Comparison

Solfeggio Sleep vs GLYMPHA

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

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About

Solfeggio Sleep

Features
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Take a break with sound and breathing before bed. Pure Solfe is a relaxing sound app that combines Solfeggio frequencies, nature sounds, and breathing guides to create quiet time of your own. Start with free 432Hz and wave sounds. At the end of the day, while reading or working, or during meditation: choose sounds you enjoy and bring a little break into your day. 【5 routines to get started with ease】 Simply choose what suits your mood from Sleep, Meditation, Focus, Morning Reset, and Find Balance with Breathing. Presets combining frequencies, nature sounds, breathing guides, and more let you get started right away. • Before bed: 432Hz and gentle waves • For meditation: 528Hz, a campfire, and slow breathing • For work or reading: 741Hz and rain • For a morning moment: 528Hz and wind 【Your favorite sounds, just the way you like them】 Choose from 10 frequencies, including 432Hz and 528Hz, and 5 nature sounds: waves, wind, rain, storm, and campfire. Layer your preferred nature sound over a frequency and adjust the volume balance. Choose the sound texture to match your mood: Immersive, with enveloping overtones, or Pure, with simple pure tones. 【A little break to focus on your breathing】 Choose a rhythm that suits you from 4 breathing guides. • Relaxed breathing: inhale for 4 seconds, exhale for 6 • Equal breathing: inhale for 5 seconds, exhale for 5 • Box breathing: inhale, hold, exhale, and hold for 4 seconds each • 4–7–8 breathing: inhale for 4 seconds, hold for 7, exhale for 8 On-screen movement, sound, and vibration guide your breathing rhythm. Patterns without breath holds are also available, so even beginners can start at a comfortable pace. 【Turn off the screen and keep listening】 Background playback lets you keep listening even with the screen off. Set the sleep timer to 10, 20, 30, or 60 minutes to stop playback automatically at the selected time. 【Start free, then buy the features you need once】 432Hz and wave sounds are free to use. In-app purchases unlock other frequencies and nature sounds, the sleep timer, continued use of breathing guides, and more. Choose from Frequencies & Nature Sounds, Timer & Breathing, or the Full Set with all features. All three are one-time purchases, with no monthly or annual subscriptions. Supports 8 languages, including Japanese. Take a break today with 432Hz and wave sounds. Note: Pure Solfe is intended for relaxation. It is not a medical device, is not intended for diagnosis or treatment, and does not guarantee any specific effects.

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GLYMPHA

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Experience 40Hz audio stimulation through immersive 3D Spatial Audio. GLYMPHA delivers precise gamma-frequency pulse sound using Apple's PHASE framework — designed for anyone curious about this widely researched acoustic frequency. 40Hz is the frequency of gamma waves, the neural oscillations observed when the brain is actively engaged. Research institutions worldwide are studying the connection between this frequency and cognitive activity, though its effects in humans are still under investigation. GLYMPHA brings that stimulus to your hands in a rich, spatial audio experience. Fair warning: it's not a comfortable sound. That's exactly what makes it a clear, distinct stimulus worth experiencing. FEATURES ■ 40Hz Pulse Generation Generates precise 1ms short pulses at a 1,000Hz carrier frequency, repeated every 25ms to produce a 40Hz rhythm. Choose from sine, square, or triangle waveforms. Pulse frequency, width, and carrier frequency are all adjustable via slider. ■ 3D Spatial Audio — Apple PHASE Framework The sound source rotates around you in full 3D space. With head tracking–enabled AirPods Pro or AirPods Max, the audio feels anchored in the real world around you — not just inside your head. Adjustable rotation radius, speed, and direction. Fixed-position mode also available. ■ Volume Fluctuation — Breathing Rhythm Sync Gently varies volume in sync with a slow breathing rhythm (~6 breaths/min) to reduce monotony. Volume rises on a 4-second inhale and gradually fades on a 6-second exhale — supporting a natural breathing pace for longer sessions. ■ Background Sound Layer pink noise (ideal for focused work) or ocean waves (great for relaxation) over the 40Hz pulse to soften its harshness and make sessions more comfortable. ■ Preset Management — iCloud Sync Save, name, and manage all your parameters (volume, frequency, spatial settings, and more) as presets. Synced via iCloud across your iPhone and iPad seamlessly. No limit on the number of presets. ■ Sleep Timer Playback stops automatically after your set time — perfect for meditation or winding down before sleep. COMPATIBLE DEVICES · iPhone / iPad running iOS 17 or later · Head tracking requires AirPods Pro (1st generation or later) or AirPods Max · Works with built-in speaker, wired headphones, or Bluetooth audio IMPORTANT NOTICE The effects of 40Hz audio stimulation on human cognition and health are still under active research. GLYMPHA is not a medical device and is not intended for the diagnosis, treatment, or prevention of any medical condition. Please do not use this app for medical purposes.

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Verdict

The call

Solfeggio Sleep and GLYMPHA are too close to call on the numbers: across 3 compared parameters — price, in-app purchases and iOS requirement among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Solfeggio Sleep sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and GLYMPHA sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Solfeggio Sleep versus GLYMPHA: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSolfeggio SleepGLYMPHA
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 11 days—
AdsNo—
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone — better—
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB33 MB
Age rating4+12+
Developerenugo k.k.Masaru Suzuki

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Solfeggio Sleep

One-time3
  • Timer & Breathing$5.99
  • Frequencies & Nature$7.99
  • Full Set$11.99
1 purchases

GLYMPHA

One-time1
  • Upgrade to premium$0.99

Questions

Is Solfeggio Sleep free?
Solfeggio Sleep is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GLYMPHA free?
GLYMPHA is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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