# Rhythmic vs Moongate

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Rhythmic | Moongate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rhythmic/id1446220669/reviews) | **[4.7 (61K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moongate-binaural-beats/id6471041035/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **61K** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **70.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#22** |
| Size | 23 MB | 144 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hunter Eisler](https://appshunter.io/developer/1579274496) | [Moongate Studios, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1714732147) |

## What reviewers say

### Rhythmic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rhythmic/id1446220669)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| $0.99 Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| $1.99 Tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| $4.99 Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| $9.99 Tip | $9.99 | one-time |


### Moongate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moongate-binaural-beats/id6471041035)

**Currently charting:** #22 Top Grossing · Music, #76 Top Free · Music (US App Store)

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

**In-app purchases (26)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Moongate Premium Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Moongate Premium Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Moongate Premium Monthly | $12.49 | per month |
| Moongate Premium (-54% off) | $17.99 | per year |
| Moongate Premium Monthly | $17.99 | per month |
| Moongate Premium (-54% off) | $22.99 | per year |
| Moongate Premium Quarterly | $24.99 | per 3 months |
| Moongate Premium Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| Moongate Premium (-54% off) | $31.99 | per year |
| Moongate Premium Annual | $39.99 | per year |
| Moongate Premium Annual | $39.99 | per year |
| Moongate Premium Annual (-33%) | $39.99 | per year |
| Moongate Premium Annual | $47.99 | per year |
| Moongate Premium Annual | $49.99 | per year |
| Moongate Premium Annual | $49.99 | per year |
| Moongate Premium | $59.99 | per year |
| Moongate Premium Annual | $59.99 | per year |
| Moongate Premium Annual | $59.99 | per year |
| Moongate Premium Family | $59.99 | per year |
| Moongate Premium Annual Family | $59.99 | per year |
| Moongate Premium | $69.99 | per year |
| Moongate Premium Annual Family | $74.99 | per year |
| Moongate Premium Lifetime | $99.00 | one-time |
| Moongate Premium Lifetime | $129.00 | one-time |
| Moongate Premium Lifetime | $149.00 | one-time |
| Moongate Premium Lifetime | $249.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Helps with sleep, focus, and relaxation
- 👍 Variety of soundscapes and binaural beats
- 💡 Customizable binaural beat intensity
- 👍 Immersive and calming experience
- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔋 Potential battery drain issues
- 🐛 Occasional sound interruptions or stoppage
- 💡 Desire for more customization options
- 💡 Need for a search/filter function

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent timer functionality
- Compatibility issues on older devices

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*