# BrainWave: Sharp Mind ™ — user reviews

> 115 indexed App Store user reviews of BrainWave by Banzai Labs, rated 4.90/5 from 1,150 ratings.

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brainwave-sharp-mind/id308715234/reviews
- App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brainwave-sharp-mind/id308715234.md
- Rating breakdown: 5★ 1,067 · 4★ 65 · 3★ 10 · 2★ 1 · 1★ 7

## What do users think of BrainWave?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🚀 Helps with focus and concentration
- 👍 Effective for ADHD and TBI
- 🧠 Improves cognitive abilities
- 💤 Aids in sleep and relaxation
- 🎨 Enhances creativity and problem-solving

**Cons**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or audio issues
- 🔇 Stops playing when notifications occur
- 🔍 Cluttered interface could be simplified

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Alarm clock not working properly
- Compatibility issues with older devices

**Most requested features**

- Add more background sound options
- Allow customization of sound mixes
- Enable background playback while device is locked

## Newest reviews (18 of 115)

### 5/5 — Helps me concentrate with TBI and Post Concussion Syndrome

*2023-10-16*

This app is invaluable to me in regard to concentration, dealing with chronic pain and concentration issues resulting from injury sustained in a rock climbing accident. Without this app I’d have a much more difficult time doing my job, which is very labor intensive and cognitively exhausting as I assist scientists across academic, nonprofit, and governmental sectors. Thank you for these binaural beats! I need them.

### 5/5 — Excellent

*2023-09-19, version 10.0*

Excellent update, thank you.

### 5/5 — Best ever

*2023-08-29, version 9.4.1*

If you’re into frequencies, then this is the best you can get.

Highly recommended!

### 5/5 — Finally. Great apps and no subscription

*2023-02-12*

Apple has really started focusing on subscription apps leaving gems like this app bundle hidden. There are so many options available, there is a bunch of information in the app, and so far it is really helping me a lot. I am/was a skeptic of binaural sound therapy but it really has improved my meditation focus, my sleep quality, and it really does help me with just about any of my needs. It also does not hurt that the developer of this app responds very quickly to a message and is not only incredibly knowledgeable but also very pleasant to deal with. Definitely get the bundle of all of the apps as each one is different and very helpful!

### 5/5 — Effective

*2022-11-05*

These Brainwave apps by Banzai Labs are great!  They typically help with everything from concentration to relaxation and sleep for me.  This particular SharpMind app almost has too many options, but it's not hard for me to find two or three that work well for me on a regular basis to improve concentration and productivity.

### 5/5 — My mind leveled up

*2022-05-12, version 9.3*

I feel more confident and spirited.

### 5/5 — Use it often

*2021-12-01*

Comes in handy when I need to focus on a task

### 5/5 — ADHD Lifesaver!!

*2021-08-28*

I use brainwave everyday to concentrate and excel making the right project decisions. Also great to relieve social media scatterbrained thinking.

### 5/5 — Been using for 15 years!

*2021-05-27, version 9.1*

I use this app mainly to work, with the Focus and Concentration mode.  It takes about 5 minutes and I’m fully focused on my task. It saved my life when I decided to get off the ADD meds while finishing my Master’s.

### 5/5 — Súper positive review

*2021-05-26, version 9.1*

Love it! Works great and help a lot!!! Thank you for creating it!!!

### 5/5 — Helps me overcome my ADHD while studying

*2021-04-15, version 9.0*

Thank you for making this marvellous app! Through it, you’ve helped me accomplish many important things by allowing me a vehicle to get into the right state to accomplish them. I want you to know I’m very grateful.

The feature that is most invaluable to me is the ability to use it while also listening to my music app.

As an example of how I use this, while studying, I like to listen to the “Centred Mind” setting while I listen to a Spotify playlist called “Intense Studying”. For me, the two combine perfectly for me to focus on my work for hours at a tome (I have ADHD, so that really says something!). 

I hope what I’ve written above suffices to get my point across in sufficient detail for other people like me to consider the merits of trying your apps in different scenarios such as studying, relaxing, or even sleeping.

With great admiration, respect and gratitude,

Manny

### 5/5 — Great App

*2020-01-09, version 8.1.3*

I am really enjoying this app. I meditate with it when i wake up, playing while I’m working and meditation before sleep.
I love the different options in music and sound waves.

### 5/5 — Best app for mind enhancement

*2019-11-19, version 8.1.3*

For whatever state you're trying to achieve - a relaxed state, deep sleep to solving complex problems. This app is the answer

### 5/5 — Uso diariamente! Excelente programa!

*2019-09-17, version 8.1.1*

Ótimo programa pra dormir bem a noite com sons que a induzem à meditação ou com sonhos lúcidos! Recomendo!

### 5/5 — Condición física

*2019-08-01, version 7.8*

Sacar programas para bajar de peso

### 5/5 — Ottima app

*2019-03-13, version 7.8*

Ottima app, consigliata!

### 5/5 — The real deal-- really helps you feel more centered, etc.

*2019-01-15, version 7.8*

This binaural beats brand was recommended by a friend. He had such high praises, I bought the entire bundle (it was under 10 bucks at the time). It works really well, I use it from everything from headache relief, Meditations, lateral thinking, focus/ concentration. Those are a few of my favorites from the bundle. Some work better than others, but I've only experienced positive effects. 

Controls and settings are simple and intuitive to use. The sounds are downloaded to the device, so it works offline. The best feature is that it can work in the background when you are watching YouTube videos, listening to music, or even chatting on the phone! The other person on the phone doesn't hear it, so it's not distracting or weird for them. You must use headphones.

The only new feature that would be nice, is if we had access to the controls when the screen is locked. But I can definitely live without this feature.

### 5/5 — Great app for stressful jobs

*2018-11-07*

I use this app everyday at work. My job involves lots of writing and requires me to be focused and work at an extremely fast pace. However, my work environment is constantly loud and chaotic. This app helps me stay focused, have more energy, reduce stress, and remain sane!

## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated)

### 1/5 — Crashing

*2019-11-08, version 8.1.3*

An update is needed... it keeps crashing upon opening. 

Otherwise... I LOVE THIS APP!

### 1/5 — Pain in the heart

*2018-05-20*

I have no heart problem, but 20 minutes into using the app I felt the beating of my heart and a certain pain.

I immediately stopped the use and the pain went away.

Not for everyone. I want a refund.

### 1/5 — Schitti

*2012-10-17, version 5.3*

Benutzeroberfläche sieht vielversprechend aus. Ambient-Sounds sind ganz nett, bekommt man aber auch für gratis. Habe mir die App. Aufgrund der brain waves geholt und diese Funktion läuft ins leere. Die Entwickler dachten wohl, der Placebo Effekt wird den Rest beisteuern. Keinen Stern von mir.

### 1/5 — Inutile

*2011-01-25, version 4.0*

Non scaricatela, non serve a niente!

### 1/5 — Dangerous

*2010-09-05, version 0*

Whether this app does anything useful in reality can be argued: what cannot be argued is that this app can be quite dangerous to your health.

After using the shortest program I could find -- ten minutes -- at half volume, I had loud tinnitus (ringing in the ears) for two hours following.

If you try this app, exercise extreme caution.

### 2/5 — i dont know how it works?

*2010-07-16, version 0*

I got a headache >:(
i dont even know how it works, there are no instructions

### 3/5 — Great but one problem

*2024-01-23*

It stops playing the sound whenever a notification sound happens from any app (or if Siri reads it). I have to restart it many times a day kinda defeating the purpose of helping me focus.

### 3/5 — Ok

*2018-07-13, version 7.6*

I really like the app but, the music doesn’t always work properly...

### 3/5 — Bom e Estável, porém com funções muito limitadas

*2017-12-31, version 7.6*

O app é bom, porém não se consegue saber com exatidão quais frequências estamos escutando. O pacote é muito limitado nos obrigando a comprar pacotes adicionais. Gostaria que o app proporcionasse a possibilidade do próprio usuário poder selecionar as frequências, além das opções pre-programadas.

### 3/5 — Good with the bad

*2017-02-10, version 7.4*

This is an excellent program overall, and it does seem to work. It has a variety of programs and is pretty flexible.

I'm going to focus on what I think could be improved here.  First off, the kitschy "tricorder" interface unnecessarily cramps the UI — rather silly style at the expense of function.

I also quite dislike that the company splits the different programs across different apps; I'd much rather have a single app with categories for the different types of binaural programs. I did buy the package deal with all the apps, but that clutters my phone with 5 separate icons.

## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated)

### 5/5 — Great app

*2026-03-09*

I use this app when I study. Helps me stay focused

### 5/5 — Alpha App

*2025-12-03, version 10.0.3*

Get in the right frequency

### 5/5 — Only app I use EVERYDay all day

*2025-05-18, version 10.0.3*

Invaluable.  I use it in the background whether it is a podcast an audible book, YouTube video working,  or meditating. I do believe in the cognitive science.  And even if it's placebo it's still soothing and great background noise! 
Thanks

### 5/5 — Does individual pure tones in HZ also, not just binaural

*2025-04-20, version 10.0.3*

Keep your eyes peeled, it does binaural and pure tones. Took me way to long to realize lol

### 5/5 — Long time user

*2024-11-13, version 10.0.3*

Very happy long time user very helpful in noisy places

### 5/5 — Focus!

*2024-09-17*

I have the gift of ADHD.  Your app helps me focus and be very productive.  Your app also helps me sleep at night too!
Thank you!

### 5/5 — Helps my ADHD

*2024-06-13*

I listen to this all day at work, it works wonders with helping me focus.  This is a phenomenal quality app!

### 5/5 — Recommended for all thinking humans

*2023-12-12*

The most important thing I can say is “ every time I listen to the ‘sharp mind’ while doing tasks that require me to focus and think deeply, I excel in my work”. This app is amazing and I wish I knew how to optimize/customize it for my unique brain to enhance it more. It is so effective I want to explore how to further enhance my brain function.

### 5/5 — Amazing since IPhone 3G

*2023-10-31*

They have been consistently good since then

### 5/5 — Don’t pass this by

*2023-10-22*

This is a great app. I use it every single night for the last few years it is worth every penny.

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