# Brian Eno : Reflection — Deluxe generative edition

> Generative ambient music application based on Brian Eno's 'Reflection' album. (iPhone/iPad app by Opal Limited.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brian-eno-reflection/id1180524479 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Opal Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/292792589)
- Category: Music, Entertainment
- Price: $30.99
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 83 App Store ratings · 92 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.6 · 164 MB
- Languages: German (Germany), American English, French (France), Italian, Japanese, European Spanish
- Released: 2016-12-31
- Data updated: 2026-08-24
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brian-eno-reflection/id1180524479/reviews.md

## What is Brian Eno?

Deluxe generative edition of Brian Eno's acclaimed 2017 ambient album, Reflection.

"REFLECTION is the most recent of my Ambient experiments and represents the most sophisticated of them so far. My original intention with Ambient music was to make endless music, music that would be there as long as you wanted it to be. I wanted also that this music would unfold differently all the time - ‘like sitting by a river’: it’s always the same river, but it’s always changing. But recordings - whether vinyl, cassette or CD - are limited in length, and replay identically each time you listen to them. So in the past I was limited to making the systems which make the music, but then recording 30 minutes or an hour and releasing that. REFLECTION in its album form - on vinyl or CD - is like this. But the app by which REFLECTION is produced is not restricted: it creates an endless and endlessly changing version of the piece of music.” - Brian Eno

Minimum requirements:

iPad 3
iPhone 5
iPad mini 2
AppleTV (4th generation)

## Key features

- Endless generative music
- Constantly changing soundscapes
- Brian Eno's 'Reflection' album
- Ambient music experiments
- Unique sonic environment

## Chart rankings

- #168 in Top Paid · Music (US App Store)

## What do users think of Brian Eno?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🎶 Beautiful generative music
- 🧘‍♀️ Relaxing and calming atmosphere
- ✨ Evolving and unique compositions
- 🎧 Great for sleep and focus
- 🖼️ Interesting visuals
- 💻 Runs well on Mac
- 💡 Innovative concept
- 🔄 Seasonal updates appreciated
- 🏠 Fills home with sound

**Cons**

- 💰 High price point
- 🎚️ Limited user control
- 🔁 Can become repetitive for some
- 🔊 Internal speaker quality limitations
- 😵 High frequencies can be jarring

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Pauses and does not resume after notifications
- App icon missing from Apple TV Home Screen
- Shrill high-frequency tone introduced
- Apple TV version only emits sound, no image
- App resets when paused for calls/questions

**Most requested features**

- Adaptation to Spatial Audio
- Apple Watch app integration
- Ability to choose seasons
- More control over audio stereo output
- Chromecast support
- Sonos integration
- VR integration
- More interactive elements
- Option to choose between seasons
- Add more movement to visuals to prevent burn-in
- Utilize surround sound on Apple TV
- Add a pause button that resumes playback
- Optional shut off timer

## Recent user reviews (10 of 92)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brian-eno-reflection/id1180524479/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Good but

*2026-06-29*

Good but it’s almost July … wheres SUMMER ?

### 1/5 — Sorry Geht gar nicht

*2026-06-13*

Für eine App die 35 Euro kostet erwarte ich persönlich mehr. Brian Eno hin oder her. Sorry, aber für das hier nur Klänge ablaufen, man aber nichts mit machen kann ist das ne Frechheit.

### 5/5 — Excellent!!!

*2025-03-02, version 1.3.1*

Great for lovers of the ambient genre. Runs well on M3 iMAC. OS 15.3.1. The app has a message suggesting to use external speakers or headphones. I have not listened on either speakers or headphones yet, but have found using the M3’s internal speakers with Boom (calibrated to the M3), with ‘Ambience’ feature engaged (up to about 6/ 1 0’clock) to work quite well with the ambient nature of this piece. Have been a huge fan of Brian Eno, have ‘Reflection’ on CD, and I learned about the generative version a while back, shortly after it was released in 2017. Provides an excellent relaxing, yet interesting background while using the M3. Generally I find the M3 iMac speaker/ audio system lacking compared to modest powered speakers or a decent pair of earbuds or headphones. I have noticed that the iMac built-in speakers sound better if it is positioned away from a wall or flat surface

### 5/5 — Amazing.

*2024-09-17*

Amazing generative music app.  Had this from its launch on the iPhone / iPad and not usable wonderfully on the Mac.  I still use this for sleeping and when I need a bit of salt generative music.  Well worth the £££.

### 3/5 — Great song but app needs fixing

*2024-05-09, version 1.3.1*

I experience an issue with the app when listening is interrupted by any notification then it pauses automatically but does not start where it left off upon playing, forcing me to restart the song each time I get a notification, causing the app to lose its purpose in playing an ongoing iterative track. This is disappointing since everything else about it is great.

### 5/5 — Beautiful

*2023-09-04, version 1.3*

Reflection is beautiful and has given me years of enjoyment. Now I wish very much that the developers would return to it and adapt it to Spatial Audio.

### 5/5 — App no longer appears on Apple TV Home Screen

*2022-11-15, version 1.3*

I can still open the app from the App Store on Apple TV but the icon is gone from my Apple TV home page. Why?

### 4/5 — Pretty great

*2022-06-04, version 1.3*

Runs really good on m1. Official support for it would still be nice because it can't go completely fullscreen and whatnot.

### 3/5 — Almost amazing.

*2021-09-09, version 1.3*

I want to love this but there’s a super shrill (12,000+hz tone- like someone standing next to you screaming Eeeeeeeeeeee) that has been introduced into the generative mix. It is ear splitting and so painful and really destroys the joy of what could be. I’m hoping it’s something that’s just part of summer, if it’s sticking around in the fall, I guess it’s time to delete this. Really sad.

### 5/5 — Una verdadera pasada

*2021-03-10, version 1.3*

Va más allá de sus últimos trabajos. Es Ambient elevado al infinito. Tras estar en su exposición de Barcelona de hace unos años, comencé a comprender más su música ilimitada, su concepción sonora del tiempo — ¿o sería su concepción temporal del sonido?— que rompe con las convenciones. 
Aunque ya hay experimentos sobre ello, creo que el siguiente paso que debería dar Brian Eno sería que esa sonoridad variase según quien la escuchara (hay apps que lo hacen según el lugar, la hora del día o las constantes vitales que llegan a través de los relojes interactivos).

## Frequently asked questions about Brian Eno

### What is Brian Eno: Reflection?

Brian Eno: Reflection is a deluxe generative edition of Brian Eno's 2017 ambient album. The app creates an endless and endlessly changing version of the musical piece, designed to be like sitting by a river – always the same, yet always different.

### How does the music change?

The app generates a unique and evolving version of the music each time you listen. This is achieved through a generative system that ensures the soundscape unfolds differently, offering a dynamic and non-repetitive listening experience.

### Is this a paid app?

Yes, based on the provided information, this application is a paid product. There are no mentions of in-app purchases or advertisements, indicating a one-time purchase model.

### What devices are compatible with Brian Eno: Reflection?

The minimum requirements for this app include iPad 3, iPhone 5, iPad mini 2, and Apple TV (4th generation) or later models. Please ensure your device meets these specifications for optimal performance.

### What is the purpose of this app?

The app's purpose is to provide an endless, evolving ambient music experience. It allows users to immerse themselves in a constantly changing sonic environment, inspired by Brian Eno's concept of 'endless music' that unfolds differently each time.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.3.1 — 2023-09-29

Maintenance update. Improved performance on new devices.
Runs full screen on M1 Macs.

### 1.3 — 2017-09-30

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Autumn update.

### 1.2 — 2017-06-30

Summer 2017 update.

### 1.1 — 2017-03-31

Spring 2017 Update

### 1.0.3 — 2017-02-02

As a result of the Brexit-related fall in value of the British pound Apple have increased the prices of all apps sold in the UK by 25%. While we always intended REFLECTION to be a premium priced app, we feel this increase makes it too expensive, so we will take the hit in order to keep the British price to the consumer at its original level.

In other territories this decision will translate into a reduced price for the app.

As a thank you to everyone who has supported the REFLECTION app, we are adding a free surprise downloadable gift to it for a limited time. To access it, simply update REFLECTION in the App Store and follow the instructions when you open the app on your device.  The download will be available until 28th February.

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