# Sonirest vs Vivablee

The clearest difference is monetization model: Sonirest at free with in-app purchases against Vivablee's subscription. Sonirest also leads on ratings volume (30 vs 2). Vivablee's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 6 weeks). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sonirest sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Vivablee sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Vivablee holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sonirest has 30 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Sonirest ships an update every 6 weeks, Vivablee every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sonirest | Vivablee |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sonirest/id1114817125/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vivablee/id1551773278/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **30** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 71.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 43 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [延平 陈](https://appshunter.io/developer/873199739) | [Vivablee Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1551773281) |

## What reviewers say

### Sonirest

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sonirest/id1114817125)

This app offers a wide variety of high-quality natural and sacred soundscapes to aid in sleep and focus. Users can customize sound combinations and volumes to create personalized white or pink noise. Features include timed playback, random effects, and energy efficiency.

**Highlights:** Natural soundscapes, Sacred music series, Customizable sound mixing, Timed playback stop, Random sound effects, Energy saving efficiency

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Version | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🎧 Great for focus and sleep
- 🎶 Customizable sound mixes
- 🌳 Natural and realistic sounds
- 💰 Good value, even free version

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🔊 Limited sound variety
- 📱 UI issues on newer iPhones
- 🐌 Slow response times
- 🔊 Too much noise in some sounds

**Reported bugs**

- Play button overlaps with upgrade/crown icon on newer iPhones (12, 13, 14)
- No sound at all
- App crashes when trying to access Pro features
- Timer display issues
- Volume bar response is sensitive

**Requested features**

- Add more high-quality white/pink noise options
- Increase the variety of sound types
- Improve UI readability and button placement
- Allow playback control when the phone is locked
- Add more cicada and frog sounds


### Vivablee

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vivablee/id1551773278)

This platform offers guided Cantonese meditations for various life moments and personalized soundtracks. It also features a booking system for online and offline leisure activities, helping users discover new interests or deepen existing ones.

**Highlights:** Guided Cantonese meditations, Personalized meditation soundtracks, Online leisure activity booking, Offline leisure activity booking, Mindfulness companion

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Vivablee 專屬會員訂閱 (每月) | $5.99 | per month |
| Vivablee 專屬會員訂閱 (每年) | $69.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sonirest free?

Sonirest is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Vivablee free?

Vivablee is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Sonirest or Vivablee?

Vivablee is rated higher. Sonirest averages 4.5 out of 5 from 30 ratings, while Vivablee averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Which is updated more often, Sonirest or Vivablee?

Sonirest ships an update every 6 weeks, and Vivablee every 10 days. Most recently, Sonirest was updated on October 17, 2026 and Vivablee on October 3, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*