Regulate vs Karuma
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Regulate
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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.
Karuma
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MORE CALM. MORE BODY AWARENESS. MORE KINDNESS TOWARDS YOURSELF. Karuma is a completely free app that helps you pause, notice what you feel, understand your nervous system and gradually experience more calm and connection. Short, accessible exercises support relaxation, self-love, body awareness and resilience. Every week, a new exercise awaits you, with clear guidance and practical tools you can use at your own pace. Karuma was developed by a music therapist and a registered healthcare psychologist. The app draws on Polyvagal Theory, positive psychology and body-based approaches. WHAT YOU’LL FIND IN KARUMA • A new exercise for calm and relaxation every week• Exercises for self-love and treating yourself with greater kindness• Practices that help you notice your body’s signals• Clear explanations of your nervous system and Polyvagal Theory• Exercises inspired by positive psychology• A check-in to pause and notice how you are, without judgement• A first-aid toolkit with short exercises for difficult or ove
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Verdict
Regulate and Karuma are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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.
| Parameter | Regulate | Karuma |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | — | Every 4 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 74 MB | 29 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Pedram Bani | BrainArts BV |
In-app purchases
Regulate
No in-app purchases
Karuma
No in-app purchases









