Comparison

SleepSpeed vs BrainWave

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

Head to head
About

SleepSpeed

Features
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Ever notice when you're listening to a podcast at night that your brain just keeps gearing up when it should be down-shifting? Here's a tool that will give you the perfect speed setting to slow things down enough for you to slip into neutral. More than 20 different slow speeds to find the just the right pace for your podcast before everyone starts sounding like they've had too much to drink. Utilizing your downloaded podcasts - in case you sleep in airplane mode - you can easily select desired podcasts to create an editable playlist. Sleep timer from 20 mins. to 3hrs. But why limit it to nighttime use? Throttle the speed a bit when you're listening to something & you're multi-tasking, or listening to something technical. Give SleepSpeed a test drive. It might just be your next favorite app.

About

BrainWave

This app uses AI and neuroscience to monitor your sleep and dynamically adjust audio frequencies for deeper rest. Wake up to personalized sleep summaries and insights each morning.

Highlights
  • AI-powered brainwave synchronization
  • Real-time sleep phase monitoring
  • Personalized adaptive soundscapes
  • Daily sleep summary insights
  • Neuroscience-informed algorithms
Features
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The Next Generation of Binaural Beats Let the right frequency find you. BrainWave turns your heart rate, HRV, activity, and sleep patterns into a personalized wind-down experience. Its bioadaptive audio responds to your changing recovery state, fine-tuning frequencies in real time to help you move from high alert toward rest. Whether you’re winding down after a late workout or a demanding day, BrainWave helps your body and mind ease into sleep at their own pace. CORE FEATURES - Real-Time Bioadaptive Brainwave Audio Your heart rate and HRV guide precise frequency adjustments as your body’s recovery state changes. - Cortisol-Aware Sleep & Recovery Index Understand whether your body may still be in a high-arousal state using insights derived from heart rate, HRV, activity, and sleep trends. - Personalized Frequency Matching Go beyond broad Alpha, Theta, and Delta ranges with a frequency experience tuned to your individual state. - Immersive Sleep Soundscapes Explore a complete library of calming soundscapes designed for sleep, relaxation, and post-workout wind-down. - Sleep & Recovery Insights Review your previous night’s sleep and recovery patterns—and use them to shape tonight’s experience. HOW IT WORKS 1. Connect your health data 2. Check your Sleep & Recovery state 3. Start your personalized brainwave session 4. Review your sleep insights the next morning Download BrainWave and discover a new generation of bioadaptive sleep audio. SUBSCRIPTION PLANS Weekly Plan: $3.99 per week with a 3-day free trial Annual Plan: $39.99 per year Subscriptions can be managed at any time through your App Store account settings. IMPORTANT INFORMATION The Cortisol-Aware Sleep & Recovery Index is an estimate based on available health and activity signals. It does not directly measure cortisol levels and is not intended for medical diagnosis or treatment. Payment will be charged to your App Store account upon confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. You can manage your subscription or turn off automatic renewal in your App Store settings. SUPPORT & LEGAL Feature suggestions and support: brainwave.support@geniustech.ai Privacy Policy: https://brainwave.geniustech.ai/user-agreement/privacy_notice.pdf Terms of Service: https://brainwave.geniustech.ai/user-agreement/terms_of_use.pdf

Screenshots

SleepSpeed4 screens
BrainWave4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: SleepSpeed at daily against BrainWave's every 7 months. BrainWave's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). 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. SleepSpeed sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and BrainWave sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SleepSpeed ships an update daily, BrainWave every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on May 19, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
SleepSpeed versus BrainWave: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSleepSpeedBrainWave
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyDaily — betterEvery 7 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB84 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBlue Sky Appware, LLCGENIUS AI LABS PTE. LTD

In-app purchases

1 purchases

SleepSpeed

One-time1
  • SleepSpeed App Purchase$2.99
2 purchases

BrainWave

Subscriptions2
  • BraveWave Pro,1 week3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • BraveWave Pro,1 year$39.991 Year

Questions

Is SleepSpeed free?
SleepSpeed is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BrainWave free?
BrainWave is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SleepSpeed or BrainWave have ads?
Neither SleepSpeed nor BrainWave shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SleepSpeed or BrainWave?
SleepSpeed ships an update daily, and BrainWave every 7 months. Most recently, SleepSpeed was updated on May 19, 2026 and BrainWave on September 23, 2026.

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