Inspire UCSF vs BrainCalm
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Inspire UCSF
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Key Features: 12-Week Guided Program – Learn step by step with engaging educational content, exercises, and interactive activities to develop pain management skills. Video & Text-Based Learning – Access videos and informative text content designed to help you understand and manage chronic pain. Favorites Section – Easily bookmark videos and return to them whenever you need a refresher. Quick Relief Tools – Access mindfulness strategies on demand to help you manage pain in the moment. Resource Library – Explore additional information and tools to deepen your understanding of chronic pain and self-care strategies. Culturally Tailored & Multilingual – The INSPIRE app reflects the experiences of four common cultural identities in the San Francisco area and is available in English, Spanish, and Cantonese. Research Study Participation Required The INSPIRE app is part of a UCSF research study. To access the app, you must be enrolled in the study. For more information, contact inspirestudy@ucsf.edu.
BrainCalm
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SwingleSonic BRAINCALM helps you achieve a state of brain quiet, using sound stimulation and HRV respiration trainings.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: BrainCalm at monthly against Inspire UCSF's every 4 months. 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Inspire UCSF ships an update every 4 months, BrainCalm monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Inspire UCSF | BrainCalm |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 23 MB | 33 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Open Cancer Network | Davide Del Vento |
In-app purchases
Inspire UCSF
No in-app purchases
BrainCalm
No in-app purchases
