Entrain vs. BetterSleep
Last updated June 2026
The short version: These are different categories. BetterSleep (formerly Relax Melodies) is a broad sleep-wellness app with tens of millions of downloads — soundscapes, sleep stories, meditations, breathing, mixable sounds, and sleep tracking. It includes some brainwave content, but that's not its focus. Entrain is a focused instrument for true binaural and isochronic tones with exact, adjustable frequencies. Want a content library? BetterSleep. Want a precise frequency tool? Entrain.
At a glance
| Capability | Entrain | BetterSleep |
|---|---|---|
| True binaural beats (core focus) | ✓ | Some content, not the focus |
| Isochronic tones (no headphones) | ✓ | Varies |
| Exact, adjustable target frequency | ✓ | — |
| Soundscapes, stories & meditations | Focused tone library | ✓ (huge library) |
| Sleep tracking | — | ✓ |
| Free in-browser web player | ✓ | — |
| Works fully offline, no account | ✓ | Varies |
| Android app | Coming soon | ✓ (iOS + Android) |
| Apple Watch + native Mac app | ✓ | Varies |
| Typical price | $4.99/mo · $44.99/yr | freemium · ~$59.99/yr |
Where BetterSleep wins
BetterSleep is hard to beat on breadth. It has a huge content library — soundscapes, sleep stories, guided meditations, breathing exercises, and mixable sounds you can layer into your own bedtime mix — plus sleep tracking and a large, active community. It's cross-platform across iOS and Android and has been refined over many years and tens of millions of downloads. If you want one app that does a bit of everything for sleep and relaxation, BetterSleep is a deep, polished choice. Check its current listing for the latest catalogue and pricing.
Where Entrain wins
- Purpose-built entrainment. True binaural and isochronic tones with an exact, adjustable target frequency — not buried inside a broad catalogue.
- Headphone-free isochronic. The isochronic engine works on any speaker, no headphones needed.
- On-device & offline. Frequencies are generated live on your device — fully offline, no account, nothing streamed.
- Lower price & free trial. $4.99/mo or $44.99/yr, plus a free web player to try with no account.
- Apple ecosystem reach. A standalone Apple Watch app and a native Mac app, one subscription across iPhone, iPad, Watch, and Mac.
Honest take
This isn't better versus worse — it's library versus instrument. If you want a sprawling sleep-content app with stories, mixes, and tracking, BetterSleep is excellent and available on Android too. If you specifically want precise, controllable entrainment frequencies — headphone-free, on-device, offline, and free to try — Entrain is the focused tool for the job. Try both engines free for a few minutes, then check BetterSleep's current store listing to decide.
Comparison reflects publicly listed information as of June 2026 and our reading of BetterSleep's store listing. BetterSleep (formerly Relax Melodies) is a trademark of its respective owner. Features and pricing change often — verify current details before deciding.