Comparison

Wellspent vs BrainFlow.Wave

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

Head to head
About

Wellspent

This app helps you regain control of your screen time by providing science-backed methods to break scrolling habits. It offers customizable check-ins and progress tracking to foster a healthier relationship with your phone, boosting productivity and mindfulness.

Highlights
  • Full-Screen Check-Ins
  • Progress Score Tracking
  • Customizable Time Budgets
  • Variable Reminder Tones
  • Skill-Building Exercises
  • ADHD Management Support
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Do you really want to be scrolling right now? We all know the feeling. You pick up your phone to kill a few minutes and before you know it, an hour has gone by. Wellspent is here to solve the great mystery of "where did that hour just go" because we want it back, too. Wellspent is designed to help you find a healthy balance between productivity and play. Paired with your input, our tool creates the recipe for supporting you best and we inject your phone time with science-backed methods designed to actually help you break the cycle of scroll addiction. It’s the future of screen time self-control. THE ADDED BENEFITS OF WELLSPENT: - Stop wasting time on your phone - Stay focused at work - Boost your productivity all day long - Stay in control without needing digital detoxes - Manage ADHD with this tool - Redirect your attention to how you want to spend it - Get better sleep without getting lost in the scroll before bed - Be more mindful and aware of how you invest your time and attention HERE’S HOW IT WORKS: - Set your budgets for problem apps so we know when to give you a full-screen check-ins - Get short and sweet full-screen check-ins that get you to stop scrolling - Language matters: decide which tone you want Wellspent to use when checking in with you. Get roasted, hyped, and more! - Stay productive, in control, and away from time-sinks WHAT USERS ARE SAYING “Wellspent supports me with tracking and understanding my screen time patterns. This increased awareness prevents me from getting lost scrolling.” - Franz “When my ADHD brain finds a TikTok rabbit hole, I used to completely lose track of time. With Wellspent, I’ve learned to control my social media usage again.” - Jeannine “I used to have a love-hate-relationship with social media. It’s really addictive but also way too useful to avoid. I’m glad to have Wellspent. It helps me to use my phone in a meaningful way.” - Karolina FEATURES: - Powerful, Full-Screen Check-Ins: You’re not alone out there in the wild west. Wellspent is right there with you. Our science-backed methods paired with your customization helps improve your screen time goals by intervening just when you need it. - Progress Score: Stay true to your commitments and understand how healthy your phone use is day-to-day. - Set Budgets: Not all apps are the same. Create time budgets for the categories, websites, and apps you struggle with most. You can be stricter with big problem apps like TikTok, Instagram, or LinkedIn or a little more lenient with apps like Netflix or YouTube - it’s up to you! - Choose your hero: What kind of vibe are you going for? Do you want to be roasted by a firm hand? Or maybe you’re looking for something more warm and friendly. You get to choose which tone of voice the reminders will take to motivate you. - Skill-Building Exercises: Our team of psychologists knows exactly how to help you kick your scrolling habits in a way that sticks. Wellspent can be tested free of charge. In addition, we offer flexible subscription models that can be cancelled at any time. The subscription renews automatically unless it is cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current term. Your iTunes account will be charged for the next term within 24 hours before the current subscription expires. You can turn off auto-renewal at any time through iTunes Account Settings. Any unused portion of a free trial will be forfeited if you purchase a subscription. For more information, see our Terms & Conditions (https://www.wellspent.so/terms-and-conditions) and our Privacy Policy (https://www.wellspent.so/privacy-policy). Do you have feedback? Feel free to write us at support@wellspent.so.

About

BrainFlow.Wave

Features
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BrainFlow.Wave is an immersive audio app designed to help you create the right environment for focus, relaxation, sleep, mindfulness, and energy. Whether you're starting a deep work session, winding down after a long day, preparing for sleep, or simply taking a moment to reset, BrainFlow.Wave makes it easy to choose a sound experience that fits the moment. FIND THE RIGHT STATE Explore audio sessions across five modes: • Flow — for deep work, studying, and creative focus • Calm — for unwinding, breathing, and stress reset • Restore — for bedtime, deep rest, and sleep • Mind — for mindfulness, meditation, and gratitude • Energize — for mornings, workouts, and quick focus boosts START IN SECONDS Choose what you want to do, select a session, and press play. No complicated setup or endless searching. BUILT FOR EVERYDAY ROUTINES Use BrainFlow.Wave while working, studying, reading, relaxing, meditating, exercising, traveling, or getting ready for bed. STAY IN YOUR FLOW Continue listening while using other apps or when your iPhone is locked, so your session stays with you without interrupting what you're doing. A SIMPLER WAY TO SHAPE YOUR SPACE BrainFlow.Wave combines thoughtfully designed audio experiences with a calm, minimal interface, helping you spend less time choosing and more time doing what matters. SUBSCRIPTION BrainFlow.Wave offers optional auto-renewable subscriptions that provide access to premium content and features: • Monthly Plan: US$5.99 per month • Annual Plan: US$39.99 per year Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account upon confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled before the end of the current subscription period. You can manage or cancel your subscription through your Apple ID subscription settings. Prices may vary by country or region and are displayed in your local currency before purchase. Privacy Policy: https://www.dr-parrot.cn/brainflow-wave/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.dr-parrot.cn/brainflow-wave/terms Support and Help https://www.dr-parrot.cn/brainflow-wave/support Contact:brainflow_wave@yeah.net

Screenshots

Wellspent4 screens
BrainFlow.Wave4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: BrainFlow.Wave at none against Wellspent's shown. On price, update cadence, 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. Wellspent sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and BrainFlow.Wave sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Wellspent versus BrainFlow.Wave: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWellspentBrainFlow.Wave
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (374 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews38.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings374 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysEvery 4 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size113 MB69 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWellspent GmbH航 吕

Bugs and requests

Wellspent

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App freezing or crashing
  • Incorrect time tracking
  • Inability to unlock restricted apps
  • Inconsistent notification behavior

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to set custom reminder schedules
  • More detailed usage tracking and analytics
  • Improved stability and reliability
  • Support for more than one app in free version

BrainFlow.Wave

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

14 purchases

Wellspent

Subscriptions14
  • Wellspent Pro - 1 month$7.991 Month
  • Wellspent Pro - 1 month2 variants$8.991 Month
  • Wellspent Pro - 1 month$9.991 Month
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  • Wellspent Pro - 1 month$12.991 Month
  • Pro Special Offer - 12 months$26.491 Year
  • Wellspent Pro - 12 months7 Days trial2 variants$26.491 Year
  • Wellspent Pro - 12 months7 Days trial2 variants$29.991 Year
  • Wellspent Pro - 12 months$29.991 Year
  • Wellspent Pro - 12 months7 Days trial2 variants$34.991 Year
  • Wellspent Pro - 12 months7 Days trial$35.491 Year
  • Wellspent Pro - 12 months$35.491 Year
  • Wellspent Pro - 12 months7 Days trial$38.991 Year
  • Wellspent Pro - 12 months7 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Wellspent Pro - 12 months7 Days trial$59.991 Year
2 purchases

BrainFlow.Wave

Subscriptions2
  • BrainFlow.Wave Monthly Premium7 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • BrainFlow.Wave Annual Premium7 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Wellspent free?
Wellspent is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BrainFlow.Wave free?
BrainFlow.Wave is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Wellspent or BrainFlow.Wave have ads?
Wellspent shows ads; BrainFlow.Wave does not.
Which is updated more often, Wellspent or BrainFlow.Wave?
Wellspent ships an update every 4 days, and BrainFlow.Wave every 4 days. Most recently, Wellspent was updated on October 24, 2026 and BrainFlow.Wave on October 25, 2026.

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