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.
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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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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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.
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.
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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Helped with my sleep and meditation
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
Excellent app
Does exactly what I was looking for - timed, binaural beats based meditation sessions. One of the few apps I happily pay for.
Really disappointed.
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.
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So helpful!! But sad it now costs so much
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.
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.
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Fantastic App
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.
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.
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Worth it
So I have tried and spent money on a lot of apps this is one of the few I have renewed. Use it daily glad to have found it.
Actually listened to my suggestions!
Edit: May 25 2025
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 month 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.
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 month 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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Response from developer
Thanks so much for the kind words and for supporting the app - it really means a lot. It’s been a ton of work, so I’m glad to hear it’s been helpful to you! Just a quick correction: the subscription is $7/month, not $60 😅 Also, please drop me a message at hi@shimmr.app — I’d love to send you a 6-month free premium code as a thank you 💙 Updated: iPad version is now released :)
So bummed everything is behind a paywall now
I’ve been using this app for weeks before the most recent update, it was the best no nonsense app with a very rudimentary setup that delivered the tones I was looking for free. Now everything is locked behind a paywall. Very disappointing and I’ll be deleting the app and looking for a new solution. Hugely disappointed.
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used to be good
was good before started charging and it became about the money
Excellent app! Just a few wishes
I love this app a lot! I got a free Premium subscription for 6 months from the developer, and I will absolutely be paying to keep it after the fact.
It’s intuitive and easy to use, and it looks very clean too. I like the array of sounds and the fact that I can set a sound to go for as long as I need to. It’s very easy on my battery too so I can leave this on all night if I want.
A couple things I wish this app would have (not necessary and not a detractor, just a personal wishlist hehe) is 1.) the ability to add sounds to a mix (maybe this is already present but I didn’t see a way to do so), for instance if I wanted to listen to binaural beats but add in rain or a thunderstorm over it. 2.) I mostly use this on my iPad and it’s not built for said device; the bottom of the screen is cut off. Not a dealbreaker, just kind of a “huh” thing.
Again though it’s a brilliant app that doesn’t NEED these things, they would just be the cherry atop an already delightful cake :)
It’s intuitive and easy to use, and it looks very clean too. I like the array of sounds and the fact that I can set a sound to go for as long as I need to. It’s very easy on my battery too so I can leave this on all night if I want.
A couple things I wish this app would have (not necessary and not a detractor, just a personal wishlist hehe) is 1.) the ability to add sounds to a mix (maybe this is already present but I didn’t see a way to do so), for instance if I wanted to listen to binaural beats but add in rain or a thunderstorm over it. 2.) I mostly use this on my iPad and it’s not built for said device; the bottom of the screen is cut off. Not a dealbreaker, just kind of a “huh” thing.
Again though it’s a brilliant app that doesn’t NEED these things, they would just be the cherry atop an already delightful cake :)
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Response from developer
Thank you for you very informative review. The intention is to make it work for ipad and also add custom some creation at some point! Really happy you enjoy the app 🙏
Love it ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I liked it when the app was completely free but it’s clear the developers have put a lot of work into making it what it is now and honestly, I love it! It’s one of the best I’ve used over the years and I hope they keep adding more features! The sounds and how I can alter them to my preference is just perfect!!
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Update ruined
Found this app through Reddit, the creator made a post about it a long time ago.
Absolutely Loved this app until the update. Sad to see greed finally get this app, too and put a ton of stuff behind a paywall.
Disappointment is immeasurable, will be looking for another app.
Absolutely Loved this app until the update. Sad to see greed finally get this app, too and put a ton of stuff behind a paywall.
Disappointment is immeasurable, will be looking for another app.
Subscription required
This app was amazing until almost everything got locked behind a paywall. If you’re willing to pay the 60 dollars a year then sure, the sounds are very helpful and work very well, but to me are not worth the price.
Amazing!
Love it! This is a Fantastic app. It is the perfect aid to my meditation practice. Get it, you will not regret it.
Love this app
I’m new to listening to tones and frequencies and so glad I found this app - thank you Reddit. It’s exactly what I was looking for. There’s a tone or frequency for what I feel I need at different times. I love the ambiance selection and often have one of the ambient sounds on while reading. To the developer- Thank you!
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