01 · At a glance
Six apps, six different jobs.
Hamen is the most direct fit here for listeners who want to see the Hz, choose how the signal is produced and add a restrained ambient layer. That precision is a feature—not proof of a medical outcome.
| Product | Best fit | Sound approach | Current platforms | Public pricing snapshot |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamen | Visible frequency and signal control | Binaural or isochronic beat presets, steady or pulse pure tones, color noise and ambience | iPhone and Android | Free download; optional Premium. Localized price shown before purchase |
| Brain.fm | Focus-first functional music | Patented acoustic modulation; Brain.fm says it is not binaural beats | Web, iOS, Android and desktop | US web: $14.99/month or $99.99/year |
| Moongate | Apple-first soundscape library | Binaural, isochronic, pure tones, noise and layered soundscapes | iPhone and iPad; compatible Apple platforms listed in its store entry | US web: $9.99/month, $47.99/year, $129 lifetime |
| Anima | 8D, ASMR and multilingual variety | Binaural, isochronic, named tones, noise and ambient experiences | iOS, iPadOS and Android | Multiple monthly, annual and lifetime store offers; varies by region |
| Endel | Adaptive generative sound | Soundscapes adapt to context such as time, weather or movement | iOS, Android, web, desktop and a broad device ecosystem | Store offers vary; verify the current plan in your region |
| BetterSleep | All-in-one sleep suite | Layered mixer, stories, meditations, recording and sleep tools | iOS, Android and several Apple devices | Monthly, annual and lifetime offers vary by region |
Price snapshot uses official US-facing pages or store listings available on 20 August 2026. Taxes, trials, discounts, currencies and platform offers differ. Always verify the checkout shown to you.
02 · Honest verdicts
The right answer depends on what you want to control.
You want a frequency-first tool.
You prefer visible session rates, separate tone and ambient levels, multiple signal families, a five-day plan and platform-native widgets—without therapeutic promises.
You want functional music everywhere.
Its broader web and desktop access, music-first experience and timer options are a better fit than manually selecting frequency-oriented sessions.
You are deep in Apple’s ecosystem.
Its public product pages emphasize a large evolving soundscape catalog, playlists, offline downloads, Backdrop mixing and detailed timers.
You want more sensory formats.
Anima publicly highlights 8D audio, ASMR collaborations, routines and many interface languages—areas Hamen does not currently match.
You want the sound to adapt for you.
Endel’s core idea is context-aware generative sound across many device types. Hamen instead lets you make the main listening choice yourself.
You want a broader sleep product.
Stories, meditations, sleep tracking and an extensive mixer make it a larger sleep suite. Hamen is the more focused frequency and sound tool.
03 · Sound and control
Hamen shows the mechanism instead of hiding it.
Hamen’s catalog contains 79 sessions across nine pathways. Beat-oriented sessions offer binaural or isochronic choices; pure-tone sessions offer steady or pulse choices. The exact options depend on the session—Hamen does not claim every preset supports every mode.
- See the session rate. A label such as 10 Hz describes the difference or pulse rate, not a guaranteed brain state.
- Shape the atmosphere. Balance the main tone with a bundled ambient bed.
- Use the right output. Stereo headphones are needed for binaural perception; isochronic, pulse, steady tone and noise are speaker-friendly.
- Keep it practical. Search, favorites, recent history, a timer, plans, media controls and widgets reduce friction.
Brain.fm takes the opposite approach: it packages acoustic modulation inside music and explicitly says its technology is not binaural beats. Endel also abstracts the mechanism, adapting generative sound to context. Those approaches may feel easier if you do not want to choose a frequency yourself.
04 · Platforms and continuity
Hamen is mobile-first by design.
Hamen is available on iPhone and Android. iOS includes Home and Lock Screen widgets plus Live Activities; Android includes a Home-screen widget and system media controls. A Hamen web or desktop player is not available today.
Brain.fm and Endel are stronger choices for users who move between mobile, web and desktop. Moongate is Apple-first and its public documentation describes downloadable soundscapes. BetterSleep spans mobile and several Apple devices. Anima is available across iOS and Android, but offline support and a dedicated widget were not clearly documented in the official sources we reviewed.
Hamen keeps listening choices and recent listening history on the device and does not collect microphone audio or health data. Purchases and optional measurement use the providers described in Prizmaly’s current Privacy Policy. We do not describe Hamen as “zero tracking.”
05 · Evidence, not slogans
Frequency labels are not treatment claims.
Brain.fm and Endel link to product-related research. Those publications are useful context, but readers should still examine methods, outcomes and disclosed company relationships. Moongate and Anima use stronger “science-backed” language in their public marketing; we did not find a product-specific peer-reviewed trial for either during this review.
Hamen’s approach is narrower: explain the established acoustics, label mixed or early human evidence, and avoid saying a frequency diagnoses, treats or guarantees an outcome. Our Science & Listening page links the research and the limitations together.
06 · Quick answers
Questions people ask before choosing.
Is Hamen the same as Brain.fm?
No. Brain.fm describes functional music built with acoustic modulation and explicitly says it is not binaural beats. Hamen exposes frequency-oriented sessions and signal choices directly.
Which app has the broadest desktop support?
Brain.fm and Endel currently have the clearest web and desktop presence. Hamen is currently a mobile app for iPhone and Android.
Which apps offer true binaural listening?
Hamen, Moongate and Anima publicly offer binaural modes. Binaural perception requires separate left and right signals, so use stereo headphones. Brain.fm says it is not a binaural-beats product.
Does “more frequencies” mean better results?
No. A larger catalog offers more listening choices, but does not establish that a specific frequency produces a reliable medical, cognitive or sleep outcome.
Why does this comparison name areas where Hamen loses?
Because a useful comparison should help you choose. Accurate concessions also make the claims where Hamen is stronger—transparent controls, cross-platform mobile support and evidence boundaries—more meaningful.
Sources
Official pages reviewed.
- Brain.fm product site, pricing and science
- Moongate product site, pricing and App Store listing
- Anima support, App Store and Google Play
- Endel product site and science page
- BetterSleep product site and feature guide
Last verified 20 August 2026. “Not documented” means we did not find the feature in the official public sources reviewed; it does not prove that a feature is absent.