BrainWave: Dream Inducer ™ Reviews

by Averagesleepyjoe

When I was falling asleep, it had this buzzing sensation that made my mind go numb. Then I’d get a sleep paralysis. Not recommending it... I’ve used it on and off since the last 7 or 8 years.

by Herbs Garden

BrainWave does not preform smoothly for me, please let me just use binaural beats only. Now all I hear is the sound of fax with no binaural beats, I want a refund

by Futureicon

All this did for me was keep me awake and annoy me. There’s no way some sounds are going to sync with your brain waves. I thoughts I’d try it for fun and it’s just a load of crap. Save your money

by NellyWetmore

I'm sorry to say, but BrainWave has done nothing to help improve my ability to dream. I intentionally waited awhile before writing this because I wanted to give an accurate review, and I find it annoying when people prematurely rate an app as awesome or terrible before they've really used it much at all. I've been using BrainWave for about a month now and it's never influenced me to dream a single time. I even bought special headphones I can sleep in, which I've wanted for awhile now anyway, and even that didn't help. The ambient sounds are nice and relaxing (I especially like the rain and thunderstorm) and BrainWave has a cool layout that looks like genuine effort was put into building it. But like I said it doesn't do a thing for my dreams. Sometimes theres a gap of silence between the tones/stages (despite me tweaking the settings to prevent this) which is annoying and disrupts the process of trying to relax & fall asleep. I haven't completely given up on it, but my faith has waned considerably that this will eventually work. Keeping BrainWave , but I'm also browsing the store for something else. Its a shame because I really had high hopes for this and I really wish it worked on me, but it doesn't :(

by Krishna Blue

Popping sound of sample crossover noticeable in Delta; ruins the use of the application for sleep as it is a distraction. Love BrainWave, please fix asap will update rating- thanks

by Walleater3000

I’ve been using BrainWave for months now and I love it. It is soothing and I have been dreaming more.
However, lately whenever I tried to play the brainwaves with my iTunes music as the ambience, the sound for my music is mute. I’ve done everything I know to do but I am unable to resolve this issue.
The rest of BrainWave does work well though, so not all is lost.

by Kimo Pgh

I’d like to know more about the frequency settings or how to adjust the settings for long meditations.

by Blindy630

I have loved. BrainWave For a while Now but I am experiencing many problems with it. This does not have a Way to use voice over. I’m not sure if it’s because of an update. ? I am blind and love. The ability To use BrainWave but now when i try to use voiceover , it does not function it acts like there is nothing on The screen. This is so frustrating because I love learning about brain waves. Also I love theability to read what’s on the Screen in front of me. Thank You for creating this Amazing app These calm me win I can’t sleep. I love These apps

by SLP Rick

I’ve had on-going sleep issues for years. Busy days lead to difficulties turning off and putting the day behind me. I used to use a white noise machine and that helped a bit, but then I discovered BrainWave. I’ve been using it now every night for close to a year and it has made a huge difference in my quality of sleep (I use it with noise-canceling earbuds). It’s just the right combination of distraction and relaxation. Also, in a recent update (prior to the Sept. 21 update), a small audio problem cropped up. I contacted the developer and got an immediate and personalized response AND they fixed the problem with this most recent update. This is an awesome app that I highly recommend!!

by Verizonuser

My husband snores. Loud. I used to use earplugs. They didn't work. So I bought a white noise machine. One of those big ones they put outside a shrinks office. I would put that on my nightstand in addition to wearing earplugs. That didn't work. So I started putting it even closer to my head, right on my pillow. That didn't work. So I started putting the large heavy thing right on top of my head on my one ear, while the other ear was smushed against the pillow (with the earplugs of course). An unpleasant solution. The I got an iPod and found BrainWave. Problem solved. Some earbuds shoved into my ears with this noise? Problem solved. And yes I definitely dream deeper and more interestingly. Been using it for years before all these other white noise apps were created and wouldn't think of trying out one of the others with tons of good ratings. Thank you banzai labs! You saved me!

by TheAlabamaRedhead

This worked well for controlling a daydream-like state. I was relaxed and able to get very into a dream while being awake. It’s like self-guided meditation. For me the beach has always been relaxing. The sound is very real, but I turned the volume to a realistic level, not too loud. Then I pictured walking on one of the many beaches I’ve been to. Remembering the feel of the sun on my face and sand under my feet, the smell of the air, and the wind blowing my hair. The details brought me there to the relaxed state and made it feel real, then I just directed my thoughts from there. I’m trying the forest sounds next!

by Rushour91

Good for sleeping and lucid dreams

by Davidemen

So, it was late. I was sleepy, but forced myself to finish a crossword puzzle. I played BrainWave program into the stereo speakers behind the bed. I did the affirmation / intent to have strong / useful dreams that I'll remember. Before long, the waves from the speakers swept over me as if my spirit was aligning with them. Like the sounds were the lubricant that broke me free from my physical body. I was out.

I reoriented to vertical. I felt like I was in my room, but it was the next-stage version of it. Things in different places. I decided to stay close-by. I felt like if I went too far I would black out. So I stayed and appreciated the event. I looked at objects around me. There was a television screen (CRT) - not on - that I tried to enter. I just felt the light-energy of the phosphors (or something) then backed off.

I wasn't able to stay out of body too long. It is great to know it is still possible for me as I have had experiences before. Through the night, I had realistic dreams - still playing the Beta REM program. I'll try other programs in the future to see how they work.

by Jarko Deatin

I use this literally EVERY night. Best app I’ve ever gotten by FAR

by Parabellm

I love BrainWave. I would suggest to devs to include a left / right fader. In case of headphone abnormalities, and how different earbuds can fit different ears differently. Otherwise perfect.

by DrewEllefson

Was skeptical at first. But have found that time and again, BrainWave is true to it's description and induces dreams.

by Gazellegurl

I have definitely noticed an increase in dream recall using BrainWave. It also is extremely effective at helping me fall asleep. I definitely recommend this!

by CocogamerYT

I couldn’t believe how well I slept last night. I woke up only once when I usually toss and turn all night. Best night sleep I have ever gotten. Thank you so much for creating BrainWave!!

by Blue Jay Salamander

Well the first night that I bought and used it I indeed have a dream, but the problem is that my dream was about me using this and having a lucid dream, it made me dream of having a dream which might have been due to me wanting to make sure I didn’t waste $2 or it might just work

by Kakapoo77

This is my favorite night time brain entrainment program. I have purchased so many over the last few years, some very pricey! I always end up coming back to this one. I have struggled with insomnia for many years and while this is not a magic pill, it’s one of my top 3 tools in my arsenal for night time sleep support. For those who write that it’s just noise- note there are levers to mix the volume of binaural beats and volume of background sound to create a custom sound. I highly recommend!

by TFWol

BrainWave is great once started up. Helps immensely with sleep.

They do need to work on the settings save/load feature though.

The settings sometimes stay and sometimes will be from the last setting.
Doing a save isn't useful since the restore doesn't work well if you try to restore based on a time to stop.
Generally, the UX setup is confusing.