App info
- Installs
- 100+
- Category
- Health & Fitness
- Content rating
- Everyone
- Version
- 3.8.0
- Released
- Jan 25, 2026
- Last updated
- 12 Sept 2026
- In-app purchases
- No
- Contains ads
- No
- Promo video
- No
- Requires Android
- 8.0
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What's newin version 3.8.0
New: an optional gong can now gently mark the end of your timer. A few gentle refinements to smooth your path to calm.
About this app
Somatic Therapy Aid - Haptic Heartbeat Vibration for Nervous System Regulation
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VagusCalm is a tactile grounding tool that uses a realistic heartbeat vibration for vagus nerve stimulation through your sense of touch. No breatwork guides, no meditation — just a haptic pulse you can feel and hear. How It Works When stress or overwhelm triggers your fight or flight response, your body needs a physical signal of safety. VagusCalm delivers a slow, rhythmic heartbeat pulse through your phone's haptic engine — a somatic exercise based on the polyvagal principle that external rhythmic stimuli can promote nervous system regulation. This process, called entrainment, shifts your body from a sympathetic (stressed) state toward parasympathetic calm. Classic Mode — Adjustable Tactile Stimulation Set any BPM between 30 and 60 to find the rhythm that feels safest for you. The feedback simulates a slow, steady heartbeat — a sensory grounding technique that works as a physical anchor during high-stress moments. Hold your phone, feel the pulse, and let your nervous system follow. Sessions Mode — Personalized Calm-Down Routine Pick a preset or build your own Session: shape the rhythm curve point by point and set how long it runs. The app follows your curve, moving the heartbeat vibration along it and guiding your body through a controlled nervous system reset. Use it as a structured somatic grounding exercise for trauma recovery, sensory regulation, or simply winding down before sleep. What Makes It Different Most wellness apps ask you to breathe, listen, or meditate — techniques that can feel impossible when you're already spiraling. VagusCalm gives you a tactile anchor instead. You don't need to concentrate, follow instructions, or even look at your screen. Just feel the pulse and let the vibration do the work. Perfect for: • Stopping a panic attack before it peaks — immediate relief when overwhelm hits. • Managing social anxiety in public — completely discreet, works in your pocket. • Quieting racing thoughts before sleep — put it under your pillow as a sleep aid. • A somatic alternative to voice-guided or music-based relaxation apps. • Supporting trauma recovery with a safe, physical calming technique. Discreet & Background Ready Lock your screen and keep it running in your pocket, under your pillow, or in your hand during flights, exams, or meetings. The pulse works silently — no one will know. Privacy-First. No Exceptions. Your mental health is private. This is a wellness tool built on a simple principle: zero friction, zero tracking. • No account or login required. • No data collection or tracking of any kind. • No internet connection needed — works 100% offline, everywhere. • No ads. No subscriptions. No in-app purchases. Ever. Science-Backed Somatic Grounding Research into vagus nerve stimulation and polyvagal theory shows that rhythmic feedback can promote vagal tone — your body's ability to shift from a stressed state into recovery. This principle is applied through tactile sensory regulation: a heartbeat pattern designed to support nervous system resilience over time. Download VagusCalm today and carry a somatic grounding exercise in your pocket. Note: VagusCalm is a wellness tool for relaxation and calming, not a substitute for medical treatment.