Comparison

BowlWave vs Healing Frequencies

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

Head to head
About

BowlWave

Features
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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.

About

Healing Frequencies

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Solfeggio Healing Frequencies is a daily sound practice: the full solfeggio scale, binaural beats, singing bowls and chakra journeys, plus a frequency generator that plays any tone you choose. A 10-second mood check-in suggests a session for how you feel today. Set an intention, press play and watch each frequency take shape in its own cymatics-inspired visual. WHAT'S INSIDE • The complete solfeggio set — 174, 285, 396, 417, 528, 639, 741, 852 and 963 Hz • 432 Hz tuning and angel number tones — 111 to 999 Hz • Brainwave lab — delta, theta, alpha, beta and gamma binaural beats • Isochronic tones that work on a speaker, no headphones needed • Tibetan singing bowls, crystal bowls and gong baths • 7-chakra guided journey and the solfeggio ascent • Programmes: 7 Nights to Deeper Sleep, 14 Days of Calm, 21-Day Sound Reset • 3-layer mixer — blend a frequency, a nature sound and a second tone • Rain, ocean, forest and fireplace, plus white, pink and brown noise • Guided breathwork — box, 4-7-8 and coherent breathing with a visual pacer • Masking sounds for tinnitus, snoring and noisy rooms FREQUENCY GENERATOR Dial in any frequency from 20 to 2000 Hz, to a tenth of a hertz, or tap a solfeggio preset. Pure tones are free. Premium adds custom binaural and isochronic sessions: pick the carrier tone and the beat, from deep delta to gamma. Everything is generated on your device and plays offline. BUILT FOR SLEEP AND LONG SESSIONS • Sleep timer that fades out gently instead of cutting off • Background playback with lock screen controls • Offline downloads, favorites and search by Hz, feeling or place • Streaks, before-and-after mood tracking and weekly insights FREE TO START 73 sounds are free forever, including 528 Hz, 432 Hz, the noise colours and the full nature collection, as well as the frequency generator's pure tones and the daily check-in. PREMIUM Every sound, journey and programme, custom binaural and isochronic tones, the full mixer, offline downloads and no ads. Choose monthly, yearly (with a free trial for eligible new subscribers) or a one-time Lifetime purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the period. Manage or cancel in Settings › Apple Account › Subscriptions. IMPORTANT For meditation, relaxation and mindfulness only. The content draws on traditional sound practices; it is not medical advice and does not diagnose, treat or cure any condition. Keep headphone volume low. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

BowlWave3 screens
Healing Frequencies4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BowlWave at none against Healing Frequencies's 3. Healing Frequencies's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Healing Frequencies sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. BowlWave asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BowlWave ships an update every 2 weeks, Healing Frequencies every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
BowlWave versus Healing Frequencies: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBowlWaveHealing Frequencies
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB67 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJenChien WangArifin Azis Nur Hidayat

In-app purchases

None

BowlWave

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Healing Frequencies

Subscriptions2
  • Remove Ads$7.991 Month
  • Remove Ads3 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Remove Ads$79.99

Questions

Is BowlWave free?
BowlWave is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Healing Frequencies free?
Healing Frequencies is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do BowlWave or Healing Frequencies have ads?
Neither BowlWave nor Healing Frequencies shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BowlWave or Healing Frequencies?
BowlWave ships an update every 2 weeks, and Healing Frequencies every 5 days. Most recently, BowlWave was updated on October 25, 2026 and Healing Frequencies on October 23, 2026.

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