BrainWave vs TrainWise
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BrainWave
This app uses binaural brainwave entrainment with ambient sounds and music to help users achieve various mental states like focus, relaxation, and sleep. It offers multi-stage programs and customizable playlists, recommended by a neuroscientist.
- Binaural brainwave entrainment
- Ambient music and nature sounds
- Multi-stage programs for sleep, focus, and mood
- Customizable playlists
- Pure tone frequency selection
- Background sound options
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Advanced Binaural Brainwave Entrainment combined with Ambient Music, Nature Sounds, Other Audio Apps or your own iTunes Music. * Includes Multi-Stage Binaural Programs for Sleep, Focus, Memory, Energy, Positive Mood, Power Nap, Deep Sleep, Motivation, Confidence, Anxiety & Stress Relief, Relaxation, Meditation & much more! * Recommended by Stanford Neuroscientist Dr. Andrew Huberman on the Huberman Lab podcast. * Includes Pure Tones to select from 20 specific binaural frequencies. * Can run alongside other apps like Spotify or Audio Book Readers * Use the included Playlist Creator to create an iTunes Playlist for each program * Headphones/Earbuds must be worn for Binaural Tones to be effective * Universal iOS app with UIs included for iPhone and iPad, so you can use it on all your devices! * Supports Family Share * No in-app purchases or subscriptions! Different states of mind are associated with specific brainwave frequencies that would be inaudible if played directly. These frequencies can be induced in the brain by playing two different tones into each ear (binaural tones). When processed by the brain, the frequency difference between the tones is perceived as an inaudible beat matching the target brainwave frequency. As you listen, the brain's frequency following response causes your own brainwaves to synchronize with this frequency. BrainWave uses low, mid, and high frequency ranges of Delta, Theta, Alpha, Beta, and Gamma Binaural Tones combined in layers and stages to create powerful multi-stage experiences. * Binaural Programs * - Morning Coffee - Espresso Shot - Morning Meditation - Focused and Alert - Gamma-40 Focus - Creative Focus - Critical Thinking - Concentration - Memory Boost - Problem Solving - Brainstorm - Confidence Boost - Pre-Exercise Energy - Creativity Boost - Positive Mood Boost - Motivation Boost - Euphoria - Stress Reduction - Anger Relief - Calm Reflection - Reduce Anxiety - Deep Relaxation - Meditation - Lucid Dreaming - Power Nap - Gamma Power Nap - Meditate, Power Nap - Meditate, Gamma Power Nap - Dreamy Sleep - Deep Sleep - Deep Slow-Wave Sleep - Deep Sleep with Wake-up Stage - Dreamy Sleep with Wake-up Stage - Headache Relief - Hangover Relief - Yoga Meditation - Alpha Relaxation - Theta Meditation - Night Meditation - Night Reading * Pure Tones * To access Pure Tones, tap the Program List Selector button on the left side of the Program Dial, then tap "Pure Tones". This will load the Pure Tones programs into the Program Dial. To return to the standard programs, open the Program List Selector again and select "BrainWave". Select from the following binaural frequencies: 1 Hz - Deep Delta 2 Hz - Low Delta 3 Hz - High Delta 4 Hz - Low Theta 5 Hz - Mid Theta 6 Hz - High Theta 7 Hz - Low Alpha 8 Hz - Low-Mid Alpha 10 Hz - Mid Alpha 12 Hz - High Alpha 14 Hz - Low Beta 18 Hz - Low-Mid Beta 20 Hz - Mid Beta 25 Hz - High-Mid Beta 30 Hz - High Beta 35 Hz - Low Gamma 40 Hz - Gamma 60 Hz - Mid Gamma 80 Hz - High-Mid Gamma 100 Hz - High Gamma * Backgrounds * - Beach Surf - Ocean Waves - Ocean Waves 2 - Rain & Thunder - Atmospheres: Serenity - Atmospheres: Awakening - Atmospheres: Space - Atmospheres: Drifting - Atmospheres: Peace - Atmospheres: Floating - Atmospheres: Soaring - Medium Rain - Light Rain - Waterfall - Flowing Creek - Pink Noise - Gray Noise - Green Noise - Velvet Noise - Forest - Flow - Solar Waves * BrainWave's binaural tones are helpful for Tinnitus as it provides an audio mask for tonal Tinnitus while also reducing the neural hyperactivity that underlies Tinnitus. * Do not use Binaural tones while driving or operating machinery.
TrainWise
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TrainWise turns your training data into actionable coaching insights. Built for athletes, TrainWise analyses your workouts, fatigue, recovery, and performance trends to help you train smarter and reduce the risk of injury. Key Features: AI Training Insights Understand your fitness, fatigue, and training load in a simple and clear way. Weekly Training Analysis Automatically analyse your recent workouts and see how your training is progressing.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: TrainWise at Free against BrainWave's $5.99. TrainWise also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 months). BrainWave's advantage is chart position (#10 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On ads, 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
TrainWise is free to download; BrainWave costs $5.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
BrainWave ships an update every 2 months, TrainWise every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BrainWave | TrainWise |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $5.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.9 (11K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 90.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 11K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 6 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Best chart rank | #10 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 161 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Banzai Labs | Fabio Sanches |
Bugs and requests
BrainWave
Reported bugs
2 issues- App launching automatically when connected to Bluetooth
- Inconsistent behavior when pausing or interrupting a session
Requested features
4 requests- Ability to create custom binaural beat programs
- Integration with smart home devices and voice assistants
- Expanded selection of background sounds and music
- Improved sleep tracking and sleep cycle monitoring
TrainWise
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
BrainWave
No in-app purchases
TrainWise
No in-app purchases









