Comparison

FocusBrain vs Dash

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

Dash

Easily manage shared lists in real-time with friends, family, or roommates. Coordinate groceries, chores, and errands without endless text threads. Everyone stays updated instantly on any device.

Highlights
  • Create unlimited shared lists
  • Real-time syncing across devices
  • Instant updates for all collaborators
  • Simple drag-and-drop reordering
  • Works without an account
  • Share lists with a single tap
Features
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Dash is the shared list for the people in your life. Roommates fighting over who's buying paper towels? Couples losing track of what's in the fridge? Families running ten errands across three text threads? Dash keeps all of it in one place — and everyone on the same page, in real time. No more "wait, did you already get bread?" No more screenshotting a grocery list to your partner. Add an item on your phone and it shows up on theirs instantly. — WHAT YOU CAN DO — • Make as many lists as you want — groceries, chores, weekend errands, packing for a trip, the running list of everything broken in your apartment. • Share any list with a tap. Anyone you share it with can add, check off, or reorder items live. • Real-time sync across every device. No refresh, no waiting, no merge conflicts. • Reorder items by dragging. Check things off as you go. • Works without an account. Open the app and start adding — no sign-up wall, no ads. • Sign in with Apple or Google when you want to keep lists across devices or share with someone. — BUILT FOR — • Roommates splitting groceries and household supplies • Couples coordinating shopping, errands, and meal prep • Families managing chores, school runs, and weekend to-dos • Friends planning trips, parties, or move-in day • Anyone tired of running their household over group chat — WHY DASH — We didn't build another bloated productivity app. No projects, no tags, no priority levels, no AI assistant trying to summarize your grocery list. Just shared lists that work the moment you share them. Open the app, type the thing you need, hand the list to someone you live with. That's it.

Screenshots

FocusBrain4 screens
Dash3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: FocusBrain at 4.8 against Dash's 1.0. FocusBrain also leads on ratings volume (124 vs 1). Dash's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Dash asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

FocusBrain holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FocusBrain has 124 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FocusBrain ships an update every 3 weeks, Dash weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
FocusBrain versus Dash: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFocusBrainDash
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (124 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews81.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings124 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscriptionFree — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size106 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBrainPower IncIsaac Mosquera

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

Dash

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

FocusBrain

Subscriptions9
  • Weekly Premium$2.997 Days
  • Weekly Subscription$3.997 Days
  • Brain Booster Monthly Premium$7.991 Month
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  • New User Monthly Offer$7.991 Month
  • Half Yearly Premium$17.996 Months
  • Brain Booster Yearly Premium$19.991 Year
  • New User Yearly Special$25.991 Year
  • Annual Premium7 Days trial$25.991 Year
  • Yearly Premium7 Days trial$35.991 Year
One-time1
  • 2-Year Premium$25.99
None

Dash

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FocusBrain free?
FocusBrain is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Dash free?
Dash is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, FocusBrain or Dash?
FocusBrain is rated higher. FocusBrain averages 4.8 out of 5 from 124 ratings, while Dash averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do FocusBrain or Dash have ads?
FocusBrain shows ads; Dash does not.
Which is updated more often, FocusBrain or Dash?
FocusBrain ships an update every 3 weeks, and Dash weekly. Most recently, FocusBrain was updated on November 3, 2026 and Dash on October 31, 2026.

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