# Brainwaves vs PocketWize

The clearest difference is rating: PocketWize at 5.0 against Brainwaves's 4.4. PocketWize also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 19) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). Brainwaves's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (3.3K vs 1). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Brainwaves sells 19 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. PocketWize asks for nothing beyond the download.

PocketWize holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Brainwaves has 3.3K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Brainwaves | PocketWize |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (3.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brainwaves-binaural-beats/id450655712/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocketwize/id1586579378/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.3K** | 1 |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 267 MB | 99 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [iMobLife Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/398953205) | [PropertyWize, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1586579380) |

## 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 (19)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Brainwaves special offer | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Brainwaves special offer | $12.99 | per month |
| 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


### PocketWize

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocketwize/id1586579378)

Streamline property management with this comprehensive mobile app. Organize finances, track cash flow, and schedule important tasks and reminders to keep your properties running smoothly.

**Highlights:** Property management, Cash flow organization, Schedule reminders, Task management, Financial tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Brainwaves free?

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

### Is PocketWize free?

PocketWize is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Brainwaves or PocketWize?

PocketWize is rated higher. Brainwaves averages 4.4 out of 5 from 3.3K ratings, while PocketWize averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Brainwaves or PocketWize have ads?

PocketWize shows ads; Brainwaves does not.

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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.*