Comparison

Solfeggio Sleep vs BowlWave

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

Head to head
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.

About

BowlWave

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BowlWave is an immersive sound healing app built around Tibetan singing bowl frequencies. Using real-time procedural audio synthesis — no recordings, no loops — every tone is generated live on your device. Choose from 11 Solfeggio frequencies linked to the chakra system: · 136.1 Hz – OM · Universal Sound (Heart Chakra) · 174 Hz – Pain Relief · 285 Hz – Healing Frequency · 396 Hz – Liberation from Fear (Root Chakra) · 417 Hz – Facilitating Change · 432 Hz – Natural Attunement · 528 Hz – Love Frequency · 639 Hz – Harmonious Connection · 741 Hz – Clear Expression (Throat Chakra) · 852 Hz – Third Eye Awakening · 963 Hz – Divine Connection (Crown Chakra) TWO MODES Interactive Mode — Touch and drag the screen to strike the bowl. Pressure-sensitive: tap gently for soft tones, press firmly for deep resonance. Meditation Mode — The app plays automatically for a timed session, ideal for yoga, breathwork, or seated meditation. 12 LANGUAGES SUPPORTED English · 繁體中文 · 简体中文 · 日本語 · 한국어 · हिंदी · Français · Italiano · Русский · नेपाली · Español · Português Bowave automatically detects your device language on first launch. Note: Sound healing is a complementary wellness tool, not a medical treatment. Please read the full disclaimer within the app.

Screenshots

Solfeggio Sleep4 screens
BowlWave3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BowlWave at none against Solfeggio Sleep's 3. On price, update cadence, ads 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. Solfeggio Sleep sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. BowlWave asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Solfeggio Sleep ships an update every 11 days, BowlWave every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Solfeggio Sleep versus BowlWave: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSolfeggio SleepBowlWave
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 11 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.016.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerenugo k.k.JenChien Wang

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Solfeggio Sleep

One-time3
  • Timer & Breathing$5.99
  • Frequencies & Nature$7.99
  • Full Set$11.99
None

BowlWave

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Solfeggio Sleep free?
Solfeggio Sleep is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BowlWave free?
BowlWave is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Solfeggio Sleep or BowlWave have ads?
Neither Solfeggio Sleep nor BowlWave shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Solfeggio Sleep or BowlWave?
Solfeggio Sleep ships an update every 11 days, and BowlWave every 2 weeks. Most recently, Solfeggio Sleep was updated on October 31, 2026 and BowlWave on October 31, 2026.

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