Comparison

Hemi vs Etüdra

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Curated audio library
  • Over 300 titles
  • Gateway Experience exercises
  • Custom track mixer
  • Free DailySync feature
  • Meditate, sleep, concentrate, relax
Features
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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.

About

Etüdra

Features
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Etüdra helps musicians plan focused practice sessions, stay on tempo with a built-in metronome, keep in tune with a built-in tuner, and track BPM progress over time. PLAN WHAT TO PRACTICE Build programs from sections — scales, rhythm, ear training, technique, whatever you're working on. Break each section into focused exercises, each with its own target BPM and minimum duration, so every minute has a purpose. STAY ON TEMPO A built-in metronome runs through every exercise with count-in, tap-tempo, subdivisions, and accents. Nudge the tempo in 5-BPM steps, or press and hold to jump by 10. SEE MEASURABLE PROGRESS Etüdra logs the actual BPM you hit on every exercise, so you always know where you left off. A calendar heatmap shows your weekly minutes, week-over-week comparison tells you whether you're trending up, and per-block history keeps your recent attempts. TUNE WITHOUT SWITCHING APPS Tune before you start, or pause mid-session and open the chromatic tuner. No app-switching, no lost focus. SHARE ONLY WHEN YOU CHOOSE Post session summaries to followers, choose the audience, or keep everything private. Three privacy tiers — public, followers-only, or strict private. One-tap kudos. USE ETÜDRA FOR Daily scales, technique drills, rhythm work, lesson assignments, repertoire practice, or focused free-time sessions. Free Time mode skips the block structure and simply times your practice, with the metronome and tuner one tap away. From scales and technique to rhythm work and repertoire, Etüdra turns practice time into measurable progress — built for guitarists and other instrumentalists. FREE AND PRO Plan and practice for free: up to 2 programs, the full metronome, chromatic tuner, BPM logging, session tracking, weekly insights, and the social feed. Etüdra Pro removes the limits — unlimited programs, sections, and custom topics — and unlocks full per-block history, long-range trends (3-, 6-, and 12-month), and unlimited sharing. Etüdra Pro is an auto-renewing subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period; your account is charged for renewal within that 24-hour window. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple ID account settings. See the in-app Upgrade screen for current pricing. YOUR DATA, YOUR TERMS Export your data anytime as JSON. Delete your account in one tap. Terms: https://etudra.com/terms Privacy: https://etudra.com/privacy Built for musicians who want calm, focused practice: structure, tempo, history, and visible progress — without the noise.

Screenshots

Hemi4 screens
Etüdra4 screens

Verdict

The call

Hemi and Etüdra are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Hemi sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month and Etüdra sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hemi ships an update every 2 weeks, Etüdra every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Hemi versus Etüdra: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHemiEtüdra
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (2.6K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews32.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings2.6K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size94 MB64 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperInterstate Industries, Inc.Etudra OU

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

Etüdra

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Hemi

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$14.991 Month
  • Annual Subscription7 Days trial$89.991 Year
2 purchases

Etüdra

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$5.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly$59.991 Year

Questions

Is Hemi free?
Hemi is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Etüdra free?
Etüdra is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Hemi or Etüdra have ads?
Neither Hemi nor Etüdra shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hemi or Etüdra?
Hemi ships an update every 2 weeks, and Etüdra every 9 days. Most recently, Hemi was updated on October 29, 2026 and Etüdra on October 13, 2026.

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