Comparison

5Rhythms vs Apollo Neuro

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

5Rhythms

Discover and book movement classes and workshops globally. Access exclusive in-home practice sessions and music. Track your progress and connect with teachers and the community.

Highlights
  • Find and book classes worldwide
  • Access exclusive mini-waves for home practice
  • Listen to music collection
  • Watch community perspectives
  • Student logging for progress tracking
  • In-app messaging with teachers
Features
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Take your 5Rhythms practice with you wherever you are in the world! Find and book weekly classes & workshops in 55+ countries on 6 continents. Access exclusive mini-waves for your own quick in-home daily practice (in-app purchase) and access Raven Recording's music collection. Watch/Listen to perspectives and be inspired by the art of our community as we look through the 5Rhythms lens in our every day lives. Student Logging to track your dancing path towards our teacher training programs. In-app messaging with teachers and organizer. Created by Gabrielle Roth and practiced by tens of thousands worldwide, 5Rhythms® is a philosophy, perspective, performance art and a dynamic movement practice rooted in the principle that if you put the psyche in motion it will heal itself. Movement is both the medicine and the metaphor, reaching across all languages, cultures and age groups to transform suffering into art, art into awareness, and awareness into action. Wherever the 5Rhythms are practiced, a community is born to dance, to sweat, to change, to support, and to provide a safe space for each of us to shatter the ego’s hold and awaken the juicy, unpredictable, fascinating, edge-walking, rock star part of ourselves that yearns to be free. Creativity. Connection. Community.

About

Apollo Neuro

This app uses silent sound wave vibrations to improve calm, focus, energy, and sleep. It offers instant stress relief and can be enhanced with a wearable device for deeper, long-term wellness benefits. Track your progress and integrate with other health apps.

Highlights
  • Silent sound wave vibrations
  • Instant stress relief
  • Improved calm and focus
  • Enhanced energy and sleep
  • Progress tracking
  • Smart health integrations
Features
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Feel Better, Backed by Science Apollo Neuro is the first science-backed technology that improves calm, focus, energy, and sleep. Apollo’s patented silent sound wave vibrations remind your body how to feel good, anytime, anywhere, by strengthening your resilience to stress and boosting vagus nerve activity through our sense of touch. Discover two powerful ways to experience Apollo: Meet Apollo Sessions – Instant Stress Relief Right from Your iPhone New to Apollo? Your journey to calm starts here. Apollo Sessions instantly transforms your iPhone into your personal wellness champion for FREE, using gentle, silent sound wave vibrations to quickly shift how you feel, without any additional hardware. • Instantly calm your mind or boost your energy • Easy to use—just download the app and open it on your iPhone • Start feeling better right away with a free trial Popular Sessions: • Espresso Shot – A caffeine-free boost for your day • Relax – Quickly unwind after stress • Let's Go – Enhance focus and clarity • Good Vibes – Ease into social settings Take Wellness Further with the Apollo Wearable – The Premium Experience Ready to go deeper? The Apollo wearable is the ultimate tool for continuous, scientifically validated stress relief and wellness improvement. It gently retrains your nervous system over time, enhancing resilience and overall well-being: • Reduce stress and anxiety • Improve sleep quality, fall asleep faster • Enhance focus and clarity • Accelerate physical recovery • Increase HRV for long-term wellness Why Choose the Wearable? Crafted by neuroscientists and physicians, Apollo’s wearable offers proven results. The more consistently you use it, the better you'll feel—physically, mentally, and emotionally. How Apollo Vibes™ Work: Apollo's gentle vibrations act like soothing music for your nervous system. Higher frequencies elevate your energy and sharpen your focus, while lower frequencies promote relaxation and deep sleep. Simply choose your vibe and let Apollo do the rest: • Energy – Stay energized and alert • Unwind – Effortlessly relax • Focus – Maintain clear, steady concentration • Sleep – Drift naturally into restful sleep • Recover – Recharge faster after workouts Key Features: • Custom Scheduling – Tailored vibes for your day • Progress Tracking – Visualize your improvement in sleep, stress, and focus • Smart Integrations – Seamlessly connects with Oura Ring, Apple Health, and more Science-Backed. Expert-Approved. Life-Changing. “With consistent use, Apollo helps your nervous system adapt, improving stress resilience and more. It sounds futuristic, but we're thrilled (and amazed) it truly works.” – Robb Report "Apollo’s effectiveness for extreme stress was clear from my very first session." – Men's Health "Designed to reduce stress and recalibrate the nervous system." – Wall Street Journal Awards: • Best of the Best, 2024 – Robb Report • Editors' Choice, 2023 – Well and Good • Best of CNET, 2023 – CNET • The Quality Edit Editors Pick, 2024 – Quality Edit Begin Your Apollo Journey: Download Apollo Sessions today, instantly find calm, and explore how the Apollo wearable can elevate your wellness journey.

Screenshots

5Rhythms4 screens
Apollo Neuro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Apollo Neuro at Free against 5Rhythms's $1.99. Apollo Neuro also leads on ratings volume (1.9K vs 8) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). 5Rhythms's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On rating, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Apollo Neuro is free to download; 5Rhythms costs $1.99 up front. 5Rhythms sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Apollo Neuro sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $89.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for 5Rhythms against 4.5 for Apollo Neuro. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Apollo Neuro has 1.9K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 60% of 5Rhythms's written reviews are positive against 62% of Apollo Neuro's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

5Rhythms ships an update every 2 months, Apollo Neuro every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
5Rhythms versus Apollo Neuro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter5RhythmsApollo Neuro
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating4.4 (8 ratings)4.5 (1.9K ratings) — better
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews62.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings81.9K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB658 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer5Rhythms Global IncApollo Neuro

Customer experience

5Rhythms

All ratings8 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%

Apollo Neuro

All ratings1,861 ratings
Positive85.9%
Neutral4.1%
Negative10.0%
Written reviews375 reviews
Positive62.4%
Neutral8.5%
Negative29.1%

Bugs and requests

5Rhythms

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Apollo Neuro

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Scheduled sessions not always starting as planned
  • Bluetooth connectivity issues and device not pairing properly
  • App crashes, freezes, and general instability
  • Usage data not tracking accurately in the app

Requested features

5 requests
  • Apple Watch integration for easier control
  • More customization options for schedules and modes
  • Longer duration for programs and vibration patterns
  • Improved sleep tracking and integration with other health apps
  • Ability to use device without the app

In-app purchases

4 purchases

5Rhythms

One-time4
  • Beating Drums$2.99
  • Nemah Wave$2.99
  • ReUnion$2.99
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  • Peaceful waves$2.99
3 purchases

Apollo Neuro

Subscriptions3
  • Sessions Premium (Yearly)7 Days trial$89.991 Year
  • SmartVibes One Year1 Month trial$99.991 Year
  • Apollo Pro - Yearly$159.991 Year

Questions

Is 5Rhythms free?
5Rhythms costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Apollo Neuro free?
Apollo Neuro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, 5Rhythms or Apollo Neuro?
Apollo Neuro is rated higher. 5Rhythms averages 4.4 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Apollo Neuro averages 4.5 from 1.9K ratings.
Do 5Rhythms or Apollo Neuro have ads?
Neither 5Rhythms nor Apollo Neuro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, 5Rhythms or Apollo Neuro?
5Rhythms ships an update every 2 months, and Apollo Neuro every 3 weeks. Most recently, 5Rhythms was updated on September 15, 2026 and Apollo Neuro on September 24, 2026.

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