Comparison

Gamma Care vs GENUS

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

Head to head
About

Gamma Care

Features
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GammaCare brings 40 Hz gamma stimulation — the approach studied at MIT's Picower Institute — to your iPhone. Precisely generated 40 Hz audio, optional synchronized screen flicker, a daily routine, and clear consistency tracking. AUDIO MODES • Pure Tone — a clean 40 Hz sine wave, closest to the research setup (headphones recommended) • Isochronal — a 250 Hz carrier pulsed at 40 Hz, easier on the ears • Click Train — the same stimulus type used in MIT GENUS clinical trials, free for everyone (new in 3.0) • Harmonic, Binaural, and Nature modes (Pro) BUILD A DAILY HABIT • Session timer with streak tracking and session history • Daily Protocol (Pro): follow the GENUS-style 60-minute daily target and see your 7-day adherence at a glance (new) • Live Activity countdown on the Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island (Pro, new) • Home Screen widget with your streak and daily progress ring (Pro, new) • Daily reminders, session notes (Pro), Apple Health export (Pro) DESIGNED FOR EVERYONE • Large Text mode for easier reading (new) • Full VoiceOver support • English, Simplified & Traditional Chinese, Japanese, French, Spanish, German, Korean, and Portuguese OPTIONAL 40 Hz LIGHT Screen flicker is off by default and always shows a safety warning before enabling. Flashing light can trigger seizures in people with photosensitive epilepsy. IMPORTANT GammaCare is a wellness app, not a medical device. It does not diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Research on 40 Hz stimulation is ongoing and results may vary. Always consult your doctor, especially regarding Alzheimer's or other neurological conditions. GammaCare Pro is a one-time purchase that unlocks all Pro features above. No account, no subscription, no ads.

About

GENUS

This app uses synchronized audio-visual stimulation at 40 Hz gamma frequency to potentially enhance brain health, memory, and focus. It offers various frequency modes, guided breathwork, and personalized ambient soundscapes for a customizable wellness experience.

Highlights
  • 40 Hz gamma frequency stimulation
  • Multiple frequency modes (Alpha, Theta, Delta)
  • Cinematic visual themes
  • Built-in guided breathwork
  • Personalized ambient sound library
  • Streak tracking and habit building
  • Apple Watch companion app
Features
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Make brain wellness a daily habit. GENUS brings light, sound, breathing and optional voice guidance into a simple daily practice. Choose GENUS 40Hz, Focus 10Hz, Calm 6Hz or Sleep 2Hz, then make room for a few quiet minutes. GUIDANCE AT YOUR PACE Listen to Mira or Rowan with gentle prompts and quiet gaps. Choose spoken guidance with text, spoken only, on-screen guidance, or no guidance. A CLEANER MEDITATION SPACE Adjust sound, haptics and visuals to suit your session. Dim the timer and controls until they disappear, then tap to bring the controls back. Pause, resume and mute voice guidance when you need to. BREATHE COMFORTABLY Follow your natural rhythm or use the free Without holds guide with equal inhale/exhale pacing from 3 to 6 seconds. Optional breathing sound cues support eyes-closed practice. Premium adds Coherent, Box, Triangle, 4-7-8 and Custom Box options. BUILD YOUR PRACTICE Review completed sessions and daily practice time. Start with the included session choices, Classic visuals, Pure Tone, Warm Drone and Rain. No app account is required. GENUS PREMIUM Unlock ad-free sessions, additional sounds and visual themes, custom 1–120-minute durations, advanced breathing patterns and an optional five-minute Sleep wind-down. SUBSCRIPTIONS Premium is available through optional auto-renewing subscriptions. Current prices, billing periods and any eligible trial are shown in the app and Apple's purchase sheet. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account. Subscriptions renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Manage or cancel in App Store account settings. Restore Purchases is available in Settings. IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION GENUS uses flickering light. Do not use if you have epilepsy, a history of seizures, or sensitivity to flashing lights. Do not use while driving or operating machinery. Stop immediately if you experience dizziness, discomfort or visual disturbances. Consult your doctor before use if you have any neurological conditions. GENUS is a general wellness and relaxation tool, not a medical device. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Privacy Policy and Terms: https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vQEme5nSG2IlSDfWcbAIdLujHh_6j_m0xtwMcHiFMvpkvkQJVNQ9CD4F5rN79LM5YPwlOpAr8tKvk6s/pub Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Gamma Care4 screens
GENUS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Gamma Care at none against GENUS's shown. On price, update cadence, 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. Gamma Care sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and GENUS sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Gamma Care ships an update every 2 months, GENUS every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Gamma Care versus GENUS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGamma CareGENUS
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS17.6 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB90 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHappy Star StudioRyan Ristau

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Gamma Care

One-time1
  • GammaCare Pro$9.99
2 purchases

GENUS

Subscriptions2
  • GENUS Monthly$6.991 Month
  • GENUS Yearly$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Gamma Care free?
Gamma Care is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GENUS free?
GENUS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Gamma Care or GENUS have ads?
GENUS shows ads; Gamma Care does not.
Which is updated more often, Gamma Care or GENUS?
Gamma Care ships an update every 2 months, and GENUS every 3 months. Most recently, Gamma Care was updated on October 31, 2026 and GENUS on October 31, 2026.

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