Comparison

End Self vs FocusBrain

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

Head to head
About

End Self

Break free from self-sabotaging patterns like procrastination and negative self-talk. This hypnosis program works with your subconscious to eliminate blocks, boost confidence, and reduce stress. Choose from multiple listening options, including sleep inductions.

Highlights
  • 3 hypnosis induction choices
  • 8 ambient background sounds
  • Wake or Sleep endings
  • Custom playlist creation
  • Offline listening
Features
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End Self-Sabotage Hypnosis offers 98 guided hypnosis programs by Joel Thielke, C.Ht., for procrastination, self-doubt, confidence and the habits that hold you back. START WITH STOP SELF-CRITICISM Stop Self-Criticism, a gentle session on noticing the critical voice in your head and answering it with forgiveness, is included with the app: play it in full, with no purchase and no subscription. It is built into the app, so it plays without a connection. Then continue with End Sabotage, Joel's core program on noticing where you get in your own way, which also plays offline. BREAK FREE FIRST The library opens on Break Free: fifteen programs including End Sabotage, Get Out Of Your Way, Stop Procrastinating, Stop Being A Victim, Let Go Of The Past and The Power of Saying No. Six more shelves cover confidence and esteem, motivation and focus, calm and relief, relationships, health and habits, and inner growth. Search by everyday words, such as "putting things off" or "self-doubt". SHAPE EACH SESSION Choose a program, then one of six inductions, classic and new: the original Short, Long and Sleep, plus Beach (a calm walk along the shore), Speed (a fast way in) and Staircase (counting down step by step). Then pick an ending: Wake, Sleep, None or Delay. Line programs up in a playlist, repeat them for as long as you like, and set a sleep timer. Playback continues with the screen locked, with lock-screen controls. On iPhone Duo the app fits both the outer and the inner display, and Nightstand mode turns the player into a calm bedside view when you stand the phone half-open. Other programs stream the first time and are kept on your device after that. A SOUND BENEATH THE VOICE One background sound is included with every session. The separately purchased Sound Mixer layers up to four of 15 sounds, such as rain, ocean, campfire and wind, with your own levels and saved mixes. ONE-TIME PURCHASES Buy single programs, including End Sabotage, or unlock every program with one payment. Unlock All covers the program library and is available through Family Sharing; the Sound Mixer is sold separately. Every purchase is one-time and restorable. There is no subscription. If you had the app before version 4.1, End Sabotage stays yours. Programs you bought before are still yours: tap Restore Purchases in Settings. ABOUT JOEL THIELKE Joel Thielke is a Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist who has created guided hypnosis programs for more than two decades. Questions? Write to support@motivationalhypnotherapy.com from Settings.

About

FocusBrain

This science-based app uses brainwave therapy and 8D sound to enhance focus, boost productivity, improve memory, and reduce stress. It offers sessions for ADHD support and helps users achieve a flow state for peak cognitive performance without medication.

Highlights
  • Improve focus and cognition
  • Boost productivity and flow state
  • Enhance memory and problem-solving
  • Reduce stress and mental fatigue
  • Support ADHD management
  • Science-backed brainwave therapy
  • 8D immersive sound sessions
Features
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FocusBrain combines 8D spatial audio with brainwave frequencies - 40Hz Gamma, Alpha, and Theta Neural Soundscapes for ADHD, deep focus, calm, and restorative sleep. Some minds are wired differently. They think faster, feel deeper, and carry more - but finding stillness doesn't come naturally. FocusBrain is a thoughtfully designed neural sound system for anyone who needs more than silence and less than meditation. Every Neural Soundscape is built around specific brainwave frequencies - delivered in immersive 8D spatial audio you feel the moment you put your headphones on. DEEP FOCUS - LOCK IN ON DEMAND Whether it's a long work session, reading, or creative projects that deserve your full attention - Gamma (40Hz) and Beta-frequency Neural Soundscapes create a calm, consistent neural environment that supports sustained presence and productivity. No willpower required. Press play, and your mind knows it's time. NEURAL TUNING - FOR MINDS THAT RUN DIFFERENT If your thoughts naturally move in multiple directions at once, you don't need to fix it - you need the right support. Our Alpha and low-Gamma Neural Soundscapes help create a stable, clear cognitive baseline - supporting attention, memory, and mental clarity without medication, without routines, without someone telling you to just breathe. Pure sound. Specific frequencies. Built for how your mind actually works. ADHD SUPPORT - DESIGNED FOR HOW YOUR BRAIN WORKS Living with ADHD means your brain doesn't follow the usual rhythm. FocusBrain's Neural Soundscapes are specifically designed to support ADHD minds - helping reduce mental noise, sustain attention, and build a calmer, clearer cognitive baseline. No medication, no complicated routines. Just put on your headphones and let the frequencies do the work. ADHD IN DAILY LIFE - Morning focus sessions to start your day with clarity - Work and study support to sustain attention without burnout - Wind-down sessions to quiet a restless mind before sleep - Short 10-minute resets when everything feels too loud SLEEP ARCHITECTURE - FROM RESTLESS TO DEEP REST The hardest part of sleep isn't staying asleep - it's getting there. When your mind won't quiet down, Delta and Theta-frequency Neural Soundscapes guide a gentle neural downshift. Not a sleep story. Not a breathing exercise. Soothing acoustic patterns that support your brain's natural transition into deep, restorative sleep. WHY FOCUSBRAIN - Real frequency-engineered Neural Soundscapes - not generic ambient playlists - 8D spatial immersion designed for headphone use - 40Hz sessions for attention, cognition, clarity, and flow - Session-based, timer-ready - simple and easy to use - No guided voice, no accounts, no social features - Supports focus, productivity, memory, cognition, ADHD, stress relief, and sleep BUILT FOR Anyone who values mental clarity and restorative sleep. Whether you're managing ADHD, navigating a busy life, or simply looking for a reliable way to find calm - FocusBrain meets you where you are. If you've explored binaural beats, brainwave entrainment, or frequency-based audio and found most options too complicated or too vague - FocusBrain makes the science simple. START WITH ONE SESSION Open FocusBrain. Pick your state. Put on your headphones. --- Subscription automatically renews unless turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. You can manage and cancel subscriptions in your Apple ID account settings. Privacy policy https://brainwavehz.com/brain-boost/Privacy_Policy.html Terms of use https://brainwavehz.com/brain-boost/Terms_&_Conditions.html For any ideas or support, please get in touch with us: developer.imoblife@gmail.com

Screenshots

End Self4 screens
FocusBrain4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: End Self at free with in-app purchases against FocusBrain's subscription. End Self also leads on ads (none vs shown). FocusBrain's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 months). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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

Both are free to download. End Self sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and FocusBrain sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for End Self against 4.8 for FocusBrain. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 229 and 124 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 76% of End Self's written reviews are positive against 82% of FocusBrain's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

End Self ships an update every 6 months, FocusBrain every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
End Self versus FocusBrain: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEnd SelfFocusBrain
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (229 ratings) — better4.8 (124 ratings)
Positive reviews76.4% of reviews81.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings229 — better124
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size160 MB106 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperHypnosis and Meditation for Success, LLCBrainPower Inc

Customer experience

End Self

All ratings229 ratings
Positive95.6%
Neutral1.7%
Negative2.6%
Written reviews161 reviews
Positive76.4%
Neutral6.8%
Negative16.8%

FocusBrain

All ratings120 ratings
Positive95.8%
Neutral0.8%
Negative3.3%
Written reviews72 reviews
Positive81.9%
Neutral2.8%
Negative15.3%

User reviews

End Self

From 229 App Store ratings

What we love

  • ⭐ Excellent hypnosis app
  • 🌙 Helps with sleep and relaxation
  • 👍 Customizable and configurable
  • 🎶 Soothing background sounds
  • 🧠 Effective for self-improvement

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Bugs and crashes after updates
  • 🔇 Volume issues and sudden changes
  • ⏱️ Long induction periods
  • 🤔 Ineffective for some users

FocusBrain

From 124 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Great for focus
  • 😴 Improves sleep quality
  • 😌 Calms anxiety
  • 🚀 Boosts productivity
  • 🧠 Enhances brain function

Room to improve

  • 💸 Expensive subscriptions
  • 🔄 Frequent app format changes
  • ❓ Unclear pricing/trial terms
  • 📱 App not downloading
  • ⚠️ Automatic premium charges

Bugs and requests

End Self

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App stops working when screen locks
  • Purchased content not accessible
  • Inconsistent volume levels

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to create custom playlists
  • More variety in background sounds
  • Improved continuity and flow
  • Restore purchases functionality

FocusBrain

Reported bugs

7 issues
  • App not working after subscription
  • Blank gray screen on access
  • App won't download to new phone
  • Shuts off unless screen is visible
  • Feedback button not working
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  • App glitching, sounds not unlocked
  • Tracks may be reused from other artists

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add solfeggio frequencies for meditation
  • Expand music/tone catalog
  • Improve MacOS compatibility

In-app purchases

10 purchases

End Self

One-time10
  • Confidence & Self Esteem$3.99
  • No Self Doubt$3.99
  • Sleep Better$3.99
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  • The Power of Positive Thinking$3.99
  • Make Money with the Law of Attraction$3.99
  • Weight Loss$3.99
  • Let Go Of The Past$3.99
  • Super Motivation$3.99
  • Super Self-Esteem$3.99
  • Stop Procrastinating$3.99
10 purchases

FocusBrain

Subscriptions9
  • Weekly Premium$2.997 Days
  • Weekly Subscription$3.997 Days
  • Brain Booster Monthly Premium$7.991 Month
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  • New User Monthly Offer$7.991 Month
  • Half Yearly Premium$17.996 Months
  • Brain Booster Yearly Premium$19.991 Year
  • New User Yearly Special$25.991 Year
  • Annual Premium7 Days trial$25.991 Year
  • Yearly Premium7 Days trial$35.991 Year
One-time1
  • 2-Year Premium$25.99

Questions

Is End Self free?
End Self is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FocusBrain free?
FocusBrain is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, End Self or FocusBrain?
End Self is rated higher. End Self averages 4.8 out of 5 from 229 ratings, while FocusBrain averages 4.8 from 124 ratings.
Do End Self or FocusBrain have ads?
FocusBrain shows ads; End Self does not.
Which is updated more often, End Self or FocusBrain?
End Self ships an update every 6 months, and FocusBrain every 3 weeks. Most recently, End Self was updated on November 1, 2026 and FocusBrain on November 3, 2026.

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