# Sonus Island: Relaxing Sounds — Guided Mindfulness & Sleep

> Immersive nature soundscapes and guided meditations for relaxation and sleep. (iPhone/iPad app by Wild Ventures.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sonus-island-relaxing-sounds/id1247247789 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Wild Ventures](https://appshunter.io/developer/905722104)
- Category: Health & Fitness, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.90/5 from 127 App Store ratings · 164 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.2 · 875 MB
- Languages: Korean, Dutch, German (Germany), European Spanish, American English, Italian, Japanese, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Portuguese
- Released: 2017-06-25
- Data updated: 2026-08-18
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sonus-island-relaxing-sounds/id1247247789/reviews.md

## What is Sonus Island?

*** Best of 2017 ***

Sonus Island is the perfect app to help you relax, focus and sleep better. Listen to the soothing sounds of waves rolling on the shore or relax to the meditative music while falling asleep under the stars on a sandy beach.

Sonus is a beautiful island bursting with color. No matter which area of the island you visit, the richly illustrated landscape will amaze you.

By combining tropical nature scenes with high quality 3D soundscapes and ambient music we have created a truly immersive world filled with nature, that can have a positive effect on stress levels and helps you relax – a world you can enter whenever you like to unwind and energize your mind.

Imagine you can go to a tropical island anytime you like, anywhere you are. That’s Sonus Island! Discover illustrated landscapes and unwind after a busy day while listening to a guided meditation, soothing music and the sounds of waves and tropical birds. 

Take a trip to Sonus Island and let yourself be surprised by the colourful illustrated landscapes and amazing sounds.

FEATURES
+ 10 richly illustrated landscapes bursting with color
+ Different places on the island to visit, for every occasion and mood
+ Super high quality 3D sounds and ambient music 
+ From birdsong to crashing waves, Sonus island contains very diverse nature sounds
+ English spoken guided meditations
+ 3 different guided meditations to help you focus, relax or fall asleep
+ Easy to use timer for timed sessions and a sleep timer
+ Breathing exercise
+ In-app purchase gives you access to the whole island
+ HealthKit integration
+ Universal app for iPhone and iPad

## Key features

- 10 illustrated landscapes
- High-quality 3D soundscapes
- Ambient music
- Diverse nature sounds
- Guided meditations
- Sleep timer
- Breathing exercises

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Discover the whole island | $3.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Sonus Island?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 🎨 Beautiful artwork and visual design
- 🔊 High-quality, realistic nature sounds
- 😴 Effective for sleep and relaxation
- 💤 No monthly subscription fees required
- 🎧 Works without internet connection
- 🌊 Diverse soundscapes (beach, forest, rain, etc.)
- ⏱️ Customizable timer options
- 🧘 Guided meditation sessions available
- 🎵 3D spatial audio quality

**Cons**

- 🎵 Added background music cannot be disabled
- 🔇 Music conflicts with nature sounds
- 📢 Guided meditation voice too quiet or drowned out
- 💰 Requires paid purchase for full content
- 📱 Landscape-only mode limitation
- 🔁 Repetitive sound loops
- 🐦 Some sounds too loud or annoying (birds, insects)
- 🌍 Limited language options for guided meditations
- 📍 Limited number of locations/scenes
- 🎤 Computer-generated voice quality poor

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes when previewing certain locations (Lunar Beach)
- App fails to launch after iOS updates
- In-app purchase restoration not working
- Audio balance issues between voice and background sounds
- Bluetooth/AirPods connection drops when timer goes off
- Meditation voice inaudible over background sounds despite slider adjustment
- Language settings not accessible or unclear

**Most requested features**

- Toggle option to turn off background music
- Toggle option to turn off meditation voice
- More island locations and soundscapes
- Portrait mode support
- AirPlay/Sonos speaker integration
- Custom timer settings (not just preset durations)
- More guided meditation sessions
- Meditation content in multiple languages
- Apple TV compatibility
- Individual sound control sliders for each element
- Clock/alarm integration
- Accessibility improvements for visually impaired users
- Preview of premium sounds before purchase
- More variety in meditation voice options

## Recent user reviews (10 of 164)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sonus-island-relaxing-sounds/id1247247789/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Its ok especially for not having monthly fees

*2025-04-22, version 2.3*

I'm glad to see plenty of others also agree that the addition of music isn't what we wanted when we originally got the app. When the music was added, my dad just died and I thought I was hearing voices when  the app I fall asleep to has a church like choir "ummm" in the background and I couldn't quite place what was happening/changed. And all I did those first couple of days of grieving was stay in bed drowning out the world with nature sounds it took me a solid week to realize it's not me losing my mind, it's the app that's changed. So now I only use the stream one to fall asleep to. I'll take this over something that requires a monthly subscription fee

### 2/5 — Added Music Ruins Beautiful Nature Sounds

*2024-08-30, version 2.3*

I purchased this app for the crystal clear nature soundscapes. At some point they have added droning, repetitive meditation music over the top and there is no way to turn it off. 

In some scenes, the notes of the music do not align well with the natural frequencies of the nature scene and creates more of a stressful atmosphere that if either of the sound sources were by themselves. 

Please simply add optionality for the music so that users may enjoy natural sounds only. This would recover the app and restore the value of early users’ original purpose.

### 4/5 — 人の音楽は必要？

*2024-08-22*

せめてon,off 機能は欲しいですね。楽曲がいい悪いではなく何なら小さい音で再生しているとほとんど聞こえないのですが微妙に気になります。(作曲編曲した方ごめんなさい)

### 1/5 — No option to turn off music

*2024-03-17, version 2.3*

Like other reviewers, I loved this app for the beautiful artwork and relaxing nature sounds. This is all completely ruined now and the app is basically rendered useless due to distracting New Age music that was added in some update, which YOU CANNOT TURN OFF. Please get rid of the music or at least have an option that allows you to have nature sounds only with no music. Why on earth would you design an app as beautiful as this, then ruin it with music you can’t turn off, I just don’t get it??

### 2/5 — 音樂很煩

*2023-09-20, version 2.3*

原本大自然的聲音就很棒，結果背景音樂不是喜歡的就整個毀了，不能關掉背景音樂很爛。

### 1/5 — 구매복원이 안됩니다

*2023-06-24*

앱내 구입이 허용되지 않습니다. 라고 나오고 구매복원이 안됩니다

### 1/5 — YOU RUINED THE APP

*2023-01-16, version 2.3*

This was my favorite app at one point for the simple nature sounds but it has since Been RUINED with the addition of music. PLEASE STOP THIS!!! PLEASE GIVE US THE OPTION TO TURN THAT CHEAP MUSIC OFF AND LISTEN TO THE SOUNDS OF NATURE ALONE. THIS APP IS NOT AT ALL WHAT IT ONCE WAS I WANT A REFUND

### 1/5 — Die Meditationsmusik ist Sche1ße

*2022-11-17*

Hatte mir die Erweiterung gekauft und war echt glücklich…
Das die Hintergrundmusik dazugekommen ist war schon die größte K4cke, dass man sie nicht selbst ausmachen kann ist noch viel bescheidener. 
Heute nach weit über einen Jahr mal wieder auf die SonosInsel geschaut und festgestellt, dass die eine der ehemals coolsten Anwendung noch beschi55ener gemacht haben…
! Ein Button zum Hintergrundmusik an- & auszumachen!
! Ein Button um die Stimme an- & auszumachen!
Habt ihr von Sonos keine Programmierer mehr? Gebt mir Bescheid, ich besorge euch gute Coder…

### 4/5 — Good sounds but the mediations aren’t good

*2022-08-06, version 2.3*

The sounds are good, but the meditation voice can’t get over the sound. Even at full volume, the voice drowns in the waves

### 4/5 — Love it

*2022-07-09, version 2.3*

I really like the app 🥰 These sounds are very good quality. I give four and not five because there is no massive diffrence between the diffrent location sounds. I would like to hear a storm for example with thunder in the sea and in the forest. That would be amazing.

## Frequently asked questions about Sonus Island

### What does Sonus Island do?

Sonus Island is designed to help users relax, focus, and sleep better. It offers immersive experiences with richly illustrated tropical landscapes, high-quality 3D soundscapes, and ambient music. Users can listen to nature sounds like waves and birdsong, or engage with guided meditations.

### What are the key features of Sonus Island?

Key features include 10 richly illustrated landscapes, diverse nature sounds (birdsong, waves), high-quality 3D soundscapes, ambient music, and English-spoken guided meditations for focus, relaxation, or sleep. It also includes a timer, a sleep timer, and breathing exercises.

### How much does Sonus Island cost?

The app is free to download and offers a basic experience. An in-app purchase is available to unlock access to the entire island, providing the full range of landscapes and sounds.

### What devices is Sonus Island compatible with?

Sonus Island is a universal app, meaning it is compatible with both iPhone and iPad devices, offering a seamless experience across Apple's mobile platforms.

### How can Sonus Island help me relax or sleep?

The app creates an immersive environment with soothing nature sounds and calming music, which can help reduce stress and promote relaxation. Guided meditations are specifically designed to aid in focusing the mind, unwinding after a busy day, or falling asleep more easily.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.3 — 2021-11-02

- Added support for the latest iPad mini.

### 2.2 — 2021-05-27

- We've added music to help you relax even better.

### 2.1 — 2021-01-22

- Added more timer options where you can set the timer up to 12 hours.

### 2.0 — 2019-09-25

- We fixed some small bugs and improved performance of the app

### 1.9 — 2018-07-17

- We have redone the support for Health Kit! Making it easier to track your Mindful Minutes.
- The transition between sounds is now more gradual.

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All apps by Wild Ventures: https://appshunter.io/developer/905722104

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