Software · head to head
Brain.fm vs Focus@Will
Brain.fm
Software
Scientifically-designed music to enhance focus and productivity
- From
- $14.99/month
- Rated
- -
Focus@Will
Software
Music and sounds designed to enhance focus and productivity
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Only Focus@Will has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Brain.fm monthly plan at $14.99/month significantly more expensive per unit than annual plan ($8.33/month equivalent); Focus@Will the App Store listing (seller Dulcetta Inc) states the free trial is limited to 7 days, after which a paid subscription is required to continue using the music and features
- They diverge on capability: Brain.fm covers Neuroscience-designed music, Focus@Will covers Curated focus music.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Brain.fm and Focus@Will actually diverge.
| Attribute | Brain.fm | Focus@Will |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $14.99/month | Free |
| Pricing model | subscription | freemium |
| Free tier | No | Yes |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android, Desktop | Web, IOS, Android, MacOS, Windows |
| Founded | 2015 | 2011 |
Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).
What each one covers
Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.
Only in Brain.fm
- Neuroscience-designed music
- Focus tracks
- Relaxation tracks
- Sleep tracks
- Offline mode
- Multiple genres
- Cross-platform access
- Ad-free experience
Only in Focus@Will
- Curated focus music
- Multiple music channels
- Built-in focus timer
- Focus statistics
- Different music genres
- Offline access
- Cross-platform sync
- Volume control
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Brain.fm
- Knowledge workers requiring focus audio for deep work blocksnot Focus@Will
- ADHD individuals seeking neurologically-optimised audio for concentrationnot Focus@Will
- Students preparing for exams with learning and meditation supportnot Focus@Will
Focus@Will
- Productivitynot Brain.fm
- Collaborationnot Brain.fm
- Task managementnot Brain.fm
- Organizationnot Brain.fm
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Brain.fm
- Monthly plan at $14.99/month significantly more expensive per unit than annual plan ($8.33/month equivalent)
- ADHD mode available only with active subscription; no trial access to specialised features
- No offline mode documented; requires internet connectivity for audio delivery
- Content library composition not published (proprietary vs. licensed music distinction unclear)
Focus@Will
- The App Store listing (seller Dulcetta Inc) states the free trial is limited to 7 days, after which a paid subscription is required to continue using the music and features
- The same listing states a 30 day money-back guarantee applies to the subscription, implying no refund is available after that window
Pricing, plan by plan
Brain.fm
$14.99/monthNo published plan breakdown. See the Brain.fm review.
Focus@Will
Free- FreeFree
- Limited access to music
- Basic 25-min timer
- Ads
- Basic$4.95/month
- Unlimited music access
- Custom timers
- No ads
- Pro$9.95/month
- Everything in Basic
- Advanced analytics
- Priority support
Which should you pick?
Choose Brain.fm if
- You need neuroscience-designed music.
- You work on Web, iOS, Android, Desktop.
- You also want focus tracks.
Choose Focus@Will if
- You need curated focus music.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, IOS, Android, MacOS, Windows.
- You also want multiple music channels.
Questions people ask
- Is Brain.fm or Focus@Will better?
- Neither clearly leads. Brain.fm starts at $14.99/month and Focus@Will at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Brain.fm or Focus@Will?
- Focus@Will has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $14.99/month for Brain.fm and Free for Focus@Will.
- Does Brain.fm or Focus@Will run on more platforms?
- Brain.fm runs on Web, iOS, Android, Desktop. Focus@Will runs on Web, IOS, Android, MacOS, Windows.
- Can I use Focus@Will for free?
- Yes. Focus@Will has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Brain.fm starts at $14.99/month.
- What is Brain.fm best used for?
- Brain.fm is most often used for knowledge workers requiring focus audio for deep work blocks, adhd individuals seeking neurologically-optimised audio for concentration, students preparing for exams with learning and meditation support. Of those, knowledge workers requiring focus audio for deep work blocks and adhd individuals seeking neurologically-optimised audio for concentration are not what Focus@Will is typically brought in for.
- What can Brain.fm do that Focus@Will cannot?
- Brain.fm covers Neuroscience-designed music, Focus tracks, Relaxation tracks, Sleep tracks. Focus@Will covers Curated focus music, Multiple music channels, Built-in focus timer, Focus statistics.