VagusCalm Press Kit
Writing about calm tech, mental wellness apps or haptic interfaces? Everything you need is on this page — facts, story, screenshots and logo. For interviews or questions, contact us via the support page.
What is VagusCalm?
VagusCalm is an iOS and Android app that turns a phone into a tactile grounding tool. Instead of guided audio or breathing instructions, it produces a slow, heartbeat-like vibration — a steady physical anchor for moments of panic, anxiety, stress or restlessness. It works 100% offline, collects no data and has no subscription.
The story in three sentences
Most calm apps ask users to perform a task — breathe, focus, follow a voice — which is exactly what feels impossible in an overwhelming moment. VagusCalm was built around the opposite idea: give the body something to feel instead of something to do. It is an indie project, built without ads or data collection.
Key facts
| Name | VagusCalm: Somatic Grounding |
| Category | Health & wellness / mental wellness |
| Platforms | iOS (App Store) and Android (Google Play) |
| Core feature | Heartbeat-like haptic pulse, adjustable 30–60 BPM |
| Modes | Classic Mode (steady pulse) and Sessions Mode (start BPM → end BPM over a set duration) |
| Works offline | Yes, 100% — no account, no tracking, no ads |
| Business model | No subscription |
| Made in | Germany 🇩🇪 (indie developer) |
| Positioning | A wellness tool for relaxation and grounding — not a medical device |
Screenshots & logo
The following assets may be used freely for editorial coverage of VagusCalm.
Suggested angles
- Calm tech without the screen: an app whose main feature works with the display off and the phone in your pocket.
- The anti-subscription wellness app: no account, no tracking, no recurring payments — against the industry trend.
- Haptics as an interface for emotion: what phone vibration motors can do beyond notifications.
Store links: App Store · Google Play