# Sounds True vs Triple Flame

Sounds True and Triple Flame both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 80% of Triple Flame's written reviews are positive against 26% of Sounds True's. Triple Flame also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4). Sounds True's advantage is ratings volume (1.2K vs 81). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Sounds True against 4.6 for Triple Flame. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sounds True has 1.2K ratings behind it against 81, 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 80% of Triple Flame's.

Sounds True ships an update every 2 months, Triple Flame every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sounds True | Triple Flame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sounds-true/id1609502046/reviews)** | [4.6 (81 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/triple-flame/id6448287073/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.2K** | 81 |
| Positive reviews | 25.7% of reviews | **79.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 71 MB | 58 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sounds True](https://appshunter.io/developer/478195826) | [Gene Keys Publishing Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1566207379) |

## What reviewers say

### Sounds True

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

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:** 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


### Triple Flame

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/triple-flame/id6448287073)

This app guides users through short, regular pauses throughout the day to foster contemplation and enrichment. It offers a live count of global participants, various pausing modes, and audio journeys for deeper practice. Users can also access resources from Richard Rudd and track their progress.

**Highlights:** Pause Contemplation Timer with Live Count, Silent, Guided, or Soundscape Pause Modes, Audio Journeys for Extended Contemplation, Resources from Richard Rudd, Daily Contemplative Quotes, Customizable Practice Schedule and Notifications, Pause Journey Tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💖 Beautifully designed app
- 🧘‍♀️ Peaceful and powerful meditations
- ✨ Profoundly simple and effective
- 🎁 Generous free offering
- 🎶 Great selection of music

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and freezes often
- 🐌 Slow to respond
- 🔋 Decimating battery life
- 🤷‍♀️ Reminders to pause while pausing
- 🤔 Notification timing awkward

**Reported bugs**

- App doesn't load or work
- Nothing loads
- App freezes
- App freezes from the get go
- Frozen. Not working

**Requested features**

- Meditation more closely tied to Gene Keys
- Notification to signal end of 3 minutes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sounds True free?

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

### Is Triple Flame free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Sounds True or Triple Flame?

Sounds True is rated higher. Sounds True averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while Triple Flame averages 4.6 from 81 ratings.

### Do Sounds True or Triple Flame have ads?

Neither Sounds True nor Triple Flame shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sounds True or Triple Flame?

Sounds True ships an update every 2 months, and Triple Flame every 5 weeks. Most recently, Sounds True was updated on October 30, 2026 and Triple Flame on October 24, 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.*