

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

FLORA

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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

FLORA

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Nerva free?
Nerva is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FLORA free?
FLORA is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Nerva or FLORA?
Nerva is rated higher. Nerva averages 4.7 out of 5 from 15K ratings, while FLORA averages 4.6 from 43 ratings.
Do Nerva or FLORA have ads?
Neither Nerva nor FLORA shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Nerva or FLORA?
Nerva ships an update weekly, and FLORA every 3 months. Most recently, Nerva was updated on September 26, 2026 and FLORA on September 25, 2026.

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