Comparison

Nervous System Reset vs Settle

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Nervous System Reset

This app offers a nervous system training program designed to combat chronic stress and burnout. It uses AI-powered coaching and somatic exercises to help users balance their mind and body, with many reporting significant stress reduction in just a week.

Highlights
  • Daily mind-body check-ins
  • HRV measurement
  • Personalized somatic exercises
  • AI coaching with CLEAR
  • Apple Watch integration
  • Stress reduction tools
Features
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SHAPE Groundbreaking Recovery Innovation "Balance your nervous system in 3 minutes" -Prevention "Evidence-based stress reduction" -Business Insider Meet NEUROFIT™ - The Nervous System Coach Providing Rapid Stress Relief In Just 7 Days NEUROFIT is the world's first Nervous System Trainer, helping busy professionals balance their mind and body through simple, science-backed somatic exercises. Our average active user reports 54% less stress after just one week! How It Works: - Daily Check-Ins: Strengthen your mind-body connection in 1 minute - Built-In HRV Measurement: Track your progress with or without a wearable - Personalized Somatic Exercises: Beat stress in just 3 minutes - AI Coaching with CLEAR: Get immediate emotional support anytime - Apple Watch Integration: Monitor stress in real-time with haptic alerts Perfect For Busy Lives Whether you're juggling work deadlines, family responsibilities, or both, NEUROFIT gives you practical tools to quickly: - Improve sleep quality - Reduce anxiety & irritability - Enhance focus & mental clarity - Boost energy levels - Create emotional balance Our approach works up to 7x faster than traditional wellness+mindfulness apps, by focusing on your body's natural stress response systems. Join A Community of 100K+ Reclaiming Their Balance Start your 3-day trial today, and discover why 2,000+ therapists, doctors, and health coaches worldwide trust NEUROFIT as the simplest way to end chronic stress and feel like yourself again. Download NEUROFIT now and feel the difference in just 5 minutes a day! As always, consult with a trusted health professional before making health-related decisions or using health-related apps. Full Terms of Use is available here: https://neurofit.app/legal/#terms

About

Settle

This app offers science-backed tools for nervous system regulation, helping users reduce anxiety, calm stress, and recover from trauma. It provides personalized plans based on a nervous system quiz and features over 70 expert-designed practices like breathwork, EFT tapping, and guided meditations.

Highlights
  • Nervous System Quiz & Score
  • Personalized Regulation Plans
  • Breathwork & Breathing Exercises
  • EFT Tapping & Somatic Tools
  • Vagus Nerve & Polyvagal Practices
  • Guided Meditations & Visualizations
  • Progress Tracking & Daily Streaks
Features
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Settle is the #1 app for nervous system regulation. Reduce anxiety, calm stress, recover from trauma, and find balance with science-backed tools. Backed by neuroscience and based on research from Stanford, Harvard and UCLA. Take the Nervous System Quiz to discover your Nervous System Score. See if your body is stuck in survival mode and get a personalized plan to regulate. Many people living with stress, trauma, or chronic illness experience nervous system dysregulation — Settle helps you track your score and build steady progress toward recovery. In just 2 minutes a day, Settle helps you reset your nervous system and feel more resilient. Explore 70+ expert-designed practices including breathwork, EFT tapping, vagus nerve exercises, grounding techniques, somatic movement, and guided meditations. Join thousands already using Settle to regulate their nervous systems and transform daily life. SETTLE FEATURES NERVOUS SYSTEM QUIZ & SCORE - Take a quick quiz to discover your Nervous System Score - See if you are stuck in survival mode and get a personalized plan - Track your nervous system health and watch your score improve over time BREATHWORK & BREATHING EXERCISES - Practice 4-7-8 Breathing, Box Breathing, Resonance Breathing, Physiological Sigh and more - Reduce anxiety, improve focus, and sleep deeper with guided breathing sessions - Choose from short resets or longer calming practices EFT TAPPING & SOMATIC TOOLS - Step-by-step tapping exercises for stress, anxiety and trauma release - Explore somatic tools like shaking, gentle rocking, pendulation and havening - Support trauma recovery and chronic illness regulation with body-based resets VAGUS NERVE & POLYVAGAL PRACTICES - Daily exercises to activate and tone the vagus nerve - Polyvagal-based grounding tools to move out of fight-or-flight - Learn to restore balance and feel safer in your body MEDITATION & VISUALIZATION - Short calming meditations and visualizations for anxiety and overwhelm - Guided practices to rewire your limbic system and support recovery - Build daily resilience with self-compassion and grounding techniques TRACK YOUR PROGRESS - Nervous System Score updates as you practice - Daily streaks and progress tracking to keep you consistent - Personalized recommendations based on your state and goals Subscription pricing and terms: Settle offers an auto-renewing monthly subscription and an auto-renewing yearly subscription, providing unlimited access to Settle while you maintain an active subscription. Payment will be charged to the credit card connected to your iTunes Account when you confirm the initial purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. Manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal in Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial will be forfeited when a subscription is purchased. Terms of service: https://withsettle.com/terms-of-service Privacy policy: https://withsettle.com/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Nervous System Reset4 screens
Settle4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Nervous System Reset at free with in-app purchases against Settle's subscription. Nervous System Reset also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (92% vs 80%). On price, rating, in-app purchases 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. Nervous System Reset sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month and Settle sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Nervous System Reset holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 724 and 202 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 92% of Nervous System Reset's written reviews are positive against 80% of Settle's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Nervous System Reset ships an update every 4 days, Settle every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Nervous System Reset versus Settle: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNervous System ResetSettle
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (724 ratings) — better4.6 (202 ratings)
Positive reviews92.2% of reviews — better80.0% of reviews
Number of ratings724 — better202
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 9 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB89 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperXama Technologies, Inc.Sola Studios, LLC

Customer experience

Nervous System Reset

All ratings724 ratings
Positive94.1%
Neutral2.6%
Negative3.3%
Written reviews205 reviews
Positive92.2%
Neutral1.0%
Negative6.8%

Settle

All ratings174 ratings
Positive90.2%
Neutral4.0%
Negative5.7%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

Bugs and requests

Nervous System Reset

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • App stopped working after a few days of use
  • Inability to go back and correct previous entries

Requested features

4 requests
  • More variety in exercises and media
  • Audio-guided exercises
  • Integration with other health apps
  • Ability to retake HRV scans after exercises

Settle

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Nervous System Reset

Subscriptions10
  • Monthly3 Days trial$19.991 Month
  • Monthly$19.991 Month
  • 3 Months3 Days trial$39.993 Months
Show 7 more
  • 3 Months$39.993 Months
  • 3 Months3 Days trial$49.993 Months
  • 3 Months$49.993 Months
  • Yearly3 Days trial$124.991 Year
  • Yearly$124.991 Year
  • Yearly3 Days trial$179.991 Year
  • Yearly$179.991 Year
10 purchases

Settle

Subscriptions10
  • Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Weekly Premium$4.997 Days
  • Weekly Premium$6.997 Days
Show 7 more
  • Weekly Premium$9.997 Days
  • Yearly Premium7 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • Yearly Premium3 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • Yearly7 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • Yearly Premium$89.991 Year
  • Yearly Premium3 Days trial$99.991 Year
  • Yearly Premium3 Days trial$119.991 Year

Questions

Is Nervous System Reset free?
Nervous System Reset is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Settle free?
Settle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Nervous System Reset or Settle?
Nervous System Reset is rated higher. Nervous System Reset averages 4.8 out of 5 from 724 ratings, while Settle averages 4.6 from 202 ratings.
Do Nervous System Reset or Settle have ads?
Settle shows ads; Nervous System Reset does not.
Which is updated more often, Nervous System Reset or Settle?
Nervous System Reset ships an update every 4 days, and Settle every 9 days. Most recently, Nervous System Reset was updated on November 3, 2026 and Settle on November 5, 2026.

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