Comparison

Astral Dreams vs Mandala

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

Head to head
About

Astral Dreams

This app utilizes advanced TBSW technology to guide users into astral projection and lucid dreaming states. It offers specialized frequency sets, including Shamanic and sleep-inducing tones, to help achieve altered states of consciousness. Users can customize their experience with various background sounds and session timers.

Highlights
  • Astral Projection frequency sets
  • Lucid Dreaming frequency sets
  • Shamanic frequencies
  • Sleep frequency sets
  • TBSW presets
  • Background sound options
  • Selectable session times
Features
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Astral Dreams is a very special program that uses the latest TBSW technology for Astral Projection, Lucid Dreams, Sleep and two special induction sets using Shaman frequencies. Put on your ear buds or headphones, run the frequencies and you will feel the effects of this powerful program! Astral Dreams is specific to it's purpose of getting you off the ground and out of your normal levels of consciousness. Astral Projection - 4 specific frequency sets (3 using Chakra frequencies) Lucid Dreaming - 2 powerful frequency sets Shaman - These 2 sets are frequencies used by American / South American Shamans and also Tibetan Shamans. Sleep - 2 frequency sets for deep sleep with and one without vivid dreams TBSW - Two new TBSW presets - one for Astral states using Epsilon and Delta frequencies and the other for Deep Sleep. Why different frequency sets? We, as individuals don't always respond to a single set of frequencies. Our vibrational rates and even electrical characteristics change throughout the day. With Astral Dreams you are more likely to find the frequencies that match YOU. Astral Dreams uses the latest Binaural Beats technology - pure Trilateral Balanced Sine Waves (TBSW). These special wave forms are like binaural beats on steroids. They are optimized to cover both hemispheres of the brain, producing much stronger effects than standard binaural beats. There are also 3 frequency combinations + 1 instead of 2. This is a pyramid waveform. In addition, there are background sounds. These are high quality and don't sound annoying (like someone rattling a piece of tin to sound like thunder). Background Sounds Include... * Brown Noise * Pink Noise * White Noise * Fan * Shower * Rain * Tent Rain * Thunderstorm * Forest * Ocean Waves More Features : * Long audio fade out at the end of the sessions, so you aren't jolted from a dream or sleep * Smooth Audio Transitions * Great easy-to-use interface with new chrome guards * Selectable times * 3 types of selectable Noise backgrounds to drown out background sounds in your environment like TV's, radios or people GET ASTRAL DREAMS NOW - YOU'LL LOVE IT! :-)

About

Mandala

Features
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Provides mantras and thanks to help beginner to practice visualizing and chanting mantras.

Screenshots

Astral Dreams3 screens
Mandala4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Mandala at Free against Astral Dreams's $4.99. Mandala also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months). Astral Dreams's advantage is iOS requirement (9.3 vs 16.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Mandala is free to download; Astral Dreams costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Astral Dreams ships an update every 5 months, Mandala every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Astral Dreams versus Mandala: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAstral DreamsMandala
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating4.2 (23 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews88.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings23 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS9.3 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBrian ZeleniakChen-Hai Teng

Bugs and requests

Astral Dreams

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • App crashes on iOS 5
  • Won't install on iPod with latest software
  • Set Level dial and volume slider don't function
  • Stops playing when device is locked
  • Inconsistent binaural beat at loop points
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  • Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

Requested features

10 requests
  • Gradual fade-out when timer ends
  • Longer background sound loops or seamless looping
  • More background sound options
  • Preset saving functionality for custom combinations
  • 15-minute timer increments for short naps
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  • Detailed frequency information (Hz) for each track
  • Background play capability when device is locked
  • Live tone generator instead of pre-recorded loops
  • Additional binaural beat presets and modes
  • Improved interface aesthetics

Mandala

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Astral Dreams

No in-app purchases

None

Mandala

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Astral Dreams free?
Astral Dreams costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Mandala free?
Mandala is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Astral Dreams or Mandala have ads?
Neither Astral Dreams nor Mandala shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Astral Dreams or Mandala?
Astral Dreams ships an update every 5 months, and Mandala every 3 weeks. Most recently, Astral Dreams was updated on October 26, 2026 and Mandala on October 20, 2026.

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