# Nerva vs Macro & Calorie Calculator

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Macro & Calorie Calculator at 100% against Nerva's 72%. Macro & Calorie Calculator also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Nerva's advantage is ratings volume (15K vs 2) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Nerva sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $99.00 per month and Macro & Calorie Calculator sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Macro & Calorie Calculator 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. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of Nerva's written reviews are positive against 100% of Macro & Calorie Calculator's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Nerva | Macro & Calorie Calculator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (15K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nerva-gut-brain-program/id1467398796/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/macro-and-calorie-calculator/id6777238662/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **15K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 72.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 139 MB | 47 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mindset Health Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1255073245) | [Principia Partners LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1886973764) |

## 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


### Macro & Calorie Calculator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/macro-and-calorie-calculator/id6777238662)

This app transparently calculates your daily calorie and macro targets, showing every step of the process. It also provides personalized fluid intake recommendations and BMI analysis, helping you understand the data behind your health goals.

**Highlights:** Detailed calorie calculation with Mifflin-St Jeor equation, Customizable macro split with grams and kcal updates, BMI-integrated calorie and macro recommendations, Personalized fluid needs based on weight, BMI, and age, Transparent 'Show the math' feature for all calculations, No food logging, ads, or account required for core features

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Pro Annual | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Nerva free?

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

### Is Macro & Calorie Calculator free?

Macro & Calorie Calculator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Nerva or Macro & Calorie Calculator?

Macro & Calorie Calculator is rated higher. Nerva averages 4.7 out of 5 from 15K ratings, while Macro & Calorie Calculator averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Nerva or Macro & Calorie Calculator have ads?

Neither Nerva nor Macro & Calorie Calculator shows ads.

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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.*