It's time to switch from Sonic Boom Wellness
Sonic Boom Wellness requires employees to manually open the app daily or their leaderboard data is lost — with a 2.7/5 App Store rating and no recognition tools. Woliba delivers complete employee wellbeing with reliable auto-sync, recognition, coaching & burnout alerts at $2/user/month.
"You have to open the app daily to get your data to show up on the leaderboards. The app seems to retroactively grab and apply your data to your personal charts — just not the leaderboards. So it seems this is an issue with how this was built, or a potential product direction issue."
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App Store Review · Sonic Boom Wellness
Here are five reasons Why HRs outgrow Sonic Boom Wellness
A wellness platform should motivate employees — not punish them for not opening an app every single day. Woliba delivers reliable, always-on wellbeing at $2/user/month.
Forget to open the app? Your steps don't count on the leaderboard.
Sonic Boom Wellness has a fundamental design flaw: employees must manually open the app every single day for their health data to appear on the leaderboard. The app pulls data retroactively for personal charts — but not for competitions. For employees participating in company step challenges, missing a daily app open means their day's effort simply doesn't count. This punishes consistent participants and creates unfair competition outcomes that destroy trust in the wellness program.
Woliba auto-syncs health data in the background — no manual daily open required. Employees' steps, activity, and wellness data flow automatically to their leaderboard and personal dashboard, whether they opened the app or not. Consistent participation is never accidentally penalized.
Apple Watch syncs only when the app is open — not in the background
Sonic Boom Wellness doesn't sync with Apple Watch or HealthKit in the background. The app must be actively launched for sync to occur. This is a fundamental gap compared to every major health app — Apple Health, Google Fit, Fitbit, and Garmin all sync data passively in the background. Employees who forget to open Sonic Boom daily lose their tracked data for competitions even though their watch recorded it perfectly.
"The biggest issue is that my Apple Watch only syncs with the app when I launch it. Other fitness tracking apps sync with HealthKit in the background, keeping data up to date. It's a great idea but it just isn't living up to it."
"Ranks hosed again" — leaderboard doesn't match actual steps
Sonic Boom Wellness users consistently report that daily leaderboard rankings don't correspond to actual step counts. The platform shows a user ranked 21st while they're 8th in actual steps — a discrepancy that persists for weeks with no resolution. When company wellness competitions produce random-seeming rankings, employees lose faith in the program entirely. Recognition for effort has to be fair to be motivating.
"Looking at goals and where you rank each day compared to others — it does not rank correctly, even seems random at times. Says I'm ranked 21, but I'm 8th in steps. Been this way all month and figured it would fix itself."
"It freezes or otherwise acts up on the regular" — App Store: 2.7/5
Sonic Boom Wellness has an App Store rating of 2.7/5 (73 ratings) — a score reflecting chronic instability. Users describe the app freezing unpredictably, requiring PC access to set up trackers (not feasible via mobile alone), and feature availability varying inconsistently between the web and mobile versions. For a wellness program where consistency builds habits, an unreliable app breaks them.
"It's been a long time since I've been employed by corporate America and I was pleasantly surprised to find that this tool used to promote health amongst the workforce was actually...cool? Unfortunately it freezes or otherwise acts up on the regular, or rather the irregular, as there is no rhyme nor reason as to what triggers it."
"Why do I need to use a mobile app to log AND a PC to set up trackers? Some people might not have a PC to set up such trackers. Just have the mobile platform be able to do all tasks needed."
Step challenges without recognition, surveys, or burnout detection
Sonic Boom Wellness runs step and activity challenges with leaderboards and basic health tracking. But wellness is more than daily steps. There are no peer recognition tools, no manager shoutouts, no engagement surveys, no leadership coaching, no burnout analytics, and no mental health content. When employees are disengaged, stressed, or approaching burnout, a step challenge leaderboard can't help — and Sonic Boom can't detect the problem either.
"I'd really prefer to have the app be just as usable as the website. Some of the rewards on the app that must only be attainable going through the website — like Health Quality Assessment — make it hard to complete the full program on mobile."
What makes Woliba different from Sonic Boom Wellness?
Sonic Boom runs step challenges. Woliba builds complete employee wellbeing — with reliable auto-sync, recognition, coaching & burnout detection in one platform.
Reliable Platform. Transparent Pricing.
Sonic Boom Wellness requires a custom enterprise quote, needs daily manual app opens for data to count, and has a 2.7/5 App Store rating. Woliba starts at $100/month with auto-sync, recognition, and everything included.
Custom Pricing
- What users are reporting
- Must open app daily or leaderboard data is lost
- Apple Watch syncs only when app is actively open
- Leaderboard rankings random/incorrect
- App freezes unpredictably
- PC required for tracker setup
- No recognition, surveys, or burnout detection
$2.00 USD / user / month
- Everything included
- Background auto-sync — Apple Health, Samsung, Garmin
- Accurate, reliable leaderboard rankings
- Mobile-first — full setup without a PC
- Recognition + surveys + coaching + burnout alerts
- 12 Pillars of Wellbeing included
- Dedicated CSM · Live in under 15 days
Here's what our customers say.
From the HR leaders who chose Woliba to the employees who open it every day.
Admins & HR Teams
Wellness Coordinators · CHROs · HR Managers
Dana Campbell
Vice President, Publications, Uhlig LLC
Woliba makes it easy to track steps through wearable and phone integration while offering a wide range of wellness options, including exercise, educational content, and community sharing. It helps employees stay informed, refreshed, and mindful of healthy habits like stress management and overall wellbeing.Nicole Byars
HR Manager, NeuroPace, Inc.
Woliba offers a wide variety of wellness resources, including educational content, workout videos, and recipes, helping increase awareness and engagement. It has become a central part of the wellness program and continues to drive higher participation.
Luis Chitsumba
Engineering Projects Superintendent, Kenmare Moma Processing
Woliba provides practical tools and guidance that help users manage stress, improve fitness, make better nutrition choices, and build stronger connections at work. It supports healthier daily habits that contribute to better wellbeing and overall quality of life.
Employees
Day-to-day platform users
“New opportunity provided by my employer that I’ve integrated into my everyday life after being skeptical. It actually is amazing! I’ve found myself opening doors I didn’t know existed.”
— NWRECC
“I love tracking my daily activities — it keeps me honest and inspires others to do the same.”
— Blue FCU
“I have a bad knee and find myself moving more because of these challenges.”
— NWRECC
“I love the challenges with my coworkers. This month I’m determined to hit every day — next month I’ll bump up my goal!”
— NWRECC
“Easy to use, notification reminders keep you engaged — promotes wellbeing for the WHOLE person.”
— SIF
Compliance you can trust
Fortune 100 companies trust our platform for its strong focus on security and compliance. We meet key standards including SOC 2, HIPAA, and GDPR, with advanced data protection options for organizations with higher security needs.
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Compliance you can trust
Fortune 100 companies trust our platform for its strong focus on security and compliance. We meet key standards including SOC 2, HIPAA, and GDPR, with advanced data protection options for organizations with higher security needs.
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HIPPA
ISO Certified
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Who should choose which platform?
We believe in helping you make the right decision — even if that means being honest about where Sonic Boom Wellness fits better.
Choose Sonic Boom if…
Basic step challenges are enough — and employees will open the app daily.
- You need a basic step challenge platform
- All employees can be relied on to open the app every day
- You don't need recognition, surveys, or burnout tools
- App freezes and inaccurate rankings are acceptable
- Your employees all have access to a PC for setup
Choose Woliba if…
You need a wellness platform that works without daily reminders.
- You want data to sync automatically — no daily app-open ritual
- You need accurate leaderboards employees can trust
- You want recognition + challenges + coaching in one platform
- You need burnout detection before it becomes turnover
- You want a fully mobile-first experience — no PC required
- You want transparent pricing at $2/user/month
Currently using Sonic Boom? It's easy to switch.
Most teams are fully live on Woliba in under 15 days. Our CSM handles migration, employee communications, and first challenge setup — so your HR team doesn’t feel a thing. And from day one, employees’ data syncs automatically. No reminders to open the app.
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Built to Power Your Entire Workplace
Creating a work culture is a shared responsibility where every individual plays a vital role and it all starts with selecting the right solution. Allow Woliba to transform this into a reality.
Idaho SIF unified wellness challenges, live events, and real-time reporting into one holistic platform that made participation easy and visible. With near-full seat utilization, significantly higher challenge participation, a sharp rise in completed activities, and improved HRA completion, employees stayed engaged, connected, and motivated—while administrators saved time, gained clear insights, and strengthened a culture of wellness.
Jaye B
Insurance
How Idaho SIF Simplified Wellness Management and Drove Engagement
Woliba transformed my routine with seamless workout tracking, clear goals, and daily wellness tips. With 61% challenge engagement and 24,000+ activities completed across the platform, I stay motivated, hit my targets consistently, and enjoy an intuitive, user-friendly experience.
Kailey Cox
Director of Employee Wellness
High Point University
Education
Richardson Industries uses a unified wellness platform that combines challenges, recognition, resources, and data tracking—creating an experience employees genuinely enjoy. With 83% platform participation, consistent challenge engagement (66–68%), and an increase in average activities per user (from 46 to 69), employees stay motivated, build healthy habits, and easily track their progress. Over time, this drives stronger engagement while supporting long-term preventive health goals.
Kathy Kane
Richardson Industries
Manufacturing
Boosting Engagement and Wellness Habits at Richardson Industries
Gilsbar centralized health data, recognition tools, and custom surveys that made wellness meaningful and visible. With 90% challenge participation, 17,055+ activities completed, and HRA completion rising to 100%, employees stay motivated, connected, and appreciated—while admins save time and build culture.
Keslie Smith
Human Resources Manager
Gilsbar
Consulting
How Gilsbar Built a Culture of Wellness Through Data and Recognition
Insurance
Idaho SIF unified wellness challenges, live events, and real-time reporting into one holistic platform that made participation easy and visible. With near-full seat utilization, significantly higher challenge participation, a sharp rise in completed activities, and improved HRA completion, employees stayed engaged, connected, and motivated—while administrators saved time, gained clear insights, and strengthened a culture of wellness.
Jaye B
Chief Human Resources Officer Idaho SIF
Education
Woliba transformed my routine with seamless workout tracking, clear goals, and daily wellness tips. With 61% challenge engagement and 24,000+ activities completed across the platform, I stay motivated, hit my targets consistently, and enjoy an intuitive, user-friendly experience.
Kailey Cox
Director of Employee Wellness
High Point University
Manufacturing
Richardson Industries a unified wellness platform with challenges, recognition, resources, and data tracking that employees enjoy using. With 83% platform participation, steady challenge engagement (66–68%), and rising average activities per user (from 46 to 69), the team stays motivated, builds habits, and tracks health progress with ease. Over time, this supports both engagement and preventive health goals.
Kathy Kane
Richardson Industries
Consulting
Gilsbar centralized health data, recognition tools, and custom surveys that made wellness meaningful and visible. With 90% challenge participation, 17,055+ activities completed, and HRA completion rising to 100%, employees stay motivated, connected, and appreciated—while admins save time and build culture.
Keslie Smith
Human Resources Manager
Gilsbar
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does migration from Wellable take?
Switching wellness platforms shouldn’t cause your HR team a headache. We’ve seen companies migrate from Wellable in under 15 days — bringing over their challenge history, employee data, reward structures, and wellness program setup without missing a beat. Your dedicated Woliba CSM handles the entire transition, from data migration to employee communications to launching your first challenge, so your team feels zero disruption.
What is Sonic Boom Wellness?
What are Sonic Boom Wellness's pricing and plans?
Sonic Boom Wellness does not publish public pricing. Plans are available through a custom enterprise quote. It is primarily designed for large enterprise organizations. In contrast, Woliba publishes transparent pricing at $2/active user/month — starting at $100/month for 50 users — with no sales call required to see pricing. Woliba only charges for employees who actually engage with the platform, so you never pay for inactive seats.
Sonic Boom Wellness reviews — what are users saying?
Sonic Boom Wellness has an App Store rating of 2.7/5 (73 ratings). Positive reviews note the motivating concept and team competition. Negative reviews consistently flag: the requirement to open the app daily for leaderboard credit (health data applies to personal charts but not leaderboards); Apple Watch and HealthKit only syncing when the app is actively launched (not in the background); leaderboard rankings that don’t match actual step counts; the app freezing unpredictably; and the need for a PC to set up activity trackers (not possible via mobile alone). Users call the experience “poorly designed” despite appreciating the concept.
Does Sonic Boom Wellness sync with Apple Health automatically?
No — Sonic Boom Wellness does not sync with Apple Health or HealthKit in the background. App Store users report that Apple Watch data only syncs when the app is actively launched. This means employees must open the Sonic Boom app every day for their wearable data to appear on the leaderboard. Data does retroactively apply to personal charts, but not to competitive rankings. Woliba integrates with Apple Health, Google Fit, Samsung Health, Fitbit, and Garmin — all syncing automatically in the background with no daily manual launch required.
