Comparison

Vagus Nerve Reset vs Regulate

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

Head to head
About

Vagus Nerve Reset

This app helps regulate your nervous system quickly using science-backed techniques like breathwork and somatic exercises. It offers guided programs and sound therapy to manage stress, anxiety, and panic, promoting a calm and connected state.

Highlights
  • 60-second emergency reset
  • Nervous system state check-in
  • 6 guided breathwork patterns
  • 10+ somatic exercises
  • 5 multi-day guided programs
  • Sound therapy library
  • Daily tracking and insights
Features
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When stress spikes, you don't need a 20-minute meditation. NerveCalm guides you through a 60-second breathing and grounding reset you can do anywhere — then shows you, in your own words, how you felt before and after. No account. No ads. Everything stays on your phone. CALM ME NOW (60 SECONDS) A guided emergency reset: two physiological sighs, 5-4-3-2-1 grounding, and gentle bilateral tapping with haptics. One tap, fully offline. There's also a slower "Talk me through it" path. ON YOUR WRIST The 60-second reset, paced breathing and a one-tap check-in run on Apple Watch — taps instead of a screen you have to look at. TODAY — THREE SUGGESTIONS, NOT THREE OBLIGATIONS Morning, afternoon and evening: one practice each, chosen from what you rated well, what you starred and what you already did. Miss one and nothing turns red. "Not today" is one tap, forgotten by morning. QUICK CALM Star what works for you and it sits at the top of your dashboard. FIND IT BY WHAT YOU NEED The library sorted the way you actually think: Quick Reset, Stress, Sleep, Focus, Vagus, Somatic, Grounding. Tell it how long you have and it picks one. Or check in with a tap — Safe & Social, Wired, Overwhelmed, Shutdown, Mixed — and get an exercise matched to that state. 7 BREATHING PATTERNS 4-7-8, Box Breathing, Extended Exhale, Physiological Sigh, Coherence, Energizing and Wim Hof-style power breathing. Guided with visual pacing, optional voice and haptics. Safety notes on the more intense patterns. 17 SOMATIC EXERCISES Humming, butterfly hug, orienting, shaking, jaw and neck release, pendulation, self-havening, legs up the wall, cold-water reset and more — relaxation and grounding practices. 6 GUIDED PROGRAMS Multi-day routines for a nervous-system reset, anxious moments, mornings, sleep and cooling off anger. SOUND LIBRARY (16 TRACKS) Real nature recordings, brown/pink/white noise, stereo binaural tones, singing bowls and more. Mix and match. PRIVATE PROGRESS Your Calm Balance over 14 days, your average calm rating before and after sessions, weekly minutes, and how far you are through each program — all charted from what you logged. Days you did not open the app are left out, not drawn as zeros. Optional camera heart-rate snapshot, clearly labeled an estimate — not a medical reading. APPLE HEALTH Read your HRV trend and, if you choose, log check-ins to State of Mind. Off by default. GROUNDED, HONEST, PRIVATE NerveCalm draws on published breathing and relaxation research — sources are cited in the app. It is a wellness app, not a medical device, and does not diagnose, treat, or cure any condition. Breathing exercises are generally safe; stop if you feel dizzy, and check with your doctor first if you are pregnant or have a heart, respiratory, or seizure condition. Your data stays on your device. No accounts. No tracking. No ads. TRY IT FREE Every new install gets 3 days of full access — no payment info required. Subscribe yearly and you also get a 7-day free trial before your first charge. Cancel anytime. SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS NerveCalm Pro — Monthly: $4.99 per month (first month $2.49). Yearly: $29.99 per year, with a 7-day free trial for new subscribers. Prices are in USD and may vary by region. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. A subscription renews automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the current period ends. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple ID Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when you buy a subscription. Terms of Use (EULA): https://tuhin-014.github.io/app-policies/nervecalm/terms-of-service.html Privacy Policy: https://tuhin-014.github.io/app-policies/nervecalm/privacy-policy.html If you are in crisis, contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline or 911. NerveCalm is not a substitute for professional care.

About

Regulate

Features
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Regulate: Nervous System is a trauma-informed audio wellness app designed to help you understand, soothe, and build resilience in your autonomic nervous system. Whether you're managing anxiety, recovering from trauma, navigating burnout, or simply trying to feel more grounded in daily life — Regulate meets you where you are, gently and without judgment. WHAT'S INSIDE • Guided breathwork sessions grounded in polyvagal theory • Somatic awareness practices to release stored tension in the body • Nervous system education to help you recognise your own patterns • Calming audio sessions for moments of overwhelm, freeze, or shutdown • Daily regulation practices to build a steadier baseline over time HOW IT WORKS Regulate uses pre-generated audio sessions crafted with trauma sensitivity at their core. Sessions are short, accessible, and designed to be used whenever you need them — in the morning, during a stressful moment, or before sleep. No login. No subscription required. No data collected. Everything stays on your device. PRIVACY FIRST Regulate does not collect, store, or share any personal information. No account is required. Your microphone is never used to capture audio. FOR WHOM Designed for adults (12+) who want to explore nervous system regulation as part of their wellbeing toolkit. This app is a self-guided wellness resource and is not a substitute for professional mental health care. Built with care, compassion, and a deep respect for the complexity of healing.

Screenshots

Vagus Nerve Reset4 screens
Regulate4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Regulate at none against Vagus Nerve Reset's 2. On price, ads, device support 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. Vagus Nerve Reset sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Regulate asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Vagus Nerve Reset versus Regulate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVagus Nerve ResetRegulate
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB74 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperMd HASANPedram Bani

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Vagus Nerve Reset

Subscriptions2
  • NerveCalm Pro1 Month trial$4.991 Month
  • NerveCalm Pro Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year
None

Regulate

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Vagus Nerve Reset free?
Vagus Nerve Reset is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Regulate free?
Regulate is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Vagus Nerve Reset or Regulate have ads?
Neither Vagus Nerve Reset nor Regulate shows ads.

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