# BrainWave vs Dress Assistant

BrainWave and Dress Assistant both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 90% of BrainWave's written reviews are positive against 36% of Dress Assistant's. BrainWave also leads on ratings volume (1.4K vs 2) and price ($4.99 vs $9.99). On rating, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

BrainWave costs $4.99 and Dress Assistant $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for BrainWave against 5.0 for Dress Assistant. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BrainWave has 1.4K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 90% of BrainWave's written reviews are positive against 36% of Dress Assistant's.

BrainWave ships an update every 2 months, Dress Assistant every 6 months. Both last shipped on November 10, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | BrainWave | Dress Assistant |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$4.99** | $9.99 |
| Rating | [4.9 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brainwave-altered-states/id308034723/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dress-assistant/id327224554/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.4K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **90.1% of reviews** | 35.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#66** | — |
| Size | 161 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Banzai Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/305909501) | [Software de Arte](https://appshunter.io/developer/327224557) |

## What reviewers say

### BrainWave

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brainwave-altered-states/id308034723)

**Currently charting:** #66 Top Paid · Lifestyle (US App Store)

This app uses binaural sequences and ambient sounds to guide your brainwaves into specific states like meditation, sleep, or creativity. Customize your experience with nature sounds, music, or audio from other apps.

**Highlights:** Binaural brainwave programs, Nature sounds and ambient music, Integrates with iTunes and other audio apps, Customizable program duration, 22 specialized brainwave programs, 21 ambient background sounds

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Effective for focus and concentration
- 👍 Helps with sleep and relaxation
- 👍 Enhances creativity and productivity
- 👍 Versatile with many customization options
- 👍 Positive impact on mental well-being

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional technical issues like timer malfunctions and sound glitches
- 🔋 Drains device battery quickly
- 👎 Limited background sound options

**Reported bugs**

- Timer not working as expected
- Sudden sound cut-off at the end of sessions
- Occasional loss of functionality when multitasking

**Requested features**

- Custom program creation option
- Fade-out at the end of sessions
- Ability to directly control frequencies and combinations
- Program for studying and improving focus
- Integration with music library


### Dress Assistant

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dress-assistant/id327224554)

Organize your entire clothing collection digitally by taking photos and categorizing items. Create and save outfits, plan them for specific events, and easily mix and match pieces to find the perfect look.

**Highlights:** Catalog wardrobe with photos, Organize by category, Create and save outfits, Assign outfits to events, Mix and match clothing items, Sync across mobile devices

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BrainWave free?

BrainWave costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Dress Assistant free?

Dress Assistant costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, BrainWave or Dress Assistant?

Dress Assistant is rated higher. BrainWave averages 4.9 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while Dress Assistant averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do BrainWave or Dress Assistant have ads?

Neither BrainWave nor Dress Assistant shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, BrainWave or Dress Assistant?

BrainWave ships an update every 2 months, and Dress Assistant every 6 months. Most recently, BrainWave was updated on November 10, 2026 and Dress Assistant on November 10, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*