# MindWave Mobile Tutorial vs Kanopy

The clearest difference is rating: Kanopy at 4.8 against MindWave Mobile Tutorial's 3.2. Kanopy also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 75 months) and ratings volume (153K vs 14). MindWave Mobile Tutorial's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Kanopy holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Kanopy has 153K ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of MindWave Mobile Tutorial's written reviews are positive against 72% of Kanopy's.

MindWave Mobile Tutorial ships an update every 75 months, Kanopy every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MindWave Mobile Tutorial | Kanopy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.2 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mindwave-mobile-tutorial/id499682241/reviews) | **[4.8 (153K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kanopy/id1205614510/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 14 | **153K** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **71.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 75 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | — | **#179** |
| Size | 17 MB | 103 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [NeuroSky, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/499682244) | [Kanopy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1205614509) |

## What reviewers say

### MindWave Mobile Tutorial

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mindwave-mobile-tutorial/id499682241)

This app guides you through setting up and using a brainwave-sensing headset. It's designed to help first-time users connect their compatible headset to their device and begin interacting with brain-controlled applications.

**Highlights:** Headset setup guide, Introduction to brainwave interaction, Bluetooth 4.0 device compatibility check, First-time use configuration, Compatible with various NeuroSky headsets

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Kanopy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kanopy/id1205614510)

**Currently charting:** #179 Top Free · Entertainment (US App Store)

Access a vast library of films and documentaries for free with your library card. Enjoy ad-free streaming of award-winning movies, The Criterion Collection, and curated content for children, with new titles added regularly.

**Highlights:** Free film streaming, Ad-free viewing, Library card required, Festival award-winning films, Documentaries, The Criterion Collection, Kanopy Kids with parental controls

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎥 Eclectic and engaging selection of films and series
- 🎬 Great movies and documentaries
- 🏆 Excellent content and thoughtful entertainment
- 🌍 Wide selection of various international material
- 🧠 Fantastic educational content like The Great Courses

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes, freezes, and has stability issues
- 🔍 Difficult to search and navigate, poor user experience
- 🕰️ Losing credits just for resuming a movie
- 🔇 No way to turn off closed captions
- 📺 Chromecast and TV integration problems

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes and freezes frequently
- Login issues, unable to sign in or access account
- Chromecast and TV streaming problems
- Video playback issues, including blurry or out of sync
- Inconsistent behavior when resuming or rewatching movies

**Requested features**

- Add ability to pause, rewind, and resume movies without using credits
- Improve search and browsing functionality
- Provide more content filtering and parental control options
- Add support for offline viewing and downloads
- Enhance Chromecast and TV integration


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MindWave Mobile Tutorial free?

MindWave Mobile Tutorial is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Kanopy free?

Kanopy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, MindWave Mobile Tutorial or Kanopy?

Kanopy is rated higher. MindWave Mobile Tutorial averages 3.2 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Kanopy averages 4.8 from 153K ratings.

### Do MindWave Mobile Tutorial or Kanopy have ads?

Neither MindWave Mobile Tutorial nor Kanopy shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MindWave Mobile Tutorial or Kanopy?

MindWave Mobile Tutorial ships an update every 75 months, and Kanopy every 2 weeks. Most recently, MindWave Mobile Tutorial was updated on November 1, 2026 and Kanopy on November 8, 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.*