Sound Monkey vs W&H RUBY
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Sound Monkey
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The configuration application of Safe Sound Indicator device by the National Foundation of the Deaf, New Zealand
W&H RUBY
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Keep an eye on your production. No matter where you are. Live Machine Data Get an overview of how your machines are doing and see important data of your production. Push notifications Be notified if there are any delays during production
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: W&H RUBY at every 6 weeks against Sound Monkey's every 4 months. Sound Monkey's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Sound Monkey ships an update every 4 months, W&H RUBY every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Sound Monkey | W&H RUBY |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 65 MB | 44 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | National Foundation for the Deaf Inc | Windmöller & Hölscher |
In-app purchases
Sound Monkey
No in-app purchases
W&H RUBY
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Sound Monkey free?
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Do Sound Monkey or W&H RUBY have ads?
Which is updated more often, Sound Monkey or W&H RUBY?
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