Comparison

FocusBrain vs Study852

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

Head to head
About

FocusBrain

This science-based app uses brainwave therapy and 8D sound to enhance focus, boost productivity, improve memory, and reduce stress. It offers sessions for ADHD support and helps users achieve a flow state for peak cognitive performance without medication.

Highlights
  • Improve focus and cognition
  • Boost productivity and flow state
  • Enhance memory and problem-solving
  • Reduce stress and mental fatigue
  • Support ADHD management
  • Science-backed brainwave therapy
  • 8D immersive sound sessions
Features
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FocusBrain combines 8D spatial audio with brainwave frequencies - 40Hz Gamma, Alpha, and Theta Neural Soundscapes for ADHD, deep focus, calm, and restorative sleep. Some minds are wired differently. They think faster, feel deeper, and carry more - but finding stillness doesn't come naturally. FocusBrain is a thoughtfully designed neural sound system for anyone who needs more than silence and less than meditation. Every Neural Soundscape is built around specific brainwave frequencies - delivered in immersive 8D spatial audio you feel the moment you put your headphones on. DEEP FOCUS - LOCK IN ON DEMAND Whether it's a long work session, reading, or creative projects that deserve your full attention - Gamma (40Hz) and Beta-frequency Neural Soundscapes create a calm, consistent neural environment that supports sustained presence and productivity. No willpower required. Press play, and your mind knows it's time. NEURAL TUNING - FOR MINDS THAT RUN DIFFERENT If your thoughts naturally move in multiple directions at once, you don't need to fix it - you need the right support. Our Alpha and low-Gamma Neural Soundscapes help create a stable, clear cognitive baseline - supporting attention, memory, and mental clarity without medication, without routines, without someone telling you to just breathe. Pure sound. Specific frequencies. Built for how your mind actually works. ADHD SUPPORT - DESIGNED FOR HOW YOUR BRAIN WORKS Living with ADHD means your brain doesn't follow the usual rhythm. FocusBrain's Neural Soundscapes are specifically designed to support ADHD minds - helping reduce mental noise, sustain attention, and build a calmer, clearer cognitive baseline. No medication, no complicated routines. Just put on your headphones and let the frequencies do the work. ADHD IN DAILY LIFE - Morning focus sessions to start your day with clarity - Work and study support to sustain attention without burnout - Wind-down sessions to quiet a restless mind before sleep - Short 10-minute resets when everything feels too loud SLEEP ARCHITECTURE - FROM RESTLESS TO DEEP REST The hardest part of sleep isn't staying asleep - it's getting there. When your mind won't quiet down, Delta and Theta-frequency Neural Soundscapes guide a gentle neural downshift. Not a sleep story. Not a breathing exercise. Soothing acoustic patterns that support your brain's natural transition into deep, restorative sleep. WHY FOCUSBRAIN - Real frequency-engineered Neural Soundscapes - not generic ambient playlists - 8D spatial immersion designed for headphone use - 40Hz sessions for attention, cognition, clarity, and flow - Session-based, timer-ready - simple and easy to use - No guided voice, no accounts, no social features - Supports focus, productivity, memory, cognition, ADHD, stress relief, and sleep BUILT FOR Anyone who values mental clarity and restorative sleep. Whether you're managing ADHD, navigating a busy life, or simply looking for a reliable way to find calm - FocusBrain meets you where you are. If you've explored binaural beats, brainwave entrainment, or frequency-based audio and found most options too complicated or too vague - FocusBrain makes the science simple. START WITH ONE SESSION Open FocusBrain. Pick your state. Put on your headphones. --- Subscription automatically renews unless turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. You can manage and cancel subscriptions in your Apple ID account settings. Privacy policy https://brainwavehz.com/brain-boost/Privacy_Policy.html Terms of use https://brainwavehz.com/brain-boost/Terms_&_Conditions.html For any ideas or support, please get in touch with us: developer.imoblife@gmail.com

About

Study852

This productivity tool features a timer that plays an 852hz pure tone while active. It's designed to enhance focus during study sessions and can be upgraded for extended timer durations.

Highlights
  • 852hz pure tone playback
  • Timer for focus sessions
  • Pause and stop functionality
  • Extended timer options (PRO)
  • No data collection
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852hz pure tone plays when you start the timer and stops when the timer ends or you press pause. Perfect for studying and focus. [In App Purchase] PRO: For a one time payment of $2.99, you can set timers longer than 10 minutes up to 3 hours. The purchase is good for lifetime use! [Privacy and Security] This app collects no data. [Terms of Use] EULA Link: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

FocusBrain4 screens
Study8521 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Study852 at free with in-app purchases against FocusBrain's subscription. Study852 also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). FocusBrain's advantage is ratings volume (116 vs 2) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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. FocusBrain sells 24 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Study852 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Study852 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FocusBrain has 116 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
FocusBrain versus Study852: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFocusBrainStudy852
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (116 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews81.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings116 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size106 MB139 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBrainPower IncDaisydoor

Customer experience

FocusBrain

All ratings116 ratings
Positive95.7%
Neutral0.9%
Negative3.4%
Written reviews71 reviews
Positive81.7%
Neutral2.8%
Negative15.5%

Study852

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

24 purchases

FocusBrain

Subscriptions22
  • Weekly Premium$2.997 Days
  • Weekly Subscription$3.997 Days
  • New User Weekly Special Offer$4.997 Days
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  • Brain Booster Monthly Premium$7.991 Month
  • Try 7 days7 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • New User Monthly Offer$7.991 Month
  • 6-Month Subscription$14.996 Months
  • New User 6-Month Subscription$15.996 Months
  • Quarterly Premium Membership$17.993 Months
  • Half Yearly Premium$17.996 Months
  • Quarterly Special Premium$17.993 Months
  • New User Quarterly Offer$19.993 Months
  • Brain Booster Yearly Premium$19.991 Year
  • Yearly Special Offer$21.991 Year
  • New User Yearly Special$25.991 Year
  • New User Half Yearly Premium7 Days trial$25.996 Months
  • Annual Premium7 Days trial$25.991 Year
  • Quarterly Premium Subscription7 Days trial$27.993 Months
  • 12-week Subscription3 Days trial$29.993 Months
  • Yearly Premium7 Days trial$35.991 Year
  • Unlock Premium Access$37.991 Year
  • Annual Premium7 Days trial$47.991 Year
One-time2
  • 2-Year Premium$25.99
  • One Year Plus 6 Months Premium2 variants$29.99
1 purchases

Study852

One-time1
  • Pro$0.99

Questions

Is FocusBrain free?
FocusBrain is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Study852 free?
Study852 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, FocusBrain or Study852?
Study852 is rated higher. FocusBrain averages 4.8 out of 5 from 116 ratings, while Study852 averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do FocusBrain or Study852 have ads?
FocusBrain shows ads; Study852 does not.

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