Brainwaves vs Dreams
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Brainwaves
This app uses science-backed binaural beats to guide your brain into various states like deep sleep, sharp focus, or calm. It offers over 500 precision sessions for sleep, focus, relaxation, and consciousness exploration, requiring only headphones and a short time commitment.
- Binaural beats for sleep, focus, and calm
- 7 brainwave bands (Delta to Epsilon)
- Signature sessions for specific goals
- Sleep aid and insomnia relief
- Focus aid and brain fog reduction
- Anxiety calm and stress relief
- Consciousness exploration 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.
Dreams
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Experience profound relaxation and improve your sleep quality with our comprehensive iOS app, designed to be your ultimate sleep companion. Our feature-packed app seamlessly combines the power of a sleep tracker, meditation sounds, sleep sounds, and a customizable sleep timer to help you achieve deeper and more restful slumber. Sleep Tracker: Gain valuable insights into your sleep patterns and understand your sleep cycles better. Our advanced sleep tracker provides detailed information about your sleep duration, interruptions, and overall sleep quality. By monitoring your sleep consistently, you can make informed decisions to enhance your sleep habits. Meditation Sounds: Unwind and de-stress with a wide selection of soothing meditation sounds. Whether you're looking to relax before bedtime or practice mindfulness during the day, our app offers a variety of calming sounds to suit your mood and preferences. Immerse yourself in the gentle embrace of nature, white noise, or peaceful melodies. Sleep Sounds: Drift into a tranquil slumber with our extensive library of sleep-inducing sounds. From gentle raindrops to ocean waves, our collection covers a range of serene environments to create the perfect atmosphere for your rest. Customize your sleep environment to align with your comfort and relaxation needs. Sleep Timer: Take control of your sleep routine by setting a personalized sleep timer. Choose the duration that suits you best, and let our app gently guide you into a peaceful sleep. No need to worry about turning off the sounds or the tracker – we've got it all covered. Transform your nights and rejuvenate your days with our all-in-one sleep enhancement app. Explore the synergy of sleep tracking, meditation sounds, sleep sounds, and a flexible sleep timer. Download our app today and experience the profound difference in your sleep quality and overall well-being.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Brainwaves at none against Dreams's shown. Brainwaves also leads on chart position (#194 vs unranked). Dreams's advantage is update cadence (daily vs weekly). On price, in-app purchases, 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
Both are free to download. Brainwaves sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month and Dreams sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Brainwaves ships an update weekly, Dreams daily. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Brainwaves | Dreams |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (3.3K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 76.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3.3K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Daily — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Best chart rank | #194 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 267 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | iMobLife Inc. | IgKnight Technologies Ltd |
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
Dreams
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Brainwaves
- Discover the Science of Sound14 Days trial$12.991 Month
- Brainwaves special offer$12.991 Month
- Monthly Subscription3 Months trial$12.991 Month
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- Brainwaves special offer$14.991 Month
- Brainwaves Special Offer$34.991 Year
- Optimize Your Focus7 Days trial$37.991 Year
- Annual Premium$47.991 Year
- Yearly Premium7 Days trial$48.991 Year
- Yearly Special Offer$49.991 Year
- Premium for Spiritual Healing7 Days trial$59.991 Year
Dreams
- No ads + Unlimited tracking$2.99









