Comparison

FlowNoise vs DeepWave

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

Head to head
About

FlowNoise

Enhance focus, relaxation, and performance with binaural beats that integrate with your music. Customize sound parameters like noise color, frequency, and modulation for a personalized auditory experience.

Highlights
  • Binaural beats integration with music
  • Customizable noise color
  • Adjustable waveform modulation
  • Selectable base frequencies (e.g., 432 Hz)
  • In-app purchase for Pro Features
  • Timer functionality
Features
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Step into a new world of focus, relaxation, and peak performance, with FlowNoise™ Have you ever wished for a more harmonious and energizing way to supercharge your brain and unlock its hidden potential? FlowNoise™ is the answer to that dream! Crafted by Fritz Menzer, a Swiss engineer who wrote his PhD thesis on Binaural Audio Signal Processing, FlowNoise™ is the ultimate binaural beats app that will revolutionize your listening experience. FlowNoise™ binaural beats blend seamlessly with your favorite music, creating a harmonious fusion that empowers your brain like never before. But that’s just the start. With an in-app purchase, you can unlock the Pro Features of FlowNoise™, giving you the ability to customize your listening experience like a true maestro. Change the noise color, set a timer, adjust the waveform of the modulation, modify the modulation depth, and choose your preferred sine wave base frequency - even the elusive 432 Hz. FlowNoise™ puts the power of sound in your hands. Don't miss out on the chance to revolutionize your listening experience and unlock your brain's hidden potential with FlowNoise™, the future of binaural beats technology.

About

DeepWave

Features
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DeepWave generates real-time stereo binaural beat sound sessions for quiet focus routines, breathing, meditation, and pre-sleep wind-down. Built on Apple's AVAudioEngine for clean sine wave synthesis — no audio files, no streaming, fully offline. KEY FEATURES • Pure stereo binaural beat generation (carrier + offset) • Live waveform animation • Adjustable volume • Background playback (works with screen off) • Tiny app size — pure procedural sound, no samples to download INCLUDED FREQUENCIES Free: • Alpha 10Hz — Relaxed focus for studying Pro: • Delta 2Hz — Calm pre-sleep wind-down • Theta 6Hz — Relaxed breathing or meditation sessions • Beta 18Hz — Alert work sessions • Gamma 40Hz — Short, structured focus sessions • Solfeggio 432Hz — 432 Hz carrier with a gentle 4 Hz beat • Solfeggio 528Hz — 528 Hz carrier with a gentle 4 Hz beat PRO FEATURES (optional subscription) • All 6 expert-tuned frequency presets • Custom frequency picker (base 100–500Hz, beat 0.5–40Hz) • Sleep timer with smooth fade-out (5/10/15/30/45/60 minutes) • Background playback support • Zero ads forever HOW IT WORKS A binaural beat is created when each ear hears a slightly different frequency. The brain perceives the difference as a "beat" — a tone you can't hear with one ear alone. For best results, wear headphones. IMPORTANT DeepWave is for relaxation and personal use. It is not a medical device and does not treat any condition. If you have a history of seizures or auditory issues, consult a healthcare professional before use. PRIVACY All audio is generated locally in real time. No microphone, no recording, no network. No analytics, no ads, no account. SUBSCRIPTION INFO • Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. • You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to App Store → Account → Subscriptions. Privacy Policy: https://frexx.top/deepwave/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://frexx.top/deepwave/terms.html SUPPORT jie.xiang.jm@gmail.com

Screenshots

FlowNoise4 screens
DeepWave4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: FlowNoise at weekly against DeepWave's every 3 weeks. FlowNoise also leads on iOS requirement (13.2 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. FlowNoise sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and DeepWave sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.59 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FlowNoise ships an update weekly, DeepWave every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
FlowNoise versus DeepWave: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlowNoiseDeepWave
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.2 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB1 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperFritz Menzer杰 向

In-app purchases

1 purchases

FlowNoise

One-time1
  • Pro Features$1.99
2 purchases

DeepWave

Subscriptions2
  • DeepWave Pro Weekly$1.597 Days
  • DeepWave Pro Yearly$19.901 Year

Questions

Is FlowNoise free?
FlowNoise is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DeepWave free?
DeepWave is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do FlowNoise or DeepWave have ads?
Neither FlowNoise nor DeepWave shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FlowNoise or DeepWave?
FlowNoise ships an update weekly, and DeepWave every 3 weeks. Most recently, FlowNoise was updated on October 24, 2026 and DeepWave on October 4, 2026.

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