# Brainwaves vs Hyperfocus App

The clearest difference is rating: Hyperfocus App at 5.0 against Brainwaves's 4.4. Brainwaves's advantage is ratings volume (3.3K vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Brainwaves sells 19 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Hyperfocus App sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Hyperfocus App 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.

Brainwaves ships an update weekly, Hyperfocus App every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Brainwaves | Hyperfocus App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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/hyperfocus-app/id6749962721/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.3K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 79.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 266 MB | 337 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [iMobLife Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/398953205) | [Angel Valor](https://appshunter.io/developer/1833016748) |

## 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


### Hyperfocus App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hyperfocus-app/id6749962721)

This app provides curated sound environments and music to aid focus, reduce mental overload, and promote calm. It offers various modes tailored for studying, meditating, sleeping, and working in timed intervals, specifically designed to support individuals with ADHD.

**Highlights:** Focus-enhancing noise and ambient sounds, Modes for meditation, study, sleep, and work, Pomodoro timer integration, Distraction-free, intuitive interface, Sensory regulation support, Customizable sound environments

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium - Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium - Annually | $22.95 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium | $8.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Brainwaves free?

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

### Is Hyperfocus App free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Brainwaves or Hyperfocus App?

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

### Do Brainwaves or Hyperfocus App have ads?

Neither Brainwaves nor Hyperfocus App shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Brainwaves or Hyperfocus App?

Brainwaves ships an update weekly, and Hyperfocus App every 6 days. Most recently, Brainwaves was updated on October 14, 2026 and Hyperfocus App on October 3, 2026.

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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.*