# SleepStream 2 vs Beatfulness

The clearest difference is rating: Beatfulness at 4.8 against SleepStream 2's 3.8. Beatfulness also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (4.8K vs 33). SleepStream 2's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 17.6). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SleepStream 2 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Beatfulness sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Beatfulness holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Beatfulness has 4.8K ratings behind it against 33, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 81% of SleepStream 2's written reviews are positive against 79% of Beatfulness's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

SleepStream 2 ships an update every 2 months, Beatfulness every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SleepStream 2 | Beatfulness |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (33 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sleepstream-2/id432771824/reviews) | **[4.8 (4.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beatfulness/id1120843229/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 33 | **4.8K** |
| Positive reviews | **81.5% of reviews** | 78.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 31 MB | 196 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Explosive Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/300812186) | [Benjamin Araque](https://appshunter.io/developer/1120843228) |

## What reviewers say

### SleepStream 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sleepstream-2/id432771824)

This app offers a comprehensive suite of tools to help users relax, sleep better, and manage stress. It combines calming sounds, soothing melodies, brainwave programs, and visualizations to create a deeply relaxing experience.

**Highlights:** Calming sounds and melodies, Effective brainwave programs, Beautiful visualizations, Guided voice sessions, Professionally mastered audio, Downloadable content

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Binaural Beats Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Sound Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Music Spa | $0.99 | one-time |
| Guided Relaxation | $0.99 | one-time |
| Instant Energy | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pre-sleep Meditation | $0.99 | one-time |
| Thunderstorm HD | $0.99 | one-time |
| Lucid Dreaming Binaural Beat | $1.99 | one-time |
| Anxiety Reducing Binaural Beats | $1.99 | one-time |
| Sleep Phase Follower | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great app
- 👍 Relaxing sounds
- 👍 Helps with sleep and focus
- 👍 Useful for meditation
- 👍 Customizable options

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and glitches
- 🐛 Deleted purchased content
- 🔋 Drains battery
- 👎 Confusing interface changes
- 👎 Aggressive ads and upsells

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch
- Purchased content disappears
- Binaural beats not functioning properly
- Timer issues causing sounds to stop prematurely

**Requested features**

- Add more sound options
- Improve binaural beats quality
- Allow layering of sounds
- Add timer to start sounds at a specific time
- Improve syncing of purchased content


### Beatfulness

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beatfulness/id1120843229)

This app uses binaural beats and sacred geometry to enhance mindfulness, motivation, and focus. It offers a wide variety of sessions for different purposes, from sleep to creativity, with customizable content and duration.

**Highlights:** Binaural beats for various purposes, Sacred geometry visuals, Customizable session duration, Focus and relaxation tools, Motivation and inspiration sessions, Sleep and deep relaxation sounds

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Beatfulness Pro Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Beatfulness Pro Annually | $19.99 | per year |
| Beatfulness Lifetime | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💤 Great for sleep and relaxation
- 🎨 Beautiful visuals and graphics
- 🧘‍♀️ Helpful for meditation and focus
- 🔍 Wide variety of binaural beats
- 💰 Affordable subscription

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔒 Locked content behind subscription
- 🔍 Lack of search and navigation
- 📝 Missing descriptions for beats
- 🔋 Timer issues and background playback problems

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes and freezes
- Subscription issues and lost purchases
- Timer not working as expected
- Playback issues when switching apps or locking device
- Compatibility problems on older devices

**Requested features**

- Add more descriptions for each binaural beat
- Improve search and navigation
- Restore previously free content
- Add more advanced features like customizable timers
- Provide offline listening options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SleepStream 2 free?

SleepStream 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Beatfulness free?

Beatfulness is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, SleepStream 2 or Beatfulness?

Beatfulness is rated higher. SleepStream 2 averages 3.8 out of 5 from 33 ratings, while Beatfulness averages 4.8 from 4.8K ratings.

### Do SleepStream 2 or Beatfulness have ads?

Neither SleepStream 2 nor Beatfulness shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SleepStream 2 or Beatfulness?

SleepStream 2 ships an update every 2 months, and Beatfulness every 10 days. Most recently, SleepStream 2 was updated on November 1, 2026 and Beatfulness on November 6, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*