Best Hypnotherapy Apps (2026): 4 Reviewed & Compared
Four hypnotherapy and hypnotherapy-adjacent apps, reviewed individually on this site, compared side by side: real pricing, the published evidence behind each one, and who each app actually fits.
The short answer
Reveri is the best general-purpose hypnotherapy app for sleep, stress, and focus. Nerva has the strongest published evidence for IBS specifically. Mahana IBS is FDA-cleared but most users don't finish the program. Harmony is a simple, low-commitment relaxation tool with no published studies behind it. None of them replace personalized care for a complex or chronic condition.
All four are reviewed individually on this site. This page pulls the comparable facts from those reviews into one table, and links out to the full review for anyone who wants the detail. If you want the full decision framework for app vs. in-person hypnotherapy, including cost tables and a “how to decide” selector, see Hypnotherapy Apps vs. In-Person Hypnotherapy. If sleep is your main concern, see Best Hypnosis App for Sleep.
The apps at a glance
Pricing below matches what each app's own dedicated review on this site states. Where a page couldn't confirm a figure, that's stated plainly rather than guessed.
| Option | Focus | Price | Evidence | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reveri | General: sleep, stress, pain, focus | $24.99/month or $99.99/year (App Store, checked Jul 2026) | Stanford-developed; a peer-reviewed npj Digital Medicine study analyzed self-reported outcomes from 84,395 users (observational, no control group) | Best general-purpose pick |
| Nerva | IBS (gut-directed hypnotherapy) | $43.99/month up to $199 full access, tiered (App Store, checked Jul 2026) | Published RCT (Peters et al. 2016) | Best evidence for IBS specifically |
| Mahana IBS | IBS (CBT, not hypnotherapy) | US prescription product, up to ~$90 out-of-pocket for the full course; no established Canadian pricing/coverage | FDA-cleared; real-world completion is low (about 19% finish all 10 sessions) | Solid evidence, but most people don't finish it |
| Harmony | General relaxation, recorded sessions | Subscription-based; no confirmed public price | No published clinical studies | Low-commitment, not clinical-grade |
Reveri: best general-purpose pick
Reveri was developed with Dr. David Spiegel, professor of psychiatry at Stanford, and includes a built-in suggestibility check. It runs $24.99 a month or $99.99 a year (App Store, checked July 2026), has no dedicated condition focus, and is a reasonable starting point for sleep, everyday stress, or building general self-hypnosis skill. The often-cited “84,395 users” figure comes from a real peer-reviewed npj Digital Medicine study, but the study itself was observational (self-reported stress ratings, no control group), so it shows a pattern in real usage, not the kind of proof a controlled trial would give.
Nerva: best published evidence for IBS
Nerva is built around the gut-directed hypnotherapy protocol developed at Monash University, delivered as a structured 6-week program specifically for IBS. Its evidence base includes a published randomized controlled trial (Peters et al. 2016), which is the strongest single piece of published evidence among the four apps here. Pricing runs about $67 for the 6-week program or roughly $89 a year. There is no standalone dedicated review of Nerva on this site yet; the fullest published comparison is in the apps-vs-in-person breakdown.
See Nerva in the full apps comparison →
Mahana IBS: FDA-cleared, but most people don't finish it
Mahana IBS is FDA-cleared through the De Novo pathway, the first FDA-cleared prescription app for IBS. It delivers gut-directed cognitive behavioural therapy, not hypnotherapy, over three months across ten sessions. The underlying science is solid, but real-world data shows only about 19% of users complete all ten sessions, and almost all of the benefit lives in finishing. It's a US prescription product with no established Canadian prescription or coverage pathway.
Read the full Mahana IBS review →
Harmony: simple and low-commitment, unproven
Harmony was created by practicing hypnotherapist Darren Marks and offers professionally recorded sessions with a 7-day trial. It's a practical, low-commitment relaxation tool, but no published clinical studies back it, consistent with a broader finding that most hypnosis apps don't report being evidence-based (see the Pictograph below). This site couldn't confirm a public subscription price for it, so that's stated as unconfirmed rather than guessed.
Read the full Harmony review →
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What is the best hypnotherapy app overall?
There isn't one best app for everyone. Reveri is the strongest general-purpose pick for sleep, stress, and focus. Nerva has the best published evidence for IBS specifically. Mahana IBS is FDA-cleared but has low real-world completion. Harmony is a low-commitment relaxation tool without published studies behind it. The right one depends on what you're using it for.
Is Mahana IBS actually a hypnotherapy app?
Technically no. Mahana IBS delivers prescription cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) for IBS, not hypnotherapy. Nerva, by contrast, delivers gut-directed hypnotherapy. Both are self-guided IBS apps, but the underlying method is different.
How much do hypnotherapy apps cost?
It varies by app. As of July 2026, Reveri runs $24.99/month or $99.99/year (App Store). Nerva's App Store pricing is tiered, from $43.99/month up to $199 for full access. Mahana IBS is a US prescription product with an out-of-pocket cap around $90 for the full course and no established Canadian pricing or coverage. Harmony is subscription-based, but this site couldn't confirm a public price for it.
Do hypnotherapy apps work as well as an in-person hypnotherapist?
It depends on the condition and how consistently you use the app. For mild, general stress or sleep issues, an app is often enough. For IBS specifically, Nerva has real RCT evidence behind it. For complex or chronic conditions, or if an app hasn't produced lasting results, working with a credentialed hypnotherapist is usually the more realistic option. See our full breakdown of apps vs. in-person hypnotherapy for the complete decision framework.
Are hypnotherapy apps safe to use?
For most people, yes. Hypnosis apps are non-invasive, and you remain aware and in control throughout a session. They aren't a substitute for treating a diagnosed medical condition, and a handful of the apps reviewed here (Mahana) are regulated prescription products rather than general consumer downloads. If you have a diagnosed condition, talk to a doctor before relying on an app alone.
So which is the best hypnotherapy app? There isn't one answer. Reveri covers the most ground for general use. Nerva has the strongest evidence if IBS is the specific problem. Mahana IBS is clinically solid but only helps if you finish it. Harmony is a fine low-commitment starting point with no research behind it yet. And for anything chronic, complex, or that an app hasn't fixed, working with a credentialed hypnotherapist directly is the more realistic path.
Danny M.
Danny M. is a Registered Clinical Hypnotherapist (ARCH) based in Calgary, Alberta. His work focuses on the conditions hypnotherapy has the strongest track record with: anxiety, insomnia, chronic pain, and IBS. Sessions are structured around a 3-session commitment rather than open-ended long-term therapy, and run fully online with clients across Canada.
Last updated: 2026-07-10
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