Comparison

Sounds True vs DermVerdict

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

DermVerdict

Discover dermatologist recommendations for skincare products. Search by product, brand, or concern to see expert opinions, pros, and cons, with direct links to the source videos. Personalize results based on your skin type and concerns.

Highlights
  • Searchable dermatologist verdicts
  • Product and brand search
  • Skin concern filtering
  • Side-by-side product comparison
  • Direct video links
  • Save favorite products
  • Barcode scanning
Features
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Before you buy a skincare product, find out what dermatologists have said about it. DermVerdict is a searchable index of the skincare products dermatologists discuss in their public YouTube videos. Search a product, a brand, or a skin concern, and see whether it was recommended, avoided, or somewhere in between, along with the pros and cons mentioned and a link to the video it came from. SEARCH ANY PRODUCT Type a product or brand name and get every verdict for it in one place. Search is forgiving: typos, spacing, and accents won't stop you from finding what you're looking for. SEE THE VERDICT AT A GLANCE Each product shows a clear stance, from "Strongly recommends" to "Avoids", with a summary of the pros and cons. When more than one dermatologist has discussed a product, you can see how their views compare. MADE FOR YOUR SKIN Tell DermVerdict your skin type and the concerns you care about, such as oily skin, acne, or sensitivity. Your results are reordered to show the products dermatologists recommended for those concerns first, with a clear label on each, and your home screen gathers them in one place. You can change or reset it at any time. COMPARE SIDE BY SIDE Choosing between products? Add two or three to Compare and see each dermatologist's verdict, the pros and cons, and the concerns they were discussed for, lined up in one view. BROWSE BY SKIN CONCERN Explore products by concern, including dryness, sun protection, anti-aging, sensitivity and redness, hyperpigmentation, acne, eczema, and rosacea. You can also browse by category or by brand. GO STRAIGHT TO THE SOURCE Every verdict links to the video it came from, so you can watch the full context for yourself. SAVE YOUR FAVORITES Keep a list of products you want to remember. Sign in with your email to keep your favorites across devices, or use the app as a guest with no account at all. SCAN A BARCODE Scan a product in the store to look it up. Barcode coverage is still limited, so searching by name is the most reliable way to find a product. PRIVATE BY DESIGN No ads, no analytics, and no tracking. Signing in is optional, and your skin profile stays on your iPhone. HOW IT WORKS Verdicts are generated automatically from the transcripts of public videos and are not individually reviewed. The dermatologists featured are not affiliated with DermVerdict and have not reviewed or endorsed it. DermVerdict is an informational tool, not medical advice. Always consult a dermatologist or healthcare provider about your own skin.

Screenshots

Sounds True4 screens
DermVerdict4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DermVerdict at none against Sounds True's 4. DermVerdict also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 months) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Sounds True's advantage is ratings volume (1.2K vs 1). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. DermVerdict asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DermVerdict holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sounds True has 1.2K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sounds True ships an update every 2 months, DermVerdict every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Sounds True versus DermVerdict: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSounds TrueDermVerdict
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (1.2K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews25.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.2K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size71 MB11 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperSounds TrueYINGNI ZHANG

Customer experience

Sounds True

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

DermVerdict

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

DermVerdict

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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

DermVerdict

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sounds True free?
Sounds True is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DermVerdict free?
DermVerdict is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Sounds True or DermVerdict?
DermVerdict is rated higher. Sounds True averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while DermVerdict averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Sounds True or DermVerdict have ads?
Neither Sounds True nor DermVerdict shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sounds True or DermVerdict?
Sounds True ships an update every 2 months, and DermVerdict every 3 days. Most recently, Sounds True was updated on November 3, 2026 and DermVerdict on October 29, 2026.

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