FocusBrain vs ParaCortex
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
ParaCortex
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Not another to-do app. ParaCortex is for anyone who's stared at a task list and felt more stuck than when they started. Whether you have ADHD, suspect you might, or just find your brain works better with the right support — this was built for you. We don't do "Overdue." We do Roll Forward. Tasks you didn't get to yesterday quietly carry forward to today. The ones you didn't finish this morning are still there this evening. No deadline labels. No shame spiral. Just your list, ready when you are. CAPTURE IN SECONDS Tap the mic and speak it. ParaCortex transcribes and saves your task before the thought disappears. No typing required. BREAK IT DOWN "Reply to emails" isn't a task. It's a wall. ParaCortex uses AI to break any goal into bite-sized micro-wins — 5-minute steps you can actually start. MATCH YOUR ENERGY Every task has an Energy Cost: Low, Medium, or High. Each day, ParaCortex checks in — how's your energy right now? — and surfaces the one task that fits. No scrolling through a long list. Just the right thing for right now. FOCUS MODE When you're ready to begin, tap into a dedicated Focus screen. A circular countdown ring makes time feel tangible, not just countable. Pair it with built-in ambient audio — brown noise, rain, lo-fi — to create the conditions your brain actually needs to stay on task. YOU'RE NOT ALONE Body Doubling is the quiet magic of knowing others are working too. ParaCortex shows a live count of focusers in the room — no chat, no pressure, just presence. STAY ON TASK, EVEN WHEN YOU LEAVE Your current micro-win stays visible on your Home Screen, Lock Screen, and Dynamic Island. Out of sight shouldn't mean out of mind. GENTLE REMINDERS, NOT ALARMS Nudges arrive at natural transitions in your day — not as deadline warnings, but as open invitations to begin. CELEBRATE FOR REAL Every secured win triggers a full-screen celebration — confetti, balloons, fireworks, and more. Your brain deserves the dopamine hit. ParaCortex isn't about doing more. It's about feeling less stuck — one small win at a time.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: ParaCortex at none against FocusBrain's shown. ParaCortex also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks). FocusBrain's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.2). 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
Both are free to download. FocusBrain sells 24 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and ParaCortex sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
FocusBrain ships an update every 3 weeks, ParaCortex every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FocusBrain | ParaCortex |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (120 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 81.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 120 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Subscription | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 18.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 106 MB | 65 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | BrainPower Inc | Sampath Dassanayake |
Bugs and requests
FocusBrain
Reported bugs
7 issues- App not working after subscription
- Blank gray screen on access
- App won't download to new phone
- Shuts off unless screen is visible
- Feedback button not working
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- App glitching, sounds not unlocked
- Tracks may be reused from other artists
Requested features
3 requests- Add solfeggio frequencies for meditation
- Expand music/tone catalog
- Improve MacOS compatibility
ParaCortex
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
FocusBrain
- 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
- 2-Year Premium$25.99
- One Year Plus 6 Months Premium2 variants$29.99
ParaCortex
- Pro$4.991 Month









