Comparison

Nerva vs Vyrna

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

Vyrna

Features
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Vyrna is the nutrition companion for women on GLP-1 medication during peri- or post-menopause. Most nutrition apps were built for a 30-year-old man trying to lose weight. You're not him. Appetite suppression on a GLP-1, falling oestrogen, and the muscle and bone loss that come with both — they all change what your body needs from food. Vyrna is built around that reality. WHAT VYRNA DOES • Daily protein target tuned to your menopause stage, your GLP-1 (semaglutide, tirzepatide), your dose, and whether you're on HRT • Separate targets for injection days vs. rest days, because your appetite and absorption change across the week • Maintain Mode — when you reduce or stop your dose, your targets automatically adjust so the plan never goes stale • Photo-based food logging — snap your plate, get protein in seconds • Body composition tracking with waist, arm, and weight trends over time • A library of menopause-aware nutrition articles, written with a clinician DESIGNED FOR THIS MOMENT IN YOUR LIFE Peri- and post-menopause is when oestrogen stops protecting your muscle and bone. GLP-1s accelerate weight loss but don't distinguish between fat and lean tissue. Together, they create a window where the right amount of protein matters more than at any other stage. Vyrna's plan keeps you above the threshold that protects what you want to keep — strength, energy, and the ability to move well in the decades ahead. WHAT YOU GET FREE • Your personalised daily plan on Home • Progress charts for weight, waist, arm, and protein • Lead Learn article + one library article • Photo logging (5 per week) • Apple Watch glance + Home Screen widget WHAT VYRNA PRO ADDS (7-day free trial) • Adjust your stage, drug, dose, or HRT anytime — your plan re-tunes immediately • Plain-English body composition verdict on every new measurement • Full Learn library — protein timing, bone loading, HRT and GLP-1 interactions • Unlimited photo logging • Priority support ABOUT THE PLAN Your plan is built from peer-reviewed research on protein needs during muscle-protective phases — not a generic 0.8 g/kg recommendation. Targets reflect the higher protein thresholds women need post-menopause and the absorption realities of GLP-1 appetite suppression. We don't make medical claims. Vyrna is not a substitute for advice from your prescriber. PRIVACY Your food logs, body measurements, and plan stay yours. We don't sell data. You can delete your account and all associated data from Settings → Account at any time. QUESTIONS Visit vyrnahealth.com/support. Subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the period. Manage or cancel in your iPhone Settings → Apple ID → Subscriptions. Privacy Policy: https://vyrnahealth.com/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Nerva4 screens
Vyrna4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Nerva at none against Vyrna's shown. Nerva also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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 $99.00 per month and Vyrna sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Nerva ships an update every 2 weeks, Vyrna every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Nerva versus Vyrna: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNervaVyrna
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (15K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews72.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings15K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size138 MB36 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperMindset Health Pty LtdMGA Companies Pty Ltd

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

Vyrna

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
2 purchases

Vyrna

Subscriptions2
  • Vyrna Pro Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Vyrna Pro Annual$59.991 Year

Questions

Is Nerva free?
Nerva is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Vyrna free?
Vyrna is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Nerva or Vyrna have ads?
Vyrna shows ads; Nerva does not.
Which is updated more often, Nerva or Vyrna?
Nerva ships an update every 2 weeks, and Vyrna every 9 days. Most recently, Nerva was updated on October 18, 2026 and Vyrna on September 30, 2026.

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