Comparison

BrainWave vs Ultimate Hypnosis, Meditation

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

Ultimate Hypnosis, Meditation

Access over 250 guided hypnosis and meditation sessions for sleep, stress relief, and personal growth. Features include offline listening, progress tracking, and community support. Start with free sessions and a 7-day trial.

Highlights
  • 250+ hypnosis and meditation sessions
  • Offline listening
  • Progress tracking
  • Weekly live webinars
  • Community support
  • 30 Day Challenges
Features
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Ultimate Hypnosis & Meditation: Sleep, Stress Relief & Self-Care Discover inner peace with Ultimate Hypnosis & Meditation, your all-in-one solution for sleep, stress relief, and personal growth. Created by renowned hypnotherapist Glenn Harrold, this app offers powerful tools for anxiety, weight management, addiction help, mindfulness, spiritual healing and more. Key Features: - 250+ premium hypnosis and meditation sessions - 5 FREE tracks to start your journey - Weekly live webinars and guided meditations - Offline listening and customizable playlists - Progress tracking for personal growth - Exclusive community support - In-app Community feature (share and support other members) - 30 Day Challenges and courses Why Choose Ultimate Hypnosis & Meditation? - #1 Insomnia App (Healthline, 2020) - Professional studio quality audio production - Binaural beats and solfeggio frequencies - Immersive hypnosis and meditation sessions on a wide range of topics - Personalized experience for your unique needs - A caring community & new friendships - Prompt customer support Explore Our Comprehensive Library: - Deep Sleep & Insomnia Relief - Anxiety & Stress Management - Mindfulness, Relaxation & CBT - Weight Loss & Healthy Habits & Exercise Motivation - Addiction Recovery (Smoking, Alcohol, Sugar and more) - Confidence Building & Self-Esteem - Relationship Improvement & Mental Health Help - Career Success & Motivation - Pain Management & Healing - Spiritual Healing & Trauma Release - A wide range of NSDR tracks Get Started Today: 1. Download the app 2. Enjoy 5 free sessions, including our popular "Binaural Deep Sleep" track 3. Start your 7-day free trial for full access 4. Transform your life with daily practice Join millions of users who've found peace, improved sleep, and achieved personal growth with Ultimate Hypnosis & Meditation. Your journey to a calmer, more balanced life begins now. About the Author: Glenn Harrold is a well-known hypnotherapist with 25 years’ experience. He is also a skilled musician who has a deep knowledge and understanding of studio recording. These skills have enabled Glenn to produce the highest quality hypnosis and meditation tracks. Each track within this app is meticulously scripted and crafted and professionally produced. A number of tracks include stereo and 8D echoed affirmations that seamlessly envelop your senses. Customers often report how deeply they experience these recordings and how immersive their experiences are and many report profound healing experiences. These high-quality audio productions include: - Skilled hypnotherapy, mindfulness and healing meditation techniques combined with state-of-the- art recording technology. - Glenn's highly acclaimed hypnotic vocal techniques guiding you into a deeply relaxed state. - Background sound effects that are sometimes recorded in specific musical keys and frequencies to compliment the hypnotic suggestions and deepen the relaxation effect. - Stereo and 8D echoed affirmations, which pan across the full stereo range - a deeply relaxing and unique effect. - At the deepest point of the therapy based recordings you are given a number of post-hypnotic affirmations and therapeutic suggestions, which often have a lasting healing effect. - This method of delivering multiple suggestions simultaneously to the unconscious mind can facilitate positive changes very quickly. Glenn's recordings and 7 books are the fruit of a rich and diverse career, driven by personal healing experiences and a deep exploration of altered states of consciousness, plant medicine, and more. Download Ultimate Hypnosis & Meditation and unlock your full potential today! Terms: https://www.breakthroughapps.io/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.breakthroughapps.io/privacypolicy

Screenshots

BrainWave4 screens
Ultimate Hypnosis, Meditation4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Ultimate Hypnosis, Meditation at Free against BrainWave's $3.99. BrainWave's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 14) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On rating, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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

Ultimate Hypnosis, Meditation is free to download; BrainWave costs $3.99 up front. Ultimate Hypnosis, Meditation sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. BrainWave asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for BrainWave against 4.8 for Ultimate Hypnosis, Meditation. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.1K and 748 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 87% and 86% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BrainWave ships an update every 2 months, Ultimate Hypnosis, Meditation every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
BrainWave versus Ultimate Hypnosis, Meditation: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBrainWaveUltimate Hypnosis, Meditation
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating4.9 (1.1K ratings) — better4.8 (748 ratings)
Positive reviews86.9% of reviews — better86.1% of reviews
Number of ratings1.1K — better748
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size159 MB164 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBanzai LabsGlenn Harrold Publishing Ltd

Customer experience

BrainWave

All ratings1,051 ratings
Positive97.5%
Neutral1.4%
Negative1.0%
Written reviews130 reviews
Positive86.9%
Neutral4.6%
Negative8.5%

Ultimate Hypnosis, Meditation

All ratings748 ratings
Positive95.6%
Neutral1.9%
Negative2.5%
Written reviews158 reviews
Positive86.1%
Neutral1.9%
Negative12.0%

User reviews

BrainWave

From 1.1K App Store ratings

What 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

Ultimate Hypnosis, Meditation

From 748 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 💤 Helps with sleep
  • 🙏 Transformative and life-changing
  • 🎶 Soothing and calming voice
  • 🧘‍♀️ Effective for relaxation and meditation
  • 🌟 Powerful hypnosis and affirmations

Room to improve

  • 💰 Subscription is too expensive
  • 🔍 Difficult to navigate and find content
  • 🔋 Drains battery life
  • 🤔 Paid content no longer accessible after update

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

Ultimate Hypnosis, Meditation

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • App crashes or freezes
  • Playback issues, content not loading

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add a daytime/non-sleep focused meditation option
  • Improve search and playlist functionality
  • Allow users to access previously purchased content

In-app purchases

None

BrainWave

No in-app purchases

14 purchases

Ultimate Hypnosis, Meditation

Subscriptions14
  • Weekly Subscription$2.997 Days
  • Monthly Membership7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Monthly Subscription$11.991 Month
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  • Monthly Membership7 Days trial$11.991 Month
  • Monthly Membership7 Days trial$12.991 Month
  • Unlock Premium Content7 Days trial$17.991 Month
  • Welcome - Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$99.001 Year
  • UH - Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$99.991 Year
  • Yearly Membership7 Days trial$99.991 Year
  • Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$114.991 Year
  • Yearly Membership7 Days trial$127.991 Year
  • Annual Subscription$144.991 Year
  • Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$144.991 Year
  • Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$157.991 Year

Questions

Is BrainWave free?
BrainWave costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ultimate Hypnosis, Meditation free?
Ultimate Hypnosis, Meditation is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, BrainWave or Ultimate Hypnosis, Meditation?
BrainWave is rated higher. BrainWave averages 4.9 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Ultimate Hypnosis, Meditation averages 4.8 from 748 ratings.
Do BrainWave or Ultimate Hypnosis, Meditation have ads?
Neither BrainWave nor Ultimate Hypnosis, Meditation shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BrainWave or Ultimate Hypnosis, Meditation?
BrainWave ships an update every 2 months, and Ultimate Hypnosis, Meditation every 5 weeks. Most recently, BrainWave was updated on October 29, 2026 and Ultimate Hypnosis, Meditation on October 26, 2026.

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