Binaural vs Brainwave Player
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Binaural
Generate binaural beats, isochronic tones, and noise for focus, rest, or practice. This audio tool runs offline and plays under other applications, allowing you to maintain your current activity.
- Binaural and isochronic beat modes
- Brown and pink noise generation
- 25 curated presets for various needs
- Plays audio under other apps
- Offline functionality
- Session timer with quick duration options
- Background audio and lock-screen controls
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Binaural is a focused beat and tone generator: binaural and isochronic beats, brown and pink noise, and 25 curated presets—built to start fast and run fully offline. NO SUBSCRIPTION Binaural is free to use. No account required. No streaming. Your session settings stay on your device. An audio tool for focus, rest and practice, not medical treatment. PLAYS UNDER ANY APP Keep your video, lecture or podcast going and add binaural beats underneath. WHAT YOU GET • Always-visible entrainment controls with binaural or isochronic modes • Brown and pink noise layered with your beat • 25 grouped presets for focus, relaxation, sleep, and more • Session timer with quick duration chips • Background audio and lock-screen controls FROM MEDITATION TREKS Binaural is the lightweight companion to Meditation Treks—the full guided meditation app with treks, nature, breathwork, and more. Try Meditation Treks from the About tab when you want the complete experience. Headphones recommended for binaural beats.
Brainwave Player
This app offers guided audio therapy for meditation, sleep, focus, and mood enhancement. It's designed for various activities like studying, creative projects, and relaxation, serving as a companion for deep relaxation and mental well-being.
- Guided meditation audio
- Sleep and relaxation sounds
- Focus and concentration enhancement
- Mood elevation exercises
- Creative project support
- Pet and child calming sounds
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Welcome to the leading-edge of neuro-acoustic technology. The Brainwave Player is the perfect companion for: > Deep relaxing experiences > Rejuvenating sleep and deep relaxation > Study, reading time and homework > Heightened focus and concentration > Mood elevation > Calming pets and children > Business brainstorming and idea generation > Creative projects and hobbies > Visualisation and affirmation exercises ... and much more This APP is designed to be used for clients of Brainwave Research UK.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Binaural at 4.2 against Brainwave Player's 2.0. Binaural also leads on review sentiment (74% vs 33%) and ratings volume (42 vs 1). Brainwave Player's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 22 months). On price, ads, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Binaural holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Binaural has 42 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of Binaural's written reviews are positive against 33% of Brainwave Player's.
Binaural ships an update every 22 months, Brainwave Player every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Binaural | Brainwave Player |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (42 ratings) — better | 2.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 73.7% of reviews — better | 33.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 42 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 22 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 25 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Meditation Treks LLC | Brainwave Research UK Ltd |
Customer experience
Binaural
Brainwave Player
In-app purchases
Binaural
No in-app purchases
Brainwave Player
No in-app purchases
