Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Here you will find detailed information about the scientific findings the tools are based on and in which situations they best support your wellbeing.
What does the name Viativity mean?
Viativity is a play on words: It combines "Via" (Latin for way) with vitality and activity.
The name represents the core goal of the app: Not just enduring the trip to your destination, but being able to experience the journey itself as an active, positive part of your vacation again.
Motion sickness (kinetosis): Which app offers smart immediate help?
With motion sickness, a sensory conflict arises in the brain. Modern smartphones often offer simple motion cues directly in the operating system.
Viativity goes a major step further as a smart companion app: It combines various scientifically described tools like a visual horizon simulation, soothing audio frequencies, and guided breathing techniques in a single, clear application. This way, you have the right tool at hand for every situation to specifically support your wellbeing.
Motion sickness: How does a 100Hz tone support balance?
Specific acoustic frequencies can gently influence the balance system via the inner ear (sacculus) and dampen overreactions. Viativity has integrated such a 100Hz generator directly into the app, which you can easily use with your own headphones.
Scientific Background: Current research by Nagoya University (2025) shows that a 100Hz vibration stimulates the sensory cells in the ear (otolith organs) and improves vestibular balance. This reduces the sensory conflict in the brain and significantly lowers susceptibility to travel discomfort.
(Source: Takahashi, K., Kato, M. et al. (2025). Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine.)
Fear of flying: Which breathing exercise provides quick wellbeing?
The 4-2-6 paced breathing (inhale for 4 seconds, hold for 2 seconds, exhale for 6 seconds) is a proven method to immediately activate the resting nerve during inner restlessness or emerging panic on a plane. In Viativity, gentle haptic signals guide you blindly through this rhythm.
Scientific Background: Controlled, slowed breathing stimulates the vagus nerve and increases heart rate variability. This significantly dampens physical arousal, which has proven highly effective for gentle support during restless travel and in stressful situations.
(Source: Yen Pik Sang et al. (2003); Stromberg et al. (2015); Zaccaro et al. (2018) on anxiety regulation.)
Forgot your acupressure band (e.g., Sea-Band)? What to do for motion sickness?
If you left your acupressure band at home, you can easily create the soothing effect manually. Viativity illustrates exactly where to find the Nei-Kuan point (P6) on your wrist with an infographic, and provides a built-in timer for the perfect massage duration.
Scientific Background: Systematic reviews confirm that manual stimulation of the P6 point can significantly reduce the occurrence of a queasy feeling during motion sickness. The positive effect on the stomach is comprehensively documented, completely without side effects.
(Source: Lee A, Fan LT. (2009/2015). Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews.)
Seasick in an inner cabin: How does an artificial horizon help?
In a windowless inner cabin, the eye reports a standstill, while the balance organ feels the pitching and rolling of the waves. This sensory conflict is one of the main causes of seasickness. Viativity helps you make the missing horizon visible again. Quite simply, based on the sensor data of your smartphone, the app uses the gyroscope to display the real ship movement exactly in sync on the screen.
Scientific Background: The display of an earth-referenced line provides the brain with the missing visual movement information (inertial cues). This resolves the sensory conflict and prevents the alarm message in the brain that otherwise leads to travel discomfort.
(Source: Bos, J. E., et al. (2005/2012). TNO Human Factors / Vrije Universiteit.)
Prevention for kinetosis: How does spatial training (mental rotation) prepare you?
A trained spatial imagination helps your brain process movement data more efficiently during motion sickness. Viativity offers a playful training for this, where you have to recognize rotated or mirrored 3D objects. Ideal for preparing yourself calmly weeks before your vacation.
Scientific Background: Research showed that a two-week spatial vision training (visuospatial training) can reduce susceptibility to travel discomfort by over 50%. The brain learns to resolve conflicting signals faster.
(Source: Smyth, J. et al. (2021). University of Warwick / Applied Ergonomics.)
Kinetosis & posture: Why is a stable stance important for travel wellbeing?
According to the theory of postural instability, kinetosis is often preceded by an insecure stance. Those who stand more stably travel more relaxed. With the "Body Stability" function in Viativity, you can train your core stability on solid ground with closed eyes via audio and haptic feedback.
Scientific Background: Biofeedback training significantly improves posture control. Studies (Postural Instability Theory) prove that higher stability (less swaying) correlates directly with a higher resistance to travel discomfort.
(Source: Riccio & Stoffregen (1991); Stoffregen et al. (2010).)
Queasy feeling on journeys: How does visual fixation (focus) support during motion sickness?
Distraction is a proven approach to gently fade out disturbing movement stimuli. The focus game in Viativity requires high concentration to keep a small dot exactly in the center of the screen. This task binds your attention and effectively distracts from emerging motion sickness.
Scientific Background: Visual fixation of a stable point suppresses the reflex that links eyes and balance (vestibulo-ocular reflex). This mitigates the sensory conflict, which is considered the main cause of travel discomfort.
(Source: Reason, J. T., & Brand, J. J. (1975); Bos (2011).)
Motion sickness in cars, trains, or ships: Which travel tips have proven effective?
In addition to digital tools, Viativity offers a curated collection of over 50 travel tips combining scientific findings and proven home remedies. These cover specific means of transport such as car, train, airplane, ship, and cable car.
Whether it's choosing the right seat, dealing with fresh air, or small nutritional tricks before departure: The app explains in detail which behaviors really support you during motion sickness and delivers the knowledge for optimal preparation directly to your smartphone.
Motion sickness & kinetosis: Why is the Viativity app not free?
Viativity is an independent project developed in Switzerland. With sensitive topics like discomfort or fear of flying, intrusive advertising or hidden data trading have absolutely no place. The app is completely ad-free, 100% usable offline, saves no user data (local data protection), and strictly avoids ongoing subscriptions.
To cover the continuous costs for app store developer accounts and testing hardware, Viativity relies on a fair premium one-time purchase - for about the price of a coffee at the airport. In return, you get a unique application that bundles various scientifically based tools and over 50 curated travel tips in a single place.