Brainwave Player vs Paul McKenna
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Brainwave Player
This app offers guided audio therapy for meditation, sleep, focus, and mood enhancement. It's designed for various activities like studying, creative projects, and relaxation, serving as a companion for deep relaxation and mental well-being.
- Guided meditation audio
- Sleep and relaxation sounds
- Focus and concentration enhancement
- Mood elevation exercises
- Creative project support
- Pet and child calming sounds
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Welcome to the leading-edge of neuro-acoustic technology. The Brainwave Player is the perfect companion for: > Deep relaxing experiences > Rejuvenating sleep and deep relaxation > Study, reading time and homework > Heightened focus and concentration > Mood elevation > Calming pets and children > Business brainstorming and idea generation > Creative projects and hobbies > Visualisation and affirmation exercises ... and much more This APP is designed to be used for clients of Brainwave Research UK.
Paul McKenna
Access a comprehensive library of self-hypnosis sessions designed for personal growth and goal achievement. Explore expertly crafted plans to address weight loss, anxiety, sleep, smoking cessation, and financial well-being. Features an AI virtual coach for personalized sessions and offline listening options.
- Extensive self-hypnosis content
- AI Virtual Paul McKenna coach
- Tailored self-hypnosis plans
- Offline listening
- User-friendly interface
- Brand new content
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Introducing Paul McKenna's phone app – your personal gateway to transformative change! This innovative app houses an extensive catalogue of Paul McKenna's world-class content, newly recorded and all designed to help you achieve your goals through the power of self-hypnosis. Whether you're looking to lose weight, overcome anxiety, sleep better, quit smoking and vaping, or even unlock the secrets to becoming rich, Paul McKenna's app has you covered. With expertly crafted self-hypnosis plans tailored to a wide range of topics, you can embark on a journey of personal growth and improvement at your own pace. Each session is designed to be user-friendly and highly effective, harnessing Paul McKenna's years of experience and expertise in the field of hypnotherapy. Features include: Brand New Content: Brand new versions, ensuring up-to-date and effective techniques. An AI Virtual Paul McKenna coaching experience so that you can have a one on one session. Comprehensive Catalogue: Access a wide variety of self-hypnosis plans addressing all aspects of your life goals and challenges. Expert Guidance: Benefit from Paul McKenna's renowned techniques and insights. User-Friendly Interface: Navigate easily through the app to find and save the content that suits your needs. Personalised Experience: Customise your journey with plans that align with your specific objectives and download them to listen offline Empower yourself with the tools to transform your life. Download Paul McKenna's app today and start your journey to a better you! EULA http://www.apple.com/legal/itunes/appstore/dev/stdeula
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Paul McKenna at 4.8 against Brainwave Player's 2.0. Paul McKenna also leads on ratings volume (747 vs 1) and review sentiment (55% vs 33%). Brainwave Player's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Paul McKenna sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Brainwave Player asks for nothing beyond the download.
Paul McKenna holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Paul McKenna has 747 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Brainwave Player's written reviews are positive against 55% of Paul McKenna's.
Brainwave Player ships an update every 3 weeks, Paul McKenna every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Brainwave Player | Paul McKenna |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.0 (1 ratings) | 4.8 (747 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | 54.8% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 747 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 16.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 50 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Brainwave Research UK Ltd | Taggr Ltd |
Customer experience
Brainwave Player
Paul McKenna
Bugs and requests
Brainwave Player
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Paul McKenna
Reported bugs
3 issues- Login issues after update
- Hypnosis tracks not working
- Download doesn't work
Requested features
2 requests- More great content
- Offline listening
In-app purchases
Brainwave Player
No in-app purchases
Paul McKenna
- Paul McKenna 1 Month Plan$7.991 Month
- Paul McKenna App Annual Plan7 Days trial$34.991 Year
- Premium + AI Paul McKenna Annual7 Days trial$89.991 Year
- 30 Mins AI Coaching$9.99
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