Comparison

Brainwave Studio vs Frequency Meditation

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

Frequency Meditation

Features
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Frequency Meditation is the honest frequency studio for sleep, focus, and meditation. REAL-TIME BINAURAL BEATS While most binaural beats apps sell pre-recorded audio of unverified quality, Frequency Meditation generates frequencies in real-time using OscillatorNode — mathematically pure, accurate to 0.1 Hz, every session. 4-6 CALM BREATHING Built-in guided breathing (Inhale 4s, Exhale 6s — no breath hold) syncs with your session. This is the scientifically optimal pattern for heart rate variability (HRV) and vagus nerve activation. 18 SESSION PRESETS • Auto Sleep — 30 min, 15→2 Hz gradual transition • Deep Sleep — 90 min, Delta 4→2 Hz all night • Brain Wash — 5 min sweep + amplitude modulation • Deep Focus — 25 min Alpha→Beta • Focus Lock — Gamma 40Hz + Theta cross-coupling • Theta Meditation, Cosmic Reset, Deep Drop • Pre-Sleep WOW, Pre-Presentation Calm • Quick Reset, Stress Relief, Creative Flow • Energy Boost, Sleep Onset, Quick Calm CUSTOM FREQUENCY PLAYER Set your own binaural beat (1-100 Hz), carrier (80-500 Hz), and nature layer. Save unlimited presets. FREE FREQUENCY TUNER Single tone explorer. Swipe vertically to change frequency from 5 Hz (infrasound) to 22,000 Hz (ultrasound). Discover your hearing range. LIVE VISUAL FEEDBACK Breathing circle pulses with current binaural Hz. See brainwave type (Delta, Theta, Alpha, Beta, Gamma) and session phase change in real time. HONEST ABOUT SCIENCE 7 in-app articles with peer-reviewed citations. We tell you what's proven AND what isn't — no "528 Hz DNA repair" myths, no chakra Hz claims. PROVEN RESEARCH • Pre-operative anxiety: Bauer 2025 meta-analysis (n=1,047) • Sleep onset: Wilkund 2024 Scientific Reports • Chronic pain: Gkolias 2020 double-blind RCT • ADHD focus: Woods 2024 Nature Communications HONEST PRICING • 30 minutes free — no credit card needed • 7-day full trial — no credit card needed • €1.99/month, €15/year, or €39.99 lifetime • Cancel anytime in iPhone Settings — no dark patterns WHO IT'S FOR • Knowledge workers needing deep focus • Adults with ADHD seeking calm productivity • People struggling with sleep onset • Anyone before stressful events • Curious people wanting to explore their hearing range REQUIRES STEREO HEADPHONES Binaural beats only work with stereo headphones (AirPods, wired stereo). The app warns you and won't work with mono speakers. NOT A MEDICAL DEVICE Frequency Meditation is a wellness app. It does not diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Do not use if you have epilepsy, pacemaker, or bipolar disorder without medical consultation. YOUR PRIVACY • No tracking • No analytics • No account required • All data stored locally on your iPhone Made by an indie developer who believes apps should be honest. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Brainwave Studio4 screens
Frequency Meditation4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Frequency Meditation at Free against Brainwave Studio's $3.99. Brainwave Studio's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 15.1). On ads and device support 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

Frequency Meditation is free to download; Brainwave Studio costs $3.99 up front. Frequency Meditation sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Brainwave Studio asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Brainwave Studio versus Frequency Meditation: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBrainwave StudioFrequency Meditation
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating4.5 (105 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews84.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings105 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS7.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size376 MB38 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperRCS LTRolands Zauers

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

Frequency Meditation

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Brainwave Studio

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Frequency Meditation

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium$1.991 Month
  • Yearly Premium7 Days trial$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$39.99

Questions

Is Brainwave Studio free?
Brainwave Studio costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Frequency Meditation free?
Frequency Meditation is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Brainwave Studio or Frequency Meditation have ads?
Neither Brainwave Studio nor Frequency Meditation shows ads.

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