Comparison

Brainwave Studio vs Color Sleep

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

Head to head
About

Brainwave Studio

This app offers a system for relaxation, stress relief, sleep support, meditation, and mind training. It utilizes isochronic tones integrated into ambient music and nature sounds to help users achieve desired mental states. Choose from 40 sessions across 5 categories to find calm and focus.

Highlights
  • 40 brainwave entrainment sessions
  • Isochronic tone technology
  • 60 ambient nature sounds
  • 48 atmospheric music tracks
  • Customizable sound mixes
  • Universal app for iOS devices
Features
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Stressed out? Trouble sleeping? Distracting sounds at work or school? Need a relaxing break from a busy day? If your answered yes to any of those questions then Brainwave Studio is for you! Brainwave Studio is a professionally designed relaxation, stress relief, sleep support, meditation and mind training system, with 40 brainwave entrainment sessions of carefully selected nature sounds and superb quality ambient music. ________________________ How does it work? Brainwave Studio uses isochronic tones, widely regarded as the superior brainwave tone. Isochronic tones pulse at specific frequencies, and stimulate the brain to help you achieve your desired mental state. Unlike binaural beats, isochronic tones work through headphones or speakers. The isochronic tones are integrated into the backgrounds of beautiful, soothing melodies. Listen to the peaceful music while the tones automatically do their magic in the background. ________________________ Features - 5 categories: Relaxation, Sleep, Meditation, Stress and Anxiety, Mind Training - 40 brainwave entrainment sessions with dynamic isochronic tones - 60 soothing ambient sounds - 48 atmospheric music tracks (endless loops) - Universal app runs on iPhone, iPad and iPod touch - Saved soundscapes are synchronized using iCloud - Separate volume controls for every sound - Create customized sound mixes by combining ambient sounds together - High quality Retina graphics - AirPlay support - Multitasking support: play your favorite melodies while using other applications ________________________ 5 Categories With 40 Sessions - Relaxation: Quick relax ∙ Tension relief ∙ Lunch break relax ∙ After a busy day ∙ Relax before important event ∙ After high stress ∙ Before going to bed ∙ Deep evening relax - Stress and Anxiety: Quick stress relief ∙ Workplace stress relief ∙ Anxiety reduction ∙ Anxiety reduction before sleep ∙ Reduce anxiety before taking a test ∙ After work stress reduction ∙ Deep stress relief - Meditation: 7Hz Zen meditation ∙ Coffee break meditation ∙ Low-Alpha meditation ∙ Mid-Alpha meditation ∙ Theta meditation ∙ Delta meditation ∙ 7,83Hz Schumann rhythm meditation ∙ Deep Schumann rhythm meditation. - Sleep: Short anti-insomnia session ∙ Sleep induction ∙ Mental workers sleep support ∙ Hyperactive people sleep induction ∙ Sleep induction for insomniacs ∙ Clear your mind and fall asleep ∙ Deep sleep induction - Mind Training: Workout performance enhancer ∙ After-Workout recovery session ∙ Attention enhancer ∙ Mental workers support session ∙ Idea generation session ∙ Motivation enhancer ∙ Energy enhancer ∙ Creative tasks helper ∙ Concentration enhancer for studying ∙ Sensory-motor rhythm session. ________________________ 60 Ambient Sounds Birds ∙ Piano ∙ Cat ∙ City ∙ Clock ∙ Crickets ∙ Dolphins ∙ Fire ∙ Forest ∙ Frogs ∙ Heart ∙ Monk ∙ Music box ∙ Night ∙ Rain ∙ River ∙ Space ∙ Submarine ∙ Thunder ∙ Train ∙ Cave ∙ Water ∙ Whale ∙ White noise ∙ Wind ∙ Wind Chimes ∙ Jungle ∙ Flute ∙ African night ∙ Howling wolf ∙ Sea lion ∙ City park ∙ Lakeside ∙ Shopping mall ∙ Industrial ∙ Nightingale ∙ Spring birds ∙ Crowd ∙ Oscillating fan ∙ Swamp ∙ Dripping water ∙ Owls ∙ Tropical forest ∙ Factory ∙ PC fan ∙ Vacuum cleaner ∙ Fan ∙ Pirate ship ∙ Waterfall ∙ Fridge ∙ Pneumatic drill ∙ Waves ∙ Hair dryer ∙ Rain on window ∙ High Voltage ∙ Harbor ∙ Running water ∙ Winter blizzard ∙ Highway ∙ School If you have any questions or comments please don't hesitate to contact us at any time: info@rcs-software.com

About

Color Sleep

This app uses various audio frequencies and binaural beats to enhance sleep quality, promote relaxation, and boost daytime energy and focus. It offers specialized sound programs for deep sleep, awakening, power naps, and concentration.

Highlights
  • Alpha waves for relaxation
  • Delta waves for deep sleep
  • Beta waves for morning awakening
  • Theta waves for power naps
  • Gamma waves for focus
  • 432Hz for study ambiance
  • 3.2Hz for body revitalization
  • 40Hz binaural beats
Features
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Elevate your sleep, energize your day, and unlock your full potential. ① Alpha: Relaxation for bedtime serenity ② Delta: Optimal deep sleep experience ③ Beta: Morning awakening and energy ④ Theta: Power napping for rejuvenation ⑤ Gamma: Heightened focus at work ⑥ 432Hz: Blissful study ambiance ⑦ 3.2Hz: Body revitalization and renewal ⑧ 40Hz: Immersive binaural beats experience SleepRevive is your ultimate solution for transforming your sleep experience and unlocking your full potential. With SleepRevive, you can elevate the quality of your sleep, energize your day, and awaken a new level of vitality within you. Imagine drifting off into a serene world of relaxation as SleepRevive envelops you in a soothing embrace of tranquility. With its carefully crafted audio programs, SleepRevive harnesses the power of Alpha, Delta, Beta, Theta, Gamma, 432Hz, 3.2Hz, and 40Hz frequencies to guide you on a journey to the depths of rejuvenating sleep. Experience the unrivaled bliss of deep sleep with our Delta waves, as your body and mind enter a profound rest and restoration state. Awaken refreshed and revitalized with our Beta waves, ready to embrace the day's challenges with renewed energy and focus. Need a quick boost? Our Theta waves offer the perfect power nap solution, allowing you to recharge and invigorate yourself in mere moments. Achieve laser-like focus and heightened productivity with our Gamma waves, optimizing your work performance and maximizing your potential. Immerse yourself in the harmonious ambiance of our 432Hz frequency, creating an ideal environment for studying and learning. Feel the gentle waves of 3.2Hz as they revive your body, melting away fatigue and replenishing your vitality. Explore the captivating realm of binaural beats at 40Hz, where deep relaxation and inner peace await. SleepRevive is more than just an app—it's a gateway to a rejuvenated self. Transform your sleep, awaken your potential, and embrace a life filled with energy, focus, and well-being. Upgrade your sleep experience today with SleepRevive and unlock the power of your restorative rest.

Screenshots

Brainwave Studio4 screens
Color Sleep4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Color Sleep at 4.8 against Brainwave Studio's 4.5. Color Sleep also leads on price ($1.99 vs $3.99). Brainwave Studio's advantage is review sentiment (84% vs 67%) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 15.0). On ratings volume, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

Brainwave Studio costs $3.99 and Color Sleep $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Color Sleep holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 106 and 78 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 84% of Brainwave Studio's written reviews are positive against 67% of Color Sleep's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Brainwave Studio versus Color Sleep: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBrainwave StudioColor Sleep
Price$3.99$1.99 — better
Rating4.5 (106 ratings)4.8 (78 ratings) — better
Positive reviews84.3% of reviews — better66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings106 — better78
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS7.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size376 MB77 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperRCS LTBetter Sleep Rise Elite

Customer experience

Brainwave Studio

All ratings106 ratings
Positive86.8%
Neutral3.8%
Negative9.4%
Written reviews121 reviews
Positive84.3%
Neutral5.8%
Negative9.9%

Color Sleep

All ratings78 ratings
Positive94.9%
Neutral5.1%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

Bugs and requests

Brainwave Studio

Reported bugs

9 issues
  • App crashes on startup with iOS 16 and newer
  • Content missing on iPhone 15 Pro Max
  • Freezes after 30 seconds on newer devices
  • App closes when other audio apps are opened
  • Crashes when attempting to restore purchases
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  • Constant crashes requiring frequent reinstalls
  • Frequency range descriptions are inaccurate
  • Music stops playing if swiped left or stopped
  • High memory consumption on iPad

Requested features

12 requests
  • Background playback with phone screen off
  • Ability to layer with personal music library
  • Multitasking support with other audio apps
  • Timer and alarm functionality
  • Mac app version
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  • More isochronic tone programs
  • Lucid dreaming and motivation sessions
  • Custom mix saving functionality
  • Screen rotation support on iPad
  • Voice recording for personalized suggestions
  • More tasteful/elegant music selections
  • Wake-up mode for mornings

Color Sleep

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Brainwave Studio

No in-app purchases

None

Color Sleep

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Brainwave Studio free?
Brainwave Studio costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Color Sleep free?
Color Sleep costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Brainwave Studio or Color Sleep?
Color Sleep is rated higher. Brainwave Studio averages 4.5 out of 5 from 106 ratings, while Color Sleep averages 4.8 from 78 ratings.
Do Brainwave Studio or Color Sleep have ads?
Neither Brainwave Studio nor Color Sleep shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Brainwave Studio or Color Sleep?
Brainwave Studio ships an update every 5 weeks, and Color Sleep every 5 weeks. Most recently, Brainwave Studio was updated on October 16, 2026 and Color Sleep on October 4, 2026.

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