Comparison

Rhythmic vs Anima

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

Anima

Experience personalized sound journeys designed to improve sleep, reduce anxiety, and enhance focus. Explore scientifically verified binaural beats, healing Solfeggio frequencies, and ambient soundscapes. Customize your audio experience for deeper relaxation and inner balance.

Highlights
  • Verified binaural beats & isochronic tones
  • Healing Solfeggio frequencies (432 Hz, 528 Hz)
  • Environmental soundscapes (rain, ocean, forest)
  • White, pink, and brown noises
  • Customized sound therapy for tinnitus
  • Background play mode
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Embark on a personalized sound journey based on the science of music to fall asleep easier, achieve deep relaxation, enhance focus, and awaken inner balance. Explore immersive, soulful soundscapes featuring: - Verified binaural beats & isochronic tones that precisely entrain Delta, Theta, Alpha, Beta, and Gamma brainwaves. - Healing music tuned to 432 Hz, 528 Hz, and other Solfeggio frequencies. - A perfect blend of pure binaural beats and rich environmental soundscapes (rain, ocean waves, forest, night ambiance). - White, pink, and brown noises. - Customized sound therapy designed to soothe tinnitus. 100% SCIENCE-BACKED AUDIO FOR SLEEP "Many 'sleep aid' apps on the App Store are just ordinary music. What makes Anima different is that you can truly feel the sounds guiding your state, creating a clear journey from restlessness to calm." – User review We believe effective sound therapy begins with science. Every Anima soundscape clearly states its target frequencies and scientific basis, with no false claims. We are committed to providing a verifiable, authentic experience. CUSTOMIZE YOUR EXPERIENCE Precisely adjust the intensity of the core frequencies in each soundscape. Use the background play mode to listen to Anima's soundscapes alongside your favorite podcasts or audiobooks. DELTA & THETA: Deep Sleep Journey (0.1-8 Hz) For insomnia and racing thoughts at night, Anima's sleep soundscapes utilize Delta and Theta waves to effectively promote faster sleep onset, reduce nighttime awakenings, and fundamentally improve sleep quality. ALPHA & THETA: Anxiety Release & Meditation (4-14 Hz) When anxiety strikes, let Anima's Alpha/Theta soundscapes guide your nervous system from 'fight-or-flight' to 'rest-and-digest' mode. These frequencies serve as a bridge to deep meditation and inner exploration, helping you connect with subconscious wisdom. BETA & GAMMA: Focus Enhancement (14-100 Hz) To combat distraction and procrastination, Anima's focus soundscapes use Beta and Gamma waves to stimulate brain activity, enhance attention and working memory, and help you easily enter a state of flow. SOLFEGGIO FREQUENCIES: Harmonics for the Soul Explore legendary healing frequencies: from 396 Hz for releasing fear, to 528 Hz for inspiring love and repair, and 639 Hz for fostering relational harmony. Anima weaves these frequencies into beautifully crafted soundscapes to support your spiritual growth and emotional transformation. START YOUR ANIMA JOURNEY TODAY "I've tried almost all major soundscape apps, and Anima is the only one that feels truly effective. It's not just a tool; it's a companion." –User review Take a deep breath, tap install, and let Anima accompany you on this journey back to your inner self. This app uses a subscription model; a subscription is required to access all core features. Subscription Services and Pricing: • Free to download with optional Pro upgrade • Monthly, yearly and lifetime subscriptions available • Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple ID settings Payment and Renewal: - Your subscription will be charged to your iTunes account upon confirmation. - Your subscription will automatically renew [at least 24 hours] before the end of the current period, unless you turn off auto-renewal. How to Manage Your Subscription: - You can turn off auto-renewal at any time before the end of the current subscription period in your device's Settings > [Your Apple ID] > Subscriptions. - After purchase, you can restore your purchase within the app. For more details, please refer to: Automatic Renewal Service Agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/us/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://anima.support/#privacy

Screenshots

Rhythmic1 screens
Anima4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Anima at 4.7 against Rhythmic's 3.3. Anima also leads on ratings volume (5.1K vs 7) and chart position (#72 vs unranked). Rhythmic's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.4). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases 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 Anima sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Anima holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Anima has 5.1K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of Rhythmic's written reviews are positive against 42% of Anima's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Rhythmic ships an update every 8 days, Anima every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Rhythmic versus Anima: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRhythmicAnima
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (7 ratings)4.7 (5.1K ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews — better42.3% of reviews
Number of ratings75.1K — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterEvery 9 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#72 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB280 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHunter EislerMega e Limited

Customer experience

Rhythmic

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

Anima

All ratings4,761 ratings
Positive93.6%
Neutral3.6%
Negative2.9%
Written reviews281 reviews
Positive42.3%
Neutral7.5%
Negative50.2%

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
12 purchases

Anima

Subscriptions10
  • Monthly Subscription$9.991 Month
  • Monthly Subscription$12.991 Month
  • Monthly Subscription$14.991 Month
Show 7 more
  • Annual Subscription3 Days trial$47.991 Year
  • Annual Subscription1 Year trial$47.991 Year
  • Anima premium annual$47.991 Year
  • Annual Subscription(Special)1 Year trial$47.991 Year
  • Premium Subscription3 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • Annual Subscription1 Year trial2 variants$59.991 Year
  • Premium Subscription$59.991 Year
One-time2
  • Lifetime Subscription(Special)$51.99
  • Lifetime Subscription$129.00

Questions

Is Rhythmic free?
Rhythmic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Anima free?
Anima is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Rhythmic or Anima?
Anima is rated higher. Rhythmic averages 3.3 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Anima averages 4.7 from 5.1K ratings.
Do Rhythmic or Anima have ads?
Anima shows ads; Rhythmic does not.
Which is updated more often, Rhythmic or Anima?
Rhythmic ships an update every 8 days, and Anima every 9 days. Most recently, Rhythmic was updated on October 24, 2026 and Anima on October 28, 2026.

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