The Binaural - Focus & Sleep

AI Binaural Beats & Sounds

Free · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.

The Binaural creates personalized audio experiences using binaural beat generation combined with layered ambient and melodic elements. Put on headphones, pick a goal, and press play. Every session is procedurally generated. The audio engine builds real-time soundscapes from 25 ambient layers and 6 melodic elements — rain, ocean waves, forest, cosmic drones, singing bowls, gentle piano, and more. No two sessions sound alike. HOW BINAURAL AUDIO WORKS When you play slightly different tones in each ear through headphones, you perceive a third tone at the difference frequency. Binaural audio has been studied in academic literature as a sound design technique. The Binaural lets you explore this for focus, relaxation, and wind-down time. WHAT MAKES THE BINAURAL DIFFERENT Procedurally Generated Audio Every session is unique. Choose a session type and the engine composes a custom soundscape in real time. Session Personalization Tell the app your mood and goal. It generates a session with the frequency, sound layers, and melodic elements that match your preferences. Multi-Phase Session Arcs Sessions move through 3–4 phases that shift layers and intensity over time, so the audio stays engaging from start to finish. 5 FREQUENCY BANDS - Delta (0.5–4 Hz): associated with wind-down and deep rest - Theta (4–8 Hz): associated with calm, reflective states - Alpha (8–14 Hz): associated with relaxed focus - Beta (14–30 Hz): associated with active concentration - Gamma (30–100 Hz): associated with alert awareness 25 ambient SOUND LAYERS Rain, ocean, forest, cosmic, wind, campfire, birdsong, cafe, creek, singing bowls, waterfall, tropical rain, whale song, wind chimes, and more. 6 MELODIC ELEMENTS Ambient pads, gentle piano, synth textures, harmonic drones, crystal bells, and deep bass. FEATURES - Quick Start sessions: Focus, Deep Work, Power Nap, and Calm Down in one tap - Custom presets: save your favorite configurations - Session history and streak tracking - Mood check-ins before and after sessions - Optional Apple Health integration (mindfulness minutes) - Background audio — sessions keep playing when your phone is locked - Optional breathing guide overlay - Dark mode throughout FREE TO USE The Binaural is free to use. Unlimited sessions, unlimited duration, unlimited presets. No account required to start — create one to sync your history across devices. IMPORTANT The Binaural is a wellness and lifestyle tool. It is not a medical device and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Consult a licensed healthcare provider for any medical concern. Do not use while driving or operating machinery. Terms: https://thebinaural.com/terms Privacy: https://thebinaural.com/privacy Questions? Visit thebinaural.com.

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Safer, smoother sessions. A calm, one-time safety note now appears before your first session and before Chest Mode, with clear guidance on volume, headphones, and when to check with a clinician. You can now minimize the player to keep a session going while you browse. We also tightened up settings, notifications, and a handful of rough edges.

Version 2.3.1

The developer, Jack Brandt, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .

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    The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:

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    • Diagnostics

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Information

Seller
  • Jack Brandt
Size
  • 64.2 MB
Category
  • Health & Fitness
Compatibility
Requires iOS 15.1 or later.
  • iPhone
    Requires iOS 15.1 or later.
  • iPad
    Requires iPadOS 15.1 or later.
  • iPod touch
    Requires iOS 15.1 or later.
  • Mac
    Requires macOS 12.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
  • Apple Vision
    Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
Languages
  • English
Age Rating
9+
  • 9+
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  • Contains
    User-Generated Content
    Health or Wellness Topics
Copyright
  • © 2026 The Binaural
  • Developer Website
  • Privacy Policy

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