Comparison

SoundShelf vs Wristune

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

SoundShelf

Features
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Organize music or guided audio recordings according to your preferences.  This app was developed to help you manage meditation, guided sessions, and spoken audio recordings in a clear and structured way. Instead of endlessly scrolling through file names, you can tag, filter, and group your audio files exactly according to your needs. Perfect for meditations and guided audio recordings Audio libraries often grow quickly and are available in many variations—inducements, deepenings, themes, voices, and session lengths. With this app, you can: • Tag sessions by theme, voice, duration, or technique. • Create playlists for daily routines, sleep sessions, or specific goals. • Instantly filter your library using multiple tags. Key features • Flexible audio import  Add files via the Files app, share audio files directly in the app, or copy files to the app's folder.  • Custom tagging system  Create your own tags to organize podcasts, meditations, or other spoken audio files.  • Dynamic playlists Create playlists that are automatically updated based on selected tags. • iCloud synchronization Your audio files, tags, and playlists stay synchronized across all your devices. • Privacy first Your audio files remain private in iCloud—no accounts, no streaming, no tracking. The app is ideal for organizing meditations and guided sessions, but also works great for audiobooks, lectures, recordings, and music files.

About

Wristune

Features
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Wristune puts your music on Apple Watch so you can work out without carrying your iPhone. ADD SOURCES ON IPHONE Connect Cloud Drive, Synology Audio Station, or paste a direct audio URL. Build the library you actually want to hear at the gym or on a run. SYNC TO WATCH Transfer MP3, MP4, and M4A to your Apple Watch for reliable offline playback—no streaming dropouts when reception is bad. PLAY FROM YOUR WRIST Browse synced tracks and playlists on Apple Watch and control playback right there. Leave your phone at home or in the locker. Whether you’re running, lifting, or training outdoors, Wristune is built for people who want their own files and playlists on Apple Watch—not another subscription lock-in.

Screenshots

SoundShelf4 screens
Wristune3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Wristune at 17.0 against SoundShelf's 26.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 7 level
SoundShelf versus Wristune: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSoundShelfWristune
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequency—Every 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS26.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTom ArltTechnija Limited

In-app purchases

None

SoundShelf

No in-app purchases

None

Wristune

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SoundShelf free?
SoundShelf is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Wristune free?
Wristune is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SoundShelf or Wristune have ads?
Neither SoundShelf nor Wristune shows ads.

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