# Sleep Wave - Binaural Beats — Mood Frequency Generator

> Generate custom binaural beats for focus, sleep, and meditation. (iPhone/iPad app by SMB Studio LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sleep-wave-binaural-beats/id1263970457 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [SMB Studio LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1169078419)
- Category: Health & Fitness, Music
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.40/5 from 161 App Store ratings · 32 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 10.0 · 19 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2017-10-31
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sleep-wave-binaural-beats/id1263970457/reviews.md

## What is Sleep Wave?

Generate your own binaural beats and then layer with your own music or choose from the included ambient music and white noise. Perfect for studying and concentration or to transition into a sleep state of mind to help insomnia.

The purpose is to listen to the binaural beat at a low volume with music overlayed so you only hear the noise subconsciously. This will create the desired result.

Features:
• Generate your own unique binaural beats
• Transition between two selected binaural beats
• Shutdown timer
• Layer your binaural beat with your own music or choose from included white noise sounds or ambient sounds
• Useable offline
• Night Mode Theme

Binaural Beats Explained:
A binaural beat is an auditory illusion perceived when two slightly different tones are presented, one through each ear. The illusion occurs by the brain filling the gap between the two tones to create a new tone which is the binaural beat. Listening to certain beat frequencies can promote certain activities such as meditation and sleep. It is recommended to listen to the binaural beats at a low volume and layer with white noise or music so that your brain only hears the frequency tones subconsciously.

Benefits of Binaural Beats and Brainwave Entrainment
• Binaural beats are great for helping transition to a sleeping state to help insomnia
• Brainwave entrainment is excellent for getting into the correct focused state for study
• The brain waves from the audio can help remedy tinnitus
• Binaural beats are a good choice to cancel outside noise similar to a white noise effect
• With the use of selecting certain frequencies, you can alter your brainwaves and experience astral projection
• Binaural beats can transition your brainwaves to a lucid state for lucid dreaming
• Binaural brainwave entrainment frequencies in the 10Hz range are perfect for getting to a meditation state of mind

Brain Wave Frequency Ranges
• Gamma: 30 Hz and above - Heightened perception
• Beta: 14 to 30 Hz - Awake, normal alert consciousness
• Alpha: 9 to 13 Hz - Physically and mentally relaxed, awake but drowsy
• Theta: 4 to 8 Hz - Reduced consciousness, deep meditation, dreams, light sleep, REM sleep
• Delta: Below 4 Hz - Deep (dreamless) sleep, loss of bodily awareness

## Key features

- Generate custom binaural beats
- Layer beats with own music or ambient sounds
- Shutdown timer
- Offline usability
- Night Mode Theme
- Transition between beats

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sleep Wave Pro | $1.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 32)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sleep-wave-binaural-beats/id1263970457/reviews.md

### 1/5 — This app has been ruined deliberately.

*2024-02-02*

As I have used this app and can confirm that it is now rubbish after being good.. 
And others on the reviews have stated that as well.. the screen needs to be on so and app running actively so that the sound keeps playing.. it also has bugs like you can’t remove the ambient sound after selecting it..

### 4/5 — Awesome app to use when flying.

*2023-10-05, version 1.01*

I don’t like to fly very much but have to for work. A fellow passenger told me about this app after seeing I was a white knuckle flyer. 
That was about 6 months ago and now, I actually looking forward to it thanks to this app. 
I also have started using it to help with focusing my concentration at work when it starts to stray and it works just as good for stress as well

### 1/5 — It only plays while open…

*2023-04-16*

It shuts off the sound when it is closed. So the app only works while open defeating the purpose of a sound sleep machine.

### 1/5 — Won't work if phone goes to sleep

*2023-04-04*

If your phone goes to sleep or you switch out of the app, all sounds quit. Pointless to use if you are trying to fall asleep as you have to keep it open and active. 

PURE GARBAGE!!!

### 5/5 — Good app

*2023-03-09, version 1.01*

Works well

### 1/5 — Player turns off when screen goes off

*2023-03-05*

Pointless to upgrade, still does the same.

### 2/5 — Doesn’t stay on

*2022-06-15*

If your phone goes to sleep, app stops playing.

### 1/5 — DONT BUY IT!!

*2021-11-24, version 1.01*

The binaural beats don’t work at all. Just the music background works. Very disappointing.

### 1/5 — Update ruined it

*2021-11-13*

Used to use it every night. Now I’m deleting it because the update ruined the ability to turn off the screen and still listen to it. Now it turns off every time I leave the app. So I’m order to listen to it you have to be inside the app. Junk now. Too bad, was the best one I could find until now.

### 4/5 — Just needs Apple Music

*2021-06-21*

It is very handy.  Only reason for 4 stars instead of 5 is that I can’t later in my own music.  It won’t even let me run Apple Music in the background.  When one app turns on, the other goes silent.

## Frequently asked questions about Sleep Wave

### What is Sleep Wave - Binaural Beats?

Sleep Wave - Binaural Beats is an application designed to generate custom binaural beats. You can layer these beats with your own music or choose from included ambient sounds and white noise. The app aims to help users achieve states of focus for studying, relaxation, or transition into sleep to address insomnia.

### How do binaural beats work?

Binaural beats are an auditory illusion created when two slightly different tones are played into each ear. Your brain perceives a third tone, the binaural beat, which can influence brainwave frequencies. Listening at a low volume, often layered with other sounds, allows your brain to subconsciously process these frequencies for desired effects like relaxation or focus.

### What are the key features of this app?

Key features include the ability to generate your own unique binaural beats, transition between two selected beats, and a shutdown timer. You can also layer your binaural beats with your own music or select from included white noise and ambient sounds. The app is usable offline and offers a Night Mode Theme.

### Is Sleep Wave - Binaural Beats free to use?

The application is available for free download and use, but it does offer in-app purchases. This means that while core functionality is accessible without cost, certain features or content may require a purchase to unlock.

### What are the benefits of using binaural beats?

Binaural beats can assist in transitioning to a sleeping state for insomnia relief, promote focused states for studying, and potentially help remedy tinnitus. They can also act as a noise-canceling effect similar to white noise and are used for meditation, astral projection, and lucid dreaming by altering brainwave frequencies.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.01 — 2017-11-04

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

Updated to fully support iPhone X

### 1.0 — 2017-10-31

No release notes.

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