# Sonu vs MyMotive

The clearest difference is rating: Sonu at 4.4 against MyMotive's 2.9. Sonu also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). MyMotive's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Sonu holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sonu has 233 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of Sonu's written reviews are positive against 56% of MyMotive's.

Sonu ships an update every 3 weeks, MyMotive every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sonu | MyMotive |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (233 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sonu/id1597730467/reviews)** | [2.9 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mymotive/id6443784536/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **233** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | **71.7% of reviews** | 56.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 209 MB | 62 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sound Health Systems, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1500011226) | [Motive Health, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1155982226) |

## What reviewers say

### Sonu

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sonu/id1597730467)

This app offers personalized, drug-free acoustic resonance therapy for nasal congestion relief. It uses AI and facial scanning to tailor treatments, delivered via a separate wearable band. Track your progress and enjoy convenient, at-home therapy sessions.

**Highlights:** Personalized acoustic resonance therapy, Drug-free treatment, AI-enhanced facial scanning, Bluetooth connectivity, Treatment session tracking, Micro vibration options

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Product works well
- 👍 Drug-free congestion relief
- 👍 Effective for sinus issues
- 👍 Helps with breathing
- 👍 Revolutionary technology

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App has declined
- 🐛 New app confusing
- 🐛 Old features gone
- 🐛 Core functionality buried
- 🐛 Difficult to use (new app)

**Reported bugs**

- Infinite login loop
- App locks after session end
- Bluetooth connection issues
- Offline mode non-functional
- Cannot end session

**Requested features**

- Bring back old features
- Provide battery life indicator
- Add warning for high audio
- Restore alignment check
- Allow disconnection from band


### MyMotive

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mymotive/id6443784536)

This application works with an FDA-cleared medical device to provide muscle stimulation therapy. It is intended for therapeutic use and should be used in conjunction with professional medical advice. The app is not designed for diagnosing or treating diseases.

**Highlights:** Muscle stimulation therapy, FDA-cleared medical device integration, Therapeutic use, Medical decision support, Disease prevention support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sonu free?

Sonu is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is MyMotive free?

MyMotive is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Sonu or MyMotive?

Sonu is rated higher. Sonu averages 4.4 out of 5 from 233 ratings, while MyMotive averages 2.9 from 7 ratings.

### Do Sonu or MyMotive have ads?

MyMotive shows ads; Sonu does not.

### Which is updated more often, Sonu or MyMotive?

Sonu ships an update every 3 weeks, and MyMotive every 5 weeks. Most recently, Sonu was updated on November 11, 2026 and MyMotive on November 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.*