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Brain.fm

Music made for different activities: focus, sleep, relax and meditate

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Brain.fm is a music app that plays audio designed for specific mental states, including deep work, sleep, relaxation, and meditation. Its patented Phase-locking Neural Modulation technology adjusts volume patterns within the music to influence brainwave activity, with the stated goal of helping listeners reach and maintain a desired state. The company says its research is peer-reviewed and funded by a National Science Foundation grant.

Features include activity-based music categories (such as Deep Work, Creativity, Learning, Sleep, Relax, and Meditate), adjustable neural effect levels, adaptive timers (Infinite, Timer, and Interval), guided and unguided sessions, and natural soundscapes. A short onboarding quiz personalizes settings. The app runs on web, iOS, Android, and desktop.

Brain.fm is aimed at people seeking focus, sleep, relaxation, or meditation support, including those with ADHD. It is offered through a free trial with monthly and yearly subscription plans, both cancellable at any time. Team accounts for companies and classrooms are available with special pricing, as is a discount for active students.

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