# Sounds True One vs Alan Watts

Sounds True One and Alan Watts both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 87% of Alan Watts's written reviews are positive against 26% of Sounds True One's. Sounds True One's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sounds True One sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month and Alan Watts sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 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 — 4.6 for Sounds True One against 4.7 for Alan Watts. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sounds True One has 1.2K ratings behind it against 152, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 26% of Sounds True One's written reviews are positive against 87% of Alan Watts's.

Sounds True One ships an update every 2 months, Alan Watts every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sounds True One | Alan Watts |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sounds-true-one/id1609502046/reviews) | **[4.7 (152 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alan-watts/id6446987890/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.2K** | 152 |
| Positive reviews | 25.7% of reviews | **87.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 162 MB | 60 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.5** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Sounds True](https://appshunter.io/developer/478195826) | [Electronic Educational Programs Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1679927720) |

## What reviewers say

### Sounds True One

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sounds-true-one/id1609502046)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly All Access | $19.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Annual | $179.99 | per year |
| Yearly All Access | $189.00 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to access purchased courses
- App freezes and becomes unresponsive
- Inconsistent login and password issues

**Requested features**

- 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


### Alan Watts

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alan-watts/id6446987890)

Explore the profound wisdom of a renowned philosopher and spiritual teacher. Access a vast, curated collection of remastered talks, lectures, and exclusive content for personal growth and self-discovery. Listen offline and track your progress through a comprehensive library.

**Highlights:** Remastered audio talks, Extensive streaming collection, Exclusive content access, Offline listening, Mark talks as completed

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Alan Watts Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Alan Watts Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Alan Watts - 199 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Alan Watts - 799 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Alan Watts - 1599 | $15.99 | one-time |
| Alan Watts - 2299 | $22.99 | one-time |
| Alan Watts - 3399 | $33.99 | one-time |
| Alan Watts - 5999 | $59.99 | one-time |
| Alan Watts - 6499 | $64.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🙌 Excellent collection of Alan Watts content
- 👍 User-friendly app design
- 🔍 Genuine, non-AI recordings
- 💾 Ability to download talks for offline listening
- 🗓️ Tracking of listened content

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Subscription-based model, some users prefer one-time purchase
- 🔍 Confusing UI for favoriting/downloading talks
- 🔧 Lack of customer support responsiveness
- 🔀 Automatic playback of next talk not working
- 🔒 Locked access to previously purchased content

**Reported bugs**

- App stops working when phone is locked
- Issues with account access and renewal

**Requested features**

- Add search by summary/topic functionality
- Implement a queue system for playlisting
- Provide an annual subscription plan
- Improve UI cues for played/unplayed content


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sounds True One free?

Sounds True One is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Alan Watts free?

Alan Watts is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Sounds True One or Alan Watts?

Alan Watts is rated higher. Sounds True One averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while Alan Watts averages 4.7 from 152 ratings.

### Do Sounds True One or Alan Watts have ads?

Neither Sounds True One nor Alan Watts shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sounds True One or Alan Watts?

Sounds True One ships an update every 2 months, and Alan Watts every 4 months. Most recently, Sounds True One was updated on October 25, 2026 and Alan Watts on October 21, 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.*