Comparison

Brainwave Generator vs Pulse Lab

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

Head to head
About

Brainwave Generator

Features
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Fall asleep faster. Focus deeper. Reduce anxiety naturally. Brainwave Generator uses real-time binaural beats to guide your brain into the exact state you need β€” deep sleep, laser focus, calm, or peak performance. No pre-recorded tracks. Full control. Backed by neuroscience. REAL-TIME BINAURAL BEAT ENGINE Generate binaural beats across the full brainwave spectrum in real time. Target specific mental states: Delta (0.5-4 Hz) for deep sleep and healing, Theta (4-8 Hz) for meditation and memory, Alpha (8-13 Hz) for relaxation and calm focus, Beta (13-30 Hz) for concentration, and Gamma (30-100 Hz) for peak cognitive performance. Every tone is synthesized live β€” giving you precise control. 44 SCIENCE-BACKED PRESETS Calibrated presets based on neuroscience research including MIT's 40Hz Gamma GENUS protocol for cognitive enhancement, Schumann Resonance at 7.83Hz, Theta-Gamma Cross-Frequency Coupling for memory encoding, EMDR-inspired bilateral stimulation, SMR-based ADHD focus protocols, HRV Coherence training, and more. Each preset uses research-optimized carrier frequencies. 34 AMBIENT SOUNDS Layer your sessions with ambient soundscapes across 7 categories: nature sounds (rain, ocean, forest, birds), noise generators (white, pink, brown, violet), meditation aids (singing bowl, crystal bowl, Om, solfeggio 528Hz), and environments (cafe, campfire, underwater). Seamless crossfade looping for uninterrupted sessions. ADVANCED FREQUENCY LAB Eight powerful tools: Custom frequency generator, waveform selector (sine/square/triangle/sawtooth), multi-stage frequency sweep designer with visual timeline editor, multi-layer mixer, real-time oscilloscope visualization, frequency calculator, isochronic pulse tone generator, and a preset library for saving your creations. MULTI-SENSORY ENTRAINMENT Go beyond audio. Haptic entrainment syncs your phone's vibration to the target frequency. Visual entrainment adds gentle screen pulses. Combined sessions unify audio, haptic, visual, and breathwork into powerful multi-sensory protocols for sleep induction, cognitive enhancement, and recovery. POMODORO FOCUS TIMER Combine the Pomodoro technique with automatic binaural beat switching. Beta waves during focus blocks, Alpha waves during breaks. Track completed sessions and total focus time. BREATHWORK LAB Guided breathing exercises including 4-7-8, box breathing, and coherent breathing. Haptic feedback guides each phase. Synchronized with binaural beats for deeper relaxation and improved heart rate variability. SMART RECOMMENDATIONS AI-powered session suggestions based on time of day, your listening history, and session effectiveness tracking. The app learns which presets work best for you and adapts its recommendations. PRIVACY-FIRST DESIGN Your sessions, presets and history stay on your device, and there are no accounts. Analytics, crash reporting and ads are optional and run only with your consent. SUBSCRIPTION Brainwave Premium is an auto-renewing subscription with monthly and yearly plans. The price for your region is shown in the app before purchase. It renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the current period ends; manage or cancel it in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://brainwavegenenator.com/eula.html Privacy Policy: https://brainwavegenenator.com/privacy.html

About

Pulse Lab

Features
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Built for deep work, not background music. Pulse Lab is a minimal, distraction-free audio app designed to help you focus, study, and get into flow. Isochronic tones and high-quality color noise β€” nothing else. No playlists to scroll, no feeds, no clutter. Pick a session, press play, and work. BUILT FOR FOCUS Isochronic tones across a range of frequencies, from slow and steady to alert. White, pink, brown, and other color noise for masking distractions. Long-session support that stays running through hours of work. Real-time playback visualization. HOW PEOPLE USE IT Deep work sessions and coding sprints. Studying for exams or certifications. Writing, designing, and creative flow. Meditation and mindfulness breaks. Wind-down and relaxation after work. OFFLINE AND DATA-FRIENDLY Download sound packs once and play offline forever. Wi-Fi-only download option to save mobile data. No streaming required during sessions. INTENTIONALLY SIMPLE No accounts. No social features. No feeds, no recommendations, no clutter. An optional upgrade removes ads for uninterrupted sessions. ABOUT YOUR DATA No account, no profile, nothing to sign up for. The free version shows ads through Google AdMob, which uses an advertising identifier, and anonymous crash and usage reports through Google Firebase help me fix what breaks. That is the extent of it β€” nothing about which sounds you play or when goes anywhere. Headphones recommended for the full isochronic effect. Pulse Lab is for people who want their focus audio to get out of the way and let them do the work.

Screenshots

Brainwave Generator4 screens
Pulse Lab4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Brainwave Generator at 13.0 against Pulse Lab's 16.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

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

Both are free to download. Brainwave Generator sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Pulse Lab sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Brainwave Generator ships an update every 3 weeks, Pulse Lab every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
Brainwave Generator versus Pulse Lab: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBrainwave GeneratorPulse Lab
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks β€” betterEvery 4 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 β€” better16.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size77 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFATIH BILGICAli3N Studios LLC

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Brainwave Generator

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly$39.991 Year
2 purchases

Pulse Lab

One-time2
  • Remove Ads$1.99
  • Pro Unlock$4.99

Questions

Is Brainwave Generator free?
Brainwave Generator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pulse Lab free?
Pulse Lab is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Brainwave Generator or Pulse Lab have ads?
Both Brainwave Generator and Pulse Lab show ads.
Which is updated more often, Brainwave Generator or Pulse Lab?
Brainwave Generator ships an update every 3 weeks, and Pulse Lab every 4 weeks. Most recently, Brainwave Generator was updated on November 7, 2026 and Pulse Lab on October 31, 2026.

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