Brain.fm User Reviews

Customer Experience

Positive experience66.3% of reviews
Neutral8.0% of reviews
Negative experience25.6% of reviews

~ Based on 1,119 written reviews from the US App Store.

What users say

Is Brain.fm Safe?

Brain.fm: Focus & Sleep Music appears safe based on user ratings. AppsHunter Safety Score for Brain.fm is 90/100.

This assessment is based on 5,320 user ratings, with an App Store average of 4.5/5.

Safety Analysis

88.3% of ratings point to a safe experience
3.3% of ratings suggest some concerns
8.4% of ratings point to a risky experience

~ Based on 5,320 App Store ratings for Brain.fm.

Is Brain.fm Legit?

Brain.fm: Focus & Sleep Music appears to be a legitimate app. AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for Brain.fm is 83/100.

Based on 83 of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.

Top reviews

School and chill

Been a great app helping motivate and ground me through nursing school. Thanks!

99$ and what??

I have paid 99$ for one year. And NOTHING. Your app still proposing to me to buy subscription again 😡

No trial without subscription

This app does not allow you to try it out without subscribing. Many people prefer not to subscribe before testing it first. Consider offering a one- or two-day trial period before requiring a commitment, especially since sometimes we might forget to cancel if we don’t find the service useful.

It delivers

The app delivers, but it can get a bit wonky with audio stability, especially at the highest neural effect level—you'll notice some turbulent buffeting and fluctuating pressure that makes the playback feel wobbly. Another thing: the app sometimes just stops and makes the song disappear from the iOS player and forces you to restart it from within the app.
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It really works!

I work in a noisy office, and this app avails me an oasis of serenity.

I have ADHD. Worth every penny

This app is kind of expensive, but I found it is extremely effective. I noticed when I play one of the motivation pieces, I get really sharp and focused right away. And then I can stay there in the zone for a long, long time. It’s the next best thing to hyper focus I haven’t tried the music for insomnia or anxiety yet. However, I did find the relax and wind down music quite good after a long day of focus on work.
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Purchase

What was the point of making the app free

Subscription

Not able to select option and pay for subscription kindly look into it.

Response from developer

Thanks for flagging this! We'd love to help you get set up. Could you email us at support@brain.fm with your device type and a screenshot of what you're seeing? Our team will take a closer look and get you up and running!

Pure Gold!

I started using Brain.fm during graduate school, and I credit it with helping me endure long study sessions while maintaining absolute focus. Now I use it whenever I want to zone out while reading or writing. It’s also very helpful for deep sleep or taking a daytime nap. I truly love this app and highly recommend you try it.
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Life changing

I think this app is the reason I havent been fired 😅

Best investment

I’ve tried many apps in the past but this one is a true gold . I’ve been finishing Masters degree while working and having childcare. This app allows you to focus like never before and amazing at de-stressing and unwinding .
Worth every penny !

Worth it

Epic app. Well done. Noticeably helps me focus, relax, chill, and fall asleep.

My brain needs Brain.fm daily to focus

If you have a neurodivergent brain, this app is a lifesaver!

For work, I listen to "Deep Focus" on my desktop computer every single day when I have to lock in and accomplish my tasks. In total silence, my brain goes off on tangents, but when I use brain.FM, it occupies the "wandering" or distracted part of my brain with non-lyric, interesting, non-repetitive looping jams so I can actually get things done.

For household tasks, or if I'm having trouble getting moving in the mornings, I use the "Motivation" music, and for whatever reason, it gets my toes tapping and helps me tidy, declutter, and finish chores with no struggling.

When I'm anxious or getting ready for a presentation or event, I listen to "Destress" while I'm preparing to calm my nerves.

At night, I listen to "Wind Down" or "Deep Sleep" to relax before bed.

Right now I'm on an 86-week streak of using this app in so many settings of my life, and I truly couldn't function without it. I recommend it to everyone I know who has ADHD or focus issues – it's exactly what I need to get things done!
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Crazy expensive

I enjoyed the app and will be willing to work to pay a small premium for it, but they are completely out of their skull thinking that they can charge $100 for this!

Worth the cost

I depend on it to get me to sleep quickly every evening. It's worth whatever I pay for it. I figure I am saving the money I spent on melatonin gummies.

Great App, please add sound blend feature.

I’ve been using Brain.fm for about 10 months now, and I can honestly say it’s one of the best apps I’ve ever used for focus, concentration, and relaxation. I’ve tried several similar apps, but Brain.fm consistently stands out because of the science behind it and how well it works for me.
I’m looking forward to renewing my subscription for another year because it’s become part of my daily routine.
I do have one feature request that I believe would make Brain.fm even better.
One of the things I appreciate about Endel is its ability to blend its soundscapes with other audio, such as Audible audiobooks. Being able to listen to an audiobook while Brain.fm provides its focus-enhancing audio in the background would be an incredible experience.
As someone who spends a lot of time listening to audiobooks, I’d love the ability to use Brain.fm’s focus technology alongside Audible instead of having to choose one or the other. I think this would be valuable not only for me but for students, professionals, lifelong learners, and anyone who enjoys audiobooks while benefiting from Brain.fm’s scientifically designed audio.
If this is technically possible, I hope you’ll consider adding an audio blending or background audio feature in a future update. It would take an already outstanding app to another level.
And if anyone else in the Brain.fm community would enjoy having this feature, I’d encourage you to leave a comment or submit a feature request too. The more interest Brain.fm hears from its users, the more likely they are to consider it.
Thank you to the entire Brain.fm team for creating such an innovative product. I’m excited to continue using it for another year, and I can’t wait to see what you build next.
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Helpful for ADHD and migraines

Used for ADHD focus which was great. Now I have migraines I also find the relaxing/destress ones useful to reduce pain.

So close!

I’ve dealt with playback issues like sudden stopping or switching songs. The effect is great though and I hope an update takes care of it soon. 🙂

MUST HAVR

If u have trouble focusing or ADHD THIS HELPS SO MUCH!!!!

Love this

Didn’t expect it, but it’s genuinely helpful. I recommend it to all my neurodivergent or burnt out friends now :)