Comparison

BrainWave vs Snipd | AI Podcast Player

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

Head to head
About

BrainWave

Enhance focus, memory, and problem-solving skills with advanced brainwave programs. This app combines binaural tones with ambient sounds and music to guide your mind into optimized mental states for learning and creativity. Customize your experience with adjustable settings and enjoy a unique approach to brainwave entrainment.

Highlights
  • 18 Advanced Brainwave Programs
  • Binaural Tones with Music/Audiobooks
  • Ambient Backgrounds & Alarm Sounds
  • Adjustable Brainwave Intensity
  • Customizable Timer
  • Progressive Brainwave Entrainment
Features
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18 Advanced Brainwave Programs in One App! Sharp Mind induces optimized mental states ideal for school, exam preparation, confidence, problem solving, memory, creativity, confidence and learning. Combine Binaural Tones with iTunes Music, Audiobooks, Spotify * Built-in iTunes Playlist Creator * 24 Soothing Ambient Backgrounds and 10 Gentle Alarm Sounds. * Universal App * iPhone and iPad UIs HD&SD * Headphones/Earbuds must be worn for Binaural Tones to be Effective. To combine Brainwaves and Ambience with Audio from Another App use Background Mode 'Ambience + Other App' in the Background Settings. To use just Brainwaves and Audio from Another App use the "No Background" option for the Background Source. Warning: These are powerful brainwave entrainment programs and should never be used while driving or operating machinery. BrainWave Sharp Mind is unlike any other brainwave entrainment application. Other brainwave and binaural beat applications use only a single brainwave frequency and carrier signal. The Sharp Mind Progressive Brainwave Entrainment algorithms use a series of brainwave programs, multiple frequencies and carrier waves to gently bring your brainwave frequencies to your desired state using a more natural and effective frequency progression. *** Advanced Features *** - Multiple Brainwave programs each specially designed to elevate you to a unique mental state. - Multiple ambient background sounds to choose from. - Adjustable Brainwave Intensity - The intensity of the brainwaves can be adjusted independently of the ambient background sound. This allows you to set the brainwave volume to your comfort level. The application will also save your preference for future use. - Adjustable ambient background volume. - Visual timer countdown indicator. - Automatic saving of preferred brainwave entrainment program and ambient background sounds. - Ability to create your own custom time option. *** Programs Included *** - Brain Energizer: Takes you through a series of brainwave programs and progressively elevates your level of alertness. - High Beta Concentration: Designed to put your mind into the ultimate state of focus and concentration. Ideal when you need to block out surrounding distractions and study. - Creative Brainstorming: A series of brainwave programs that elevates your mind to a state of open-mindedness and creativity. Perfect for when you're stuck on a problem or are having difficulty coming up with an idea. Sit back and plug into this program to completely open your mind. - Creative Problem Solving: The ultimate combination of focus and creativity achieved through a series of brainwave programs and frequency mixes. - Gamma Memory Boost: This program was designed to be used whenever you feel like taking a break and letting what you've just learned sink in. This will help you maximize memory recall. - Beta Confidence Boost: Designed to be taken before a test or presentation. The other programs help you prepare, solve problems, come up with ideas and remember what you've learned. Sharp Mind also includes: - Creative Thinking - Lateral Thinking - Convergent Thinking - Deductive Thinking - Centered Mind - Focus/Concentration - Gamma Creativity Boost - Evening Memory Boost - Full Beta Spectrum - Full Gamma Spectrum * How Binaural Brainwave Entrainment Works * This app uses advanced Binaural Brainwave Entrainment to stimulate brainwave frequencies associated with different states of mind. These brainwave frequencies are in most cases inaudible and therefore must be induced through the use of binaural tones. In this process two different tones are played, one for one ear, and one for the other (headphones or earbuds must be used). When processing these two different tones the human brain perceives the difference as a beat matching the target brainwave frequency. The listener’s brainwaves synchronize with this beat due to the brain’s frequency following response.

About

Snipd | AI Podcast Player

Capture and revisit key podcast insights with AI-powered transcripts, summaries, and chapter navigation. Save ideas by tapping your headphones and receive personalized takeaway emails. Sync your knowledge with popular personal knowledge management tools.

Highlights
  • AI-generated transcripts and summaries
  • Headphone tap to save ideas
  • Personalized summary emails
  • Sync with Notion and Readwise
  • AI-generated podcast chapters
  • Search within transcripts
  • Guest identification and discovery
Features
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Snipd helps you capture key podcast insights on the go so that you can revisit and apply them anytime. KNOWLEDGE RETENTION MADE EASY • Tap your headphones to save ideas from podcasts with an AI-generated transcript and summary. • Receive a personalized summary email with your key takeaways for every podcast you listen to. • Sync with tools like Notion and Readwise for personal knowledge management. TRANSCRIPTS & CHAPTERS • Enjoy engaging, real-time animated podcast transcripts. • Navigate through podcasts with AI-generated chapters. • Search within transcripts to find and revisit specific segments. EPISODE SUMMARIES • Quickly determine the relevance of episodes with AI-generated summaries. • Get key takeaways and deep dives, maximizing your learning from each podcast. PODCAST GUESTS • View guests with name, bio & picture identified by our AI • Explore more episodes with the same guest and follow your favorites • Discover similar guests Terms of Use: https://open.snipd.com/terms-of-use Privacy policy: https://snipd.com/privacy-policy

Screenshots

BrainWave4 screens
Snipd | AI Podcast Player4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Snipd | AI Podcast Player at Free against BrainWave's $4.99. Snipd | AI Podcast Player also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months). BrainWave's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 13) and chart position (#194 vs unranked). On rating, ratings volume, ads 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

Snipd | AI Podcast Player is free to download; BrainWave costs $4.99 up front. Snipd | AI Podcast Player sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $11.90 per month. BrainWave asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

BrainWave holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.2K and 1.2K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of BrainWave's written reviews are positive against 79% of Snipd | AI Podcast Player's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BrainWave ships an update every 2 months, Snipd | AI Podcast Player every 9 days. Both last shipped on October 27, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
BrainWave versus Snipd | AI Podcast Player: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBrainWaveSnipd | AI Podcast Player
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating4.9 (1.2K ratings) — better4.7 (1.2K ratings)
Positive reviews87.9% of reviews — better78.8% of reviews
Number of ratings1.2K1.2K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#194 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch
Requires iOS13.0 — better15
Further details — not scored
Size158 MB195 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperBanzai LabsSnipd

Customer experience

BrainWave

All ratings1,151 ratings
Positive98.4%
Neutral0.9%
Negative0.7%
Written reviews116 reviews
Positive87.9%
Neutral6.9%
Negative5.2%

Snipd | AI Podcast Player

All ratings1,154 ratings
Positive93.2%
Neutral2.8%
Negative4.1%
Written reviews548 reviews
Positive78.8%
Neutral6.2%
Negative15.0%

User reviews

BrainWave

From 1.2K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Helps with focus and concentration
  • 👍 Effective for ADHD and TBI
  • 🧠 Improves cognitive abilities
  • 💤 Aids in sleep and relaxation
  • 🎨 Enhances creativity and problem-solving

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes or audio issues
  • 🔇 Stops playing when notifications occur
  • 🔍 Cluttered interface could be simplified

Snipd | AI Podcast Player

From 1.2K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Excellent podcast player
  • 🚀 Seamless integration with note-taking apps
  • 💡 Innovative AI-powered snipping and summarization features
  • 🤖 Useful AI transcripts and insights
  • 👍 Clean and intuitive user interface

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Inconsistent transcript quality and reliability
  • 🐛 Playback issues like skipping and freezing
  • 🔋 High battery consumption
  • 🚧 Limited customization options
  • 🚧 Lack of desktop/iPad app

Bugs and requests

BrainWave

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Alarm clock not working properly
  • Compatibility issues with older devices

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add more background sound options
  • Allow customization of sound mixes
  • Enable background playback while device is locked

Snipd | AI Podcast Player

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Podcast episodes playing out of order
  • Snipping feature not working consistently
  • Onboarding process getting stuck
  • Sync issues between devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to edit AI-generated transcripts
  • More control over snipping functionality (e.g., start/end markers)
  • Improved podcast discovery and search
  • Apple Watch app integration
  • Offline mode for podcast playback

In-app purchases

None

BrainWave

No in-app purchases

12 purchases

Snipd | AI Podcast Player

Subscriptions11
  • Snipd Premium$11.901 Month
  • Snipd Premium7 Days trial$11.991 Month
  • Snipd Premium (Special Offer)14 Days trial$42.001 Year
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  • Snipd Premium (Special Offer)$42.001 Year
  • Snipd Premium (Special Offer)14 Days trial$59.901 Year
  • Snipd Premium (Special Offer)$59.901 Year
  • Snipd Premium7 Days trial$71.901 Year
  • Snipd Premium (Special Offer)1 Month trial$83.901 Year
  • Snipd Premium - Special Offer1 Month trial$83.901 Year
  • Snipd Premium7 Days trial2 variants$83.901 Year
  • Snipd Premium7 Days trial$95.901 Year
One-time1
  • Snipd - 1000 AI minutes$4.99

Questions

Is BrainWave free?
BrainWave costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Snipd | AI Podcast Player free?
Snipd | AI Podcast Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, BrainWave or Snipd | AI Podcast Player?
BrainWave is rated higher. BrainWave averages 4.9 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while Snipd | AI Podcast Player averages 4.7 from 1.2K ratings.
Do BrainWave or Snipd | AI Podcast Player have ads?
Neither BrainWave nor Snipd | AI Podcast Player shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BrainWave or Snipd | AI Podcast Player?
BrainWave ships an update every 2 months, and Snipd | AI Podcast Player every 9 days. Most recently, BrainWave was updated on October 27, 2026 and Snipd | AI Podcast Player on October 27, 2026.

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