BrainWave vs MindSafe
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 18 Advanced Brainwave Programs
- Binaural Tones with Music/Audiobooks
- Ambient Backgrounds & Alarm Sounds
- Adjustable Brainwave Intensity
- Customizable Timer
- Progressive Brainwave Entrainment
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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.
MindSafe
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Some ideas arrive before you know what to do with them. MindSafe gives those first thoughts a quiet place to stay. Capture a sentence, a creative spark or something you want to explore later. Keep it in your own words, find it again, and return to it when the time feels right. CAPTURE WITHOUT PRESSURE Write freely and save when you’re ready. Recoverable drafts help you pick up after an interruption. Optional on-device dictation is available on supported devices and languages, so you can review your words before saving. FIND YOUR WORDS Search your saved ideas and keyword tags. Sort your vault, mark ideas to keep for later, and edit a thought as it develops. RETURN WHEN YOU CHOOSE Rediscover one saved idea at a time, or open an optional weekly selection of older ideas. There are no streaks, scheduled notifications or deadlines to keep up with. TAKE YOUR IDEAS WITH YOU Export your saved ideas as JSON, Markdown or PDF through the system share sheet. MAKE IT COMFORTABLE Choose a light or dark appearance, use your preferred text size, and optionally protect access with your device’s authentication. YOUR WORDS STAY YOURS MindSafe does not automatically rewrite your ideas or use AI to interpret them. Keyword tags help you organise and connect saved thoughts. Ideas and drafts are stored on your device. MindSafe has no account, analytics or built-in cloud sync. Device backups may include app data, and exported files create separate copies. Deleting content in MindSafe does not remove earlier exports or backups. MindSafe is a personal idea vault for capturing, keeping and revisiting thoughts at your own pace.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: MindSafe at Free against BrainWave's $4.99. BrainWave's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). 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
MindSafe is free to download; BrainWave costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
BrainWave ships an update every 2 months, MindSafe every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BrainWave | MindSafe |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.9 (1.2K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 87.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1.2K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 158 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Banzai Labs | Novasoft Technologies Pty Ltd |
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
MindSafe
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
BrainWave
No in-app purchases
MindSafe
No in-app purchases









