PlantWave vs Sounds True One
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PlantWave
This app allows you to listen to music generated by plants through a connected device or from a global network of other users. You can customize the instrumentation and use the experience for relaxation and mindfulness.
- Listen to plant music
- Stream from global network
- Choose instrument groups
- Relaxation tool
- Mindfulness aid
Read full descriptionHide full description
Listen to plants with PlantWave Tune into your PlantWave device or stream one of many others broadcasting from around the world. Choose Instrumentation Select groups of instruments for your plants to play. Relax Listening brings humans into the present moment. Take time to listen to your plants and appreciate them as active participants in your life. Unlock advanced editor features and more for $3.99 a month with a subscription to PlantWave Plus+. See our terms here: https://plantwave.com/terms
Sounds True One
Explore spiritual growth and inner peace with a curated collection of premium shows, live sessions, and a supportive community. Access life-changing teachings from renowned wisdom teachers and resources to enrich your soul-filled life.
- Premium spiritual shows and docuseries
- Online community and book clubs
- Exclusive live sessions with teachers
- Daily live classes (yoga, meditation)
- Live evening relaxation sessions
- On-the-go audio programs and meditations
- Member discounts on courses and books
Read full descriptionHide full description
Sounds True One is your guide to navigating the depth, power, and joy of being human. With a world of spiritual exploration, premium shows, community, and special live events accessible from any device, we’ll be your trusted companion on the journey. Enjoy life-changing teachings, a variety of programs, and resources to support a soul-filled life. As a first-of-its-kind membership community and platform, Sounds True One offers unique learning opportunities with a wide range of wisdom teachers and best-selling authors, including Caroline Myss, Pema Chödrön, Jack Kornfield, Lama Rod, Adyashanti, Alice Walker, and many more. Morning and evening live sessions, paired with a library of captivating shows, programs, and docuseries make it easy to integrate spiritual practices into your day. You’ll always find just the right experience to meet you in the moment. Members also get a special discount and 20% off over 2,000 Sounds True online courses, audio products, and books from our 37 years of publishing. In just a few minutes a day, Sounds True One can help you feel more connected to yourself and the world around you. Download today and continue your journey inward. Sounds True One Membership Includes: Premium Shows & Docuseries Journey deep into the most prominent topics of spirituality and mindfulness with captivating original programming. Community Connect, engage and learn in a growing online community of people. Join book clubs, community challenges, daily reflections, and more. Exclusive Sessions Join member-only sessions with leading transformational teachers, spiritual leaders, and experts. Special Member Discounts Save an additional 20% on over 2,000 Sounds True online courses, audio products, and books. Daily Live Classes Start your day with positivity and intention. Choose from a range of classes including yoga, meditation, qigong, morning routines, and inspiration. Live Evening Sessions Rest, relax and find your center with yoga nidra, lucid dreaming, and energy healing. and more. Member-only App Access hundreds of on-the-go audio programs and meditations designed to guide and support your inner growth on your time. Featured Specials Enjoy exclusive, members-only weekly and monthly specials exploring a range of transformational topics Terms of Use: https://product.soundstrue.com/terms-and-conditions/ Privacy Policy: https://product.soundstrue.com/privacy-policy/ Customer Support: membership@soundstrue.com
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: PlantWave at 65% against Sounds True One's 26%. Sounds True One's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and rating (4.6 vs 4.3). On price, update cadence, 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. PlantWave sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Sounds True One sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Sounds True One holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sounds True One has 1.2K ratings behind it against 57, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 65% of PlantWave's written reviews are positive against 26% of Sounds True One's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
PlantWave ships an update every 5 weeks, Sounds True One every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 7, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PlantWave | Sounds True One |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (57 ratings) | 4.6 (1.2K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 64.7% of reviews — better | 26.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 57 | 1.2K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Subscription | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.5 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 196 MB | 162 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Data Garden | Sounds True |
Customer experience
PlantWave
Sounds True One
Bugs and requests
PlantWave
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Sounds True One
Reported bugs
3 issues- Unable to access purchased courses
- App freezes and becomes unresponsive
- Inconsistent login and password issues
Requested features
4 requests- Add search functionality to easily find content
- Allow background audio playback when app is closed
- Improve offline access to purchased content
- Provide better integration between app and website
In-app purchases
PlantWave
- PlantWave Plus3 Days trial$3.991 Month
- PlantWave Pro3 Days trial$8.991 Month
- PlantWave Plus (Annual)7 Days trial$34.991 Year
Show 1 moreShow fewer
- PlantWave Pro (Annual)7 Days trial$79.991 Year
Sounds True One
- Monthly All Access$19.991 Month
- Yearly All Access$189.001 Year
