Slowdive reviews: what App Store users complain about
We read the 300 most recent App Store reviews of Slowdive | Meditation & Mantra (by SLOWDIVE LTD) from 13 storefronts, dated 14 July 2025 to 22 October 2026. Average rating in this sample: 2.61★. All-time App Store rating: 4.7★ from 10k ratings. 179 reviews (60%) gave 1–3 stars.
Star ratings in this sample
| Stars | Reviews | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 5★ | 75 | 25% |
| 4★ | 46 | 15% |
| 3★ | 14 | 5% |
| 2★ | 16 | 5% |
| 1★ | 149 | 50% |
Rating by month
| Month | Reviews | Avg stars | 1–3★ share |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | 14 | 1.79★ | 79% |
| September 2026 | 16 | 1.25★ | 100% |
| August 2026 | 7 | 1.57★ | 86% |
| July 2026 | 21 | 1.81★ | 86% |
| June 2026 | 17 | 1.76★ | 82% |
| May 2026 | 21 | 1.71★ | 81% |
What 1–3★ reviews mention
126 English-language 1–3★ reviews in the sample (US, UK, Canada, Australia and India storefronts), matched against fixed keyword lists per theme.
| Theme | Reviews mentioning it | Share of 1–3★ reviews |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing / subscription | 104 | 83% |
| Bugs | 23 | 18% |
| Ads | 19 | 15% |
| Feature requests | 12 | 10% |
| UX / design | 7 | 6% |
| Crashes / freezes | 2 | 2% |
| Performance | 1 | 1% |
A review can mention several themes.
Most-mentioned issues
- Make trials and renewals transparent: 76 of 126 1–3★ reviews. What to do: Show the renewal date and price before the trial ends; link to cancellation. Surprise charges drive 1-star reviews and refunds.
“I subscribed for the 12 week course on the web and was automatically charged for the 1-year upgrade without my consent. In addition, when I used the credentials provided to me via email on the App, it wasn’t recognized. The App was trying to charge me again for access to the cou…” (1★, v4.12.16, 2025-11-11, US) - Fix login / account access: 27 of 126 1–3★ reviews. What to do: Audit the sign-in flow (SSO, password reset, verification emails) on the latest version; add clear error messages.
“Although the app itself is nice, be careful when you enter your credit card and sign up for any period of time to access app. I just saw that they charged me $75 one time as well as $45 without my permission and they say that I wanted certain add-ons, but I most certainly didn't.…” (1★, v4.12.18, 2025-12-28, US) - Answer support requests: 19 of 126 1–3★ reviews. What to do: Add an in-app contact option and reply to these App Store reviews; Apple lets developers respond publicly.
“When I signed up they automatically charged me for other services. After notifying customer service they refunded me, but then after my short subscription to try it out, they automatically subscribe to me for a year. When I contacted customer service again. I got no response. Fig…” (1★, v4.12.18, 2026-03-28, US) - Reduce ad frequency and length: 13 of 126 1–3★ reviews. What to do: Cap ads per session, avoid unskippable video, and never show ads in the middle of a core task.
“Cash grab and nothing more. Zero free features. I was immediately prompted to sign up for extras after buying the base subscription. Pay extra for breathwork, extra for sleep, extra for yoga. I bought this because I liked the music playing in the YouTube ads but guess what… that…” (1★, v4.13.0, 2026-06-02, US) - Justify or adjust the price: 9 of 126 1–3★ reviews. What to do: Test a cheaper tier, annual discount or one-time purchase; show what paid users get.
“Don’t bother. This app is a rip off. No free trial. As I assume not many people would join. All you have to do is look at the creator profile.. some IT dude having fun in Bali selling spiritual garbage. This app is very telling of someone who has not done the work. There is no pe…” (1★, v4.13.0, 2026-06-22, AU) - Improve content quality: 8 of 126 1–3★ reviews. What to do: Review the content areas users name; add a "report a problem" button on content.
“I can’t log in using the code they send, it keeps telling me that it’s the wrong code but it’s not. I’ve wasted an hour out of my day so far and now I have to wait a few hours for their response. Companies like this are constantly flooding the market that they don’t test thorough…” (1★, v4.12.18, 2026-03-26, US)
Rating by app version
| Version | Reviews | Avg stars | 1–3★ share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.13.2 | 14 | 1.79★ | 79% |
| 4.13.1 | 10 | 1.10★ | 100% |
| 4.13.0 | 77 | 1.71★ | 84% |
| 4.12.18 | 77 | 1.79★ | 86% |
| 4.12.17 | 14 | 1.93★ | 79% |
| 4.12.14 | 97 | 4.18★ | 14% |
Versions with fewer than 5 reviews in the sample are left out.
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Method and limits
Reviews were collected once from Apple's public customer-reviews feed (most recent first, 13 storefronts merged, up to 300 reviews). Star, month and version figures are plain counts of that sample. Theme and issue figures come from fixed keyword patterns (for example “subscription”, “charged”, “refund” for pricing) run on English-language 1–3★ reviews only; a keyword match is not a judgement of the review, so check the quotes. The paid report classifies every review with an AI model into 7 themes and 18 issues with severity. This is a snapshot of recent reviews, not the app's full history. Generated 24 October 2026. Not affiliated with SLOWDIVE LTD or Apple.
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FAQ
What do Slowdive users complain about most?
In 126 English-language 1–3★ App Store reviews from 2025-07-14 to 2026-10-22, the most-mentioned theme was pricing / subscription (83%) and the most-mentioned issue was “make trials and renewals transparent” (76 reviews).
How many Slowdive App Store reviews are negative?
179 of 300 recent reviews (60%) gave 1–3 stars. Average rating in this sample: 2.61★.