2017-06-25
Freezing problem and needed improvements
Even though I had stopped using this app a very long time ago because some the problems it had, some that still persist, I have being using it for a couple of days and I can honestly say that this is the app that has worked best for me.
But it does have some problems. The app freezes after you have been playing it for a little while. It stops responding. The tones and sounds continue, but you can't stop it, adjust volumes, go back to the previous screen, or do anything with it. You have to close the app and reopen it.
In may east review, long ago, I said that "this app has the same problem that many (not all) similar app have. They don't list the frequencies used. I want to know more than just what effects people are supposed to experienced. For example, there's one track for Schumann Resonance. Well, that's nice and all but which frequency are they using? There are seven different Schumann Resonance frequencies ranging from 7.83Hz to 45.0Hz. 7.83 being the first and some claim to be the most effective. There's a reason why it's important to know the frequency being used. Some frequencies are more effective than other at achieving the desire effect. Using an app without knowing what frequency(ies) is being used is like someone giving a pill to help you with a headache but you have no idea what's in it. Wouldn't you want to know?"
It seems that they have somewhat improved this, they don't tell you the frequencies they use still but tell you the frequency range. I suppose they are afraid that others will start using the same frequencies they use in their own apps or tone generators. Unfounded fears since what frequencies do what are well documented and easily found in the internet. With some websites providing a very long and detailed list... for free! Or may be they are not 100% sure that the frequencies they are the best for what they claim and don't want people to call them out on it. Again, not listing the frequencies makes me wonder about their knowledge. Regardless of their claims in the app description. List the frequencies!
The background sounds, Bamboo, Polar Sun, Sea Scape, & Thunder, are OK but I and many prefer ambient sound without music. Like the sound of the ocean by itself. I find some of this tracks too distracting. Specially the Bamboo one. I also wish they would had a rain track, studies have shown that people find the sound of rain more relaxing than the seas or running water. But again, no music along with it.
Because of all these issues, I will continue to give this app a one star rating. Ince they fix the freezing problem I'll gave it another star.