# AwesomeBGM vs The Gateway Project

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: AwesomeBGM at none against The Gateway Project's 2. AwesomeBGM also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 18.6). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. The Gateway Project sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. AwesomeBGM asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | AwesomeBGM | The Gateway Project |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-gateway-project/id6770171826/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **1** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Size | 125 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [arai.me](https://appshunter.io/developer/1652629805) | [Rick Yost](https://appshunter.io/developer/1384293049) |

## What reviewers say

### AwesomeBGM

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/awesomebgm/id6446246110)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### The Gateway Project

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-gateway-project/id6770171826)

This app uses synthesized binaural beats to aid in relaxation, focus, and sleep. It offers free access to basic sessions and ambient sounds, with an optional premium subscription for advanced features and custom soundscapes. Designed for calm and privacy, it requires headphones for binaural sessions.

**Highlights:** Synthesized binaural beats, Focus Level system, General brainwave sessions, Ambient sound mixing, Prep Mode with affirmations, Daily visualization tools, Customizable sound builder

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| The Gateway Project | $4.99 | per month |
| The Gateway Project | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AwesomeBGM free?

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

### Is The Gateway Project free?

The Gateway Project is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do AwesomeBGM or The Gateway Project have ads?

Neither AwesomeBGM nor The Gateway Project shows ads.

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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.*
