Comparison

Brainwaves vs Elemental Rhythm

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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Step inside your mind. Foggy mornings, wired midnights, the 3 PM crash in between, your brainwaves are stuck out of sync, and sound can shift them back. Science-backed binaural beats guide your brain into deep sleep, sharp focus, calm, recovery, or states beyond ordinary awareness. No meditation. No pills. Just headphones and 15 to 60 minutes. Stanford neuroscientist Dr. Andrew Huberman has publicly discussed 40 Hz gamma binaural beats as a tool for focus and concentration. That is the science Brainwaves is built on. 7 BRAINWAVE BANDS, DELTA TO EPSILON Delta for deep sleep. Theta for dreaming. Alpha for calm. Beta for focus. Gamma for peak cognition. Epsilon for deep transcendence. SIGNATURE SESSIONS Deep Gamma Focus (40 Hz Gamma): sharp attention and working memory. Deep Sleep Night (Theta): drift into deep sleep faster. Ultra Sleep System (Delta 2 Hz): slow-wave sleep for physical restoration. Nervous System Reset (Alpha 10 Hz): calm stress, restore balance. Flow State Engine (Alpha 11 Hz): peak flow for deep work. Serotonin Release (Alpha 10 Hz): lift mood, ease tension. SLEEP AID AND INSOMNIA RELIEF Fall asleep faster and stay asleep. Delta journeys (0.5 to 4 Hz) for racing thoughts, 3am wake-ups, stress, late-night screens, and jet lag. A drug-free sleep aid for people who have tried everything. FOCUS AID AND BRAIN FOG Cut through fog with beta and gamma sessions (13 to 40 Hz). Sharpen clarity for deep work, study, and mental fitness. ANXIETY CALM AND STRESS RELIEF Alpha and theta soundscapes (4 to 12 Hz) ease tension and rebalance your nervous system. No meditation experience needed. HEALTH AND RECOVERY Solfeggio frequencies layered with brainwave audio for whole-body reset and recovery from burnout. CONSCIOUSNESS EXPERIENCE, EXCLUSIVE TO BRAINWAVES Beyond sleep and focus, Brainwaves is built for altered states of consciousness you will not find in other brainwave apps. Astral Projection: guided exploration beyond the limits of the physical. Remote Viewing: expand perception beyond ordinary sight and strengthen intuition. Lucid Dreaming: become aware inside your dreams and learn to steer them. Fifth Dimension: transcend ordinary perception. Gamma and Epsilon Journeys: expanded awareness and deep transcendence. 963 Hz Pineal Gland Activation: the God Frequency, for deep meditation, whole-brain coherence, and higher states of awareness. WHY BRAINWAVES 500+ precision sessions across sleep, focus, relaxation, spiritual exploration, and health. EEG-mapped frequencies: science-informed design, not random tones. Personalized journeys: tell us your goals, we guide your first session. Offline listening and Family Sharing: download favorites and share with your family. Free trial: try it before you commit, cancel anytime. WHAT TO EXPECT Night 1 to 3: the beat gives your attention somewhere to go, so it is easier to switch off. By day 4 to 7 you reach sleep, focus, or calm faster, and from week 2 the state holds longer. Individual results vary. WHO IT IS FOR You have tried meditation apps and they did not stick. You want a drug-free sleep, focus, or recovery aid. Brainwaves was made for you. SAFETY Headphones or earbuds are required. Do not listen while driving or operating machinery. SUBSCRIPTION TERMS Begin with a free trial. Your subscription automatically renews 24 hours before the end of each billing period and is charged through your iTunes account. Cancel anytime before the trial ends and you will not be charged. Turn off automatic renewal anytime in your account settings. No refund for 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

Elemental Rhythm

Learn to harness the power of your breath for improved performance and well-being. This app offers unique mind work tracks to help reprogram negative thought patterns into positive ones, guiding you on a journey to feel your best daily.

Highlights
  • Breath control techniques
  • Mind work tracks
  • Reprogramming thought patterns
  • Personalized journey guidance
  • Community support
Features
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By joining our community we will show you how to take control of your breath and use it as your secret weapon in life. Our unique Elemental Mind Work Tracks will help you to reprogram old patterns, thoughts and beliefs into ones that will actually help you to perform feel your best every day. Your Journey starts here. Now it’s up to you to take the next step, and just know we’re here to support you the entire way. Terms of Use: https://www.elementalrhythm.com/terms-of-service

Screenshots

Brainwaves4 screens
Elemental Rhythm4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Elemental Rhythm at 5.0 against Brainwaves's 4.4. Elemental Rhythm also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 19) and review sentiment (100% vs 80%). Brainwaves's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (3.3K vs 3). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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 19 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Elemental Rhythm asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Elemental Rhythm 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 3, 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 100% of Elemental Rhythm's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Brainwaves ships an update weekly, Elemental Rhythm every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Brainwaves versus Elemental Rhythm: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBrainwavesElemental Rhythm
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (3.3K ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews79.8% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3.3K — better3
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size267 MB88 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperiMobLife Inc.Elemental Rhythm Inc

Customer experience

Brainwaves

All ratings3,316 ratings
Positive84.4%
Neutral2.4%
Negative13.2%
Written reviews620 reviews
Positive79.8%
Neutral3.1%
Negative17.1%

Elemental Rhythm

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Elemental Rhythm

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

19 purchases

Brainwaves

Subscriptions19
  • Brainwaves special offer$4.997 Days
  • Brainwaves special offer$12.991 Month
  • Monthly Subscription3 Months trial$12.991 Month
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  • Brainwaves14 Days trial$12.991 Month
  • 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
None

Elemental Rhythm

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Brainwaves free?
Brainwaves is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Elemental Rhythm free?
Elemental Rhythm is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Brainwaves or Elemental Rhythm?
Elemental Rhythm is rated higher. Brainwaves averages 4.4 out of 5 from 3.3K ratings, while Elemental Rhythm averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Brainwaves or Elemental Rhythm have ads?
Neither Brainwaves nor Elemental Rhythm shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Brainwaves or Elemental Rhythm?
Brainwaves ships an update weekly, and Elemental Rhythm every 6 months. Most recently, Brainwaves was updated on October 22, 2026 and Elemental Rhythm on October 15, 2026.

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