Comparison

Brain.fm vs Time Study

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

Time Study

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Where did your time go? When a workday slips by, a quick voice check-in helps you remember what happened. Time Study turns each recording into an editable transcript and keeps your check-ins in a simple timeline. Choose reminders every 15, 30, or 60 minutes during the hours you set. They follow your current time zone. Snooze them for two hours when you need space. If transcription does not finish, your recording stays available for Retry. After a transcript saves, the recording is removed. Export your complete timeline as one dated JSON file to review with an AI assistant of your choice. No account required. Free to use.

Screenshots

Brain.fm4 screens
Time Study3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Time Study at none against Brain.fm's 10. Time Study also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 4 weeks). Brain.fm's advantage is chart position (#124 vs unranked). On price, ads, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Brain.fm ships an update every 4 weeks, Time Study every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Brain.fm versus Time Study: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBrain.fmTime Study
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (5.6K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings5.6K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#124 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.4 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size167 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBrain.fmZachary Allen

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

Time Study

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
None

Time Study

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Brain.fm free?
Brain.fm is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Time Study free?
Time Study is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Brain.fm or Time Study have ads?
Neither Brain.fm nor Time Study shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Brain.fm or Time Study?
Brain.fm ships an update every 4 weeks, and Time Study every 2 days. Most recently, Brain.fm was updated on November 4, 2026 and Time Study on October 31, 2026.

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