Hemi vs Brainwave
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Hemi
Explore consciousness with a curated selection of audio tracks. Access over 300 titles, including guided exercises, and create custom soundscapes. Meditate, sleep, concentrate, or relax with this comprehensive audio experience.
- Curated audio library
- Over 300 titles
- Gateway Experience exercises
- Custom track mixer
- Free DailySync feature
- Meditate, sleep, concentrate, relax
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Your Gateway to Exploration: All in One App Hemi-Sync® Flow offers a thoughtfully curated selection from our extensive library, making it the perfect starting point for those new to consciousness exploration or seeking a focused experience. Access over 300 titles from the Hemi-Sync® library, including six acclaimed Gateway Experience® exercises, from your mobile device for one low monthly subscription rate. Create custom Hemi-Sync® tracks using our mixer feature, and enjoy our free DailySync feature, which plays one track per day. Take charge of your own mental health. Meditate, sleep, concentrate or simply relax with ease.
Brainwave
Generate binaural beats and Solfeggio frequencies to aid in study, meditation, and sleep. Explore different brainwave states and sacred tones to enhance your well-being. Log your mindful minutes directly to Apple Health.
- Binaural beats generator
- Solfeggio frequencies
- Study, meditate, and sleep modes
- Brainwave state correlation
- Mindful minutes logging to Apple Health
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Binaural Beats and Solfeggio Frequencies to help you study, meditate & sleep. Brainwaves(delta, theta, alpha, beta, gamma), correlate to the different states of the human brain. Some studies show that these “states” can be achieved by using auditory stimuli i.e sound frequencies corresponding to the brainwaves using a binaural beats generator. The binaural beats generator works by sending two tones to the ears (carrier frequencies), the difference between the two being the desired brainwave. Solfeggio Frequencies are a set of tones discovered by a Benedictine Monk named Guido D’Arezzo. These are regarded as “sacred” and known to help in spiritual awakening. We have created music tracks corresponding to different Solfeggio frequencies. The app has an option to log mindful minutes to Apple Health. Best experienced with headphones!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Brainwave at 92% against Hemi's 32%. Brainwave also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and rating (4.8 vs 4.4). Hemi's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly) and chart position (#200 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
Both are free to download. Hemi sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Brainwave asks for nothing beyond the download.
Brainwave holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.5K and 783 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 32% of Hemi's written reviews are positive against 92% of Brainwave's.
Hemi ships an update every 2 weeks, Brainwave monthly. Both last shipped on October 20, 2026.
| Parameter | Hemi | Brainwave |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (2.5K ratings) | 4.8 (783 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 32.4% of reviews | 91.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 2.5K — better | 783 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Subscription | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | #200 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 94 MB | 145 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Interstate Industries, Inc. | Renjith N |
Customer experience
Hemi
Brainwave
User reviews
Hemi
From 2.5K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🌟 Helpful for meditation and mental health
- 🔊 High-quality audio
- 💻 Broad selection of content
- 🕰️ Useful for daily routines
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🤔 Confusing navigation and organization
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 📼 Limited access to full-length tracks
- 🔍 Lack of clear information about content
Brainwave
From 783 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Customizable binaural beats
- 🎨 Ability to mix levels and add music
- ⏱️ Timer functionality
- 🧠 Helps with focus and relaxation
- 🔒 No ads or data sharing
Room to improve
- 🔧 Difficulty adjusting carrier frequency precisely
- 🔥 Potential overheating issues on some devices
Bugs and requests
Hemi
Reported bugs
4 issues- Audio playback issues and abrupt stops
- Login and account syncing problems
- Compatibility issues on certain devices
- Glitches in the app's core functionality
Requested features
4 requests- Offline listening capability
- Better progress tracking and personalization
- Improved search and filtering options
- More detailed track descriptions
Brainwave
Reported bugs
1 issue- Warning overlay interferes with blinking screen functionality
Requested features
3 requests- Ability to modulate beat frequency over time
- Integration with other audio apps to play in the background
- Expand upper base frequency range
In-app purchases
Hemi
- Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$14.991 Month
- Annual Subscription7 Days trial$89.991 Year
Brainwave
No in-app purchases
Questions
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