Comparison

Brainwave Generator vs Auralmonic

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — 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 — 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 — 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

Auralmonic

This app uses precise audio frequencies to gently guide your brainwaves for improved sleep, focus, and meditation. It offers customizable modes, synthesized sound beds, and descent programs for a personalized experience.

Highlights
  • Binaural, isochronic, and monaural modes
  • Precise frequency customization
  • Descent programs for sleep
  • Synthesized sound beds
  • Offline playback
  • Sleep timer with fade
Features
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Auralmonic is brainwave entrainment for people who actually use it — built to be precise and potent, not another spa-music app. Play two slightly different tones, one in each ear, and your brain perceives the difference as a “beat.” The frequency-following response gently nudges your brainwaves toward it — toward deep delta for sleep, theta for meditation, alpha for calm focus, or beta for alert work. WHAT MAKES AURALMONIC DIFFERENT • Three modes — binaural (headphones), isochronic (works on a speaker), and monaural • Set the exact frequencies — carrier and beat Hz, not vague “sleep/focus” buttons • Descent programs — glide the beat from alert down into deep sleep over a session • Synthesized sound beds — brown, pink, white, rain and ocean, mixable under the tone • Tinnitus sound therapy — match the pitch of your ringing and listen to pink or brown noise with exactly that frequency carved out • True L/R balance for hearing asymmetry • Sleep timer with a gentle fade, background playback, lock-screen controls • Works fully offline, no account, completely private — the audio is generated on your device PRESETS FOR EVERY STATE Deep Sleep · Power Nap · Theta Meditation · Schumann 7.83 · Locked-In Focus · Flow · Gamma Insight · Calm · Lucid Threshold · 528 Hz · 432 Hz, and more. GUIDED PROGRAMS Staged journeys that move the beat for you — Full Cycle Nap, Deep Descent, Sunrise Wake, Focus Blocks, and the three tinnitus programs: Notched, Masker and Sleep. For best results with binaural beats, use headphones. Sound therapy is support, not treatment. Many people find notched noise makes ringing less noticeable while they listen; nobody should expect a cure. If your ringing is new, one-sided, or comes with hearing loss, see an audiologist. Auralmonic is designed for relaxation, focus, and meditation support. It is not a medical device and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any condition. SUBSCRIPTION AND LEGAL Auralmonic PRO is optional. Monthly: $6.99. Annual: $39.99 with a 7-day free trial. Lifetime: $79.99, one-time purchase. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel any time in your Apple ID account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://auralmonic.com/privacy.html

Screenshots

Brainwave Generator4 screens
Auralmonic3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Auralmonic at none against Brainwave Generator's shown. Auralmonic also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks). Brainwave Generator's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, 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. Brainwave Generator sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Auralmonic sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Brainwave Generator ships an update every 3 weeks, Auralmonic every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Brainwave Generator versus Auralmonic: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBrainwave GeneratorAuralmonic
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size77 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFATIH BILGICEric Stevenson

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Brainwave Generator

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

Auralmonic

Subscriptions2
  • Entrain PRO Monthly$6.991 Month
  • Entrain PRO Annual7 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Entrain: Binaural Beats$79.99

Questions

Is Brainwave Generator free?
Brainwave Generator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Auralmonic free?
Auralmonic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Brainwave Generator or Auralmonic have ads?
Brainwave Generator shows ads; Auralmonic does not.
Which is updated more often, Brainwave Generator or Auralmonic?
Brainwave Generator ships an update every 3 weeks, and Auralmonic every 2 days. Most recently, Brainwave Generator was updated on October 28, 2026 and Auralmonic on October 11, 2026.

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