Comparison

BrainWave vs Lightworker Marks EnlightenMe

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

Lightworker Marks EnlightenMe

Features
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EnlightenMe is a spiritual meditation app created by Lightworker Mark. It builds a daily practice around you: meditations written for you, affirmations, reflection and a step-by-step programme inspired by the chakra tradition. Free to start. No card needed. WHAT'S INSIDE • Personalised meditations: each one is written around your name, your goals and your answers to a short personality quiz, then narrated for you. Choose Mark's voice, another narrator, or (with a subscription) your own cloned voice. • A staged programme: move through stages inspired by the chakras, from root to crown and beyond. Each stage has short lessons, a practice and affirmations, and the meditations follow along. • Affirmations: spin the affirmation wheel for one read aloud, or practise your own in your own voice. • Reflection tools: a gratitude journal, letter writing, mirror practice, breathing exercises and a happy-place visualisation. • mArkI, an AI guide: ask about the practices, get a reflection prompt or a calming exercise, or try the Midpoint check-in. mArkI is an AI, not a counsellor or a medical professional. Free accounts get 15 minutes a day. • Wellbeing check-ins (optional): rate how you feel and track it over time. Only you can see your check-ins, and nothing is recorded until you agree. • Practice days and progress: two minutes counts as a practice day. A weekly recap shows how often you practised. • Groups: practise alongside others in stage rooms and group chats. SUBSCRIPTION (OPTIONAL) Subscribers get meditations in their own voice, custom meditation music, more mArkI time, every happy place, the full library of meditation settings and no ads. Prices are shown in the app before you subscribe. Cancel any time in your store account. PLEASE NOTE EnlightenMe offers spiritual and meditation practices. It is not a medical service and does not replace professional care. If you are in crisis in New Zealand, call 111 in an emergency, or free call or text 1737 any time. Terms of use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

BrainWave4 screens
Lightworker Marks EnlightenMe4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Lightworker Marks EnlightenMe at Free against BrainWave's $3.99. Lightworker Marks EnlightenMe also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months). BrainWave's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

Lightworker Marks EnlightenMe is free to download; BrainWave costs $3.99 up front. Lightworker Marks EnlightenMe sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. BrainWave asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BrainWave ships an update every 2 months, Lightworker Marks EnlightenMe every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
BrainWave versus Lightworker Marks EnlightenMe: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBrainWaveLightworker Marks EnlightenMe
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating4.8 (368 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews87.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings368 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better14.0.0
Further details — not scored
Size158 MB60 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBanzai LabsMark Powell

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

Lightworker Marks EnlightenMe

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

BrainWave

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Lightworker Marks EnlightenMe

Subscriptions3
  • One Month Subscription$9.991 Month
  • Six Month Subscription$59.996 Months
  • One Year Subscription$99.991 Year

Questions

Is BrainWave free?
BrainWave costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Lightworker Marks EnlightenMe free?
Lightworker Marks EnlightenMe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do BrainWave or Lightworker Marks EnlightenMe have ads?
Neither BrainWave nor Lightworker Marks EnlightenMe shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BrainWave or Lightworker Marks EnlightenMe?
BrainWave ships an update every 2 months, and Lightworker Marks EnlightenMe every 9 days. Most recently, BrainWave was updated on October 23, 2026 and Lightworker Marks EnlightenMe on October 24, 2026.

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