tVNS Research vs Capture2Go
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.
Capture2Go
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Capture2Go is the wearable sensor platform by SensorStim Neurotechnology GmbH. This measurement app supports recording data with Capture2Go Bluetooth IMUs as well as internal device sensors (internal IMU, camera, microphone, location). App features: - Recording with Capture2Go Bluetooth IMUs. - Recording of internal device sensors. - Annotation during the measurement to mark important events. - Management of different recordings. - Exporting of experiment data as CSV files. - Magnetometer calibration of Capture2Go IMUs. - Firmware update of Capture2Go sensors.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: tVNS Research at 11.0 against Capture2Go's 15.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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, Capture2Go monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | tVNS Research | Capture2Go |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 34 MB | 17 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | tVNS Technologies GmbH | SensorStim Neurotechnology GmbH |
In-app purchases
tVNS Research
No in-app purchases
Capture2Go
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is tVNS Research free?
Is Capture2Go free?
Do tVNS Research or Capture2Go have ads?
Which is updated more often, tVNS Research or Capture2Go?
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