# Brainwaves vs Study852

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.

Both are free to download. Brainwaves sells 18 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Study852 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Brainwaves | Study852 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (3.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brainwaves-binaural-beats/id450655712/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/study852/id6736966480/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.3K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 80.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 271 MB | 139 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [iMobLife Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/398953205) | [Daisydoor](https://appshunter.io/developer/1755831368) |

## 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


### Study852

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/study852/id6736966480)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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