NeuroFocus Sessions vs GENUS
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
NeuroFocus Sessions
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Your brain works in rhythms. NeuroFocus makes them audible, visible and tangible. SEVEN CATEGORIES, FIVE FREQUENCY BANDS The right rhythm for every state, from two to forty hertz: • Focus and Clarity – 40 Hz, gamma • Vitality – 20 Hz, beta • Relaxation – 10 Hz, alpha • Inspiration – 6 Hz, theta • Balance – 5 Hz, theta • Sleep – 2 Hz, delta PATTERNS THAT NEVER REPEAT Mandala, Plasma, Aurora and Tunnel are created as you watch. No video, no loop – after twenty minutes you have not been in the same place twice. The frequency is part of the picture itself, not a layer on top. Plasma and Aurora respond to touch: the colours follow your finger if you want them to. TWO WAYS TO USE IT As an audiovisual session, when you have time: generated patterns or calm video imagery, modulated audio and a gentle vibration in time with the frequency, five to forty-five minutes. Or as sound alone in the background, with the vibration if you like, while you work, study or fall asleep. HEAR IT, SEE IT, FEEL IT The frequency lives in the sound, in the picture and in a gentle vibration in time with it. Each can be switched off on its own, and the strength set in three steps. WHAT YOU GET • 80+ sessions across seven categories • 19 generated patterns, plus the existing video sessions • Choose your length: 5, 10, 20, 30 or 45 minutes • Moon mode: screen goes dark, sound keeps playing • Sleep timer • Progress, weekly overview and 28 trophies • Favorites and sync across your account • Works without an internet connection THE RESEARCH BEHIND IT Rhythmic audiovisual stimuli in the gamma range around 40 Hz are being studied at MIT among other places. NeuroFocus makes such frequencies something you can experience. NeuroFocus is not a medical device and does not replace therapy or medical treatment. Please do not use it if you are sensitive to visual stimuli, flickering or rhythmic stimulation. PRICING Your first ten sessions are free. After that, Premium is available as a monthly or yearly subscription.
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.
- 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
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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/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: NeuroFocus Sessions at none against GENUS's shown. NeuroFocus Sessions also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months). GENUS's advantage is iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.2). On price, 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
Both are free to download. NeuroFocus Sessions sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month 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.
NeuroFocus Sessions ships an update weekly, GENUS every 3 months. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.
| Parameter | NeuroFocus Sessions | GENUS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 26.2 | 18.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 218 MB | 90 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | CHRISTIAN PETER | Ryan Ristau |
In-app purchases
NeuroFocus Sessions
- NeuroFocus Premium1 Month trial$9.991 Month
- NeuroFocus Premium$79.991 Year
GENUS
- GENUS Monthly$6.991 Month
- GENUS Yearly$39.991 Year









