Aura on Android: what Google Play reviewers complain about
We classified the 400 newest Google Play reviews of Aura: Meditation & Sleep, CBT (by Aura Health - Mindfulness, Sleep, Meditations), merged from up to 10 store languages and dated 30 November 2024 to 23 October 2026. Average rating in this sample: 3.66★. All-time Google Play rating: 4.5★ from 15k ratings. 135 reviews (34%) contained a complaint; the biggest theme was pricing / subscription (86% of complaining reviews).
Star ratings in this sample
| Stars | Reviews | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 5★ | 237 | 59% |
| 4★ | 22 | 6% |
| 3★ | 18 | 4% |
| 2★ | 15 | 4% |
| 1★ | 108 | 27% |
Complaint themes
| Theme | Reviews | Share of complaints | Avg severity (0–3) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing / subscription | 116 | 86% | 2.4 |
| Bugs | 44 | 33% | 2.5 |
| Feature requests | 43 | 32% | 2.3 |
| UX / design | 24 | 18% | 2.4 |
| Crashes / freezes | 10 | 7% | 2.6 |
| Performance | 8 | 6% | 2.5 |
A review can count in several themes, so shares add up to more than 100%.
Top issues, ranked by reviews × severity
- Justify or adjust the price: 68 complaining reviews, avg severity 2.3/3. What to do: Test a cheaper tier, annual discount or one-time purchase; show what paid users get.
“It was the best app I'd ever used and I'd happily forked out the insane amount of money it costs in Brazil for 2 years. Now, it's impossible to subscribe monthly. I'm done with it.” (1★, v3.18.136, 2025-01-01, US) - Make trials and renewals transparent: 62 complaining reviews, avg severity 2.3/3. What to do: Show the renewal date and price before the trial ends; link to cancellation. Surprise charges drive 1-star reviews and refunds.
“Beware!!! My card was charged within a few hours of the trial. I didn't see any actual yoga on the app. Just yoga mediation. There is nothing on the app that can not be obtained on YouTube for free. I can not find where to cancel on the app. Red flag number on…” (1★, v3.18.160, 2025-09-26, US) - Ease paywall pressure: 38 complaining reviews, avg severity 2.5/3. What to do: Keep core features usable for free users or explain clearly what is paid; show the paywall less often.
“Nearly everything locked behind s subscribe paywall.only short audios too try for free.Going by some of the bad reviews stating hard too cancel before the 7 day trial I will simply uninstall and delete my account.far better apps out there that offer better fre…” (1★, v3.18.137, 2025-02-03, US) - Simplify navigation: 17 complaining reviews, avg severity 2.3/3. What to do: Run a quick usability test on the screens users mention; remove extra taps and pop-ups.
“I have tried this embrace this app but it has not gelled. The user interface is cluttered and clunky. Nothing feels intuitive or easy to use. Some areas of the app have barely any content unless it is that well hidden that I couldn't find it? I actually paid f…” (1★, v3.18.137, 2025-02-10, US) - Fix login / account access: 10 complaining reviews, avg severity 2.8/3. What to do: Audit the sign-in flow (SSO, password reset, verification emails) on the latest version; add clear error messages.
“I really enjoy the content on this app but I tried to access my Account Settings and was unable to. Some kind of update has set the top buttons underneath my phone's menu which makes them inaccessible. This means I cannot access Help or Sign Out or see my Subs…” (2★, v3.18.162, 2025-12-19, US)
Rating by app version
| Version | Reviews | Avg stars | Share with a complaint |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.19.1 | 7 | 2.1 | 71% |
| 3.18.164 | 53 | 3.8 | 32% |
| 3.18.163 | 23 | 4.2 | 22% |
| 3.18.162 | 26 | 3.2 | 46% |
| 3.18.160 | 64 | 3.7 | 34% |
Versions with fewer than 5 reviews in the sample are left out.
Google Play vs App Store
| Google Play (Android) | App Store (iOS) | |
|---|---|---|
| Reviews in sample | 400 | 500 |
| Dates | 2024-11-30 – 2026-10-23 | 2025-02-21 – 2026-10-21 |
| Avg stars in sample | 3.66★ | 3.65★ |
| Reviews with a complaint | 34% | 33% |
| Biggest complaint theme | Pricing / subscription | Pricing / subscription |
Aura App Store complaints (iOS)
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Method and limits
Reviews were collected once from the public Google Play listing (newest first, up to 10 store languages merged, up to 400 reviews) with the open-source google-play-scraper library, then each review was classified by an AI model into 7 themes and 18 specific issues with a severity of 0–3; individual labels can be wrong, so check the quotes. This is a snapshot of recent reviews, not the app's full history. Generated 24 October 2026. Not affiliated with Aura Health - Mindfulness, Sleep, Meditations or Google.
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FAQ
What do users complain about most in Aura?
In the 400 most recent Google Play reviews (2024-11-30 to 2026-10-23), the most common complaint theme was pricing / subscription (86% of complaining reviews), and the top specific issue was “justify or adjust the price” (68 reviews).
How many Aura Google Play reviews are negative?
135 of 400 recent reviews (34%) contained a complaint. Average rating in this sample: 3.66★.