Comparison

Brainwave vs Nook

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

Head to head
About

Brainwave

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思いついたアイデアをすぐ書ける。整理したくなったらAIに頼む。 Brainwave は「あなた主導」のメモアプリです。AIが勝手に割り込むことはありません。呼びたい時だけ呼び出し、AIからの回答はいつでも隠せます。 ■ ペースを邪魔しないAI ・メモした直後のAIからの提案は、画面下に表示させられます。 ・@ai で呼び出した時だけAIが回答します。 ・AIの回答はワンタップで非表示にできます。 ■ シンプルなスレッド形式のメモ ・思いついた順に書き留めるシンプルなメモ。 ・スレッドで考えを枝分かれさせ、アイデアを掘り下げられます。 ・大事なメモはブックマークしてすぐ見返せます。 ■ こんな方に ・アイデアを逃したくない開発者・経営者・デザイナー ・構想を練るクリエイター ・学びや気づきを整理したい学生 ■ 安全にメモを保存 ・メモは端末内に保存されます。 Brainwave Pro(サブスクリプション)では、AIの利用回数を拡張できます。 月額・年額プランをご用意。お支払いはApple IDに請求され、自動更新は期間終了の24時間以上前にオフにできます。 利用規約: https://jiku-inc.jp/ja/brainwave/terms プライバシーポリシー: https://jiku-inc.jp/ja/brainwave/privacy ぜひ一度触ってみてください!

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Nook

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From a simple "Background Music" to your new "Focus App." Nook is a virtual coworking space where you can immerse yourself in your work while feeling the gentle presence of others, wrapped in soothing ambient sounds like a crackling campfire or ocean waves. Say goodbye to the loneliness of remote work or late-night studying. Nook creates a cozy, highly focused environment right on your phone—just like sitting in your favorite cafe or a quiet library. 【 What is Nook? 】 It’s a virtual focus room designed for silent shared experiences. ・ Choose your favorite environment (like a Campfire or Beach). ・ Find an empty seat and claim your spot. ・ Dive deep into your tasks. You'll share the space with others who are also working hard. There is no direct chat, no voice calls, and zero pressure to socialize. Just the comforting feeling of "someone is here with me," giving you that gentle push to stay focused. 【 The Perfect Distance: Body Doubling 】 Every few minutes, someone might walk in to start their session, or quietly pack up and leave. Occasionally, a tiny bubble with a brief status update floats by. This subtle sense of connection serves as a perfect "body doubling" experience, melting away the isolation of working alone without the distraction of social media. 【 Aesthetic & Immersive Design 】 Designed with warm, neutral tones and a minimalist aesthetic. The gentle, unobtrusive animations enhance your immersion without breaking your concentration. 【 Key Features 】 ◆ Cozy Spaces ・ Curated ambient sounds tailored to your mood. ・ A distraction-free UI that keeps you grounded. ・ A loose, stress-free connection with others sharing the same room. ◆ Identity & Seat Selection ・ Pick your seat in beautifully crafted isometric rooms. ・ Set up your "Identity Card" to share a quick status with the room. 【 Perfect For: 】 ・ Those feeling isolated during remote work or studying. ・ People who get distracted easily and need the "presence of others" to focus (Body Doubling). ・ Lovers of cafe or library atmospheres. ・ Anyone tired of exhausting social media notifications or forced communication. ・ Users who want to put their phone down and stop doomscrolling. 【 Premium Plan 】 Nook offers a Premium Plan for users who want to elevate their focus environment (Basic features are completely free!). ・ Unlimited access to all Room Types. ・ Completely ad-free experience. ・ Early access to upcoming features. Subscriptions will automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings. Privacy Policy & Terms of Use: https://note.com/kojiro79/n/n7c8899db1c9b 【 A Note from the Developer 】 Nook is an indie app built with a lot of love. Your reviews and feedback are what keep this project going and growing! If you have ideas like "I wish there was this kind of room" or "This feature would help me focus better," I’d love to hear them. Let's make our solitary hours richer and more focused. I hope Nook becomes a quiet, supportive companion in your daily routine!

Screenshots

Brainwave4 screens
Nook4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Brainwave at none against Nook's 6. Brainwave also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement 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. Nook sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Brainwave asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Brainwave ships an update every 9 days, Nook fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Brainwave versus Nook: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBrainwaveNook
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB123 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJiku LLCyasuhiro kojima

In-app purchases

None

Brainwave

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Nook

Subscriptions2
  • Nook Pass (1 Month)7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Nook Pass (1 Year)7 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time4
  • Coffee Tip$0.99
  • Cookie Tip$2.99
  • Slice of Cake Tip$6.99
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  • Nook Pass (Lifetime)$59.99

Questions

Is Brainwave free?
Brainwave is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Nook free?
Nook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Brainwave or Nook have ads?
Nook shows ads; Brainwave does not.
Which is updated more often, Brainwave or Nook?
Brainwave ships an update every 9 days, and Nook fortnightly. Most recently, Brainwave was updated on November 5, 2026 and Nook on November 5, 2026.

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