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Can Apple Music Playlists Accomplish the Same Functionality as Brain.fm?
Why not use other music streaming services instead of Brain.fm?
What I Learned About “Focus” While Working From Home
Since working from home, I discovered that listening to lo-fi or downtempo music helps me to concentrate. So far, I’ve used Apple Music, but I recently came across an app called Brain.fm that uses non-distracting music to help with concentration. The basic concept is that most music captures your attention, but this can be distracting when you’re trying to focus; Brain.fm uses scientifically proven playlists to be non-distracting and helps you stay focussed.
So can Apple Music playlists provide the same level of focus as Brain.fm?
Comparing Apple Music playlists and Brain.fm
I like the music from Brain.fm, but I’m not sure it’s worth the $50 annual subscription. After listening to one of their 30-minute “focus” playlists, I admit it helped me focus, but was it better than the Apple Music playlists?
