Comparison

Brainwaves vs FocusBrain

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

Head to head
About

Brainwaves

This app uses precision-engineered binaural beats and isochronic tones to synchronize neural oscillations for enhanced brain performance, clarity, and recovery. It offers a spectrum of frequencies for focus, sleep, health, and spiritual exploration.

Highlights
  • Binaural Beats & Isochronic Tones
  • Targeted Brainwave Frequencies (Delta to Gamma)
  • Performance & Flow State Enhancement
  • Sleep & Recovery Modes
  • Health & Bio-Reset Frequencies
  • Spiritual Transcendence Frequencies
  • Ultra-HD 320kbps Audio
Features
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# Brainwaves — Insomnia Relief · Brain Fog · Sleep Aid · Focus Aid · Consciousness Experience 7 BRAINWAVE BANDS — DELTA TO EPSILON Your brain runs on rhythms. Delta waves for deep sleep. Beta waves for sharp focus. Alpha waves for calm. Theta for inner exploration. Gamma for peak cognition. When your brainwaves fall out of sync, sleep slips away, focus fades, and mental noise takes over. **Brainwaves** is an immersive audio experience using binaural beats to guide your brain toward the state you need — deep sleep, sharp focus, calm, or recovery. No meditation required. Just headphones and 15–60 minutes. ### Sleep Aid & Insomnia Relief Fall asleep faster. Stay asleep longer. Delta-wave journeys (0.5–4Hz) designed for nights when your mind won't shut down — menopause hot flashes, racing thoughts, 3am wake-ups, or jet lag recovery. ### Focus Aid & Brain Fog Cut through mental fog with beta-wave sessions (13–30Hz). Sharpen clarity for deep work, study, or creative projects. Perfect for post-retirement cognitive maintenance or daily productivity. ### Anxiety Calm & Stress Relief Quiet the noise in your head. Alpha-theta soundscapes (4–12Hz) dissolve tension and bring your nervous system back into balance — no meditation experience required. ### Health & Recovery Solfeggio frequencies combined with brainwave audio for physical balance, whole-body reset, and chronic fatigue support. Drug-free alternative for rest and restoration. ### Consciousness Experience — Exclusive to Brainwaves **Journey beyond the physical** Brainwaves' signature spiritual and consciousness exploration — unique features you won't find in other brainwave apps. - **Astral Projection** — step outside the limits of the physical. Travel to higher realms of existence. - **Remote Viewing** — expand perception beyond ordinary sight. Strengthen intuition & inner vision. - **Lucid Dreaming** — become aware and control your dreams - **Fifth Dimension** — transcend ordinary perception - **Gamma & Epsilon-Wave Journeys** — unlock expanded states of awareness, peak cognition, and deep transcendence **963Hz Pineal Gland Activation** — Known as the "God Frequency," this precision tone is designed for deep meditation, spiritual awakening, and pineal gland healing. Experience whole-brain coherence and higher states of awareness that most apps can't deliver. ### Why Brainwaves - **500+ precision sessions** across sleep, focus, relax, spiritual, and health - **EEG-mapped frequencies** — science-informed sound design, not random tones - **No meditation required** — headphones + 15–60 minutes - **Personalized journeys** — tell us your goals, we'll guide your first session - **Offline listening** — download favorites for anytime, anywhere ### Not Meditation. Neural Retraining. Built on decades of brainwave research. Every frequency entrains your brain toward the state you want — sleep, focus, calm, or something deeper. ### Who It's For - You lie awake at 3am with a racing mind - You can't focus during deep work or study - You need to recover — physically, mentally, emotionally - You've tried meditation apps and they didn't stick - You're looking for a drug-free sleep aid or focus aid If any of that sounds like you, Brainwaves was made for you. --- **Tune your brainwaves. Expand your state.** Download now and start your journey. --- Subscription terms: Your subscription will be automatically renewed 24 hours before the end of each billing period and your credit card will be charged through your iTunes account. You can turn off the automatic renewal of your iTunes account at any time, but there is no refund for any unused portions. Privacy Policy: http://www.imoblife.net/PrivacyPolicy/ Terms of Service: http://www.imoblife.net/PrivacyPolicy/Terms_of_Use.html Disclaimer: Brainwaves is a wellness tool supported by neuroscience research. Not a medical device. Consult your physician for clinical conditions.

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

Brainwaves4 screens
FocusBrain4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Brainwaves at free with in-app purchases against FocusBrain's subscription. Brainwaves also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (3.3K vs 116). FocusBrain's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.4). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. Brainwaves sells 18 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and FocusBrain sells 24 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

FocusBrain holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Brainwaves has 3.3K ratings behind it against 116, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of Brainwaves's written reviews are positive against 82% of FocusBrain's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Brainwaves ships an update weekly, FocusBrain every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Brainwaves versus FocusBrain: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBrainwavesFocusBrain
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (3.3K ratings)4.8 (116 ratings) — better
Positive reviews80.3% of reviews81.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3.3K — better116
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size271 MB106 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperiMobLife Inc.BrainPower Inc

Customer experience

Brainwaves

All ratings3,306 ratings
Positive84.4%
Neutral2.4%
Negative13.2%
Written reviews613 reviews
Positive80.3%
Neutral2.9%
Negative16.8%

FocusBrain

All ratings116 ratings
Positive95.7%
Neutral0.9%
Negative3.4%
Written reviews71 reviews
Positive81.7%
Neutral2.8%
Negative15.5%

Bugs and requests

Brainwaves

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Subscription issues and inability to cancel
  • Tracks randomly stopping or skipping
  • Inconsistent performance across devices
  • Syncing problems between app and website

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to create and save custom playlists
  • Option to loop tracks or set sleep timers
  • Better search and filtering capabilities
  • More detailed information about each track
  • Integration with other health/wellness apps

FocusBrain

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

18 purchases

Brainwaves

Subscriptions18
  • Brainwaves special offer$4.997 Days
  • Monthly Subscription3 Months trial$12.991 Month
  • Brainwaves14 Days trial$12.991 Month
Show 15 more
  • Monthly Premium Special Offer$14.991 Month
  • Brainwaves special offer$14.991 Month
  • Brainwaves Special Offer$34.991 Year
  • Annual Membership$34.991 Year
  • Optimize Your Focus7 Days trial$37.991 Year
  • Brainwaves special offer$39.991 Year
  • Yearly Premium Special Offer7 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Annual Membership7 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Annual Premium$47.991 Year
  • Yearly Premium7 Days trial$48.991 Year
  • Brainwaves Annual Subscription$49.991 Year
  • Yearly Special Offer$49.991 Year
  • Yearly Premium7 Days trial$57.991 Year
  • Yearly Premium7 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • Premium for Spiritual Healing7 Days trial$59.991 Year
24 purchases

FocusBrain

Subscriptions22
  • Weekly Premium$2.997 Days
  • Weekly Subscription$3.997 Days
  • New User Weekly Special Offer$4.997 Days
Show 19 more
  • Brain Booster Monthly Premium$7.991 Month
  • Try 7 days7 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • New User Monthly Offer$7.991 Month
  • 6-Month Subscription$14.996 Months
  • New User 6-Month Subscription$15.996 Months
  • Quarterly Premium Membership$17.993 Months
  • Half Yearly Premium$17.996 Months
  • Quarterly Special Premium$17.993 Months
  • New User Quarterly Offer$19.993 Months
  • Brain Booster Yearly Premium$19.991 Year
  • Yearly Special Offer$21.991 Year
  • New User Yearly Special$25.991 Year
  • New User Half Yearly Premium7 Days trial$25.996 Months
  • Annual Premium7 Days trial$25.991 Year
  • Quarterly Premium Subscription7 Days trial$27.993 Months
  • 12-week Subscription3 Days trial$29.993 Months
  • Yearly Premium7 Days trial$35.991 Year
  • Unlock Premium Access$37.991 Year
  • Annual Premium7 Days trial$47.991 Year
One-time2
  • 2-Year Premium$25.99
  • One Year Plus 6 Months Premium2 variants$29.99

Questions

Is Brainwaves free?
Brainwaves 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, Brainwaves or FocusBrain?
FocusBrain is rated higher. Brainwaves averages 4.4 out of 5 from 3.3K ratings, while FocusBrain averages 4.8 from 116 ratings.
Do Brainwaves or FocusBrain have ads?
FocusBrain shows ads; Brainwaves does not.
Which is updated more often, Brainwaves or FocusBrain?
Brainwaves ships an update weekly, and FocusBrain every 3 weeks. Most recently, Brainwaves was updated on September 22, 2026 and FocusBrain on September 12, 2026.

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