Comparison

NeuroSync vs MindState

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

Head to head
About

NeuroSync

This app offers a precision acoustic synthesizer and real-time oscilloscope for deep work, meditation, and sleep. It allows for manual frequency tuning or automatic biological alignment, replacing traditional meditation playlists with advanced sound generation.

Highlights
  • Precision acoustic synthesizer
  • Real-time oscilloscope
  • Circadian Auto-Sync
  • Binaural, Isochronic, Monaural engines
  • 8-channel Soundscape Mixer
  • Customizable guided protocols
Features
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Dial in exact left and right ear frequencies on a tactile studio instrument—or align to your biology in one tap with Circadian Auto-Sync. NeuroSync replaces cluttered meditation playlists with a precision acoustic synthesizer and real-time oscilloscope built for deep work, meditation, and restorative sleep. TRY FREE + NEUROSYNC PRO SUBSCRIPTION • Free tier: Full manual L/R rotary frequency tuning in Relaxation (Alpha) mode and 10-minute guided sessions. • Live 15-Second Studio Preview: Tap any Pro preset, engine, timbre, or ambient channel to audition it live before subscribing. • NeuroSync Pro (Monthly or Yearly auto-renewing subscription with a 3-day free trial on Yearly): Unlocks Circadian Auto-Sync, all 5 brainwave bands (Delta, Theta, Alpha, Beta, 40 Hz Gamma), 3 synthesis engines (Binaural, Isochronic, Monaural), 3 harmonic timbres (Pure Sine, Warm Analog, Soft Chord), the 8-channel Soundscape Mixer, 4 Custom Patch Memory slots, unlimited guided protocols, Neuro-Telemetry streaks, and Lock Screen Live Activities. PRECISION HARDWARE-GRADE SYNTHESIS • Independent Left/Right & Coupled Tuning: Dial carrier frequencies from 3 Hz to 520 Hz with physical rotary detents and live CRT waveform feedback. • Three Entrainment Engines: Switch between stereo Binaural Beats, rhythmic Isochronic Pulses, or phase-aligned Monaural Beats. • Three Harmonic Timbres: Choose clinical Pure Sine, fatigue-free Warm Analog sub-harmonics, or lush Soft Fifth Chords. • Circadian Auto-Sync: Automatically tunes your carrier and beat offset to the optimal biological window—Morning Focus, Peak Cognition, Alpha Reset, Theta Unwind, or Deep Delta Sleep. 8-CHANNEL SOUNDSCAPE MIXER & PATCH MEMORY • Layer Rain, Ocean, Forest, Fireplace, Crystal Bowl, White Noise, Pink Noise, and Deep Brown Noise beneath your carrier tones. • Save up to 4 custom studio rigs (exact L/R Hz, engine, timbre, and ambient mix) to recall in a single tap. GUIDED PROTOCOLS & NEURO-TELEMETRY • Six automated frequency-ramping protocols: Quick Focus, Deep Work, Meditation, Relaxation, Sleep, and Peak Performance. • Configurable fade-in/fade-out envelopes, soft end chimes, Lock Screen & Dynamic Island controls, and daily entrainment telemetry. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase (or after your 3-day free trial ends). Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in Account Settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

MindState

Features
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MindState is a calm sound studio for sleep, relaxation, focus, and deeper meditation. Most sound apps hand you fixed presets. MindState lets you shape gentle, personal listening sessions around the way you actually unwind, then save them and return whenever you need them. Sleep and wind down Ease toward rest with soft evening soundscapes. Quiet tones, gentle noise, and nature sounds like rain, ocean waves, and wind fade in and out smoothly, so nothing jolts you awake. Relax and ease stress Let your mind settle after a long day. Warm tones and natural ambience such as campfire, stream, crickets, and birdsong create a softer space for breathing, journaling, stretching, or simply resting. Meditate more deeply Build spacious, steady sessions for breathwork, body scans, and quiet reflection. Layer calm tones with ambience to fade out distractions and stay present. Focus and study Settle into reading, studying, writing, or deep work with steady, repeatable sound you can keep coming back to. Made to fit you Everyone responds to sound differently. What soothes one person can feel too busy for another. MindState gives you simple control over tone, volume, layers, and length, so each session feels right for your ears and your routine. A calm, simple way to listen - Start from a library of ready-made mixes - Adjust them in a few taps, or fine-tune every detail - Set how long each session lasts - Add your own audio when you want - Schedule gentle listening routines for morning or night - Preview before you save - Share a mix with a simple QR code - Listen with headphones, or use speaker-friendly tones without them - Available in 8 languages Create a mix. Listen. Adjust it until it feels right. Save it, and come back whenever you want to rest, reset, or focus. MindState is a tool for everyday calm, not a medical product. Use it in the way that helps you feel more rested, settled, and present. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.mindstatelabs.com/privacy/

Screenshots

NeuroSync4 screens
MindState4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: MindState at monthly against NeuroSync's every 4 months. MindState also leads on 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. NeuroSync sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and MindState sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NeuroSync ships an update every 4 months, MindState monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
NeuroSync versus MindState: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNeuroSyncMindState
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size57 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOvadiah HarrisMindState Labs

In-app purchases

1 purchases

NeuroSync

One-time1
  • NeuroSync Premium$2.99
3 purchases

MindState

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Yearly1 Month trial$44.991 Year
One-time1
  • Campanillas de barra de chakra$3.99

Questions

Is NeuroSync free?
NeuroSync is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MindState free?
MindState is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do NeuroSync or MindState have ads?
Neither NeuroSync nor MindState shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NeuroSync or MindState?
NeuroSync ships an update every 4 months, and MindState monthly. Most recently, NeuroSync was updated on November 5, 2026 and MindState on October 31, 2026.

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