Brain.fm vs Podcript
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Brain.fm
This app uses science-backed music to enhance focus, improve sleep, and reduce anxiety. It employs brainwave entrainment technology to help users achieve deep focus or fall asleep faster. Features include personalized music, adjustable stimulation levels, and ADHD-specific modes.
- Science-backed music for focus and sleep
- Brainwave entrainment technology
- ADHD mode with boost option
- Personalized music for brain type
- Adjustable stimulation levels
- Offline music downloads
- Pomodoro mode for productivity
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Focus, Relax, Meditate and Sleep, with Music Made for Your Brain. Brain.fm is science-backed music that enhances focus, improves sleep, and more. We use sound to change your brainwave patterns, so you can drop into deep focus or fall asleep faster, every time. Now with ADHD mode! IMPROVE FOCUS, RELAX, MEDITATION, SLEEP Do you struggle to focus at work or studying? Do you have trouble winding down or falling asleep at night? Brain.fm will help you: • Focus faster and get into flow. • Beat procrastination. • Stay in flow longer. • Fall asleep and stay asleep. • Meditate more effectively. • Reduce stress and anxiety. 10X YOUR FOCUS • Boost activity in brain regions controlling attention • Increase focus by up to 10x • Reduce tension/anxiety by 2x compared to other relaxing music. • Improve brain signatures of deep sleep Funded by the National Science Foundation (USA) Brain.fm affects your brain differently than any other music! Our patented tech works via brainwave entrainment, and has been tested extensively with funding from the US government. Our music process includes both humans and AI, for the best-sounding AI music around. BRAIN.FM FEATURES • Personalized music for your brain type. • Tons of genres from LoFi beats to Classical. We even have Nature soundscapes! • Stimulation level is adjustable, with a boost option for ADHD brains. • Download music for offline use / airplane mode. • Pomodoro mode for productivity sprints. IDEAL BACKGROUND MUSIC • Focus modes optimized for deep work, learning, creativity, and more! • Relax modes made to help you recharge during the day or unwind in the evening. • Meditation modes including both guided and unguided meditations. • Sleep modes including guided sleep and energizing wakeup. ADHD MODE FOR ADHD BRAINS Some brains need extra stimulation to focus best. That’s why people with ADHD fidget when they’re trying to pay attention. Brain.fm provides this kind of stimulation through music. There’s even a boost option specifically for ADHD. Think of brain.fm as a fidget spinner for your brain! BETTER THAN BINAURAL BEATS Binaural beats and isochronic tones also use brainwave entrainment, but brain.fm does it better. We use patented A.I. on top of human-composed music to help you find your flow faster than binaural beats or other brainwave entrainment audio. REVIEWS "It’s an instant ability to focus in a way I’ve never experienced before." - Brit Morin, Founder of Brit + Co, featured on Entrepreneur "I started using brain.fm while working and was shocked by how much it improved my focus" - VICE FREE TRIAL WITH FULL ACCESS for 14 days, followed by a subscription (see in-app purchases for pricing information). Prices listed are for U.S. customers. Pricing in other countries may vary, and charges may be converted to your local currency depending on your country of residence. Terms of use - https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Podcript
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Podcript is a smarter way to discover, read, listen to and understand podcasts. Search millions of podcast episodes, read full transcripts, listen to audio, highlight the parts you want to keep, and ask AI questions about any episode, all in one app. FIND YOUR NEXT PODCAST Search for something specific or explore when you’re not sure what to listen to next. • Search for shows and episodes instantly • Paste a podcast or episode link to open it in Podcript • Browse podcast categories such as business, personal growth, true crime or more • Discover more podcasts from the shows you already enjoy • Jump back into your last played episode READ, HIGHLIGHT & SAVE TRANSCRIPTS Read the transcript when you want to skim an episode, follow along while listening, or find a specific moment. • Read full podcast transcripts • Download & share transcripts • Highlight quotes, ideas, and moments you want to remember • See all your saved highlights in one place • Share highlights with friends, classmates, or colleagues on social media and other channels ASK AI ABOUT ANY EPISODE Have a question about something you just heard? Ask Podcript instead of re-listening to the whole episode. • Ask questions about the episode • Get summaries and key takeaways • Clarify ideas or topics you want to understand better • Use suggested prompts to get started • Return to your previous AI chats anytime LISTEN YOUR WAY Podcript also works as a full podcast player. • Play, pause, skip, and move between episodes • Download audio for offline listening • Continue from your listening history • Save episodes for later • Add episodes to playlists • Copy episode links or jump directly to the show KEEP YOUR PODCASTS ORGANIZED Create playlists for different topics, save episodes you want to come back to, and keep the podcasts you care about in one place. PODCRIPT PREMIUM Get more from each episode with Podcript Premium. • Download unlimited transcripts • Ask questions about podcast episodes • Get summaries and key insights faster MADE FOR CURIOUS LISTENERS Podcript is useful for anyone who learns, researches, or keeps up with topics through podcasts. • Business, startup, and tech listeners looking for ideas and insights • Students and researchers working with podcast content • Language learners who want to read while they listen • True crime fans revisiting important details • Podcast lovers who want to save and organize what they discover • Anyone who prefers reading when listening isn’t practical Create an account to keep your podcast activity organized, manage your subscription, and restore purchases when needed. Privacy Policy: https://yusifmammadov.github.io/docs/PODCRIPT_PRIVACY_POLICY Terms of Use: https://yusifmammadov.github.io/docs/PODCRIPT_TERMS
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Brain.fm at none against Podcript's shown. Brain.fm also leads on chart position (#113 vs unranked) and update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. Brain.fm sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and Podcript sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Brain.fm ships an update every 4 weeks, Podcript every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Brain.fm | Podcript |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (5.6K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 66.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5.6K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | #113 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 168 MB | 87 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Brain.fm | Yusif Mammadov |
Bugs and requests
Brain.fm
Reported bugs
5 issues- App crashes and freezes frequently
- Playback issues with interruptions and disconnections
- Inconsistent behavior across platforms
- Login and subscription management problems
- Offline downloads not working as expected
Requested features
5 requests- Customizable timer and session lengths
- Offline playback with full library access
- Apple Watch and macOS app support
- More diverse music and sound selection
- Better integration with health/fitness apps
Podcript
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Brain.fm
- Brain.fm Pro$6.991 Month
- Brain.fm PRO7 Days trial$6.991 Month
- Brain.fm PRO7 Days trial$9.991 Month
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- Brain.fm PRO$9.991 Month
- Brain.fm PRO7 Days trial$14.991 Month
- Brain.fm Pro$15.993 Months
- Brain.fm Pro$49.991 Year
- Brain.fm PRO14 Days trial$49.991 Year
- Brain.fm PRO14 Days trial$69.991 Year
- Brain.fm PRO14 Days trial$99.991 Year
Podcript
- Premium$2.497 Days
- Premium3 Days trial$4.997 Days
- Premium$4.991 Month
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- Premium3 Days trial$9.991 Month
- Premium$39.901 Year
- Premium3 Days trial$39.991 Year









