Comparison

Deflekt vs Tinnitus Saurus

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

Head to head
About

Deflekt

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Deflekt is an app that pairs with your iPhone/iPad and bone conduction headphones to deliver rhythmic vibrations to your skull at a tempo you create. By focusing on these pleasant vibrations, your attention is naturally diverted from other thoughts. This method applies a psychological phenomenon known as "Sensory Occupation," offering a new form of relaxation and concentration. ================ 
Safe Anytime — Your ears remain open 
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 Because bone conduction earphones transmit vibrations without blocking your ears, you can hear your surroundings while using the app safely anytime. ================
 Perfect for 
================ * Staying focused during work or study * Preparing for meditation or mindfulness * Calming your mind on restless nights * Refreshing your mood and switching gears ================
 Free Version Features 
================ * Create your own original rhythm patterns * Continuous playback up to 3 minutes per session ================
 Upgraded Version Features (In-App Purchase) 
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Upgrading unlocks additional features so you can get the most out of the app.
 This is a non-consumable purchase - pay once and use it forever. * Unlimited continuous playback - Perfect for meditation, extended focus, or relaxing before sleep without worrying about time. * Timer function - Automatically stop the stimulation after a set time. Ideal for winding down before bed. ================ 
What is Sensory Occupation? 
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Sensory Occupation refers to a state in which a particular sensory input, information, or intentionally focused activity occupies most of one’s awareness, making other information less likely to be consciously perceived.

About

Tinnitus Saurus

This app helps you identify your specific tinnitus pitch and create a personalized notched sound therapy routine. It offers tools to match frequencies, track sessions, and monitor your progress over time. Enjoy up to 30 minutes of daily therapy for free, with premium options for unlimited use.

Highlights
  • Personalized tinnitus pitch matching
  • Notched sound therapy (noise & music)
  • Session timer and daily check-ins
  • Severity trend visualization
  • Private, offline functionality
  • Educational content on therapy
Features
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If your ears never stop ringing, Tinnitus Saurus helps you match each ear's pitch and build a daily notched sound routine. HOW IT WORKS Notched sound therapy removes a narrow band of frequencies centered on your tinnitus pitch from broadband noise or music. Research suggests this approach may help reduce perceived tinnitus loudness over time through a mechanism called lateral inhibition. Tinnitus Saurus makes this process simple: match your frequency, start a session, and track your progress. MATCH YOUR TINNITUS PITCH — FREE Use the built-in frequency tuner to find your exact tinnitus frequency in each ear. Choose auto-sweep (the app scans through frequencies while you listen) or fine-tune manually with a precision slider. Supports frequencies from 100 Hz to 15,000 Hz. Save your match and carry it into therapy. FREE FEATURES - Tuning Wizard with bilateral per-ear frequency matching (auto-sweep + manual tuning) - Session timer with durations from 15 minutes to 8 hours - Daily severity check-ins (1–10 scale) - Journal with notes, tags, and session history - Severity trend chart to visualize changes over time - Educational content explaining how notched therapy works - Daily reminder notifications FREE THERAPY (30 minutes per day) - Notched noise therapy (white, pink, or brown noise with adjustable notch width and depth) - Notched music therapy (import your own songs and apply the notch filter) - Real-time notch visualization showing the removed frequency band PREMIUM — UNLIMITED SESSION TIME - Remove the 30-minute daily cap — listen as long as you want - $7.99/month, $59.99/year (save 37%), or $79.99 lifetime - Cancel anytime in the App Store WHY TINNITUS SAURUS Most tinnitus apps offer generic sound masking. Tinnitus Saurus is different: - Personalized: The Tuning Wizard identifies your exact tinnitus pitch in each ear independently, then therapy is built around your specific frequencies — not a one-size-fits-all soundscape. - Structured: A built-in session timer and journal keep you consistent — the key to notched therapy. - Transparent: All therapy types are free for 30 minutes per day. Premium simply removes the daily cap. - Private: All your data stays on your device. No accounts, no cloud sync, no tracking. - Offline: Works without an internet connection after download. IMPORTANT INFORMATION Tinnitus Saurus is a general wellness app. It is not a medical device and does not diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any medical condition. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before making any decisions about your tinnitus or hearing health. This app is intended to complement, not replace, professional medical advice. Notched sound therapy is an area of active research with published peer-reviewed studies (Okamoto et al., 2010; Teismann et al., 2011; Pantev et al., 2012). Individual results may vary. If you experience sudden, unilateral, or pulsatile tinnitus, please see a doctor promptly. Terms of Use: https://tinnitussaurus.com/terms-of-service Questions or feedback? Reach us at support@techiasaurus.com © 2026 Techiasaurus, LLC

Screenshots

Deflekt3 screens
Tinnitus Saurus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Tinnitus Saurus at every 9 days against Deflekt's every 2 months. Deflekt's advantage is iOS requirement (15.8.3 vs 17.0). 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. Deflekt sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Tinnitus Saurus sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Deflekt ships an update every 2 months, Tinnitus Saurus every 9 days. Both last shipped on October 2, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Deflekt versus Tinnitus Saurus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDeflektTinnitus Saurus
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.8 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—4 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.8.3 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size99 MB11 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperMasaru SuzukiTechiasaurus LLC

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Deflekt

One-time1
  • Unlimited$0.99
3 purchases

Tinnitus Saurus

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$7.991 Month
  • Premium Annual$59.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium Lifetime$79.99

Questions

Is Deflekt free?
Deflekt is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tinnitus Saurus free?
Tinnitus Saurus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Deflekt or Tinnitus Saurus have ads?
Neither Deflekt nor Tinnitus Saurus shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Deflekt or Tinnitus Saurus?
Deflekt ships an update every 2 months, and Tinnitus Saurus every 9 days. Most recently, Deflekt was updated on October 2, 2026 and Tinnitus Saurus on October 2, 2026.

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