Comparison

Nerva vs Stream Sounds for Sleeping

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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Address 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

Stream Sounds for Sleeping

Features
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Imagine waking up each morning feeling refreshed and energized for the day. Imagine taking a brief nap in the middle of a hectic afternoon and bouncing back to life with the mental clarity needed to take on the next task. The stream sounds for sleeping app comes with all the relaxing stream sounds needed to help you fall asleep quickly so you can maximize your precious sleeping hours. When you are on the go you, traveling for work or just trying to block out some frustrating noises this app will let you enjoy so many relaxing sounds that you can focus on getting the sleep you need to feel great. Sounds included: stream sounds for sleeping, nature sounds relaxation, calming night sounds & evening sounds, stream sounds for sleeping, stream sounds for sleeping, water sound effects, water sound – sounds for sleep and relaxation, calming. With this app you get a wide range of stream sound effects that are so calming you could just fall asleep in an instant. These stream sounds for sleeping stream sound effects are clear and crisp and recorded from real streams in nature! So many stream sounds for sleeping included. You can even connect the app to a speaker make the sounds play louder in your room or just play right from your phones speaker. FEATURES: - Stream sound effects from real wind in nature - Compatible to sync with an external speaker to play the sounds louder - Realistic and clear audio - Ability to play sounds once or repeat at your desired time - Relaxing sounds at a fraction of the cost of purchasing multiple soundtracks and memory cards separately So what are you waiting for? Get the stream sounds for sleeping sound effects app and get ready for the best night of sleep in your life!

Screenshots

Nerva4 screens
Stream Sounds for Sleeping3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Nerva at Free against Stream Sounds for Sleeping's $4.99. Stream Sounds for Sleeping's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On 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

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

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Nerva versus Stream Sounds for Sleeping: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNervaStream Sounds for Sleeping
PriceFree — better$4.99
Rating4.7 (15K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews72.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings15K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.113.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size138 MB29 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperMindset Health Pty LtdScott Dawson

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

Stream Sounds for Sleeping

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Nerva

Subscriptions4
  • Nerva IBS program (Monthly)7 Days trial$99.001 Month
  • Nerva IBS program (3 Month)7 Days trial$149.003 Months
  • 30% Off Nerva IBS (3 Month)7 Days trial$149.003 Months
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  • Nerva Full Access7 Days trial$199.001 Year
None

Stream Sounds for Sleeping

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Nerva free?
Nerva is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Stream Sounds for Sleeping free?
Stream Sounds for Sleeping costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Nerva or Stream Sounds for Sleeping have ads?
Neither Nerva nor Stream Sounds for Sleeping shows ads.

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