Comparison

Binaural vs MySleep

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

About

MySleep

Features
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This sleep log app helps you build better daily habits by making it easy to track and reflect on your sleep. Users can log how many hours they slept, rate their sleep quality, and write a short daily reflection to better understand patterns over time. The app is designed with a simple, clean layout that keeps everything easy to use and focused on consistency. A streak feature encourages users to log their sleep each day, helping turn small actions into long-term habits. All data is stored directly on the device, making the app quick, reliable, and easy to access anytime.

Screenshots

Binaural4 screens
MySleep4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: MySleep at every 5 weeks against Binaural's every 22 months. Binaural's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.2). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Binaural ships an update every 22 months, MySleep every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Binaural versus MySleep: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBinauralMySleep
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (42 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews73.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings42 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 22 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMeditation Treks LLCNicholas Johnson

In-app purchases

None

Binaural

No in-app purchases

None

MySleep

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Binaural free?
Binaural is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MySleep free?
MySleep is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Binaural or MySleep have ads?
Neither Binaural nor MySleep shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Binaural or MySleep?
Binaural ships an update every 22 months, and MySleep every 5 weeks. Most recently, Binaural was updated on November 11, 2026 and MySleep on November 9, 2026.

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