Binaural Beats: Shimmr

Binaural Beats: Shimmr

Sleep, Focus & Box Breathing

126 ratings
47 reviews
Free
In-App Purchases

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Released
July 25, 2024
Updated
November 7, 2026

Features

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This app offers guided journeys, breathing exercises, binaural beats, and soundscapes to promote sleep, focus, and calm. Users can customize sound mixes and track their practice, with offline functionality and no ads.

✓Guided sleep and focus journeys
✓Breathing exercises (box, 4-7-8)
✓Binaural beats and Solfeggio frequencies
✓Customizable soundscapes and mixes
✓Offline playback
✓Practice tracking and Apple Health sync
✓No ads
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What users say about Binaural Beats

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What's New in Binaural Beats

3.1.1

November 7, 2026

• Shimmr is now available in Korean. • An improved guide for the breathing exercises. • Clearer subscription status and small fixes. Questions or ideas? We’d love to hear from you at hi@shimmr.app.

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Subscriptions & In-App Purchases

Shimmr Premium Monthly

Guided journeys and sounds for slowing down

$6.991 Month
3 Days trial
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Events

Read more about New: Breathe

New: Breathe

Guided breathing with a voice that lets you be

Nov 5, 2026 — Dec 5, 2026

Read more about Introducing Journeys

Introducing Journeys

Guided sessions for deeper states.

Oct 20, 2026 — Nov 20, 2026

User reviews

App is great, new streak features are a little buggy

Been using this app for a while now and I really love it! 5/5 for the overall functionality, the ease of use and the simplicity of its UI.

What does irk me is the new streak feature. It is a good idea and gives people an incentive to be consistent—but it’s buggy as heck. Despite doing a session every day, my streak has been reset several times. I haven’t been able to get higher than 10 days before it decides to ignore the fact that I did a session and sets it back to 0. Not sure why it isn’t registering my sessions.
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Response from developer

Hey, I created a fix for this now. Could you let me know if it works for you correctly ☺️ Gareth

Great app, great free features

I would like to support the app further, but I can’t afford a $7 monthly subscription. Let me purchase specific tracks for $1-2. Or make the subscription under $5. You do great work but your customers have other subscriptions to afford. You should make some money instead of no money by offering some lower price points. Thanks
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Response from developer

Thanks for your great suggestion, it’s really appreciated. Please contact hi@shimmr.app and I would love to talk to you more about this 🤩

Classic Bait & Switch

I’ve been a user for a long time. One of the first ones, actually. To go back in the app and see that it’s been completely overhauled, for the worse, was shocking. Devs gutted it of almost all of its utility unless you fork over $60 a year. Ridiculous. Deleting just for the principle.

Response from developer

Hey, the app has indeed been overhauled but the core functionality is still there along with 40% of sounds still being completely free. Please get in touch with us at hi@shimmr.app.

Great app, great free features

I would like to support the app further, but I can’t afford a six or seven dollar monthly subscription. Everything is on subscription these days so you should really lower that amount if you actually want People to purchase or offer tiered pricing or the ability to purchase specific tracks one time.
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Response from developer

Thanks for your great suggestion, it’s really appreciated. Please contact hi@shimmr.app and I would love to talk to you more about this 🤩

Actually listened to my suggestions!

Edit: May 25 2025
Edit: January 11 2026 corrected typo.

I haven’t used the app in a long time like I used to but I check every one in a while.

It saddens me that some people are complaining over the paywall. Although I do understand the frustration that can cause since myself included is very tight on cash, we shouldn’t be so harsh on the maker of this app. This app has been running for almost a year or more if I’m not mistaken and I had nothing but good results on it. If I had money I would definitely wouldn’t mind paying for the subscription. Also people have to understand at some point the increase level of demand on the app also increases costs. 60 dollars a year* doesnt honestly seem like “greed” to me. Just my two cents since this is coming from someone that understands how hard it is to write basic code let a long a full blown application.


Just had to give 5 stars because the creator actually would listens to feedback and provides its user with changes that are warranted.
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Developer apps

User experience

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Reported Bugs

2 issues

Streak feature is buggy and resets

Bug

Occasional minor bugs in re-opened sessions

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Requested Features

4 requests

Ability to purchase specific tracks

Feature

Lower subscription price or tiered pricing

Feature

Add 963Hz frequency to solfeggio section

Feature

Ability to add sounds to a mix (e.g., binaural beats with rain)

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FAQ

Does Shimmr have ads?

No, Shimmr is ad-free. The app description explicitly states 'No ads and no account needed', ensuring an uninterrupted user experience.

What subscription plans does Shimmr offer?

Shimmr offers monthly and yearly subscriptions for Shimmr Premium, which unlocks all features. There is also a one-time lifetime purchase option. Monthly subscriptions are $6.99/month with a 3-day free trial, and yearly subscriptions are $59.99/year with a 1-month free trial.

How can I cancel my Shimmr subscription?

You can manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple ID account settings. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period.

Does Shimmr work offline?

Yes, Shimmr is built for long sessions and works offline. All sounds are built into the app, allowing for use on flights or anywhere without a signal.

Can I sync my Shimmr progress with other devices?

Yes, iCloud keeps your mixes, favorites, and progress in sync across your devices. This ensures a seamless experience whether you are using Shimmr on your iPhone or iPad.

What kind of breathing exercises are available in Shimmr?

Shimmr includes guided breathing exercises such as box breathing, 4-7-8, coherent breathing, and long exhale. The app provides both voice guidance and visual cues to lead you through these exercises.

How does Shimmr track my practice?

Shimmr tracks your practice with a heat map, streaks, and mindful minutes to show your consistency. Your session history helps you identify which sounds work best for you, and you can save mindful minutes to Apple Health.

What is the user sentiment for Shimmr?

User sentiment for Shimmr is mixed. Pros include its ease of use, effectiveness for sleep and focus, and high-quality content. Cons mentioned by users include a significant paywall for many features and the subscription cost being too high for some.