Comparison

Brainwaves vs Study852

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

Study852

This productivity tool features a timer that plays an 852hz pure tone while active. It's designed to enhance focus during study sessions and can be upgraded for extended timer durations.

Highlights
  • 852hz pure tone playback
  • Timer for focus sessions
  • Pause and stop functionality
  • Extended timer options (PRO)
  • No data collection
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852hz pure tone plays when you start the timer and stops when the timer ends or you press pause. Perfect for studying and focus. [In App Purchase] PRO: For a one time payment of $2.99, you can set timers longer than 10 minutes up to 3 hours. The purchase is good for lifetime use! [Privacy and Security] This app collects no data. [Terms of Use] EULA Link: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Brainwaves4 screens
Study8521 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Study852 at 5.0 against Brainwaves's 4.4. Brainwaves's advantage is ratings volume (3.3K vs 2) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 10 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month and Study852 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Study852 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 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Brainwaves versus Study852: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBrainwavesStudy852
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (3.3K ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews76.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings3.3K — better2
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size267 MB139 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperiMobLife Inc.Daisydoor

Customer experience

Brainwaves

All ratings3,316 ratings
Positive84.4%
Neutral2.4%
Negative13.2%
Written reviews1,111 reviews
Positive76.4%
Neutral3.4%
Negative20.2%

Study852

All ratings2 ratings
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

Study852

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Brainwaves

Subscriptions10
  • 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
1 purchases

Study852

One-time1
  • Pro$0.99

Questions

Is Brainwaves free?
Brainwaves is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Study852 free?
Study852 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Brainwaves or Study852?
Study852 is rated higher. Brainwaves averages 4.4 out of 5 from 3.3K ratings, while Study852 averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Brainwaves or Study852 have ads?
Neither Brainwaves nor Study852 shows ads.

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