Comparison

Elemind vs Capillus

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

Head to head
About

Elemind

This app uses neurotechnology to read and respond to your brainwaves, guiding you into deeper sleep. It analyzes EEG signals to deliver precise acoustic stimulation, helping you fall asleep faster and improve sleep efficiency without negative side effects.

Highlights
  • Real-time EEG brainwave tracking
  • Personalized acoustic stimulation
  • Faster sleep onset
  • Improved sleep efficiency
  • Detailed sleep stage analysis
  • Data-driven sleep insights
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Elemind is pioneering neurotechnology for sleep that reads and instantly responds to your individual brainwaves and works naturally to direct your brain out of wakeful patterns into a deeper sleep, on-demand. Our patented algorithm tracks your EEG brain signals and delivers precise acoustic stimulation tailored to your brain’s natural rhythms - so you fall asleep significantly faster. Like noise cancellation for the brain, you can switch off the world and switch off the stress and go to sleep faster because with Elemind you actively drive your brain from an awake state to a sleep state. Elemind is clinically shown to improve sleep efficiency. It is designed to help you fall asleep as fast as the leading sleep drugs, without the negative side effects or next day grogginess. Which means that when you wake up, you’ll feel at your best and ready for whatever the day brings. The Elemind app is designed to pair with our EEG-based headband, which houses multiple sensors designed to accurately track your sleep. However, different from other sleep trackers, the Elemind headband analyzes your brain activity in real time to deliver precisely timed acoustic stimulation via a bone conduction speaker that has clinically been shown to get you to sleep faster. The app features: DETAILED SLEEP MONITORING Sleep isn’t a score to chase—it’s a rhythm to understand. Elemind skips oversimplified metrics and delivers data-driven insights that support healthier, more natural sleep—so you can wake up feeling truly restored. The Elemind app provides raw and derived metrics in clear visual formats like hypnograms and bar charts, paired with context that helps you interpret them. You’ll see how long you were in each sleep stage, how efficiently you slept, and how your sleep changes over time—all without being reduced to a grade. Elemind is a general wellness product, not a medical device. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, prevent, or manage any disease or medical condition. Elemind is designed to support and encourage a healthy lifestyle and is intended for general wellness use only. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Capillus

This app enhances your hair regrowth journey by integrating with a red light therapy cap. It offers tracking tools, Bluetooth connectivity, and progress photo capabilities to help you stay consistent and monitor your results.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth connectivity with therapy cap
  • Daily treatment tracking
  • Progress photo documentation
  • Customizable reminders
  • Hair care tips and support
Features
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Your hair regrowth journey, tracked in one place. The Capillus App connects to your Capillus Red Light Therapy Cap over Bluetooth and gives you everything you need to stay consistent with your treatment, from session timers to progress photos. TREATMENT TRACKER Connect your cap via Bluetooth, start your 6-minute session, and let the app log it. Every completed session is automatically recorded in your weekly and monthly calendar, so you always know exactly where you stand. The recommended protocol is one session per day, and the app helps you stick to it. PROGRESS TRACKER Take high-quality progress photos from four different angles: crown, temples, and front hairline, and the app organizes them into albums automatically. Compare before-and-after photos side by side to see your own regrowth journey unfold over time. STAY ON TRACK Personalize your account settings, manage treatment reminders, and get hair care tips designed to help you get the most out of every session. BACKED BY FDA-CLEARED TECHNOLOGY Capillus laser caps use FDA-cleared, clinically studied red light therapy (low-level laser therapy) to support hair regrowth. The Capillus App works with Bluetooth-enabled Capillus devices to help you track your treatment and stay consistent. Learn more at capillus.com. Individual results may vary. The information provided in this app is not medical advice, consult a physician regarding any medical concerns.

Screenshots

Elemind4 screens
Capillus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Capillus at none against Elemind's 1. Capillus also leads on ratings volume (37 vs 11). Elemind's advantage is review sentiment (43% vs 26%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. Elemind sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $6.99 per month. Capillus asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 2.2 for Elemind against 2.1 for Capillus. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 37 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 43% of Elemind's written reviews are positive against 26% of Capillus's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Elemind ships an update fortnightly, Capillus weekly. Both last shipped on November 12, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Elemind versus Capillus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterElemindCapillus
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.2 (11 ratings) — better2.1 (37 ratings)
Positive reviews42.9% of reviews — better26.1% of reviews
Number of ratings1137 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size72 MB60 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperElemind Technologies, Inc.Capillus

Customer experience

Elemind

All ratings10 ratings
Positive30.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative70.0%
Written reviews28 reviews
Positive42.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative57.1%

Capillus

All ratings32 ratings
Positive18.8%
Neutral3.1%
Negative78.1%
Written reviews23 reviews
Positive26.1%
Neutral4.3%
Negative69.6%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Elemind

Subscriptions1
  • Elemind Monthly1 Month trial$6.991 Month
None

Capillus

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Elemind free?
Elemind is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Capillus free?
Capillus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Elemind or Capillus?
Elemind is rated higher. Elemind averages 2.2 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Capillus averages 2.1 from 37 ratings.
Do Elemind or Capillus have ads?
Neither Elemind nor Capillus shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Elemind or Capillus?
Elemind ships an update fortnightly, and Capillus weekly. Most recently, Elemind was updated on November 12, 2026 and Capillus on November 12, 2026.

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