# Beatfulness vs NeuralStack.io™

The clearest difference is monetization model: NeuralStack.io™ at free with in-app purchases against Beatfulness's subscription. NeuralStack.io™ also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 79%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Beatfulness's advantage is ratings volume (4.7K vs 9) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Beatfulness sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and NeuralStack.io™ sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

NeuralStack.io™ holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Beatfulness has 4.7K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of Beatfulness's written reviews are positive against 100% of NeuralStack.io™'s.

Beatfulness ships an update every 9 days, NeuralStack.io™ every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Beatfulness | NeuralStack.io™ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (4.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beatfulness/id1120843229/reviews) | **[5.0 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/neuralstackio-focus-and-sleep/id6502728529/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4.7K** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | 79.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 194 MB | 179 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Benjamin Araque](https://appshunter.io/developer/1120843228) | [Banzai Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/305909501) |

## What reviewers say

### Beatfulness

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beatfulness/id1120843229)

This app uses binaural beats and sacred geometry to enhance mindfulness, focus, and creativity. It offers a wide range of sessions for various purposes, from motivation to deep sleep, helping users connect with themselves and achieve their goals.

**Highlights:** Binaural beats for various purposes, Sacred geometry visuals, Focus and creativity enhancement, Mindfulness and meditation sessions, Unlock 300+ binaural beats, Unlock 50+ soundscapes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Beatfulness Pro Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Beatfulness Monthly | $2.49 | per month |
| Beatfulness Pro Annually | $19.99 | per year |
| Beatfulness Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| Beatfulness Lifetime | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💤 Great for sleep and relaxation
- 🎨 Beautiful visuals and graphics
- 🧘‍♀️ Helpful for meditation and focus
- 🔍 Wide variety of binaural beats
- 💰 Affordable subscription

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔒 Locked content behind subscription
- 🔍 Lack of search and navigation
- 📝 Missing descriptions for beats
- 🔋 Timer issues and background playback problems

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes and freezes
- Subscription issues and lost purchases
- Timer not working as expected
- Playback issues when switching apps or locking device
- Compatibility problems on older devices

**Requested features**

- Add more descriptions for each binaural beat
- Improve search and navigation
- Restore previously free content
- Add more advanced features like customizable timers
- Provide offline listening options


### NeuralStack.io™

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/neuralstackio-focus-and-sleep/id6502728529)

Create personalized audio experiences for focus, sleep, and mindset enhancement. Combine brainwave entrainment, guided breathing, and ambient sounds to build custom 'Stacks'. Listen offline and alongside other apps.

**Highlights:** Customizable Stacks with multi-stage elements, Brainwave entrainment (0.5-100 Hz), Guided breathing programs, Layered ambience and nature sounds, Offline listening, Integration with other apps, Stack playlists

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| NeuralStack.io Monthly Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| NeuralStack.io Annual Subscription | $24.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Beatfulness free?

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

### Is NeuralStack.io™ free?

NeuralStack.io™ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Beatfulness or NeuralStack.io™?

NeuralStack.io™ is rated higher. Beatfulness averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4.7K ratings, while NeuralStack.io™ averages 5.0 from 9 ratings.

### Do Beatfulness or NeuralStack.io™ have ads?

Neither Beatfulness nor NeuralStack.io™ shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Beatfulness or NeuralStack.io™?

Beatfulness ships an update every 9 days, and NeuralStack.io™ every 3 weeks. Most recently, Beatfulness was updated on October 14, 2026 and NeuralStack.io™ on October 6, 2026.

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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.*