Comparison

Nerva vs Ombre

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

Ombre

Understand your body's microbiome and track your wellness journey. Receive personalized food and supplement suggestions based on your gut health results. Access expert content to improve your daily well-being.

Highlights
  • At-home microbiome testing
  • Personalized food suggestions
  • Supplement recommendations
  • Wellness tracking
  • Gut health educational content
  • Progress notifications
Features
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Understand your body. Personalize your wellness Ombre combines at-home microbiome testing with simple wellness tracking to help you make informed, data-driven choices about your health. Your gut microbiome plays a key role in digestion, mood, immunity, and more* — Ombre helps you better understand its impact on your daily well-being. After your test, you’ll receive personalized food and supplement suggestions based on your results. With Ombre, you can: - Track your gut microbiome test status right in the app - Get “What to do” notifications based on your progress - Explore expert-backed educational content on gut health Medical Disclaimer: These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Please consult a healthcare professional before making any medical decisions or changes to your diet or supplements. *Zhang R, Ding N, Feng X, Liao W. The gut microbiome, immune modulation, and cognitive decline: insights on the gut-brain axis. Front Immunol. 2025 Jan 22;16:1529958. doi: 10.3389/fimmu.2025.1529958. PMID: 39911400; PMCID: PMC11794507. View on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39911400/

Screenshots

Nerva4 screens
Ombre4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Ombre at none against Nerva's 4. Ombre also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Nerva's advantage is ratings volume (15K vs 2) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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 $99.00 per month. Ombre asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Ombre 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 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Nerva ships an update every 2 weeks, Ombre every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Nerva versus Ombre: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNervaOmbre
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (15K ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews72.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings15K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#182 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size138 MB49 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperMindset Health Pty LtdQuantbiome Inc

Customer experience

Nerva

All ratings15,012 ratings
Positive93.1%
Neutral3.2%
Negative3.7%
Written reviews880 reviews
Positive72.4%
Neutral5.9%
Negative21.7%

Ombre

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Ombre

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

Ombre

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Nerva free?
Nerva is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ombre free?
Ombre is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Nerva or Ombre?
Ombre is rated higher. Nerva averages 4.7 out of 5 from 15K ratings, while Ombre averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Nerva or Ombre have ads?
Neither Nerva nor Ombre shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Nerva or Ombre?
Nerva ships an update every 2 weeks, and Ombre every 2 months. Most recently, Nerva was updated on October 17, 2026 and Ombre on October 2, 2026.

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