# Hoffman App vs Transcendent Sound

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Transcendent Sound at 100% against Hoffman App's 32%. Transcendent Sound also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.7) and ratings volume (179 vs 18). Hoffman App's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 12) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 14.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Transcendent Sound sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. Hoffman App asks for nothing beyond the download.

Transcendent Sound holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Transcendent Sound has 179 ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 32% of Hoffman App's written reviews are positive against 100% of Transcendent Sound's.

Hoffman App ships an update every 4 months, Transcendent Sound every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on June 11, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hoffman App | Transcendent Sound |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.7 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hoffman-app/id928968564/reviews) | **[4.8 (179 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/transcendent-sound/id1473869608/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 18 | **179** |
| Positive reviews | 31.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 12 MB | 494 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hoffman Institute UK Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1802228191) | [Synapticats, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/299674147) |

## What reviewers say

### Hoffman App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hoffman-app/id928968564)

This app provides tools and support to help you integrate personal growth techniques into your daily life. It offers interactive exercises, guided meditations, and a journal to track your progress and emotional well-being.

**Highlights:** Feeling Wheel for emotional exploration, Vicious Cycle tool for negative behavior, Dark Side eraser for unwanted thoughts, Quad check-in with audio or written guidance, Bashaker Tool for pattern expression, Transference tool for letting go, Daily Journal and Vision Board, Audio Meditations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Transcendent Sound

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/transcendent-sound/id1473869608)

This app offers a natural-sounding ambient experience with high-quality immersive sounds to help you relax, meditate, concentrate, or sleep. Its patented audio technology avoids repetitive loops for a distraction-free background.

**Highlights:** Patented audio technology, No repetitive loops, High-quality immersive sounds, Natural-sounding audio, Multiple sound variations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Metal Fan | Free | one-time |
| Vortex Fan | Free | one-time |
| Space Heater | Free | one-time |
| In the Sky | Free | one-time |
| Modern Fan | Free | one-time |
| Crickets | Free | one-time |
| Central Air | Free | one-time |
| Rain | Free | one-time |
| Fireplace | Free | one-time |
| Purring Cat | Free | one-time |
| Popcorn | Free | one-time |
| Waves | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hoffman App free?

Hoffman App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Transcendent Sound free?

Transcendent Sound is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Hoffman App or Transcendent Sound?

Transcendent Sound is rated higher. Hoffman App averages 2.7 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while Transcendent Sound averages 4.8 from 179 ratings.

### Do Hoffman App or Transcendent Sound have ads?

Neither Hoffman App nor Transcendent Sound shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Hoffman App or Transcendent Sound?

Hoffman App ships an update every 4 months, and Transcendent Sound every 3 months. Most recently, Hoffman App was updated on June 11, 2026 and Transcendent Sound on September 22, 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.*