Endel VS Brain FM (Which is better?!)

Summary

In this video, Carter Sirach compares two background music apps, Endl and Brain FM, designed to help users relax, sleep, or focus. Both apps offer personalized soundscapes based on user preferences, but they differ in their approach. Endl integrates biometrics, tracking heart rate via devices like the Apple Watch and Aura Ring to tailor the experience. Meanwhile, Brain FM offers a wider variety of music categories for different work tasks. While both apps serve similar purposes, Carter shares his personal preference for Endl, especially for Apple users, although Brain FM’s broader catalog remains appealing.

Takeaways

• 😀 Both Endl and Brain.fm are background music apps designed to enhance relaxation, focus, or sleep.
• 😀 Endl personalizes music based on your biometrics, including heart rate via devices like the Aura Ring or Apple Watch.
• 😀 Brain.fm offers a lifetime subscription option, while Endl does not currently have a lifetime plan.
• 😀 Both apps are compatible with various devices, including Apple devices like the iPhone, MacBook, and Apple Watch.
• 😀 Endl offers a more minimalist and sleek user interface, with a focus on simplicity and personalization.
• 😀 Brain.fm provides a wider selection of music categories, including options for deep work, creative flow, and light tasks.
• 😀 Endl's music changes dynamically based on factors like heart rate, weather, and time of day, making it highly personalized.
• 😀 Brain.fm allows users to select different intensity levels for the music (e.g., low, medium, high neural activity).
• 😀 Endl's soundscapes are integrated with artists and historical figures, like Alan Watts, to enhance the listening experience.
• 😀 While both apps require headphones, noise-canceling headphones like Sony WH-1000XM3 are recommended for the best experience.
• 😀 The user prefers Endl for its more personalized experience, but acknowledges that Brain.fm has more extensive music options.

Q & A

What are Endl and Brain FM, and how are they used?

Endl and Brain FM are background music apps designed to help users relax, sleep, or focus. They create soundscapes that are meant to enhance your mental state, whether you're working, studying, or unwinding. Both apps offer personalized experiences tailored to your activities or biometric data.

What are the pricing models for Endl and Brain FM?

Endl costs $49.99 per year, with no lifetime option available. Brain FM charges $48 per year but also offers a lifetime plan for around $250.

Which devices are compatible with Endl and Brain FM?

Both apps are compatible with any headphones, but Endl works especially well with the Apple ecosystem, including integration with devices like the Apple Watch and Aura Ring. Brain FM works across various devices but doesn't integrate as seamlessly with Apple-specific devices.

How does Endl personalize its music for users?

Endl personalizes music by using data from devices like the Aura Ring or Apple Watch to track your biometrics, such as heart rate. It adjusts the music based on your activity, time of day, weather, and other personal factors.

What makes Brain FM different from Endl in terms of music selection?

Brain FM offers a larger catalog of soundscapes and allows users to select from different work types (e.g., deep work, creative flow) and adjust the intensity level of the music. In contrast, Endl's music changes based on daily factors and is more personalized to individual biometrics.

Can you use both Endl and Brain FM with any headphones?

Yes, both Endl and Brain FM can be used with any headphones. However, Carter recommends using noise-canceling headphones for an optimal experience, like the Sony WH-1000X M3.

What unique feature does Endl offer regarding its music tracks?

Endl collaborates with artists, poets, and other creators to integrate their work into the soundscapes. For example, Endl includes contributions from figures like Alan Watts, blending philosophical wisdom with music to enhance focus or relaxation.

Which app is better for Apple users?

Endl is a better choice for Apple users due to its seamless integration with Apple devices, such as the Apple Watch, iPhone, and MacBook. It also supports tracking biometrics through devices like the Aura Ring.

How does Brain FM categorize its music for different tasks?

Brain FM categorizes its music based on the type of task you're working on, such as deep work, creative work, studying, or light work. You can also adjust the intensity of the music according to your neural activity level (low, medium, or high).

Which app offers more personalization, Endl or Brain FM?

Endl offers more personalization than Brain FM. It adjusts its music based on real-time factors like your heart rate, activity level, and even the weather, providing a highly individualized experience.