# Rhythmic vs Anima

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Rhythmic | Anima |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rhythmic/id1446220669/reviews) | **[4.7 (5.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anima-binaural-beats/id6753141187/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **5.1K** |
| Positive reviews | **50.0% of reviews** | 42.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#72** |
| Size | 23 MB | 280 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hunter Eisler](https://appshunter.io/developer/1579274496) | [Mega e Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1807547115) |

## 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 |


### Anima

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anima-binaural-beats/id6753141187)

**Currently charting:** #72 Top Grossing · Music, #137 Top Free · Music (US App Store)

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $12.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $14.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $47.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $47.99 | per year |
| Anima premium annual | $47.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription(Special) | $47.99 | per year |
| Premium Subscription | $59.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $59.99 | per year |
| Premium Subscription | $59.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Subscription(Special) | $51.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Subscription | $129.00 | one-time |


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