Comparison

BrainWave vs NeuroSync

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

NeuroSync

Create custom binaural beats for focus, sleep, or meditation. Adjust frequencies independently or use presets. Features a minimal interface, guided sessions, and ambient sound mixing.

Highlights
  • Customizable binaural frequencies
  • Preset brainwave modes
  • Guided sessions
  • Ambient sound mixing
  • Minimalist user interface
  • Lock Screen and Dynamic Island controls
Features
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Fine-tune your own binaural frequencies—left ear, right ear, dial in every Hz—or use presets. NeuroSync puts full control in a beautiful, minimal interface: no clutter, no playlists, just the tones and a timer. Focus, sleep, meditation, flow. FEATURES • Fine-tune your own frequencies: control left and right ear tones independently, or use preset mode to dial the beat exactly where you want. • Beautiful, minimal UI: clean controls, live waveform, and a design that stays out of your way • Five brainwave presets: Deep Sleep (Delta), Meditation (Theta), Relaxation (Alpha), Focus (Beta), Peak Performance (Gamma) • Six guided sessions with suggested durations and the right frequency for each goal • Ambient sounds with high quality recorded audio you can mix with the tones (rain, ocean, forest, noise, crystal bowl, fireplace) • Session timer with optional fade-in, fade-out, and chime before the end to ease you back to reality • Live Activities: see and control your session from the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island No subscriptions, pay once, own forever. Free mode included. For relaxation and focus only. Not medical advice. Consult a healthcare provider for health decisions.

Screenshots

BrainWave4 screens
NeuroSync4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: NeuroSync at Free against BrainWave's $3.99. NeuroSync also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 88%). BrainWave's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). On ads 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

NeuroSync is free to download; BrainWave costs $3.99 up front. NeuroSync sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. BrainWave asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
BrainWave versus NeuroSync: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBrainWaveNeuroSync
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating4.8 (367 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews87.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings367 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size158 MB50 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBanzai LabsOvadiah Harris

Customer experience

BrainWave

All ratings367 ratings
Positive97.0%
Neutral1.4%
Negative1.6%
Written reviews40 reviews
Positive87.5%
Neutral5.0%
Negative7.5%

NeuroSync

Written reviews1 reviews
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

NeuroSync

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

BrainWave

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

NeuroSync

One-time1
  • NeuroSync Premium$2.99

Questions

Is BrainWave free?
BrainWave costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is NeuroSync free?
NeuroSync is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do BrainWave or NeuroSync have ads?
Neither BrainWave nor NeuroSync shows ads.

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