Comparison

Rhythmic vs Moongate

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

Head to head
About

Rhythmic

This music player uses bilateral stimulation to pan audio back and forth to the beat of your songs. It can play music from your computer, iTunes, or AirDrop. This app is not intended for therapeutic use.

Highlights
  • Bilateral stimulation audio panning
  • Plays music from computer, iTunes, AirDrop
  • Syncs panning to song beat
  • Simple and easy-to-use interface
Features
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Rhythmic is a simple, easy-to-use music player which employs bilateral stimulation. Rhythmic can play your favorite music from your computer, the iTunes Store, or AirDrop, and pan it back-and-forth to the beat of the song. Bilateral stimulation is a rhythmic left-to-right stimuli often employed in many therapeutic settings. Please understand that this app and its features are not for use in therapeutic settings, and do not carry any promise, guarantee, or implication of treatment. Discontinue use if you experience adverse side effects.

About

Moongate

Experience science-backed sound therapy to fall asleep faster, reduce anxiety, and improve focus. Explore a variety of verified binaural beats, Solfeggio frequencies, and ambient sounds. Customize your experience with adjustable intensity and create playlists for sleep, meditation, or work.

Highlights
  • Verified binaural beats
  • Adjustable frequency intensity
  • Solfeggio music
  • Ambient soundscapes
  • Customizable playlists
  • Backdrop mode
  • Timers
Features
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Fall asleep easier, release anxiety, calm racing thoughts, and stay focused with science-backed sound therapy. Explore immersive binaural soundscapes, featuring: - Delta, Theta, Alpha, Beta, & Gamma (40 Hz) brainwave binaural beats - 432 Hz, 528 Hz, & other Solfeggio music - Pure binaural & isochronic tones - White, brown, green, & pink noise - Rain sounds - Ocean waves - Night ambience - Calming music 100% VERIFIED BINAURAL BEATS “After having used Binaurals over the past few years, I can tell which ones are good and which ones aren’t or are total fake. These are by far the best.” –User review We analyzed hundreds of the top streamed binaural beats and found that **most don’t even contain the frequencies they claim to provide**, while many make false, even dangerous claims. Moongate only offers authentic binaural beats, verified through audio analysis and backed by research. CUSTOMIZE YOUR EXPERIENCE “On Moongate you can actually hear the frequencies and control them. It feels way more effective and less sketchy.” –User review Unlike other apps and websites, Moongate lets you adjust the intensity of the active frequencies in each soundscape. With Backdrop mode, you can even play Moongate while listening to other apps, like podcasts, audiobooks, and meditations. Easily access your top soundscapes with Favorites and Playlists. Seamlessly integrate Moongate into your routines with Timers, perfect for sleep, meditations, or work sessions. DELTA + THETA (0.1-4 Hz): Fall Asleep Faster, and Stay Asleep Longer “My sleep has improved dramatically since using this app!” –User review If you suffer from insomnia or have racing thoughts at night, Moongate can help. Studies show binaural beats can promote faster sleep onset, fewer wake ups, and enhanced sleep quality. GAMMA + BETA (14-100 Hz): Boost Concentration “Moongate has been a game-changer for my focus” –User review If you struggle with procrastination or have trouble staying on task, our soundscapes can shift your mind to a more focused, productive state. For example, 40 Hz Gamma binaural beats have been shown in studies to improve attention and working memory. THETA + ALPHA (4-14 Hz): Release Stress and Anxiety “I’ve noticed a change in my ability to relax even when I’m not using them.” –User review Moongate’s Theta and Alpha frequency soundscapes help guide the mind to a state of peace and relaxation. Studies have shown binaural beats can relieve anxiety, reduce stress, and improve overall mood. THETA + ALPHA, continued: Enhance Meditation “This app has rich binaural beats that have helped with my meditation practice and sleeping tremendously” –User review Alpha brainwaves manifest during light meditation, while Theta brainwaves are present during the deepest meditative states. By inducing these brainwave patterns, binaural beats can facilitate more effective meditation sessions. HEALING FREQUENCIES (432 Hz, 528 Hz, etc): Sound Healing and Spirituality “10/10 would recommend for meditating, refocusing and rejuvenating your mind, body, and soul.” –User review Moongate offers a range of frequencies commonly used in spiritual practices: - 432 Hz, renowned for its pleasing, relaxing effects - 528 Hz, used in many applications, including relaxation and spiritual transformation - 396 Hz, for meditations focused on releasing guilt, fear, and other negative emotions - 417 Hz, symbolizing change and overcoming negativity - 639 Hz, for mindfulness around healthy relationships, empathy, and compassion - 741 Hz, often used for spiritual cleansing and renewal - 852 Hz, associated with intuition and spiritual connection with the universe START YOUR JOURNEY TODAY “I have used 20 different sound/meditation apps and I find these binaural beats to be the best!” –User review Step through the Moongate, and experience the difference for yourself. Your journey to better mental health begins now. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula

Screenshots

Rhythmic1 screens
Moongate4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Moongate at 4.7 against Rhythmic's 3.3. Moongate also leads on ratings volume (61K vs 7) and review sentiment (71% vs 50%). Rhythmic's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Rhythmic sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Moongate sells 26 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Moongate holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Moongate has 61K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Rhythmic's written reviews are positive against 71% of Moongate's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Rhythmic ships an update every 8 days, Moongate every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Rhythmic versus Moongate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRhythmicMoongate
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (7 ratings)4.7 (61K ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews70.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings761K — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterEvery 10 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#22 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB144 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHunter EislerMoongate Studios, Inc.

Customer experience

Rhythmic

All ratings7 ratings
Positive42.9%
Neutral28.6%
Negative28.6%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%

Moongate

All ratings60,387 ratings
Positive91.6%
Neutral5.1%
Negative3.4%
Written reviews1,015 reviews
Positive70.7%
Neutral3.3%
Negative25.9%

Bugs and requests

Rhythmic

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Moongate

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Inconsistent timer functionality
  • Compatibility issues on older devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to create custom playlists
  • Offline mode for downloading soundscapes
  • More nature-based soundscapes and beats
  • Expanded selection of binaural beat frequencies

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Rhythmic

One-time4
  • $0.99 Tip$0.99
  • $1.99 Tip$1.99
  • $4.99 Tip$4.99
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  • $9.99 Tip$9.99
26 purchases

Moongate

Subscriptions22
  • Moongate Premium Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Moongate Premium Monthly5 variants$9.991 Month
  • Moongate Premium Monthly$12.491 Month
Show 19 more
  • Moongate Premium (-54% off)$17.991 Year
  • Moongate Premium Monthly$17.991 Month
  • Moongate Premium (-54% off)$22.991 Year
  • Moongate Premium Quarterly2 variants$24.993 Months
  • Moongate Premium Annual$29.991 Year
  • Moongate Premium (-54% off)$31.991 Year
  • Moongate Premium Annual14 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Moongate Premium Annual7 Days trial3 variants$39.991 Year
  • Moongate Premium Annual (-33%)$39.991 Year
  • Moongate Premium Annual7 Days trial2 variants$47.991 Year
  • Moongate Premium Annual7 Days trial2 variants$49.991 Year
  • Moongate Premium Annual$49.991 Year
  • Moongate Premium$59.991 Year
  • Moongate Premium Annual$59.991 Year
  • Moongate Premium Annual7 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • Moongate Premium Family$59.991 Year
  • Moongate Premium Annual Family$59.991 Year
  • Moongate Premium7 Days trial$69.991 Year
  • Moongate Premium Annual Family$74.991 Year
One-time4
  • Moongate Premium Lifetime$99.00
  • Moongate Premium Lifetime$129.00
  • Moongate Premium Lifetime$149.00
Show 1 more
  • Moongate Premium Lifetime$249.00

Questions

Is Rhythmic free?
Rhythmic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Moongate free?
Moongate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Rhythmic or Moongate?
Moongate is rated higher. Rhythmic averages 3.3 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Moongate averages 4.7 from 61K ratings.
Do Rhythmic or Moongate have ads?
Moongate shows ads; Rhythmic does not.
Which is updated more often, Rhythmic or Moongate?
Rhythmic ships an update every 8 days, and Moongate every 10 days. Most recently, Rhythmic was updated on October 24, 2026 and Moongate on November 1, 2026.

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