Wild Journey - Nature Sounds Reviews

by Diceaddict

This (and the other apps by this developer) was a go-to app for background nature sounds while I read. But now, it has fallen out of my favorites. The entire reason I use WildJourney and the others by this developer is that there was NO music. The nature sounds were music enough. Now I have no place to go for just nature sounds. Good thing I hadn’t signed up for the subscription like I was thinking I would. Take the music out, or at least give an option to not include and then maybe I’ll reconsider subscribing.

by Bayler111122223333

The music is lovely,,, but I payed for the subscription specifically because this was one of the only apps that JUST had nature sounds. And now that the music is there and there’s no option to turn it off I find myself using WildJourney less and less. It can’t be that hard to just add an option to turn music on or off. I’m wanting to hang in here and see if you fix it but I’m thinking of just ending my subscription instead.

by ARC-Clonetrooper

Really nice app with great sounds. I have downloaded and tried many apps like this, but this one is among the best! However, I don’t really care for the ‘comic art’ pictures. But I close my eyes anyway when I use WildJourney or listen to it when working in a noisy environment! The price for WildJourney is too high from my point of view! Almost 50$ for life time subscription would be okay, but for a year? Well, maybe there will be special offers at some point !

Update: Reduced from 4 to 1 star,,, WildJourney will drain your device in no time, since it has to be on screen to run! What silliness is this? And please don’t tell me that the slightly animated cartoon pics are good for you and psyche! So, that app needs to run in the background and without being constantly on!

Update: the issue was fixed and to be fair, I will award another star! But the price for WildJourney is still outrageous! There are many others that offer similar sounds and relaxation for much less!

by Hoodrat91910

Thought I would try WildJourney after reading its reviews. Not impressed. The mindfulness meditation I played last night had no background music whatsoever. Just a female’s voice. Every other mindfulness app and self-hypnosis app have background music during the meditations. Also, when I woke up this morning my phone was dead. WildJourney apparently doesn’t shut off after the 19 minute mindfulness meditation is over, so it drained my battery! Terrible! As others have also noted, the comical artwork is kind of off-putting, and the in-app purchase prices are high compared to similar apps. I’m not sure what the purpose of WildJourney is, but it’s a half-hearted attempt at best. From what I remember, it’s a husband and wife team that put WildJourney together. Probably trying to make a few extra bucks during the pandemic. WildJourney just doesn’t cut it. Probably best to avoid this one as there are SO many others out there that are much, much better.

NOT RECOMMENDED

by Fan Who Loves Fiction

When I first got WildJourney , suffice it to say that no other nature sound/meditation app could compare - with the wide variety of amazingly immersive soundscapes, and meditations that are actually meaningful (nature-centered rather than focused on mindfulness alone), it was the perfect nature immersion app!

Then the music ruined everything. I find having any music (no matter how quiet) around me incredibly distracting and actually stressful, rather than relaxing, and it detracts from the reason I have WildJourney , which is to immerse myself in the soundscapes. I understand not everyone finds music frustrating, so an option for people to turn the music on/off to their liking would be ideal. Wild Journey is my favorite app of all time, and without the forced music, it’ll really shine in a way no other app (of any sort!) has before! And my rating will change to 5 again, to reflect this.

by Farayabini

Always loved WildJourney so much, however, with the recent update that adds music to the background of all meditations, WildJourney became just like any other meditation app. Many, especially myself, prefer the sounds of nature alone. If we can have the option of adding the music or removing it for a meditation, I’d appreciate it, and I’m sure many others would too.

by TheFlyingBassAce

It’s a great great app with really immersive and very realistic soundscapes. I can see how some may enjoy the music for meditation, however, it’s not great for everyone, and sometimes the last thing anyone wants to hear while trying to enjoy nature is anything but nature. A music on/off option would be ideal for the instances. I will change my rating to 5 stars and purchase WildJourney once implemented.

by Naturecam

I love WildJourney and use it every night. However, with the new update and the addition of “soothing music” I find WildJourney now not as good. I started using WildJourney because I love the pure nature sounds, I am not someone who can mediate or focus with music of any kind, hence my love for WildJourney originally. I think the music addition is fine only if there is an option to not have it at all for those who do not like music and use WildJourney for the nature sounds itself. Probably won’t be using WildJourney anymore if the music stays since it is extremely distracting and not soothing to me (maybe other people too)

by TheDocDuerr92

but make the pay wall content a purchase rather than a subscription. WildJourney is the most tempted i’ve been to subscribe to a monthly or yearly fee simply because the content helps me so much. but even so, it’s still a no brainer - i would never. i’d gladly shell out cash to purchase access to their amazing content. even at a higher price. but perpetually subscribing just seems like a bit of a stretch and, frankly, a cash grab. i am in an industry heavily saturated with a background in audio engineering and graphic production - that said, this is great some fantastic work. but at the same time, i see legitimately no reason whatsoever that WildJourney needs to be subscription based rather than offering new releases as a purchase.

by Royal Doulton1001

If I could give WildJourney 100 stars I would! I love nature. I love to see it , admire it and hear it. WildJourney gives me the window to do all. The scenery and the nature sounds are beautiful. The meditations are extremely calming and I always start my day with one. The new widget is great!! I have one on my Home Screen that changes throughout the day!!!! I highly recommend WildJourney. I am also a subscriber!

by Caityminiweese

I struggle with falling asleep and actually getting my thought to turn off for the past two nights since I’ve downloaded WildJourney I’ve slept so soundly. The type of sleep where you don’t even remember falling asleep. Ten out of ten recommend. I’ve tried so many other apps that simply don’t work.

by Shoe Goblin

Wild Journey focuses on meditation with nature and their soundscapes are so perfect! It's hard to put my finger on all the reasons that make the sounds better than other apps, but I think one thing is that they balance out very nicely. For example if you're listening to a woodlands-biome soundscape, you mostly hear the animal noises (birds for example) over everything else. You're able to hear the distinct sounds that are unique to each area/biome, and no single sound is too much louder than the other sounds that it distracts you, while at the same time it doesn't sound all mushed together, I hope that explains what I mean clearly enough. Their approach to meditation is very straightforward-using nature as the source of calmness. You can have guided meditations, listen to the soundscapes alone (I usually do this), listen to night soundscapes and customize them too! The people who guide you through the guided meditations know how exactly to speak, to guide you but not distract you, while helping calm you. You can also lower the guide's voice if you want during these guided meditations which I find a very nice option! Absolutely amazing devs that constantly update WildJourney and add more content!💖

by PolarBearKev

I stumbled across WildJourney about two weeks ago and I was intrigued by it, so I downloaded it and was amazed. The sounds and the wealth of different environments is awesome. The meditation feature is also very nice. My only feedback would be to allow the user to favorite the places they love the best and have those accessible somewhere (another nav icon on the bottom nav bar perhaps?).

by SamKJackson

WildJourney is wonderful if you are like myself and relax with nature. There is a lot of options from soundscapes to choose from.

The big turn on for me aside from the meditation is the developers respect to your privacy. The older I’ve gotten the more concerned with my privacy and information I have gotten. The dev does not track you in any way unlike the other big apps. Gotta respect them for that

by Caltherock

The art style is amazing. I love each scene they depict. The sounds are at a great level and love the option to individually make the scene or the guided meditation louder.

The only downside to this is I’d love to see either a trial period of a few days to see if I want the subscription meditations, or allow me to preview a few. Even so I feel the subscription price is a bit steep. I feel like 3.99 or 4.99 is a bit more reasonable.

Overall WildJourney is well designed, and if you utilize just the free portion it’s still well worth the download!

by Deliongod

I really do love WildJourney for the serenity it brings. I have recommended WildJourney and I actually paid for the sub. Typically I wouldn’t waste money on a sub but the other sounds AND guided meditations are actually very calming. Again, paid subs may not be for everyone but I’m happy with mine! FOR THE DEVELOPER- could you make it play the sounds even when it’s locked? I use another app for my sleep and when I change app or lock my phone, it cuts off the noise. If you fixed this I honestly think I’d be listening to these sounds throughout the day!

by Apennell196

I hardly ever write reviews but this one is very deserving. I absolutely love using Wild Journey.

I use the annual subscription version of WildJourney , which allows for full access to all of the content. I love that I can listen to a guided meditation, or just hear the sounds associated with the particular landscape. I have yet to find one that I don’t like - they are all incredibly beautiful.

To the creator’s of WildJourney: Thank you so much for creating something that helps relieve stress and provide better sleep. My life has absolutely improved utilizing your app. I look forward to all the new things to come!

by Skwidney

Out of all the apps I’ve used for meditation/napping/sleeping this has to be my favorite. I like that there are no stories. I’ve never been into listening to someone read stories ASMR style, so half the apps I don’t even use bc of their massive story reading content. I don’t get it...
The art work and subtle movements are so captivating. It really helps paint a mental picture.
The sounds are extremely natural sounding. I love the rain scene. I listen to it everyday almost. Such a great app!
The guided meditations are really good. Just the right amount of talking. It usually does the trick for sleeping too. I do wish the sounds continued after the guided experience ends. And the developer did reply to an email of mine regarding this that they will be working on it.
I’m excited to follow this company for sure.

by Mat&Bend

Hello developers! I just wanted to say how grateful I am that I discovered WildJourney on WildJourney Store! This is by far the best meditation app out there, in my opinion of course. The very popular app named Calm is probably your biggest competitor, but their prices are way too pricey for me. That’s why I downloaded WildJourney the second I saw it featured as app of the day, because you get so much stuff for free! You get six different landscapes to explore, two experiences, and two mini meditations. Which is more then enough for me. The best part by far, though, is the fact that using WildJourney feels so natural compared to Calm and many others, because it’s centered around nature. And let me tell you, this is what ALL meditation apps should be like! Incredible job on WildJourney, guys!

by L1l14n4

Please,
The days and nights that went into recording these unique nature sounds are wasted when they’re permanently laid over with the sound-scapes. It’s nonsensical. I can’t remove any stars because I’m devoted to WildJourney too much and don’t even pay to use it, but I rely on it and the option to turn off the music would make so many people happy.

by Blackportal

often crashes when you load a certain scenario too fast or when you exit WildJourney too quickly.

by BAR112

The several free scenes with nature sounds are nice; and the artwork is pretty and unique. However, it’s not worth a yearly subscription. Switch to IAP’s (say, 99 cents) for each theme, and I will up my rating.

by BaliSampang

The monthly subscription feels expensive where similar apps are going for 2.99, also lack of trial option is an issue.

Excluding these two issue, WildJourney is fantastic and one of the very best in the iPhone market.

by Quaid?

The free scenes that are included with the download are high quality. However, $6.99 every month is charging too much.

I happily paid to download/unlock their two previous Wildfulness apps and would do the same with this one if we could permanently unlock these scenes at $3.99 per pack of six.

by Phantomsgurl

This makes your whole body regenerate. Just take 15 minutes of your day to refocus and recharge.

by Simpach Lol

WildJourney makes me so happy I love to meditate and the sounds really make you feel like your outside listening to the nature this is my favorite app love it

by Allierae0705

I got WildJourney hoping that it can really help me sleep I didn’t think it would work but I was out like a light!! Now every morning I can wake up and feel good.

by Christianwinkler

I commend you guys for your customer service, hence I have changed my review from a 4 star to 5 stars. I would prefer a one time purchase. Even if it was more expensive than the yearly subscription fee.

by Royshay

Best self guidance to date.