How is it? vs Sonus
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
How is it?
Quickly track your daily progress with simple button presses and emojis. View your progress over time, spot patterns, and customize the app to fit your needs. Your data stays private on your device.
- One-tap progress recording (thumbs up/down/so-so)
- Add emojis to entries
- Home Screen widgets and Lock Screen controls
- View daily, weekly, and 50-day progress
- Day-time grid for pattern spotting
- Customizable phrases and emoji stickers
- Data export as CSV
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It’s easy to forget your progress when you’re frustrated. Mood trackers aren’t reflecting the progress you’ve made and diaries need too much attention. How is it? is the quick and easy solution. Simply open, press a button and that’s it. All just happening on your device. How is it? is a tool for it to look back, see your progress and spot patterns in your day-to-day routine. Record your progress - Press thumbs up, thumbs down or "so-so" - Add emojis to your recording - iOS 18: Add a Control on your Lock Screen or to the Control Center to quickly open the app - NEW: Use the Home Screen widget to quickly record on the fly - NEW: Use the shortcut "Record an entry" in Apple Shortcuts to create automations Reflect on it - See your progress daily - See changes throughout the week - Reflect on the last 50 days of progress - Spot patterns in your day-to-day routine with the day-time grid (after 14 days of records) Make it yours - Adjust your phrase or question - Add or remove emoji stickers - Change the color theme Your data, period. - Only on your device - Export your data anytime as CSV How is it? might not have all the features you want. It's not fancy. It won't regularly consume your time, storage space, or money. But it’s just enough to help you keeping track of your progress at low cost, payed once.
Sonus
This app provides over 40 high-quality ambient sounds to help you focus, relax, or fall asleep. Its minimalist interface and background playback create a personalized sonic environment for any situation.
- 40+ high-quality ambient sounds
- Background playback
- Minimalist and intuitive interface
- Dark mode support
- iPad compatibility
- Extensive sound library
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Sonus transforms your device into a personal ambient sound machine. Whether you need to focus on work, relax, or fall asleep, Sonus has the perfect sound for you. KEY FEATURES: - 40+ high-quality sounds - Background playback - Minimalist, intuitive interface - Dark mode support - No in-app purchases - No ads - iPad compatible EXTENSIVE SOUND LIBRARY: - Nature sounds (rain, waves, wind, birds) - White noise (fan, vacuum, hairdryer) - Environments (train, airplane, traffic) - Relaxing sounds (vinyl, neon, water) - And many more! PERFECT FOR: - Focusing during study or work - Masking distracting noises - Meditation and relaxation - Sleep aid - Stress reduction - Productivity in noisy environments Sonus is designed to be simple yet powerful, allowing you to create your ideal sonic environment wherever you are. Download Sonus today and transform any space into your personal focus and relaxation zone.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: How is it? at monthly against Sonus's every 3 months. How is it? also leads on price ($0.99 vs $3.99). On rating, ratings volume, 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
How is it? costs $0.99 and Sonus $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for How is it? against 5.0 for Sonus. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.
How is it? ships an update monthly, Sonus every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.
| Parameter | How is it? | Sonus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 — better | $3.99 |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.2 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 38 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Christian Xu | Marco Tini |
Customer experience
How is it?
Sonus
In-app purchases
How is it?
No in-app purchases
Sonus
No in-app purchases
