Comparison

Sounds True vs Ridwell

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

About

Ridwell

Easily dispose of hard-to-recycle items with convenient doorstep pickups. Schedule collections, track your impact, and feel good knowing your items are being reused or recycled by trusted partners.

Highlights
  • Schedule doorstep pickups
  • Collect hard-to-recycle items
  • Receive real-time notifications
  • Track community impact
  • Transparent item destinations
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Get rid of your stuff the right way with Ridwell. Seamlessly schedule your upcoming pickups, receive real-time notifications, and see the impact you’re making with the Ridwell community! Collect hard-to-recycle items in your Ridwell bags. We give you bags to store your plastic film, threads, and other hard-to-recycle things that might otherwise go to waste. Easy pickups from your front door. We come to your front door to pick up your stuff every two weeks. Just let us know when you have stuff to pick up! Feel great about where your stuff goes. You’ll always know where your stuff is going to be reused or recycled with one of our partners. Together, Ridwell members save tons from the landfill every year to support our community, keep our oceans clean, and build a brighter future. If you're in need of any support, please contact us at app@ridwell.com.

Screenshots

Sounds True4 screens
Ridwell3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Ridwell at 73% against Sounds True's 26%. Ridwell also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and rating (4.9 vs 4.6). Sounds True's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, monetization model and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Sounds True sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Ridwell asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Ridwell holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ridwell has 9K ratings behind it against 1.2K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 26% of Sounds True's written reviews are positive against 73% of Ridwell's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Sounds True versus Ridwell: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSounds TrueRidwell
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (1.2K ratings)4.9 (9K ratings) — better
Positive reviews25.7% of reviews73.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.2K9K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size71 MB17 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperSounds TrueRidwell, Inc.

Customer experience

Sounds True

All ratings1,225 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral1.8%
Negative8.2%
Written reviews105 reviews
Positive25.7%
Neutral12.4%
Negative61.9%

Ridwell

All ratings7,684 ratings
Positive97.8%
Neutral1.2%
Negative1.0%
Written reviews252 reviews
Positive73.0%
Neutral6.7%
Negative20.2%

User reviews

Sounds True

From 1.2K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 High-quality content
  • 💡 Variety of teachings and programs
  • 👍 Inspiring community

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent app crashes and glitches
  • 🔋 Audio stops playing when screen locks
  • 👎 Poor customer support and technical issues
  • 🤯 Confusing navigation and app design

Ridwell

From 9K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 💚 Excellent for the environment
  • 🙌 Convenient pickup service
  • 🤗 Helpful customer service
  • 👍 Easy to use app
  • 🎉 Reduces waste

Room to improve

  • 🚫 Missed pickups
  • 🤔 Inconsistent service
  • 💰 Overcharging for extras
  • 🏢 Inaccessible for apartment buildings
  • 🤷‍♀️ Unclear communication

Bugs and 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

Ridwell

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Incorrect pickup status notifications
  • Drivers unable to access buildings

Requested features

3 requests
  • Advance scheduling for pickups
  • More recycling categories
  • Proactive notifications for missed pickups

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Sounds True

Subscriptions4
  • 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
None

Ridwell

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sounds True free?
Sounds True is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ridwell free?
Ridwell is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Sounds True or Ridwell?
Ridwell is rated higher. Sounds True averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while Ridwell averages 4.9 from 9K ratings.
Do Sounds True or Ridwell have ads?
Ridwell shows ads; Sounds True does not.
Which is updated more often, Sounds True or Ridwell?
Sounds True ships an update every 2 months, and Ridwell every 2 months. Most recently, Sounds True was updated on November 3, 2026 and Ridwell on November 3, 2026.

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