# Binaural Beats: Shimmr — Brainwaves, Deep Focus & Sleep

> High-fidelity binaural beats and solfeggio frequencies for sleep, focus, and meditation. (iPhone/iPad app by Gareth Richards.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/binaural-beats-shimmr/id6479964631 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Gareth Richards](https://appshunter.io/developer/1737691148)
- Category: Health & Fitness, Lifestyle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 124 App Store ratings · 39 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 72 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2024-07-25
- Data updated: 2026-08-12
- Monetization: subscription
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/binaural-beats-shimmr/id6479964631/reviews.md

## What is Binaural Beats?

Sleep deeper, focus longer, and relax instantly. Shimmr delivers high-fidelity binaural beats and solfeggio frequencies built by audio professionals.

Unlike standard meditation apps that play compressed MP3s, Shimmr features a high-fidelity engine that generates soundscapes in real-time. Whether you are seeking deep Delta sleep, Alpha flow states, or Solfeggio healing frequencies, Shimmr is the most versatile sound tool on the App Store.

WHY SHIMMR?

* Total Privacy: No ads, no tracking, and no account required.
* True Offline Freedom: Every sound is built into the app. No streaming or data usage required—perfect for flights or remote retreats.
* iCloud Sync: Your custom mixes, favorites, and progress stay with you across all your iOS devices.
* Sound Canvas: A unique drag-and-drop interface to build immersive, multi-layered environments.

THE POWER OF THE MIXER
Don’t just listen but create your own mix. Shimmr gives you total control:

* Real-Time Modification: Adjust the intensity, pitch, and layers of any sound while it plays.
* Endless Customization: Add music to any soundscape, or mix binaural beats, nature sounds, and ambient layers to create your perfect state.
* Save Your Signature Sounds: Save your custom-tuned mixes to your library for instant access.

TRACK YOUR GROWTH
Visualize your journey with our advanced session tracking tools:

* Personal Heat Map: See your consistency at a glance with a visual calendar of your sessions.
* Streaks & Stats: Track your "Mindful Minutes" and build a daily habit of wellness.
* Detailed Session List: Review your history to see which frequencies work best for you.
* Share Your Milestones: Share beautiful, custom-designed images of your stats to celebrate your progress.

FOR EVERY GOAL

* Deep Sleep: Fall asleep faster and stay asleep longer using Delta waves.
* Focus & Study: Sharpen clarity and enter a "Flow State" for work, study, or ADHD support.
* Healing: Use targeted Solfeggio frequencies (like 528Hz and 432Hz) to ease tension.
* Exploration: Specialized tones for meditation, astral projection, and altered states.

THE SCIENCE OF SOUND

* Binaural Beats & Isochronic Tones: Target Delta, Theta, Alpha, and Beta states.
* Full Spectrum Noise: White, Pink, Brown, Green, and Orange for masking distractions.
* Nature & Ambience: High-definition rain, ocean, forest, and thunder.

SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION
Shimmr Premium unlocks the full sound library, custom mixing, and advanced tracking.
• Monthly and Yearly plans available.
• Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled 24 hours before the period ends.
• Manage your subscription via your Apple ID Account Settings.

Privacy Policy: https://shimmr.app/legal/privacy-policy
Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula

## Key features

- High-fidelity binaural beats
- Solfeggio frequencies
- Real-time sound generation
- Offline soundscapes
- Customizable sound mixes
- Session tracking tools
- Privacy-focused, no ads or tracking

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Shimmr Premium Yearly | $59.99 | per year |
| Shimmr Premium Monthly | $6.99 | per month |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Shimmr Premium Lifetime | $149.00 | one-time |


## What do users think of Binaural Beats?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 👍 Easy to use and simple UI
- 🌟 Great for sleep and focus
- 🎧 Effective binaural beats and frequencies
- ✨ Well-designed and elegant interface
- 🆓 Many features are free
- 💡 Developer listens to feedback
- 💰 Good value for money (for some)
- 🚀 Runs well in the background
- 💯 High quality content
- 🎯 Perfect for meditation and relaxation
- ✨ Customizable sounds and timers
- 👍 No ads

**Cons**

- 💸 Significant paywall for many features
- 💰 Subscription is too expensive for some
- 📉 Overhauled for the worse
- 🤔 Features are hard to find
- 📱 Not optimized for iPad

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Streak feature is buggy and resets
- Occasional minor bugs in re-opened sessions

**Most requested features**

- Ability to purchase specific tracks
- Lower subscription price or tiered pricing
- Add 963Hz frequency to solfeggio section
- Ability to add sounds to a mix (e.g., binaural beats with rain)

## Recent user reviews (10 of 39)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/binaural-beats-shimmr/id6479964631/reviews.md

### 4/5 — App is great, new streak features are a little buggy

*2026-05-31*

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.

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

### 5/5 — Great app, great free features

*2026-04-24*

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

**Developer response:** 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 🤩

### 1/5 — Classic Bait & Switch

*2026-02-16*

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.

**Developer response:** 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.

### 5/5 — Great app, great free features

*2026-02-13*

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.

**Developer response:** 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 🤩

### 5/5 — Actually listened to my suggestions!

*2026-01-11, version 2.1.3*

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.

### 5/5 — Helped with my sleep and meditation

*2025-11-03, version 2.1.1*

Great app I had the free version but upgraded to the full app and it unlocked many other beats that helped me focus and relax very good value for money

### 5/5 — Excellent app

*2025-07-31*

Does exactly what I was looking for - timed, binaural beats based meditation sessions. One of the few apps I happily pay for.

**Developer response:** Really happy you’re enjoying the app 😍

### 5/5 — Really disappointed.

*2025-06-24*

I loved this app and have recommended it to so many people because of its simplicity and straight forward offerings. Now it’s unrecognizable from its origin and also from all the other gimmicky meditation apps. I would have happily paid a reasonable price for what it used to be, but this new version doesn’t even seem to have the features that brought me here any longer. And if they are there, they are annoyingly difficult to find. Every time I try to use this, I can’t find what I am looking for and just give up. I hope you make a lot of money.

**Developer response:** Hey, could you please get in touch hi@shimmr.app so we can discuss your feedback further and look to understand your troubles with the new UI. Thanks 😁

### 5/5 — So helpful!! But sad it now costs so much

*2025-06-08*

I use this app every night and often during the day. It helps me sleep and with anxiety. Easy to use and live the option of being able to use it behind other apps (podcasts in my case). Thank you!!!!

Edited: I’m so very sad that it is now a pretty pricey app. I don’t blame you, you should get paid. I just can’t afford an app fee right now. Great app tho.

**Developer response:** Hey Heather, as you were an early adopter please get in touch hi@shimmr.app and we can offer you a 6month free code ❤️

### 5/5 — Fantastic App

*2025-05-31*

I highly recommend this app for anyone interested in using sound therapy to help you relax, focus, meditate, and even energize. It’s also a great tool for people who are into astral projection or gateway meditation. 

Each sound is researched and customized for different effects. The app is easy to use and offers lots of options to customize your own sounds if wanted. 
Some of the things I love about the app are the explanations for each sound, the ability to adjust the timer, the ability to turn off the screen and continue playing the sound, and the option to favorite different sounds. I also really like and the visual presentation and layout. 
Lastly, the creator is very responsive and helpful.

**Developer response:** 😍 Thank you for writing such a great review. Happy to know you find value in Shimmr!

## Frequently asked questions about Binaural Beats

### What does the Binaural Beats: Shimmr app do?

This app generates high-fidelity binaural beats and solfeggio frequencies in real-time to help users sleep deeper, focus longer, and relax instantly. It offers a versatile sound tool for various goals, from deep sleep to healing and meditation.

### What are the key features of Shimmr?

Key features include a high-fidelity sound engine, total privacy with no ads or tracking, true offline freedom with no streaming required, iCloud sync for custom mixes, and a sound canvas for building multi-layered environments. Users can also create and save custom mixes with real-time modification.

### How does Shimmr make money?

The app operates on a subscription model. Shimmr Premium unlocks the full sound library, custom mixing, and advanced tracking features. Monthly and yearly plans are available, with subscriptions automatically renewing unless canceled.

### What kind of sounds does Shimmr offer?

Shimmr offers binaural beats and isochronic tones targeting Delta, Theta, Alpha, and Beta states. It also includes full spectrum noise (white, pink, brown, green, orange) for masking distractions and high-definition nature and ambient sounds like rain, ocean, and forest.

### Who is Shimmr for?

Shimmr is designed for anyone looking to improve their sleep quality, enhance concentration for work or study, find relaxation, or explore altered states of consciousness through sound. It's particularly useful for individuals seeking support for ADHD or general wellness.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.3.12 — 2026-08-01

What’s New

* Music in the Mixer: Add music to any soundscape from the mixer and save your custom mix as a preset.
* New Ambient Sounds: Expanded the ambient sound library with new tracks.
* Improved Performance: Reduced memory usage for a smaller app footprint and smoother performance.

### 2.3.11 — 2026-07-17

Smarter, quieter reminders that adapt to your practice. Improved streak sharing with scannable share cards. Better stability on iOS 27.

### 2.3.10 — 2026-06-12

Smarter, quieter reminders that adapt to your practice. Improved streak sharing with scannable share cards. Better stability on iOS 27.

### 2.3.9 — 2026-06-06

Fixed a bug when calculating streaks

### 2.3.8 — 2026-05-17

Minor bug fixes and improvements

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All apps by Gareth Richards: https://appshunter.io/developer/1737691148

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