BrainWave: 40 Binaural Series™

BrainWave: 40 Binaural Series™

Focus, Relax, Meditate, Sleep™

11K ratings
524 reviews
#20 in paid Health & Fitness
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$6.99

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • March 27, 2009
  • September 12, 2026

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This app uses binaural brainwave entrainment with ambient sounds and music to help users achieve various mental states like focus, relaxation, and sleep. It offers multi-stage programs and customizable playlists, recommended by a neuroscientist.

Binaural brainwave entrainment
Ambient music and nature sounds
Multi-stage programs for sleep, focus, and mood
Customizable playlists
Pure tone frequency selection
Background sound options
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What's New in BrainWave

11.0.1

September 12, 2026

Affordable One-time Purchase with No Subscriptions or In-App Purchases. * Thanks for making BrainWave the #1 Ranked Binaural App for 18 years! * Over 500k people rely on BrainWave to enhance focus, relieve stress, and sleep better. * Targets 40 Hz with the "Gamma-40 Focus" program * The app used and recommended by Dr. Andrew Huberman on the Huberman Lab podcast "Tools for Focus" * Headphones/Earbuds are required for Binaural Tones to be Effective. * New Languages * - If the app is not in your preferred language you can change it in the Settings. - Settings can be accessed by tapping the wrench button in the bottom left of the main screen. * New Settings * - Clear Lock Screen after Stop: This option is enabled by default and clears the app from the device lock screen after the Stop button is tapped. This option is only relevant when the Background Mode is set to "Ambience Only", as this is the only mode for which iOS places the app on the lock screen. This feature was added to help prevent car audio systems from resuming the app upon connection. Most car audio systems automatically send a Bluetooth play command upon connection, which causes any audio/video app present on the lock screen to begin playing. - Auto-Resume after Interrupt: This setting causes the app to resume playing if it was interrupted by a short call. * New Binaural Programs * - Creative Focus - Meditate, Power Nap - Meditate, Gamma Power Nap * New Color Noise Background Audio * - Gray, Green, and Velvet Noise * Many people have asked which binaural program stimulates 40 Hz Gamma brainwaves after Stanford Neuroscientist Dr. Andrew Huberman recommended this app on his Huberman Lab podcast. The Gamma-40 Focus program in 'BrainWave™ - Advanced Binaural Programs' specifically targets 40 Hz gamma waves. * Combine Brainwaves with Ambience and Another App by selecting background mode 'Ambience + Other App' * To use Another App for the Background Audio choose 'Other App'. * When using background modes that allow other audio apps or iTunes Music to be playing, the lock screen controls will only affect iTunes or the other app. * If the audio stops when the app is backgrounded or the screen locks please restart the device with a full shutdown as this is the result of low RAM memory which causes iOS to suspend background audio. * How it Works * During the entrainment process, two tones of different frequencies are played into the left and right ears. The frequency difference between these tones matches the brainwave frequency of the target state of mind. When processing these two different tones the brain will perceive the small frequency difference between the tones as an inaudible periodic beat. When exposed to this beat the listener's brainwaves will begin to synchronize with the beat frequency due to the frequency following response. What allows the human brain to perceive this beat is our directional hearing system, located in the brain stem. The brain's directional hearing system calculates frequency shifts between sound entering the left and right ear to quickly locate the direction of a sound, but when that difference is rhythmic, as with binaural tones, the brain synchronizes with the pattern. This process is more effective in the presence of background noise or ambience, which allows humans to hear and locate even subtle sounds. As an example, the human ear can't directly perceive the 1 - 2 Hz Delta-wave frequencies associated with deep sleep because it is well below the human hearing range, but if you wear headphones or earbuds with one side playing a 135 Hz tone and the other playing a 136 Hz tone, your brain will perceive the 1 Hz difference between those frequencies as a periodic beat, in this case matching a low delta wave frequency associated with sleep. Warning: Do not use BrainWave while driving or operating machinery. Note: If your vehicle Auto-Plays connected devices use the Ambience+Other background mode.

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User reviews

These beats really work!

I’m a university prof - I’ve been using these beats for over 5 yrs from pulling all-nighters and keeping my head clear with great ideas, to deep refreshing sleep, to deep moments of relaxation in a brief time span. I use the power nap several times a week...and I share all the beats with my family and everyone benefits. The interface is not the most up2date or aesthetically pleasing but the beats really work. Thank you Banzailabs. You folks rock! Dr Geoff.
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Great

5 stars

Works amazingly

Deep focus, relaxation and mental shift are real. But there’s a noticeable crash afterward (strong rebound). So I would like to discuss with producers the possible after effects if used too often.

Best results come with moderation.

Update!

I’ve been a loyal Brainwave user for years, but it’s definitely time for a major update. Compared to other apps in this category, the interface feels old and outdated. Even basic things like saving favorite preferences are confusing and far from user-friendly—I’ve never been able to figure it out. This app has great content, but it desperately needs a modern UI and better usability. Please update it.
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GREAT for meditation and for using the Silva Mind Control Method

Get this if you meditate or are a practitioner of the Silva Method of Mind Control. I use this app to go to the Alpha level (10Hz), or the Theta level (6Hz) and meditate with ease!
The nature sounds it comes with are awesome. It offers many other frequencies for increasing alertness and much more. Anyone who meditates will find it very useful and I highly recommend it!
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Reported Bugs

2 issues

App launching automatically when connected to Bluetooth

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Inconsistent behavior when pausing or interrupting a session

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Requested Features

4 requests

Ability to create custom binaural beat programs

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Integration with smart home devices and voice assistants

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Expanded selection of background sounds and music

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Improved sleep tracking and sleep cycle monitoring

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FAQ

What is binaural brainwave entrainment?

Binaural brainwave entrainment works by playing two slightly different tones into each ear. Your brain perceives these as a single, inaudible beat that matches a target brainwave frequency. By listening, your own brainwaves can synchronize with this frequency, helping you achieve specific mental states like focus or relaxation.

What kind of programs does the app offer?

The app offers a wide range of multi-stage binaural programs designed for various purposes. These include programs for sleep, focus, memory enhancement, energy boosts, positive mood, anxiety and stress relief, relaxation, and meditation.

Is this app free to use?

Yes, the app is completely free to use. There are no in-app purchases or subscriptions required to access its features and programs.

Do I need headphones to use this app?

Yes, headphones or earbuds must be worn for the binaural tones to be effective. The binaural effect relies on presenting different frequencies to each ear separately, which is only possible with headphones.

Can I use this app with other audio apps?

Yes, the app is designed to run alongside other audio applications. You can use it concurrently with apps like Spotify or audiobook readers, allowing you to combine binaural tones with your preferred background audio.