# BrainWave vs Lords and Rogues

The clearest difference is price: Lords and Rogues at Free against BrainWave's $3.99. BrainWave's advantage is ratings volume (1.1K vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On rating, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Lords and Rogues is free to download; BrainWave costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for BrainWave against 5.0 for Lords and Rogues. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BrainWave has 1.1K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

BrainWave ships an update every 2 months, Lords and Rogues every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BrainWave | Lords and Rogues |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.9 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brainwave-dream-inducer/id383185215/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lords-and-rogues/id6473196525/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 86.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Size | 159 MB | 103 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Banzai Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/305909501) | [Lords & Rogues Barbershop  LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1718594666) |

## What reviewers say

### BrainWave

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brainwave-dream-inducer/id383185215)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Effective
- 💤 Helps with sleep
- 🌙 Induces vivid dreams
- 🌟 Great for relaxation

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional technical issues
- 🔇 Headphones can be uncomfortable for sleeping
- 🤔 Inconsistent results for some users

**Reported bugs**

- Compatibility issues with certain devices/headphones
- Occasional audio glitches or interruptions

**Requested features**

- More ambient sound options
- Ability to adjust frequency settings
- Integration with other sleep/meditation apps
- Support for voice control


### Lords and Rogues

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lords-and-rogues/id6473196525)

Easily book and pay for haircuts and shaves with just a few taps. Check real-time availability and reserve your preferred time slot. Securely pay for services and tip using your card on file, eliminating the need for cash.

**Highlights:** Book haircuts and shaves, Check real-time availability, Reserve time slots, Secure card payments, Tip service providers, Cashless transactions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BrainWave free?

BrainWave costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Lords and Rogues free?

Lords and Rogues is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, BrainWave or Lords and Rogues?

Lords and Rogues is rated higher. BrainWave averages 4.9 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Lords and Rogues averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do BrainWave or Lords and Rogues have ads?

Neither BrainWave nor Lords and Rogues shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, BrainWave or Lords and Rogues?

BrainWave ships an update every 2 months, and Lords and Rogues every 6 weeks. Most recently, BrainWave was updated on November 10, 2026 and Lords and Rogues on November 4, 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.*
