tVNS Research vs m
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
tVNS Research
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tVNS® Research allows you to: - Monitor the state of your tVNS® R device - Update the RTC time for accurate logging of treatments - Export the treatment logs saved in the device as a CSV file for analysis. - Change all programmable stimulation parameters, such as frequency, intensity, duration, and many others. tVNS® Research has a simple user interface that is separated into 3 tabs. In the “Connect” tab, you can: - Scan for tVNS® nextGen devices - Connect and bond with tVNS® nextGen devices - Monitor the state of your device and interact with the device In the “Current Config” tab, you can: - Examine the currently specified stimulation parameters In the “Program” tab, you can: - Easily program new treatment parameters onto any tVNS® R device within the specified ranges. If you require support in your use of tVNS® Research, please contact support@t-vns.com for assistance. Disclaimer: This app is intended for investigational use only.
m
This application collects data through questionnaires and device sensors to provide a comprehensive view of user responses and context. It allows administrators to set up data collection schedules and protocols for participants.
- Questionnaire-based data collection
- Sensor data integration (location, movement, steps)
- Scheduled data collection protocols
- Administrator-defined study setup
- Detailed data visualization
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m-Path Sense is a tool to monitor individuals, using a vast array of questionnaires and sensors. An administrator can set up protocols to collect data through questionnaires and sensors, which you will then be invited to answer according to a set schedule. Sensor data (including location, movement and step count) can be collected to provide context to these responses, to create a full and detailed image of the data you provide.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: tVNS Research at every 3 weeks against m's every 2 months. tVNS Research also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.5). On price, ads, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
tVNS Research ships an update every 3 weeks, m every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 4, 2026.
| Parameter | tVNS Research | m |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.3 (6 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 6 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 15.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 34 MB | 99 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | tVNS Technologies GmbH | m-Path Software |
In-app purchases
tVNS Research
No in-app purchases
m
No in-app purchases
