Comparison

Waveful (Remove Ads) vs OptimistPal

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

Head to head
About

Waveful (Remove Ads)

This wellness app uses frequency-based sounds inspired by scientific research to enhance relaxation, focus, and meditation. Explore various sound categories like ambient noise, guided breathing, and specific Hz tones for a more comfortable listening experience.

Highlights
  • Frequency-based soundscapes
  • Relaxation and sleep support
  • Focus and concentration aid
  • Guided breathing exercises
  • Ambient noise options
  • Meditation tones
Features
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* Sound-based Wellness App Inspired by Frequency Research This wellness app provides frequency (Hz)-based sounds inspired by scientific papers and research studies. Explore sound categories such as Motion Comfort, Relaxation, Focus Support, Meditation, Ambient Noise, and Guided Breathing to create a more comfortable listening experience in everyday life. * Available Sounds 1. 100Hz Motion Comfort / Gentle Low-Frequency Support - Inspired by research published in Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine by researchers from Nagoya University, Japan (2025) 2. 432Hz Relax Mode / Relaxation & Sleep Support - Inspired by research published in EXPLORE by researchers from the University of Florence, Spain (2019) - Inspired by research published in Journal of Applied Oral Science by researchers from Valdivia, Chile (2020) 3. 528Hz Relaxation Tone / Calm & Relaxation Support - Inspired by research published in Health by researchers from Juntendo University, Japan (2018) 4. Binaural Beats Focus Support / Concentration Aid - Inspired by research published in Psychological Research by researchers from UNED, Spain (2019) - Inspired by research published in PLOS ONE by researchers from the University of Duisburg-Essen, Germany (2023) 5. 40Hz Gamma-Inspired Sound / Cognitive Focus Support - Inspired by research published in Journal of Neuroscience by researchers from the Pamplona Medical School, Spain (2002) 6. Ambient Noise Layer / White, Pink & Brown Noise - Inspired by research published in Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine by researchers from Weill Cornell Medical College, USA (2022) - Inspired by research published in Frontiers in Psychology by researchers from Hamburg University Hospital, Germany (2015) 7. Guided Breathing / 4-7-8 & Box Breathing - Inspired by research published in Neuroscience & Biobehavioral Reviews by researchers from the University of Caen Normandy, France (2022) 8. 963Hz Meditation Tone / Deep Meditation - Direct clinical evidence regarding the specific effects of 963Hz remains limited. - This feature is designed as a high-frequency meditation sound intended to support deep meditation and immersive listening experiences rather than medical treatment. 9. 639Hz Harmonic Energy / Harmonious Atmosphere - Direct clinical evidence regarding the specific effects of 639Hz is currently limited. - This feature is intended to provide a soft harmonic tone for creating a calm and harmonious atmosphere. 10. 72Hz Deep Grounding / Low Frequency Grounding - Direct clinical evidence regarding the specific grounding effects of 72Hz has not been established. - This feature is designed as a low-frequency sound intended to create a calm and stable listening environment. 11. 1122Hz Clarity Tone / Clear High-Frequency Tone - Direct clinical evidence regarding the specific effects of 1122Hz remains limited. - This feature is intended to provide a clear and crisp high-frequency listening experience that may support focus and mental clarity. * Recommended Listening Time - Motion Comfort: 1 min - Sleep / Relaxation: 20–45 min, default 30 min - Stress Relief: 10–30 min, default 15 min - Focus: 15–45 min, default 25 min - Meditation: 10–30 min, default 15 min - Energy / Awakening: 5–15 min, default 10 min - Cognitive Focus Support: 10–20 min, default 15 min - Deep Grounding: 5–20 min, default 10 min - Spiritual / Intuition Sounds: 5–20 min, default 10 min *How to Use 1. Wear earphones or headphones for a more immersive experience. 2. Select your preferred category and press play. 3. Customize the playback timer as needed. * Key Features - Custom Hz settings - Background playback - Multiple timer options This app is a wellness tool inspired by research. It is not a medical device and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or medical condition. Individual experiences may vary. Consult a qualified healthcare professional for health-related concerns.

About

OptimistPal

This app offers daily perspective shifts to help reframe negative thought patterns. It intervenes when you reach for certain apps, providing a moment of pause and a guided reframe to encourage a more optimistic outlook without requiring willpower or promoting toxic positivity.

Highlights
  • Daily reframing practice
  • Thought pattern identification
  • Customizable app selection
  • Time-limited app access
  • Daily streak tracking
  • Secular affirmations
Features
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Train a more optimistic mind. OptimistPal is a daily practice in reframing: short, grounded perspective shifts for the thoughts that pull at you. Comparing spirals, worst-case loops, late-night cynicism, the everything's-bleak mood. A small reframe, in the moment you actually need it. No willpower required. No toxic positivity. Just a moment to see things differently. How it works Pick the apps that pull you in, whichever ones leave you cynical, anxious, or comparing. Reach for one. When you open it, OptimistPal steps in with a gentle moment of pause, right at the door, before you tap in. Reframe. Tap the thought that's pulling you (worst-case spiral, comparing, mind-reading, all-or-nothing, everything's bleak, not enough, stuck, just frustrated), and OptimistPal offers a short reframe and a piece of wisdom for the moment. Prefer to sit with it on your own? Do that instead. Tap Onward. Your apps open back up for the time window you've chosen: 15 minutes, 30 minutes, an hour, or until tomorrow. What you get A library of reframes for the thoughts that actually run your day. Short, grounded perspective shifts. Timeless wisdom in your pocket, sorted by the kind of thought you're caught in. A daily streak. See your reframe days stack up. Build the habit one Onward at a time. Affirmations. Receive a small word of encouragement every time you finish a reframe: secular, grounded, never preachy. You choose the apps. Pick as few or as many as you want. Change them anytime. You choose the duration. Set how long Onward gives you after a reframe. Built on Apple Screen Time OptimistPal uses Apple's Screen Time framework so the reframe can meet you the moment you reach for one of your chosen apps, right at the door, before you tap in. That means OptimistPal cannot see what you do inside any app. Ever. Apple doesn't allow it. Your selections stay on your device. No accounts, no servers, no tracking. Who it's for Anyone who keeps reaching for their phone and wishes they'd reached for a clearer thought instead. People tired of doomscrolling, comparison spirals, or the late-night cynicism loop. Train a more optimistic mind. Download OptimistPal. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION Full access to all features is only available in the paid subscription plan (Weekly/Yearly) When you purchase a subscription, please be aware of the following: - Payment will be charged to Apple Account at confirmation of purchase - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period - Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's App Store Account Settings after purchase Terms of service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy policy: https://john-apps.github.io/optimistpal-privacy-policy/

Screenshots

Waveful (Remove Ads)4 screens
OptimistPal4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: OptimistPal at Free against Waveful (Remove Ads)'s $1.99. OptimistPal also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.5) and ratings volume (8 vs 2). Waveful (Remove Ads)'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks). On ads, device support 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

OptimistPal is free to download; Waveful (Remove Ads) costs $1.99 up front. OptimistPal sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Waveful (Remove Ads) asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

OptimistPal holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 8 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Waveful (Remove Ads) ships an update every 4 days, OptimistPal every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Waveful (Remove Ads) versus OptimistPal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWaveful (Remove Ads)OptimistPal
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating3.5 (2 ratings)4.5 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings28 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB61 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPurple Night IncJohn Kevin Basco

Customer experience

Waveful (Remove Ads)

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%

OptimistPal

All ratings8 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Waveful (Remove Ads)

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

OptimistPal

Subscriptions4
  • Weekly$1.997 Days
  • Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Yearly Lite$7.991 Year
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  • Yearly7 Days trial$9.991 Year

Questions

Is Waveful (Remove Ads) free?
Waveful (Remove Ads) costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is OptimistPal free?
OptimistPal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Waveful (Remove Ads) or OptimistPal?
OptimistPal is rated higher. Waveful (Remove Ads) averages 3.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while OptimistPal averages 4.5 from 8 ratings.
Do Waveful (Remove Ads) or OptimistPal have ads?
Neither Waveful (Remove Ads) nor OptimistPal shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Waveful (Remove Ads) or OptimistPal?
Waveful (Remove Ads) ships an update every 4 days, and OptimistPal every 3 weeks. Most recently, Waveful (Remove Ads) was updated on November 5, 2026 and OptimistPal on November 5, 2026.

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