Comparison

Brain.fm vs Hyperfocus App

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

Head to head
About

Brain.fm

This app uses science-backed music to improve focus, relaxation, meditation, and sleep. It employs brainwave entrainment technology to help users achieve flow states, fall asleep faster, and reduce stress. Features include personalized music, adjustable stimulation levels, and an ADHD mode.

Highlights
  • Science-backed music for focus and sleep
  • Brainwave entrainment technology
  • Personalized music for brain types
  • Adjustable stimulation levels
  • ADHD mode with boost option
  • Offline music downloads
  • Pomodoro productivity mode
Features
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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/

About

Hyperfocus App

This app provides curated sound environments and music to aid focus, reduce mental overload, and promote calm. It offers various modes tailored for studying, meditating, sleeping, and working in timed intervals, specifically designed to support individuals with ADHD.

Highlights
  • Focus-enhancing noise and ambient sounds
  • Modes for meditation, study, sleep, and work
  • Pomodoro timer integration
  • Distraction-free, intuitive interface
  • Sensory regulation support
  • Customizable sound environments
Features
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Hyperfocus App is a sounds, noise and music app designed to help people with ADHD improve focus, reduce mental overload and find moments of calm. Whether you need to study, work, meditate or rest, Hyperfocus App helps you create the right sound environment for your mind. -Sounds and noise designed for focus The app includes 6 different types of noise, carefully selected to support concentration and sensory regulation, along with 6 ambient sounds that help create a stable, predictable and calming environment. -Modes for every moment Hyperfocus App features 5 modes designed for different needs: Meditate: gentle sounds to calm the mind and reduce mental noise. Study: sound environments designed to help you stay focused while studying. Sleep: stable sounds to support rest and help you fall asleep. Pomodoro: combine sound and time blocks to work in focused intervals. Relaxing Music: calming music to slow down and recharge. -Designed for ADHD minds People with ADHD often benefit from consistent background sounds that reduce external distractions. Hyperfocus App helps you: Improve focus and concentration Reduce mental overstimulation Stay focused for longer periods Build more stable study, work and rest routines -Simple, functional and distraction-free The app is designed with a clean and intuitive interface, so you can start using it in seconds, without complex settings or unnecessary elements. Hyperfocus App doesn’t try to change how your mind works — it helps you support it with the right sound at the right time. For our Privacy Policy, please visit: https://hyperfocusapp.github.io/hyperfocuslegal/privacy-policy.html For our Terms of Use (including subscription details and EULA), please visit: https://yourdomain.com/terms-of-use

Screenshots

Brain.fm4 screens
Hyperfocus App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Hyperfocus App at 5.0 against Brain.fm's 4.5. Hyperfocus App also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 4 weeks). Brain.fm's advantage is ratings volume (5.6K vs 1) and chart position (#121 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Both are free to download. Brain.fm sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and Hyperfocus App sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Hyperfocus App holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Brain.fm has 5.6K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Brain.fm ships an update every 4 weeks, Hyperfocus App every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Brain.fm versus Hyperfocus App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBrain.fmHyperfocus App
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (5.6K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings5.6K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
Best chart rank#121 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.415.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size167 MB337 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBrain.fmAngel Valor

Customer experience

Brain.fm

All ratings5,547 ratings
Positive88.6%
Neutral3.2%
Negative8.2%
Written reviews1,174 reviews
Positive66.5%
Neutral8.0%
Negative25.5%

Hyperfocus App

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Hyperfocus App

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Brain.fm

Subscriptions10
  • 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
3 purchases

Hyperfocus App

Subscriptions2
  • Premium - Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Premium - Annually$22.951 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$8.99

Questions

Is Brain.fm free?
Brain.fm is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hyperfocus App free?
Hyperfocus App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Brain.fm or Hyperfocus App?
Hyperfocus App is rated higher. Brain.fm averages 4.5 out of 5 from 5.6K ratings, while Hyperfocus App averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Brain.fm or Hyperfocus App have ads?
Neither Brain.fm nor Hyperfocus App shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Brain.fm or Hyperfocus App?
Brain.fm ships an update every 4 weeks, and Hyperfocus App every 6 days. Most recently, Brain.fm was updated on November 4, 2026 and Hyperfocus App on October 30, 2026.

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