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Brain.fm vs Ambio: catalog facts
Brain.fm	Ambio
Paid The apps are free to download but require a Brain.fm account to play music.	Free Free and open source under the MIT licence.
Windows, macOS, Android	Android
Menu bar controls on macOS with a session timer Separate modes for focus, relaxation, meditation and sleep	Mix up to three ambient sounds with separate volume levels Pomodoro presets built in
Requires a Brain.fm account Music comes from the service, not your own library	Android only Sound library limited to twelve sounds
Downloadable app, Hosted service	Downloadable app
Closed source	Open source
License not stated	License: MIT
Account needed	No account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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