BrainWave vs Triple Flame
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BrainWave
This app uses binaural brainwave entrainment with ambient sounds to induce specific dream states. It offers 11 programs designed to synchronize brainwaves with frequencies associated with different levels of dreaming, enhancing dream vividness. Headphones are required for optimal results.
- 11 Binaural Dream Induction Programs
- Ambient soundscapes
- Sleep induction phase
- Alpha, Beta, and Theta dream sequences
- Ambience + Other App background mode
- Other App background mode
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11 Advanced Binaural Dream Induction Programs in One App! Dream Inducer combines soothing ambient sounds with powerful binaural sequences to synchronize your brainwaves with frequencies associated with 11 different levels of dreaming. * Universal iOS App for iPhone/Pad * Headphones or Earbuds must be worn for binaural tones to be effective. * Each program includes a sleep induction phase and then introduces progressively higher frequency Alpha, Beta, and Theta dream sequences to stimulate increasingly vivid dreams. * To combine Brainwaves and Ambience with Audio from Another App use the 'Ambience + Other App' background mode. * To use just Brainwaves and Audio from Another App use the "Other App" option for the Background Mode. ** How Binaural Brainwave Entrainment Works ** Through the process of brainwave entrainment human brainwave frequencies can be synchronized with a frequency associated with a target mental state. These Brainwave frequencies are too low for the human ear to hear, however, these low-frequencies can be perceived by the human brain if two different audible frequencies are played separately into each ear with headphones or earbuds. For example, the human ear can't directly perceive the 2 Hz Delta-wave frequency associated with deep sleep, but if you wear headphones with one side playing a 135 Hz tone and the other playing a 137 Hz tone your brain will perceive the 2 Hz difference between those frequencies as a periodic beat. As you listen, your brainwaves will begin to match that frequency, inducing the associated mental state. Dream Inducer improves upon basic binaural techniques by layering multiple signals and then assembling these into sequences of programs that combine to create extremely unique experiences.
Triple Flame
This app guides users through short, regular pauses throughout the day to foster contemplation and enrichment. It offers a live count of global participants, various pausing modes, and audio journeys for deeper practice. Users can also access resources from Richard Rudd and track their progress.
- Pause Contemplation Timer with Live Count
- Silent, Guided, or Soundscape Pause Modes
- Audio Journeys for Extended Contemplation
- Resources from Richard Rudd
- Daily Contemplative Quotes
- Customizable Practice Schedule and Notifications
- Pause Journey Tracking
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Welcome to the transformative experience of The Triple Flame: a powerful pausing technique that involves pausing for 3 minutes every 3 hours, alongside many people spread across the globe. Regular but short pausing will infuse your busy day with a contemplative state, which can be an incredibly enriching experience. Contemplate with others, and deepen your joy into the silence and beauty that we often miss in our busy lives. Features: · Pause Contemplation Timer + Live Count: See how many people are pausing at the same time with you! · Multiple Pausing Modes: Silent, Guided or Soundscape Pause - 3/5/10 min options. · Track your pauses over time, privately and offline + export function · Journeys: Got more than 20 minutes on your hands? Explore our incredible audio journeys ranging from Essential Meditations to Ecstatic Contemplations. · Deepen your practise with enriching resources by author and mystic Richard Rudd, founder of the Gene Keys. · Synchronicity Abounds: get inspired with daily contemplative quotes. · Practise Schedule: Customise your perfect Triple Flame practise schedule, and get gently notified to take time to pause. · Track your pause journey - cosily and privately. · Dark Mode The Triple Flame App is the perfect pause app for beginners and returning voyagers alike.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Triple Flame at Free against BrainWave's $3.99. BrainWave's advantage is rating (4.9 vs 4.6) and ratings volume (1.1K vs 81). On review sentiment, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Triple Flame is free to download; BrainWave costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
BrainWave holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BrainWave has 1.1K ratings behind it against 81, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 87% of BrainWave's written reviews are positive against 80% of Triple Flame's.
BrainWave ships an update every 2 months, Triple Flame every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BrainWave | Triple Flame |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.9 (1.1K ratings) — better | 4.6 (81 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 86.9% of reviews — better | 79.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1.1K — better | 81 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 159 MB | 58 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Banzai Labs | Gene Keys Publishing Ltd |
Customer experience
BrainWave
Triple Flame
User reviews
BrainWave
From 1.1K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Effective
- 💤 Helps with sleep
- 🌙 Induces vivid dreams
- 🌟 Great for relaxation
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional technical issues
- 🔇 Headphones can be uncomfortable for sleeping
- 🤔 Inconsistent results for some users
Triple Flame
From 81 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 💖 Beautifully designed app
- 🧘♀️ Peaceful and powerful meditations
- ✨ Profoundly simple and effective
- 🎁 Generous free offering
- 🎶 Great selection of music
Room to improve
- 🐛 Buggy and freezes often
- 🐌 Slow to respond
- 🔋 Decimating battery life
- 🤷♀️ Reminders to pause while pausing
- 🤔 Notification timing awkward
Bugs and requests
BrainWave
Reported bugs
2 issues- Compatibility issues with certain devices/headphones
- Occasional audio glitches or interruptions
Requested features
4 requests- More ambient sound options
- Ability to adjust frequency settings
- Integration with other sleep/meditation apps
- Support for voice control
Triple Flame
Reported bugs
11 issues- App doesn't load or work
- Nothing loads
- App freezes
- App freezes from the get go
- Frozen. Not working
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- Hangs up and doesn’t respond
- App freezing up and cutting off
- Screen keeps freezing
- Buttons won't work or function
- Glitches
- Only sees 'one being pausing'
Requested features
2 requests- Meditation more closely tied to Gene Keys
- Notification to signal end of 3 minutes
In-app purchases
BrainWave
No in-app purchases
Triple Flame
No in-app purchases
Questions
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