Sounds True vs Alan Watts
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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
Alan Watts
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.
- Remastered audio talks
- Extensive streaming collection
- Exclusive content access
- Offline listening
- Mark talks as completed
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Dive into the wisdom of one of the most influential thinkers of our time with the Alan Watts app, presented by the official Alan Watts Org. Whether interested in philosophy, meditation, spirituality, or self-discovery, this app is the perfect resource for your personal journey. We've thoughtfully curated rare content and re-mastered old favorites to create the most authentic collection of Alan Watts' content available anywhere. Stream our vast collection of Alan Watts' talks, lectures, and seminars. The Alan Watts app lets you access Alan's wisdom wherever you go! Features: - Classic and Remastered Audio: We've restored and remastered your favorite Alan Watts content for a totally fresh experience. - Most Comprehensive Streaming Collection: Explore the most extensive collection of Alan Watts' talks and public lectures, streaming anywhere. - Exclusive Content: Access rare Alan Watts content exclusively available on the app. - Offline Listening: Download talks and listen anytime, anywhere, without needing an internet connection. - Mark Talks as Completed: Easily flag which recordings you've finished, helping you track your journey through Alan's library. To access all features and content you can subscribe to Alan Watts on a monthly basis with an auto-renewing subscription right inside the app.* Pricing can vary by region and will be confirmed before purchase in the app. In app subscriptions will automatically renew at the end of their cycle. *All payments will be paid through your iTunes Account and may be managed under Account Settings after the initial payment. Subscription payments will automatically renew unless deactivated at least 24-hours before the end of the current cycle. Your account will be charged for renewal at least 24-hours prior to the end of the current cycle. Cancellations are incurred by disabling auto-renewal. Terms of Service: https://app.audiorista.com/pages/terms/4483/ Privacy Policy: https://app.audiorista.com/pages/privacy/4483/
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Verdict
Sounds True 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's. Alan Watts also leads on device support (4 vs 2). Sounds True'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.
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. Sounds True 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 against 4.7 for Alan Watts. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sounds True 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's written reviews are positive against 87% of Alan Watts's.
Sounds True ships an update every 2 months, Alan Watts every 4 months. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.
| Parameter | Sounds True | Alan Watts |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (1.2K ratings) | 4.7 (152 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 25.7% of reviews | 87.4% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1.2K — better | 152 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Subscription |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 71 MB | 60 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Sounds True | Electronic Educational Programs Inc. |
Customer experience
Sounds True
Alan Watts
User reviews
Sounds True
From 1.2K App Store ratingsWhat 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
Alan Watts
From 152 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🙌 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
Room to improve
- 💰 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
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
Alan Watts
Reported bugs
2 issues- App stops working when phone is locked
- Issues with account access and renewal
Requested features
4 requests- Add search by summary/topic functionality
- Implement a queue system for playlisting
- Provide an annual subscription plan
- Improve UI cues for played/unplayed content
In-app purchases
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
Alan Watts
- Alan Watts Monthly3 Days trial$4.991 Month
- Alan Watts Yearly3 Days trial$49.991 Year
- Alan Watts - 199$1.99
- Alan Watts - 799$7.99
- Alan Watts - 1599$15.99
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- Alan Watts - 2299$22.99
- Alan Watts - 3399$33.99
- Alan Watts - 5999$59.99
- Alan Watts - 6499$64.99
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