# Nerva vs MeNome

The clearest difference is review sentiment: MeNome at 100% against Nerva's 72%. MeNome also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). Nerva's advantage is ratings volume (15K vs 4). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Nerva sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $99.00 per month and MeNome sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

MeNome 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 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of Nerva's written reviews are positive against 100% of MeNome's.

Nerva ships an update weekly, MeNome every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Nerva | MeNome |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (15K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nerva-gut-brain-program/id1467398796/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/menome-gut-symptom-record/id6769764431/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **15K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 72.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 139 MB | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Mindset Health Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1255073245) | [BellyMD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1846801289) |

## 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


### MeNome

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/menome-gut-symptom-record/id6769764431)

Track your gut-brain connection daily with simple check-ins. Understand your body's rhythms, symptoms, and triggers to build a personal pattern map. Gain insights without medical jargon or pressure.

**Highlights:** Daily check-ins (mood, symptoms, sleep, food, cycle, triggers), BellyScore for gut-brain stability, MeNome Map for visual pattern analysis, Pattern unlocks based on learned rhythms, Tools: Bristol stool reference, breathing exercises, FODMAP lookup, Optional nervous-system scan, Apple Health integration

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MeNome Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| MeNome Premium | $89.00 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Nerva free?

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

### Is MeNome free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Nerva or MeNome?

MeNome is rated higher. Nerva averages 4.7 out of 5 from 15K ratings, while MeNome averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Nerva or MeNome have ads?

Neither Nerva nor MeNome shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Nerva or MeNome?

Nerva ships an update weekly, and MeNome every 2 weeks. Most recently, Nerva was updated on October 31, 2026 and MeNome on October 28, 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.*