Comparison

mindLightz vs Apollo Neuro

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

mindLightz

Transform your device into a light and sound machine. Mix binaural sounds, isochronic tones, and ambient effects with your own audio library. Create custom settings or use 84 preset programs for different brain states.

Highlights
  • Audio-Visual Stimulation (AVS)
  • Binaural sounds and isochronic tones
  • Customizable audio mixer
  • 25 built-in ambient sound effects
  • 84 preset programs
  • Manual mode for custom settings
Features
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The mindLightz AVS App (previously named iLightz) is the most advanced and user friendly platform for transforming your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch into a state of the art "light and sound" machine. This free App is, by itself, a Deluxe "Audio Mixer" allowing the user to combine and individually adjust the volume levels of our precisely produced binaural sounds or isochronic tones with any of 25 built-in ambient sound effects "mixed" with any audio file in your library. These capabilities alone make this App one of the very best and most versatile binaural sound generator Apps available today. With the purchase of our separately available mindLightz™ Bluetooth Glasses, users can experience the Planet's first completely wireless "Audio-Visual Stimulation" (AVS) system. By utilizing the power of Apple’s iOS, we have been able to simplify the user interface while delivering exciting new features and producing the most advanced and sophisticated AVS system available today. The mindLightz™ App includes 84 unique preset programs designed to help users achieve different brain-states. Additionally our "manual" mode allows you to easily create your own custom settings. Finally, we would like to ask all our users to please contact us first before leaving any negative reviews. Leaving a one star rating with a review only stating "App does not work" provides us no meaningful feedback or any way to investigate what maybe wrong. As we add new features and capabilities to our App and as Apple continues to update iOS and expand the number of devices, there is always the possibility of some problems or issues arising with our App and hardware. This, in fact, happened to a recent update which was approved just as Apple released iOS 8.3. Unfortunately, our update, which had been thoroughly tested, turn out not to "play" well with iOS 8.3. We immediately began working on a fix and had it released to the App Store within 1 week. Unfortunately, that was not fast enough as some users had already re-rated and re-reviewed our App negatively without ever contacting us. So, if you find a bug, or are having problems with our optional hardware, PLEASE contact us FIRST as we take ALL problems very seriously and will do whatever necessary to make things right, especially if it involves our iLightz II or mindLightz™ AVS hardware. Thank you for your help, understanding and continued support!

About

Apollo Neuro

This app uses silent sound wave vibrations to improve calm, focus, energy, and sleep. It offers instant stress relief and can be enhanced with a wearable device for deeper, long-term wellness benefits. Track your progress and integrate with other health apps.

Highlights
  • Silent sound wave vibrations
  • Instant stress relief
  • Improved calm and focus
  • Enhanced energy and sleep
  • Progress tracking
  • Smart health integrations
Features
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Feel Better, Backed by Science Apollo Neuro is the first science-backed technology that improves calm, focus, energy, and sleep. Apollo’s patented silent sound wave vibrations remind your body how to feel good, anytime, anywhere, by strengthening your resilience to stress and boosting vagus nerve activity through our sense of touch. Discover two powerful ways to experience Apollo: Meet Apollo Sessions – Instant Stress Relief Right from Your iPhone New to Apollo? Your journey to calm starts here. Apollo Sessions instantly transforms your iPhone into your personal wellness champion for FREE, using gentle, silent sound wave vibrations to quickly shift how you feel, without any additional hardware. • Instantly calm your mind or boost your energy • Easy to use—just download the app and open it on your iPhone • Start feeling better right away with a free trial Popular Sessions: • Espresso Shot – A caffeine-free boost for your day • Relax – Quickly unwind after stress • Let's Go – Enhance focus and clarity • Good Vibes – Ease into social settings Take Wellness Further with the Apollo Wearable – The Premium Experience Ready to go deeper? The Apollo wearable is the ultimate tool for continuous, scientifically validated stress relief and wellness improvement. It gently retrains your nervous system over time, enhancing resilience and overall well-being: • Reduce stress and anxiety • Improve sleep quality, fall asleep faster • Enhance focus and clarity • Accelerate physical recovery • Increase HRV for long-term wellness Why Choose the Wearable? Crafted by neuroscientists and physicians, Apollo’s wearable offers proven results. The more consistently you use it, the better you'll feel—physically, mentally, and emotionally. How Apollo Vibes™ Work: Apollo's gentle vibrations act like soothing music for your nervous system. Higher frequencies elevate your energy and sharpen your focus, while lower frequencies promote relaxation and deep sleep. Simply choose your vibe and let Apollo do the rest: • Energy – Stay energized and alert • Unwind – Effortlessly relax • Focus – Maintain clear, steady concentration • Sleep – Drift naturally into restful sleep • Recover – Recharge faster after workouts Key Features: • Custom Scheduling – Tailored vibes for your day • Progress Tracking – Visualize your improvement in sleep, stress, and focus • Smart Integrations – Seamlessly connects with Oura Ring, Apple Health, and more Science-Backed. Expert-Approved. Life-Changing. “With consistent use, Apollo helps your nervous system adapt, improving stress resilience and more. It sounds futuristic, but we're thrilled (and amazed) it truly works.” – Robb Report "Apollo’s effectiveness for extreme stress was clear from my very first session." – Men's Health "Designed to reduce stress and recalibrate the nervous system." – Wall Street Journal Awards: • Best of the Best, 2024 – Robb Report • Editors' Choice, 2023 – Well and Good • Best of CNET, 2023 – CNET • The Quality Edit Editors Pick, 2024 – Quality Edit Begin Your Apollo Journey: Download Apollo Sessions today, instantly find calm, and explore how the Apollo wearable can elevate your wellness journey.

Screenshots

mindLightz4 screens
Apollo Neuro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: mindLightz at none against Apollo Neuro's 3. mindLightz also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.5) and review sentiment (75% vs 62%). Apollo Neuro's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (1.9K vs 82). On price and ads 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. Apollo Neuro sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $89.99 per year. mindLightz asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

mindLightz holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Apollo Neuro has 1.9K ratings behind it against 82, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of mindLightz's written reviews are positive against 62% of Apollo Neuro's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

mindLightz ships an update every 4 months, Apollo Neuro every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 2 level
mindLightz versus Apollo Neuro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametermindLightzApollo Neuro
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (82 ratings) — better4.5 (1.9K ratings)
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews — better62.2% of reviews
Number of ratings821.9K — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#51 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB650 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperMind GearApollo Neuro

Customer experience

mindLightz

All ratings82 ratings
Positive90.2%
Neutral2.4%
Negative7.3%
Written reviews36 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral2.8%
Negative22.2%

Apollo Neuro

All ratings1,897 ratings
Positive86.0%
Neutral4.2%
Negative9.9%
Written reviews376 reviews
Positive62.2%
Neutral8.5%
Negative29.3%

Bugs and requests

mindLightz

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Apollo Neuro

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Scheduled sessions not always starting as planned
  • Bluetooth connectivity issues and device not pairing properly
  • App crashes, freezes, and general instability
  • Usage data not tracking accurately in the app

Requested features

5 requests
  • Apple Watch integration for easier control
  • More customization options for schedules and modes
  • Longer duration for programs and vibration patterns
  • Improved sleep tracking and integration with other health apps
  • Ability to use device without the app

In-app purchases

None

mindLightz

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Apollo Neuro

Subscriptions3
  • Sessions Premium (Yearly)7 Days trial$89.991 Year
  • SmartVibes One Year1 Month trial$99.991 Year
  • Apollo Pro - Yearly$159.991 Year

Questions

Is mindLightz free?
mindLightz is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Apollo Neuro free?
Apollo Neuro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, mindLightz or Apollo Neuro?
mindLightz is rated higher. mindLightz averages 4.7 out of 5 from 82 ratings, while Apollo Neuro averages 4.5 from 1.9K ratings.
Do mindLightz or Apollo Neuro have ads?
Neither mindLightz nor Apollo Neuro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, mindLightz or Apollo Neuro?
mindLightz ships an update every 4 months, and Apollo Neuro every 3 weeks. Most recently, mindLightz was updated on October 16, 2026 and Apollo Neuro on October 18, 2026.

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