Empathy Set vs Sounds True
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Empathy Set
This app helps you understand and express your emotions and needs, fostering deeper connections with yourself and others. It offers tools for self-reflection, empathic communication, and collaborative problem-solving, based on Nonviolent Communication principles.
- Understand your feelings and needs
- Develop empathy for others
- Engage in constructive conversations
- Craft I-Statements
- Brainstorm mutually beneficial solutions
- Utilize structured feedback tools
- Interactive journaling
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Explore Emotions, Build Empathy, Connect Deeply The Empathy Set App is your comprehensive toolkit for developing emotional intelligence and empathy across various facets of life. Rooted in the principles of Nonviolent Communication, our app serves as a dynamic guide to help you navigate your emotional world and build meaningful connections. The Empathy Set App focuses on cultivating empathy in three pivotal areas: Self-Empathy (Me): Embark on an introspective journey to better understand your own feelings and needs. Gain valuable insights into your emotional landscape and make sense of your experiences in different life situations. Empathy for Others (Other): Develop the skills to recognize and comprehend the emotional states and needs of those around you. Strengthen your bonds and cultivate more compassionate, empathetic relationships. Empathic Problem-Solving Conversations (Self and Other): Equip yourself with practical tools to engage in positive, constructive dialogues that address situations important to you. Features: --------- Dynamic Situations: Choose from three compelling levels—Starter, Enhancer, and Maximizer—to dive deep into your emotional landscape and identify your true needs. User-Friendly Dashboard: Effortlessly manage your point balance on our intuitive dashboard, where you can track points you've purchased, earned through referrals, or received as milestone rewards. All your point transactions are displayed in one convenient location for easy access and management. Intuitive Selectors & Funnels: Utilize our smart interface to effortlessly identify and prioritize your feelings and needs, bringing you closer to emotional clarity for both yourself and others. Empowered I-Statements: Craft straightforward or advanced I-Statements that enable you to articulate your emotions and desires with positivity and precision. The Brainstorming Tool: Unleash your creative potential to discover mutually beneficial solutions that cater to everyone's needs. SBI-Q Toolkit: Elevate your communication with our Situation, Background, Impact, and Question Tool, designed to offer structured feedback in both personal and professional settings. Interactive Journal: Make meaningful observations and record insightful notes to not only enhance memory but also capture the essence of the moment. Shareable Situation Summaries: Forward a PDF file of your situational analysis directly via email or text. A convenient way to communicate your emotional state to supportive individuals or initiate conflict resolution discussions. Referral Points: Earn points by inviting friends to download our app. Maintain a healthy point balance for free by using referrals, allowing you to open situations at Starter (56 points), Enhancer (78 points), and Maximizer (108 points) levels. Weekly Self-Reflections: Receive thoughtful notifications encouraging you to assess your emotional well-being and the state of your relationships. Community Connection: Participate in webinars and engage with a compassionate community that values and fosters empathy. Terms of use: https://www.empathyset.com/app-terms Privacy Policy: https://www.empathyset.com/app-privacy-policy
Sounds True
Access a vast library of online courses, audio programs, and exclusive content from world-renowned experts in mindfulness, healing, and personal growth. Connect with a global community, join live events, and explore a variety of wellness practices to support your journey inward.
- Access purchased courses and audio programs
- Sounds True One membership content
- Live Q&As and interviews with experts
- Global community for connection and discussion
- Immersive virtual retreats
- Weekly group meditations
- Variety of wellness practices
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The Sounds True app is home to your entire Sounds True experience, from the online courses and audio programs you've purchased to the Sounds True One membership, including original series, guided practices, and live events with hundreds of world-renowned experts in mindfulness, healing, and personal growth. YOUR SOUNDS TRUE LIBRARY Access the online courses and audio programs you've purchased from Sounds True's 41 years of publishing — all in one place, available on-demand, on any device. SOUNDS TRUE ONE MEMBERSHIP Sounds True One is a global membership community committed to growth, healing, and connection, with unique learning opportunities from the world's most celebrated wisdom teachers and best-selling authors, including Caroline Myss, Pema Chödrön, Jack Kornfield, Thich Nhat Hanh, Adyashanti, Peter Levine, Gabor Maté, Richard C. Schwartz, and many more. Membership includes: ● Wisdom from World-Renowned Experts — Learn from leading voices in well-being, mindfulness, and personal growth. ● Exclusive Live Q&As & Interviews — Engage directly with sought-after teachers through interactive conversations and events. ● A Global Community — Share reflections, ask questions, and connect with members worldwide through live meditations and practice groups. ● Immersive Virtual Retreats — Join live, transformative retreats to cultivate self-awareness and growth. ● Weekly Group Meditations — Enhance your practice with meditations led by beloved Sounds True teachers and authors. ● A Variety of Wellness Practices — Explore meditation, mindful movement, qi gong and other techniques to support your well-being. ● Monthly Guided Experiences — A new theme each month to support your spiritual growth and self-discovery. ● Exclusive Original Series — Dive into our award-winning programs like Mystics Today, In the Flow, and Being with You. ● Special Member Discounts* — Get 20% off Sounds True online courses, plus exclusive event and course invitations. In just a few minutes a day, Sounds True can help you feel more connected to yourself and the world around you. Download today and continue your journey inward. - ▷ Already a Member? Sign-In to access your subscription. ▷ New? Subscribe in the app to get instant access. Sounds True offers auto-renewing subscriptions. You'll receive unlimited access to content on all your devices. Payment is charged to your account at confirmation of purchase. Pricing varies by location and is confirmed prior to purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period, or the trial period (when offered). Cancel anytime in Account Settings. For more information see our: Terms of Use: https://product.soundstrue.com/terms-and-conditions/ Privacy Policy: https://product.soundstrue.com/privacy-policy/ Customer Support: membership@soundstrue.com
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Verdict
Empathy Set and Sounds True both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 86% of Empathy Set's written reviews are positive against 26% of Sounds True's. Sounds True's advantage is ratings volume (1.2K vs 9). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. Empathy Set sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Sounds True sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Empathy Set against 4.6 for Sounds True. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sounds True has 1.2K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 86% of Empathy Set's written reviews are positive against 26% of Sounds True's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Empathy Set | Sounds True |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (9 ratings) — better | 4.6 (1.2K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 85.7% of reviews — better | 25.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 9 | 1.2K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 54 MB | 71 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | John Ford | Sounds True |
Customer experience
Empathy Set
Sounds True
Bugs and requests
Empathy Set
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Sounds True
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
Empathy Set
- Monthly subscription$0.991 Month
- 500 Points$4.99
- 1500 Points$9.99
- 4000 Points$19.99
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- 7500 points$29.99
- 30000 points$79.99
Sounds True
- Monthly All Access$19.991 Month
- Monthly7 Days trial$19.991 Month
- Annual7 Days trial$179.991 Year
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- Yearly All Access$189.001 Year
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