Comparison

Brainwaves vs Between Us

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

Head to head
About

Brainwaves

Features
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Silence is too loud. Music is too distracting. Brainwaves is the focus tool for the brain in between. Compose your own multi-stage session across delta, theta, alpha, beta and gamma. Pick the tone type. Layer the sound. Save it. Studio audio you can actually hear the difference in. WHAT YOU GET • Start from 90+ presets, including 28 multi-stage journeys. Or compose your own from scratch. Pick the frequencies. Set the durations. Save it. Run it tomorrow. • Four tone types. Binaural beats, isochronic tones, monaural beats, or combined. Use whatever fits your setup. • Five brainwave states. Delta for sleep. Theta for meditation. Alpha for unwinding. Beta for focus. Gamma for energy and recall. Fine-tune the frequency inside any of them. • Layer the whole thing. 33 soundscapes with cinematic visual backdrops. 49-track music library. Independent volume on every layer so the mix is exactly yours. • Studio-quality audio. ±0.01 Hz precision. Under 0.001% THD. Listenable for 90 minutes without ear fatigue. • Universal across iPhone, iPad and Mac. One purchase covers all three. Sessions, presets, settings and listening history sync across every device. WHO IT'S FOR If you've cycled through lofi, brown noise, a Brain.fm trial and a Calm week and bored your brain in ten minutes, this holds up at minute 45. Multi-stage means theta into alpha into gamma, not the same loop on repeat. If you wind down at night and brown noise isn't doing it, the delta sessions are built for the brain that can't shut up at 11pm. If you meditate but find guided practice patronising, theta and alpha give you the substrate without the script. Terms of Use: https://resonatelabs.app Privacy Policy: https://resonatelabs.app

About

Between Us

This app fosters connection between partners through daily rituals, games, and shared experiences. Engage in private question-and-answer sessions, play interactive games, and plan dates together. It offers a secure space to deepen your bond and create lasting memories.

Highlights
  • Daily private question and answer ritual
  • Interactive couple games
  • Date planning and invitations
  • Voice message option
  • Shared memory keepsake
  • Personalized prompts and date ideas
  • Home Screen widget
Features
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Between Us is a private space for couples to make time for each other. Share thoughtful answers, enjoy games, plan dates, and keep the moments that matter. DAILY QUESTIONS AND SHARED REVEALS Answer a daily question independently. When both partners have responded, read each other's answers, add a reaction or reply, and save the conversation. COUPLE GAMES Discover more about each other with conversation games for new and long-term relationships. Choose a game, take turns, and enjoy talking together. VOICE ANSWERS AND LITTLE NOTES Record a voice answer, share a thoughtful message, and let your partner know you're thinking of them. DATE IDEAS AND SHARED PLANS Explore date ideas, invite your partner to make a plan, and keep important dates and reminders together. YOUR SHARED STORY Collect photos, videos, notes, favorite moments, and milestones in a keepsake space for your relationship. MADE FOR TWO Personalize questions, date ideas, and notification preferences to fit your relationship. There's no public profile, public feed, or score to maintain. PRIVATE CONNECTION Shared account content is available to authorized linked partners and protected by account access controls and secure connections. Content is not end-to-end encrypted. You can access privacy controls and account deletion from Settings. FREE AND OPTIONAL PREMIUM Start with daily questions, select couple games, partner interactions, and shared planning tools. An optional subscription expands available questions, games, widgets, and memory features. Available features and subscription terms are shown in the app. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Payment is charged to your Apple Account. You can manage or cancel subscriptions in your Apple Account settings. Privacy Policy: https://www.brittanyapps.com/between-us/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Brainwaves4 screens
Between Us4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Between Us at every 2 weeks against Brainwaves's monthly. Brainwaves's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Brainwaves sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and Between Us sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Brainwaves ships an update monthly, Between Us every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Brainwaves versus Between Us: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBrainwavesBetween Us
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size290 MB87 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperCoffee Alchymists Pty LtdBRITTANY DANIELLE HORNICK

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Brainwaves

Subscriptions3
  • Resonate Labs Premium7 Days trial$0.997 Days
  • Resonate Labs Premium7 Days trial$6.991 Month
  • Resonate Labs Premium7 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Resonate Labs Premium$129.99
2 purchases

Between Us

Subscriptions2
  • Between Us Premium – Monthly$7.991 Month
  • Between Us Premium – Yearly$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Brainwaves free?
Brainwaves is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Between Us free?
Between Us is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Brainwaves or Between Us have ads?
Neither Brainwaves nor Between Us shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Brainwaves or Between Us?
Brainwaves ships an update monthly, and Between Us every 2 weeks. Most recently, Brainwaves was updated on October 28, 2026 and Between Us on October 24, 2026.

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