Hypnova vs HypnoBox: AI Sessions vs Modular Self-Hypnosis

Feature Comparison

Competitor pricing checked October 2026.

What Is Hypnova?

Hypnova is an AI hypnosis app for relaxation and personal goals. It creates personalized audio using common hypnosis techniques: progressive relaxation, guided imagery, suggestion and anchoring. You have a brief conversation with the AI about what you want to work on, and Hypnova creates a session built for your situation, goals, and triggers.

The app includes 300+ free pre-made sessions covering sleep, stress, confidence, focus and more. The Pro plan adds 240 AI-personalized credits a month.

What Is HypnoBox?

HypnoBox is a German-origin self-hypnosis app. HypnoBox says it won the Hypno-Innovation Award at the International Hypnosis Congress in Zurich. Its defining feature is a modular system: instead of listening to pre-built sessions, you assemble your own from 700+ suggestion modules. Each session follows a structured format — induction, deepening, suggestions, and awakening — with your choice of background sound.

You can choose from male or female voices, select topic-specific suggestion modules, and even record or import your own personal suggestions. HypnoBox reports a small study (58 people) commissioned through the Berlin Institute for Innovation. The app is rated 4.7 from 1,200+ ratings on the US App Store.

Which App Is Right for You?

Choose Hypnova if you want to:

• Describe your goals and get a fully built session without assembling it yourself
• Access 300+ sessions free without a subscription or trial expiration
• Use AI to build sessions around your personal goals
• Get started quickly without learning a modular system

Choose HypnoBox if you want to:

• Build your own sessions from individual suggestion modules
• Record or import your own personal suggestion recordings
• Use an app with a family plan option ($89.99/yr for family)

Frequently Asked Questions

How does HypnoBox's modular system work?

HypnoBox lets you build your own hypnosis sessions from 700+ pre-built suggestion modules. You choose a topic, then assemble components in order: induction, deepening, suggestions, and awakening, plus a background sound. You can also record or import your own suggestion modules. It is a hands-on, DIY approach compared to Hypnova's AI-generated sessions.

What research does each app point to?

HypnoBox reports a small study (58 people) commissioned through the Berlin Institute for Innovation. It also says Verywell Mind named it Best Hypnosis App. Hypnova is a wellness app and has not been tested in a clinical trial.

Is HypnoBox free?

HypnoBox offers a "Free Box" with 5 free sessions (relaxation and sleep) plus 10 free suggestion modules. Beyond that, you need a subscription: from $14.99/mo or $59.99/yr, or $89.99/yr for a family plan (App Store prices). Hypnova offers 300+ free pre-made sessions plus 60 AI credits at signup, with no trial expiration on free content.

Can I create my own sessions in Hypnova?

Hypnova's AI creates sessions for you based on a conversation about your specific situation. You describe what you want to work on and the AI builds the session. HypnoBox gives you direct control to assemble sessions manually from modules. If you want hands-on session building, HypnoBox is better suited. If you prefer describing your goals and getting a tailored session, Hypnova fits that approach.