Comparison

Koru vs NeuroPulse Frequency Generator

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

Head to head
About

Koru

Short, guided breathing exercises help you find calm, improve sleep, boost focus, or reset energy in 1-10 minutes. Designed for real-life situations like work and travel, it offers quick relief and daily practices to build a steady state.

Highlights
  • Quick SOS sessions
  • Daily breathing practices
  • Clear, step-by-step guidance
  • Sessions for work, parenting, travel
  • Goal-oriented sessions (Calm, Sleep, Focus, Energy)
  • Structured series and multi-day programs
  • Progress tracking and streaks
Features
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How do you want to feel right now? Calm, focused, energized, ready for sleep? Pick a state and Koru gives you a guided breathing practice to get there, in 1 to 15 minutes. ONE-MINUTE RESET WHEN STRESS HITS Four SOS practices, one minute each: Stress Reset, Fast Relax, Quick Focus and Energy Boost. They work offline, so they are there on a plane, before a hard conversation or at 3 a.m. LEARNS WHAT WORKS FOR YOU Check in before and after each session. Koru shows how your state changed and, with Apple Watch, how your heart rate responded. Over time you see which practices work for your body. YOUR AI BREATHING COACH Tell the coach how you feel in your own words. It suggests three practices matched to your state and the time you have. CALM IS TWO TAPS AWAY Start a practice with Siri, Shortcuts, Back Tap or a Home Screen quick action. Save a favorite for offline use. WIND DOWN FOR EASIER SLEEP Slow, guided breathing to quiet a busy mind before bed. 30+ GUIDED PRACTICES Box breathing, 4-7-8, resonant breathing, Nadi Shodhana, ocean breathing and more, grouped by goal: Calm, Sleep, Focus, Energy, Recovery. MULTI-DAY COURSES Build the habit with day-by-day programs, from a 7-day introduction to a 30-day breath hold course. MAKE EVERY SESSION YOURS Voice guidance, background music, metronome and vibration, each adjustable. ON YOUR WRIST Koru for Apple Watch: SOS practices, favorites and the exercise of the day. SUBSCRIPTION Some content may require a subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation. Subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage in Account Settings. You can find our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service at the links below: Privacy Policy https://www.koruapp.ai/privacy-policy Terms of Service https://www.koruapp.ai/terms-of-service IMPORTANT Koru is for wellbeing support and is not a medical treatment. If you have a medical condition, consult a qualified professional.

About

NeuroPulse Frequency Generator

This app uses frequency-verified binaural beats and isochronic tones to help you sleep better, focus, calm your mind, deepen meditation, or boost energy. It offers over 300 soundscapes and personalized playlists, with features like offline downloads and backdrop mode.

Highlights
  • Frequency-verified binaural beats and isochronic tones
  • 300+ soundscapes (nature, ambient, music, tones)
  • Personalized playlists based on goals
  • Sleep timer and session timer
  • Offline downloads
  • Backdrop mode for layering audio
  • Adjustable intensity
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Tune your mind with frequency-verified binaural beats and isochronic tones. Unlike other apps, every NeuroPulse track is engineered with real frequencies—crafted by audio engineers and grounded in neuroscience. WHY NEUROPULSE? We analyzed popular binaural beats on YouTube and Spotify. Most contain no real binaural frequencies! NeuroPulse is different. Every soundscape is frequency-verified, layered with authentic brainwave entrainment technology. WHAT YOU GET • 300+ Soundscapes — Nature, ambient, music, pure tones, and therapeutic audio • Frequency-Verified — Every track contains real, measured binaural frequencies • Two Beat Modes — Binaural beats (headphones) or isochronic tones (speakers) • Adjustable Intensity — Control frequency strength from subtle to immersive • Personalized For You — Curated playlists based on your goals and preferences DESIGNED FOR YOUR GOALS Sleep Better Delta waves (0.5-4 Hz) guide your brain into deep, restorative sleep. Fall asleep faster and wake up refreshed. Sharpen Focus Beta and gamma waves (12-40+ Hz) enhance concentration, productivity, and mental clarity. Perfect for work, study, or creative projects. Calm Your Mind Alpha waves (8-12 Hz) reduce stress and anxiety. Find relaxation without drowsiness. Deepen Meditation Theta waves (4-8 Hz) unlock deep meditative states, creativity, and insight. Ideal for beginners and experienced meditators. Boost Energy Gamma frequencies (30+ Hz) increase alertness and mental energy—a natural alternative to caffeine. POWERFUL FEATURES • Sleep Timer — Drift off as audio gently fades • Session Timer — Track your meditation practice • Custom Playlists — Build your perfect sound journey • Offline Downloads — Listen anywhere, no connection needed • Backdrop Mode — Layer NeuroPulse under Spotify, podcasts, or audiobooks • Lock Screen Controls — Full playback control without unlocking THE SCIENCE For thousands of years, humans have used sound to shift mental states—from drumming circles to sacred chanting. Modern neuroscience confirms what ancient cultures discovered: specific frequencies influence brainwaves. Binaural beats work by presenting slightly different frequencies to each ear. Your brain naturally synchronizes to this difference, gently guiding you into the desired mental state. Isochronic tones use rhythmic pulses to achieve similar results—no headphones required. Privacy is fundamental. We don't collect personal identification, health data, or location information. Note: NeuroPulse is a wellness tool, not a medical device. For medical concerns, consult a healthcare professional. Join thousands who have found their frequency. Download NeuroPulse and tune your mind today. For more information and Terms of Use, please refer to the [Apple Standard Terms of Use](https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/).

Screenshots

Koru4 screens
NeuroPulse Frequency Generator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Koru at none against NeuroPulse Frequency Generator's shown. Koru also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and device support (3 vs 1). NeuroPulse Frequency Generator's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (887 vs 4). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Koru sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and NeuroPulse Frequency Generator sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Koru holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NeuroPulse Frequency Generator has 887 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Koru ships an update every 2 months, NeuroPulse Frequency Generator weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Koru versus NeuroPulse Frequency Generator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKoruNeuroPulse Frequency Generator
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better4.8 (887 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings4887 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size178 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAether Apps LtdAndrew Fields

Customer experience

Koru

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

NeuroPulse Frequency Generator

All ratings884 ratings
Positive94.3%
Neutral4.2%
Negative1.5%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Koru

Subscriptions2
  • Koru Pro Monthly3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Koru Pro Annually7 Days trial$49.991 Year
3 purchases

NeuroPulse Frequency Generator

Subscriptions3
  • NeuroPulse Premium3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • NeuroPulse Premium$9.991 Month
  • NeuroPulse Premium7 Days trial$47.991 Year

Questions

Is Koru free?
Koru is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NeuroPulse Frequency Generator free?
NeuroPulse Frequency Generator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Koru or NeuroPulse Frequency Generator?
Koru is rated higher. Koru averages 5.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while NeuroPulse Frequency Generator averages 4.8 from 887 ratings.
Do Koru or NeuroPulse Frequency Generator have ads?
NeuroPulse Frequency Generator shows ads; Koru does not.
Which is updated more often, Koru or NeuroPulse Frequency Generator?
Koru ships an update every 2 months, and NeuroPulse Frequency Generator weekly. Most recently, Koru was updated on November 5, 2026 and NeuroPulse Frequency Generator on November 13, 2026.

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