Comparison

tVNS Research vs Capture2Go

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

Head to head
About

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.

About

Capture2Go

Features
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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.

Screenshots

tVNS Research4 screens
Capture2Go4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

tVNS Research ships an update every 3 weeks, Capture2Go monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
tVNS Research versus Capture2Go: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametertVNS ResearchCapture2Go
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DevelopertVNS Technologies GmbHSensorStim Neurotechnology GmbH

In-app purchases

None

tVNS Research

No in-app purchases

None

Capture2Go

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is tVNS Research free?
tVNS Research is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Capture2Go free?
Capture2Go is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do tVNS Research or Capture2Go have ads?
Neither tVNS Research nor Capture2Go shows ads.
Which is updated more often, tVNS Research or Capture2Go?
tVNS Research ships an update every 3 weeks, and Capture2Go monthly. Most recently, tVNS Research was updated on September 13, 2026 and Capture2Go on September 22, 2026.

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