# BrainWave vs Lyfe Plum

The clearest difference is price: Lyfe Plum at Free against BrainWave's $4.99. Lyfe Plum also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 90%). BrainWave's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ratings volume (1.4K vs 2). On rating, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Lyfe Plum is free to download; BrainWave costs $4.99 up front. Lyfe Plum sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. BrainWave asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for BrainWave against 5.0 for Lyfe Plum. 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 100% of Lyfe Plum's.

BrainWave ships an update every 2 months, Lyfe Plum every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BrainWave | Lyfe Plum |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| 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/lyfe-plum/id6450044050/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.4K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 90.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Freemium** |
| Size | 161 MB | 59 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Banzai Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/305909501) | [LYFE PLUM CO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1691699607) |

## What reviewers say

### BrainWave

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

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


### Lyfe Plum

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lyfe-plum/id6450044050)

Securely preserve memories, organize vital documents, and share your final wishes for future generations. This app helps you capture your life story and ensure your legacy is remembered.

**Highlights:** Capture life stories and reflections, Securely store important documents, Plan celebrations and express wishes, Organize family details for communication, Appoint trusted contacts for wishes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Freemium - Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| User - Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Exclusive Monthly Plan | $2.99 | per month |
| Monthly Plan | $2.99 | per month |
| Family Plan - Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Freemium - Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| User - Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Exclusive Yearly Plan | $24.99 | per year |
| Yearly Plan | $24.99 | per year |
| Family Plan - Yearly | $59.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BrainWave free?

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

### Is Lyfe Plum free?

Lyfe Plum is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, BrainWave or Lyfe Plum?

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

### Do BrainWave or Lyfe Plum have ads?

Neither BrainWave nor Lyfe Plum shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, BrainWave or Lyfe Plum?

BrainWave ships an update every 2 months, and Lyfe Plum every 5 weeks. Most recently, BrainWave was updated on October 27, 2026 and Lyfe Plum on October 24, 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.*