# Brainwaves vs FocusBrain

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Brainwaves | FocusBrain |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (3.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brainwaves-binaural-beats/id450655712/reviews) | **[4.8 (116 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focusbrain-8d-adhd-and-focus/id1569534844/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.3K** | 116 |
| Positive reviews | 80.3% of reviews | **81.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 271 MB | 106 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [iMobLife Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/398953205) | [BrainPower Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1560966870) |

## What reviewers say

### Brainwaves

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brainwaves-binaural-beats/id450655712)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Brainwaves special offer | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $12.99 | per month |
| Brainwaves | $12.99 | per month |
| Monthly Premium Special Offer | $14.99 | per month |
| Brainwaves special offer | $14.99 | per month |
| Brainwaves Special Offer | $34.99 | per year |
| Annual Membership | $34.99 | per year |
| Optimize Your Focus | $37.99 | per year |
| Brainwaves special offer | $39.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium Special Offer | $39.99 | per year |
| Annual Membership | $39.99 | per year |
| Annual Premium | $47.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium | $48.99 | per year |
| Brainwaves Annual Subscription | $49.99 | per year |
| Yearly Special Offer | $49.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium | $57.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium | $59.99 | per year |
| Premium for Spiritual Healing | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Excellent selection of binaural beats and frequencies
- 🧘‍♀️ Helpful for relaxation, sleep, and meditation
- 🤯 Noticeable effects on mental state and focus
- 🙌 Positive impact on health issues like pain and anxiety
- 👍 User-friendly app with good organization

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription and individual track prices
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and playback issues
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate and find desired tracks
- 🔁 Lack of playlist and looping functionality
- 🤖 Aggressive marketing and upselling tactics

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focusbrain-8d-adhd-and-focus/id1569534844)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (24)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| New User Weekly Special Offer | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Brain Booster Monthly Premium | $7.99 | per month |
| Try 7 days | $7.99 | per month |
| New User Monthly Offer | $7.99 | per month |
| 6-Month Subscription | $14.99 | per 6 months |
| New User 6-Month Subscription | $15.99 | per 6 months |
| Quarterly Premium Membership | $17.99 | per 3 months |
| Half Yearly Premium | $17.99 | per 6 months |
| Quarterly Special Premium | $17.99 | per 3 months |
| New User Quarterly Offer | $19.99 | per 3 months |
| Brain Booster Yearly Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| Yearly Special Offer | $21.99 | per year |
| New User Yearly Special | $25.99 | per year |
| New User Half Yearly Premium | $25.99 | per 6 months |
| Annual Premium | $25.99 | per year |
| Quarterly Premium Subscription | $27.99 | per 3 months |
| 12-week Subscription | $29.99 | per 3 months |
| Yearly Premium | $35.99 | per year |
| Unlock Premium Access | $37.99 | per year |
| Annual Premium | $47.99 | per year |
| 2-Year Premium | $25.99 | one-time |
| One Year Plus 6 Months Premium | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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