# Brain.fm vs FlowShift

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FlowShift at none against Brain.fm's 10. FlowShift also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5). Brain.fm's advantage is ratings volume (5.6K vs 1) and chart position (#123 vs unranked). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Brain.fm sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. FlowShift asks for nothing beyond the download.

FlowShift 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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Brain.fm | FlowShift |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (5.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brainfm-focus-and-sleep-music/id1110684238/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flowshift/id6783604146/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5.6K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 66.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#123** | — |
| Size | 168 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Brain.fm](https://appshunter.io/developer/1110684237) | [Ctrl Alt Succeed LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6783604148) |

## What reviewers say

### Brain.fm

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brainfm-focus-and-sleep-music/id1110684238)

**Currently charting:** #123 Top Grossing · Productivity (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** Siri integration, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Brain.fm Pro | $6.99 | per month |
| Brain.fm PRO | $6.99 | per month |
| Brain.fm PRO | $9.99 | per month |
| Brain.fm PRO | $9.99 | per month |
| Brain.fm PRO | $14.99 | per month |
| Brain.fm Pro | $15.99 | per 3 months |
| Brain.fm Pro | $49.99 | per year |
| Brain.fm PRO | $49.99 | per year |
| Brain.fm PRO | $69.99 | per year |
| Brain.fm PRO | $99.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helps with focus and productivity
- 🧘‍♀️ Effective for meditation and relaxation
- 💤 Improves sleep quality
- 🎶 High-quality audio and music
- 🤖 Scientifically-backed technology

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy app with connectivity issues
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🤖 Lack of customization options
- 🔇 Offline mode limitations
- 📱 Subpar user interface and navigation

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


### FlowShift

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flowshift/id6783604146)

This minimalist app provides instrumental soundtracks designed to enhance concentration for deep work, study, and writing. Choose from various focus modes and enjoy a distraction-free listening experience with a clean interface and background playback.

**Highlights:** Focus sessions for various modes, AI-generated instrumental music, Minimalist black-and-white interface, Background audio playback, Lock screen controls, Multiple sign-in options

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Brain.fm free?

Brain.fm is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is FlowShift free?

FlowShift is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Brain.fm or FlowShift?

FlowShift is rated higher. Brain.fm averages 4.5 out of 5 from 5.6K ratings, while FlowShift averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Brain.fm or FlowShift have ads?

Neither Brain.fm nor FlowShift shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*