Comparison

BrainWave vs CereMind

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 advanced binaural brainwave entrainment for neuro-athletic training. It features multi-stage programs with progressive frequency algorithms to enhance physical and mental performance. Customize brainwave intensity, background sounds, and timers for a personalized experience.

Highlights
  • Multi-stage binaural programs
  • Progressive brainwave entrainment algorithms
  • Adjustable brainwave intensity
  • Multiple ambient background sounds
  • Customizable timer options
  • Automatic saving of preferences
Features
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Advanced Binaural Brainwave Entrainment developed specifically for neuro athletic training. Features 8 Multi-Stage Binaural Programs developed from the ground up for athletes. This app is unlike any other brainwave entrainment application. Other brainwave and binaural beat applications use only a single brainwave frequency and carrier signal. The Progressive Brainwave Entrainment algorithms developed for this app use a series of brainwave stages, with multiple frequencies and carrier waves to gently bring your brainwave frequencies to your desired state using a more natural and effective frequency progression. *** Advanced Features *** - Multiple Brainwave programs each specially designed to boost physical and mental performance. - Multiple ambient background sounds to choose from. - Adjustable Brainwave Intensity - The intensity of the brainwaves can be adjusted independently of the ambient background sound. This allows you to set the brainwave volume to your comfort level. The application will also save your preference for future use. - Adjustable ambient background volume. - Visual timer countdown indicator. - Automatic saving of preferred brainwave entrainment program and ambient background sounds. - Ability to create your own custom time option. *** Included Programs *** - Quick Energy: Single-stage program targeting 30 Hz High-Beta/Low-Gamma for a quick energy boost. - Power and Focus: Multi-stage program targeting 6 Hz Theta, 20 Hz Beta, and 40 Hz Gamma to increase focus and intensity. - Fast Reflexes: Multi-stage program targeting high gamma frequencies to enhance reflexes and reaction time. - Eye/Hand Coordination: Multi-stage program focused on mid beta and high alpha frequencies to promote relaxed focused attention. - Endurance: Multi-stage Alpha, Beta, and Gamma program designed to increase your endurance and stamina. - Speed: Multi-stage program targeting very high gamma frequencies. - Rest and Recover: Multi-stage deep sleep program designed to enhance recovery after a workout. - Recovery Meditation: Multi-stage Alpha and Theta program designed to boost recovery and relaxation after a workout. ** 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 10 Hz Alpha frequency associated with relaxed alertness, but if you wear headphones with one side playing a 135 Hz tone and the other playing a 145 Hz tone, your brain will perceive the 10 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. Warning: Do not use this app while driving or operating machinery.

About

CereMind

This program uses neuroplasticity exercises and Self EMDR to enhance cognitive skills like attention, memory, and emotional regulation. It offers daily exercises and regular assessments to track progress. Full access requires a monthly subscription.

Highlights
  • Neuroplasticity-based coordination exercises
  • Self EMDR techniques
  • Daily cognitive exercises
  • Cognitive assessments and reporting
  • Support for attention and memory recall
  • Emotional regulation training
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Using neuroplasticity-based coordination exercises and Self EMDR, the CereMind program is designed to support skill development and emotional regulation. Full access to features includes daily coordinative exercises and Self EMDR designed to support cognitive function and areas such as attention, memory recall, working memory, balance and coordination, processing speed, and emotional regulation. Regular cognitive assessments with clear, easy-to-understand reporting help users track changes over time. Users gain full access to app features by subscribing to a monthly plan. CereMind does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

Screenshots

BrainWave4 screens
CereMind4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: CereMind at Free against BrainWave's $3.99. CereMind also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8). BrainWave's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (367 vs 1). On update cadence, ads and device support 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

CereMind is free to download; BrainWave costs $3.99 up front. CereMind sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $269.00 per month. BrainWave asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CereMind holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BrainWave has 367 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and June 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
BrainWave versus CereMind: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBrainWaveCereMind
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating4.8 (367 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews86.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings367 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size158 MB1.1 GB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperBanzai LabsZing Performance Ltd

Customer experience

BrainWave

All ratings367 ratings
Positive97.0%
Neutral1.4%
Negative1.6%
Written reviews38 reviews
Positive86.8%
Neutral5.3%
Negative7.9%

CereMind

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

BrainWave

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App stops playing in the background when not selected
  • Apps freeze repeatedly under iOS26
  • The speed program crashes
  • App crashes when trying to start a cycle with the speed setting

Requested features

16 requests
  • Fix background playback issue
  • Update app for iOS26
  • Add a 'rise and shine' program
  • Add ability to save specific playlists to specific programs
  • Consolidate apps into one
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  • Allow in-app purchases of sound collections
  • More background sounds
  • Greater ability to customize/blend sounds and save them
  • Update to include similar offerings to AmbiScience for customization
  • List frequencies or evidence of effectiveness
  • List frequencies used
  • Explain all possible effects of using a specific frequency
  • Offer Isochronic Tones
  • Allow use with own testing music (like Brain Waves 30)
  • Choice for specific sports and explanation of benefits
  • Make Dream Inducers free

CereMind

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

BrainWave

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

CereMind

Subscriptions1
  • CereMind Monthly Plan$269.001 Month

Questions

Is BrainWave free?
BrainWave costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is CereMind free?
CereMind is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, BrainWave or CereMind?
CereMind is rated higher. BrainWave averages 4.8 out of 5 from 367 ratings, while CereMind averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do BrainWave or CereMind have ads?
Neither BrainWave nor CereMind shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BrainWave or CereMind?
BrainWave ships an update every 2 months, and CereMind every 2 months. Most recently, BrainWave was updated on September 25, 2026 and CereMind on June 4, 2026.

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