Comparison

Aura Sync vs Gamma Care

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

Head to head
About

Aura Sync

Features
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An app for listening to binaural presets at set tones and variations alongside environmental loops. Perfect for sleep, relaxation, meditation, thoughtfulness, concentration, healing, and other activities. Select from pre-made presets or create your own binaural and save it for use whenever you'd like.

About

Gamma Care

Features
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GammaCare brings 40 Hz gamma stimulation — the approach studied at MIT's Picower Institute — to your iPhone. Precisely generated 40 Hz audio, optional synchronized screen flicker, a daily routine, and clear consistency tracking. AUDIO MODES • Pure Tone — a clean 40 Hz sine wave, closest to the research setup (headphones recommended) • Isochronal — a 250 Hz carrier pulsed at 40 Hz, easier on the ears • Click Train — the same stimulus type used in MIT GENUS clinical trials, free for everyone (new in 3.0) • Harmonic, Binaural, and Nature modes (Pro) BUILD A DAILY HABIT • Session timer with streak tracking and session history • Daily Protocol (Pro): follow the GENUS-style 60-minute daily target and see your 7-day adherence at a glance (new) • Live Activity countdown on the Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island (Pro, new) • Home Screen widget with your streak and daily progress ring (Pro, new) • Daily reminders, session notes (Pro), Apple Health export (Pro) DESIGNED FOR EVERYONE • Large Text mode for easier reading (new) • Full VoiceOver support • English, Simplified & Traditional Chinese, Japanese, French, Spanish, German, Korean, and Portuguese OPTIONAL 40 Hz LIGHT Screen flicker is off by default and always shows a safety warning before enabling. Flashing light can trigger seizures in people with photosensitive epilepsy. IMPORTANT GammaCare is a wellness app, not a medical device. It does not diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Research on 40 Hz stimulation is ongoing and results may vary. Always consult your doctor, especially regarding Alzheimer's or other neurological conditions. GammaCare Pro is a one-time purchase that unlocks all Pro features above. No account, no subscription, no ads.

Screenshots

Aura Sync4 screens
Gamma Care4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Aura Sync at none against Gamma Care's 1. Aura Sync also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 months). Gamma Care's advantage is iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Gamma Care sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Aura Sync asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Aura Sync ships an update every 3 days, Gamma Care every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 3 level
Aura Sync versus Gamma Care: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAura SyncGamma Care
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS26.017.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size213 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEric DoleckiHappy Star Studio

In-app purchases

None

Aura Sync

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Gamma Care

One-time1
  • GammaCare Pro$9.99

Questions

Is Aura Sync free?
Aura Sync is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Gamma Care free?
Gamma Care is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Aura Sync or Gamma Care have ads?
Neither Aura Sync nor Gamma Care shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Aura Sync or Gamma Care?
Aura Sync ships an update every 3 days, and Gamma Care every 2 months. Most recently, Aura Sync was updated on September 22, 2026 and Gamma Care on September 7, 2026.

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