# BrainWave: Dream Inducer β„’ β€” 7 Binaural REM Sleep Programs > Binaural brainwave entrainment app for inducing and enhancing dream experiences. (iPhone/iPad app by Banzai Labs.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brainwave-dream-inducer/id383185215 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Banzai Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/305909501) - Category: Lifestyle, Music - Price: $3.99 - Rating: 4.90/5 from 1,045 App Store ratings Β· 130 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 10.0 Β· 159 MB - Languages: American English, Japanese, Chinese (Simplified, China) - Released: 2010-07-30 - Data updated: 2026-08-24 - Monetization: paid - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brainwave-dream-inducer/id383185215/reviews.md ## What is BrainWave? 11 Advanced Binaural Dream Induction Programs in One App! Dream Inducer combines soothing ambient sounds with powerful binaural sequences to synchronize your brainwaves with frequencies associated with 11 different levels of dreaming. * Universal iOS App for iPhone/Pad * Headphones or Earbuds must be worn for binaural tones to be effective. * Each program includes a sleep induction phase and then introduces progressively higher frequency Alpha, Beta, and Theta dream sequences to stimulate increasingly vivid dreams. * To combine Brainwaves and Ambience with Audio from Another App use the 'Ambience + Other App' background mode. * To use just Brainwaves and Audio from Another App use the "Other App" option for the Background Mode. ** How Binaural Brainwave Entrainment Works ** Through the process of brainwave entrainment human brainwave frequencies can be synchronized with a frequency associated with a target mental state. These Brainwave frequencies are too low for the human ear to hear, however, these low-frequencies can be perceived by the human brain if two different audible frequencies are played separately into each ear with headphones or earbuds. For example, the human ear can't directly perceive the 2 Hz Delta-wave frequency associated with deep sleep, but if you wear headphones with one side playing a 135 Hz tone and the other playing a 137 Hz tone your brain will perceive the 2 Hz difference between those frequencies as a periodic beat. As you listen, your brainwaves will begin to match that frequency, inducing the associated mental state. Dream Inducer improves upon basic binaural techniques by layering multiple signals and then assembling these into sequences of programs that combine to create extremely unique experiences. ## Key features - 11 Binaural Dream Induction Programs - Ambient soundscapes - Sleep induction phase - Alpha, Beta, and Theta dream sequences - Ambience + Other App background mode - Other App background mode ## What do users think of BrainWave? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - πŸ‘ Easy to use - πŸš€ Effective - πŸ’€ Helps with sleep - πŸŒ™ Induces vivid dreams - 🌟 Great for relaxation - 🎧 Works well with headphones - πŸ’Ž Customizable settings **Cons** - πŸ› Occasional technical issues - πŸ”‡ Headphones can be uncomfortable for sleeping - πŸ€” Inconsistent results for some users **Commonly reported bugs** - Compatibility issues with certain devices/headphones - Occasional audio glitches or interruptions **Most requested features** - More ambient sound options - Ability to adjust frequency settings - Integration with other sleep/meditation apps - Support for voice control ## Recent user reviews (10 of 130) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brainwave-dream-inducer/id383185215/reviews.md ### 5/5 β€” Raul Kieselbach *2026-05-16, version 10.0.3* Great ### 5/5 β€” Easy To Use & EFFECTIVE *2025-11-10, version 10.0.3* (((This is my opinion/experience ONLY. You may feel completely different, and that’s ok))) A lot of apps in this space try to make everything so exclusive and most of their frequencies are as effective ( ### 5/5 β€” Works *2025-09-25, version 10.0.3* I use an app to track my sleep cycles. When I listen to this at night my rem time doubles. It’s really been improving my daily life. ### 5/5 β€” Calidad *2025-08-02, version 10.0.3* Altamente recomendable.de lo mejor ### 5/5 β€” Freq *2024-11-13, version 10.0.3* Best vibrational app I’ve used ### 5/5 β€” Awesome *2024-01-05, version 10.0.3* I really get so much use out of these programs, I would be in miserable condition if it was not for these programs. ### 5/5 β€” Essential for living well *2023-11-26, version 10.0.3* Whether I’m too busy, too distracted or too excited to remember to sleep exactly the same time each night, this app helps prime my brain for the kind of rest I need - quick, deep, dreamy, restorative etc. 10mins before sleep = done. Love it. ### 5/5 β€” Very nice and convenient and no ads I love it *2023-11-05, version 10.0.3* Dope and necessary ### 5/5 β€” Great Sleep Aid *2023-10-11, version 10.0.2* Been using this for several years now, and I couldn’t be happier. It allows you to find tune and adjust the sounds just like you would like. I have five different versions and sometimes I combine them so they can run simultaneously for a really custom sound. ### 4/5 β€” I’m glad this app can be use with other audio apps *2023-09-20, version 10.0* Worth the money ## Frequently asked questions about BrainWave ### What does the BrainWave: Dream Inducer app do? This app utilizes advanced binaural brainwave entrainment programs combined with ambient sounds to help users induce and enhance specific dream states. It offers 11 distinct programs designed to synchronize brainwaves with frequencies associated with various levels of dreaming, aiming to promote more vivid and controlled dream experiences. ### How do the binaural dream induction programs work? The app plays different audible frequencies into each ear via headphones. Your brain perceives the difference between these frequencies as a low-frequency beat, which can then synchronize your brainwaves to a target frequency associated with a specific mental state, such as dreaming. The programs include a sleep induction phase followed by sequences to stimulate dream activity. ### Do I need headphones to use this app? Yes, headphones or earbuds are essential for the binaural tones to be effective. The binaural brainwave entrainment technique relies on playing separate frequencies into each ear simultaneously. Without headphones, the intended brainwave synchronization will not occur, and the app's core functionality will be compromised. ### Can I use this app with other audio applications? Yes, the app offers background modes that allow you to combine its features with audio from other applications. The 'Ambience + Other App' mode lets you layer the app's brainwaves and ambient sounds with external audio, while the 'Other App' option allows you to use just the brainwave entrainment with your chosen external audio. ### Is this app compatible with both iPhone and iPad? Yes, this application is designed as a universal iOS app, meaning it is compatible with both iPhone and iPad devices. You can download and use it on either platform without needing separate versions. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 10.0.3 β€” 2023-10-14 This update includes UI improvements for iPad. The 10.0 update also includes several new settings as well as new binaural programs and background audio. The new options are located in the app's General Settings, which is accessed by tapping the wrench-button on the main screen: * Reduce Other App Volume - Option to enable audio ducking which instructs iOS to reduce the volume of other apps by 50% while this app is playing. iOS does not allow the volume reduction to be customized. * Wave Amplitude Boost - Option to boost the amplitude of the binaural carrier waves by a fixed amount to provide an additional increase in volume. This option is provided as an on/off toggle setting. * Carrier Signal (2 Options)- Option to switch between the default low-frequency binaural carrier wave and a medium carrier wave of ~250 Hz. This will not alter the frequency of the binaural tones. Example: A 1 Hz tone on a low-frequency carrier uses 121 Hz Left and 120 Hz Right, but with a Mid-carrier uses 221 Hz Left and 220 Hz Right. * Option to export time spent listening to Relaxation and Meditation programs to the Apple Health App as Mindful Minutes. * New Backgrounds * - White Noise - Brown Noise - Energy Flow - Solar Waves - Supports Family Share - 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 Lockscreen 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 different carrier tones are played into the left and right ears. The frequency difference between these tones matches the brainwave frequency of the target state of mind. The listener will hear these carrier tones as an audible tone, however, when processing these two different tones the human 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. 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, like an animal moving nearby in a forest that is filled with noise. As an example, the human ear can't directly perceive the .5 - 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. As you listen, your own brainwaves will begin to match that frequency. Warning: Do not use this app while driving or operating machinery. Note: If your vehicle Auto-Plays connected devices use the Ambience+Other background mode. ### 10.0.2 β€” 2023-10-03 This update includes several new settings as well as new binaural programs and background audio. The new options are located in the app's General Settings, which is accessed by tapping the wrench-button on the main screen: * Reduce Other App Volume - Option to enable audio ducking which instructs iOS to reduce the volume of other apps by 50% while this app is playing. iOS does not allow the volume reduction to be customized. * Wave Amplitude Boost - Option to boost the amplitude of the binaural carrier waves by a fixed amount to provide an additional increase in volume. This option is provided as an on/off toggle setting. * Carrier Signal (2 Options)- Option to switch between the default low-frequency binaural carrier wave and a medium carrier wave of ~250 Hz. This will not alter the frequency of the binaural tones. Example: A 1 Hz tone on a low-frequency carrier uses 121 Hz Left and 120 Hz Right, but with a Mid-carrier uses 221 Hz Left and 220 Hz Right. * Option to export time spent listening to Relaxation and Meditation programs to the Apple Health App as Mindful Minutes. * New Backgrounds * - White Noise - Brown Noise - Energy Flow - Solar Waves - Supports Family Share - 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 Lockscreen 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 different carrier tones are played into the left and right ears. The frequency difference between these tones matches the brainwave frequency of the target state of mind. The listener will hear these carrier tones as an audible tone, however, when processing these two different tones the human 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. 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, like an animal moving nearby in a forest that is filled with noise. As an example, the human ear can't directly perceive the .5 - 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. As you listen, your own brainwaves will begin to match that frequency. Warning: Do not use this app while driving or operating machinery. Note: If your vehicle Auto-Plays connected devices use the Ambience+Other background mode. ### 10.0.1 β€” 2023-09-28 * This update includes several new settings as well as new binaural programs and background audio * - Wave Amplitude Boost - Option to boost the amplitude of the binaural carrier waves by a fixed amount to provide an additional increase in volume. This option is provided as an on/off toggle setting. - Reduce Other App Volume - Option to enable audio ducking which instructs iOS to reduce the volume of other apps by 50% while this app is playing. iOS does not allow the volume reduction to be customized. - Carrier Signal (2 Options)- Option to switch between the default low-frequency binaural carrier wave and a medium carrier wave of ~250 Hz. This will not alter the frequency of the binaural tones. Example: A 1 Hz tone on a low-frequency carrier uses 121 Hz Left and 120 Hz Right, but with a Mid-carrier uses 221 Hz Left and 220 Hz Right. - Option to export time spent listening to Relaxation and Meditation programs to the Apple Health App as Mindful Minutes. * New Backgrounds * - White Noise - Brown Noise - Energy Flow - Solar Waves - Supports Family Share - 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 Lockscreen 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 different carrier tones are played into the left and right ears. The frequency difference between these tones matches the brainwave frequency of the target state of mind. The listener will hear these carrier tones as an audible tone, however, when processing these two different tones the human 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. 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, like an animal moving nearby in a forest that is filled with noise. As an example, the human ear can't directly perceive the .5 - 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. As you listen, your own brainwaves will begin to match that frequency. Warning: Do not use this app while driving or operating machinery. Note: If your vehicle Auto-Plays connected devices use the Ambience+Other background mode. ### 10.0 β€” 2023-09-19 * This update includes several new settings as well as new binaural programs and background audio * - Wave Amplitude Boost - Option to boost the amplitude of the binaural carrier waves by a fixed amount to provide an additional increase in volume. This option is provided as an on/off toggle setting. - Reduce Other App Volume - Option to enable audio ducking which instructs iOS to reduce the volume of other apps by 50% while this app is playing. iOS does not allow the volume reduction to be customized. - Carrier Signal (2 Options)- Option to switch between the default low-frequency binaural carrier wave and a medium carrier wave of ~250 Hz. This will not alter the frequency of the binaural tones. Example: A 1 Hz tone on a low-frequency carrier uses 121 Hz Left and 120 Hz Right, but with a Mid-carrier uses 221 Hz Left and 220 Hz Right. - Option to export time spent listening to Relaxation and Meditation programs to the Apple Health App as Mindful Minutes. * New Backgrounds * - White Noise - Brown Noise - Energy Flow - Solar Waves - Supports Family Share - 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 Lockscreen 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 different carrier tones are played into the left and right ears. The frequency difference between these tones matches the brainwave frequency of the target state of mind. The listener will hear these carrier tones as an audible tone, however, when processing these two different tones the human 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. 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, like an animal moving nearby in a forest that is filled with noise. As an example, the human ear can't directly perceive the .5 - 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. As you listen, your own brainwaves will begin to match that frequency. Warning: Do not use this app while driving or operating machinery. Note: If your vehicle Auto-Plays connected devices use the Ambience+Other background mode. ### 9.4.1 β€” 2022-09-14 Thanks for making the BrainWave Series the Top-Ranked Brainwave Entrainment Apps in the App Store for 12 Years! * This update improves UI responsiveness to different screen sizes. * Headphones/Earbuds must be worn for Binaural Tones to be Effective. * To combine Brainwaves and Audio from Another App use the "Other App" or "Ambience + Other" option for the Background Mode in Background Settings. * 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. ## Apps similar to BrainWave | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Alarmy - Loud alarm clock](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alarmy-loud-alarm-clock/id1163786766) | 4.8 (243,470) | Free | Lifestyle | | [BrainWave: Altered States β„’](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brainwave-altered-states/id308034723) | 4.9 (1,347) | $4.99 | Lifestyle | | [Ocean Wave Sounds for Sleep](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ocean-wave-sounds-for-sleep/id590198818) | 4.7 (6,531) | Free | Lifestyle | | [Music Alarm Clock: Radio App](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/music-alarm-clock-radio-app/id1450948569) | 4.3 (1,570) | Free | Lifestyle | | [Vibration Alarm Clock & Timer](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vibration-alarm-clock-and-timer/id1608801800) | 4.4 (73) | Free | Lifestyle | | [Brainwaves: Neuro Flow Beats](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brainwaves-neuro-flow-beats/id6451126916) | 4.8 (147) | Free | Lifestyle | ## More apps by Banzai Labs - [BrainWave: 37 Binaural Seriesβ„’](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brainwave-37-binaural-series/id307219387) - [BrainWave: Altered States β„’](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brainwave-altered-states/id308034723) - [BrainWave: Sharp Mind β„’](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brainwave-sharp-mind/id308715234) - [BrainWave: Neuro Trainer β„’](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brainwave-neuro-trainer/id405583668) - [NeuralStack.ioβ„’: Focus & Sleep](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/neuralstackio-focus-and-sleep/id6502728529) All apps by Banzai Labs: https://appshunter.io/developer/305909501 ## Related topics [dream alarm](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/dream-alarm) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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