Comparison

BrainWave vs TuneFlo

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

Head to head
About

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.

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
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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.

About

TuneFlo

Features
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TuneFlo is a Bluetooth app for compatible devices, offering convenient device connection, settings control, log viewing, and firmware updates. It also supports simple daily records such as notes and activity-related entries for personal lifestyle and training organization. TuneFlo is intended for general lifestyle and fitness use only. It is not a medical application and does not provide medical diagnosis, treatment, monitoring, or professional healthcare advice. Data stored locally on device Data can be deleted by the user No unnecessary sensitive personal information collected for basic app functions

Screenshots

BrainWave4 screens
TuneFlo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: TuneFlo at Free against BrainWave's $3.99. BrainWave's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
BrainWave versus TuneFlo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBrainWaveTuneFlo
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating4.9 (1.1K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews86.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.1K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size159 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBanzai LabsShenzhen Nengwei Technology Co., Ltd.

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

TuneFlo

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

BrainWave

No in-app purchases

None

TuneFlo

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BrainWave free?
BrainWave costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is TuneFlo free?
TuneFlo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do BrainWave or TuneFlo have ads?
Neither BrainWave nor TuneFlo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BrainWave or TuneFlo?
BrainWave ships an update every 2 months, and TuneFlo every 2 months. Most recently, BrainWave was updated on October 17, 2026 and TuneFlo on October 9, 2026.

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