Comparison

Alpha Wave Experience vs red. Mindfulness

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

Head to head
About

Alpha Wave Experience

Features
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Alpha Wave Experience App is used only with design piece “The Mirror” by Dan Ghenacia. Developed by neuroscientists and music artists, Alpha Wave Experience App utilizes the healing potential of sound and light frequencies. Experience reduced stress, better sleep, and improved well-being through art.

About

red. Mindfulness

This app offers guided meditations specifically designed to complement red and near-infrared light therapy sessions. Enhance your wellness ritual with sessions timed to your therapy and focused on transformation, rest, and intention.

Highlights
  • Red light-specific meditations
  • Universe Series with journal
  • Sleep & Reset tracks
  • Integrated journaling prompts
  • Short and effective session formats
Features
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red. Mindfulness is the first meditation app specifically designed to be used during your red and near-infrared light therapy sessions — turning your glow time into a powerful moment of transformation. Whether you use a red light panel, mask, or full-body bed, our meditations are written to align with your session time, breathing pace, and the healing potential of the light itself. It’s more than a moment of rest — it’s a daily ritual for rewiring your mind and recharging your glow. Key Features: • Red Light–Specific Meditations - Mindfulness tracks written exclusively for use with red light therapy. Align your breath, intention, and mindset with your device’s glow. • Universe Series with Journal - Guided meditation to release, realign, and call in your next level — perfect for integrating intention with the universe energy and red light. • Sleep & Reset Tracks - Evening meditations designed to unwind your nervous system and support deep, restful sleep under the red light. • Journaling Prompts & Glow Journal - Integrated journaling templates to reflect, process emotions, and track your growth — directly in the app. • Short & Effective Formats - 11–22 minute sessions that fit into your daily red light routine — no fluff, just results. Monitarization: • The app features a free version without the need of an account, with selected meditations available. • There is a monthly and yearly subscription plan available via Apple subscriptions. Use this app with: • Full-body red light beds • Face masks, handheld devices, panels, or infrared wands • Studio or at-home light therapy rituals Medical Disclaimer: The content provided in this app is for informational and wellness support purposes only and is not intended as medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider before starting any new health practice or making decisions related to your physical or mental health. Terms of use: EULA https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Alpha Wave Experience3 screens
red. Mindfulness4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Alpha Wave Experience at none against red. Mindfulness's 1. On price, update cadence, 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

Both are free to download. red. Mindfulness sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $6.00 per month. Alpha Wave Experience asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Alpha Wave Experience ships an update every 4 weeks, red. Mindfulness monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Alpha Wave Experience versus red. Mindfulness: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAlpha Wave Experiencered. Mindfulness
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB20 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperHear the light LdaRed Labs GmbH

In-app purchases

None

Alpha Wave Experience

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

red. Mindfulness

Subscriptions1
  • red. Mindfulness Premium$6.001 Month

Questions

Is Alpha Wave Experience free?
Alpha Wave Experience is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is red. Mindfulness free?
red. Mindfulness is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Alpha Wave Experience or red. Mindfulness have ads?
Neither Alpha Wave Experience nor red. Mindfulness shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Alpha Wave Experience or red. Mindfulness?
Alpha Wave Experience ships an update every 4 weeks, and red. Mindfulness monthly. Most recently, Alpha Wave Experience was updated on October 10, 2026 and red. Mindfulness on October 6, 2026.

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