# Melba: Couples & Intimacy — user reviews > 78 indexed App Store user reviews of Melba by Melba, rated 4.80/5 from 1,081 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/melba-couples-and-intimacy/id1617445144/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/melba-couples-and-intimacy/id1617445144.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 980 · 4★ 50 · 3★ 18 · 2★ 3 · 1★ 30 ## What do users think of Melba? Overall sentiment: negative **Pros** - 👍 Fun and engaging experiences - 🔥 Spices up sex life - 💯 Great customer service **Cons** - 🔒 Excessive data collection - 💰 Expensive subscription - 🔍 Unclear pricing and billing practices - 🐛 Buggy and unreliable app - 🕰️ Slow-paced guided experiences **Commonly reported bugs** - Crashes and freezes - Compatibility issues - Errors and French language prompts **Most requested features** - More diverse and realistic scenarios - Ability to skip or adjust pace of guided experiences - Frequent content updates ## Newest reviews (10 of 78) ### 3/5 — Over priced, content limited *2026-06-27* Nice app, but content seems really limited. For what it is, I would expect many more scenarios guided experiences. Several of the scenarios seemed really really rushed and mechanical so much so it was typical for my wife too understand what they were asking. To try, but after renewing it for one month, we’re excited to cancel because it’s not really worth the expense. You can look up guided audio scenarios and instructions for free online. **Developer response:** Thanks for the honest feedback, and for giving Melba a shot even after a rocky start! Sorry a couple of scenarios felt mechanical rather than natural, we're regularly adding new content and refining the guided experiences, so this kind of detail genuinely helps us prioritize what to fix next. Feel free to write us anytime at contact@melba.app if you have specific requests or notice something off, we'd love to hear from you (and we promise we actually read those emails). Thanks again for the feedback, and take care! Léa ### 4/5 — Great app, needs more content *2026-05-24* App has been great. It gets us out of that comfort zone and doing some things that we wouldn’t normally have tried. Content is great overall, but wish content would come out more regularly. Also, it seems like episodes will go away at times. Have seen unfamiliar ones on screenshots or other place that aren’t on there now. Please keep the existing content on there. Overall, great app though. **Developer response:** Thank you so much for your review! 😊 We're thrilled to hear Melba is helping you explore new things together. And yes, message received on the content front! We're working hard on bringing new experiences regularly, and we'll also share your feedback about keeping favorite episodes available. Thanks for being part of the adventure 🔥 . Léa ### 3/5 — Jeux de role *2026-01-04* J’aimerais avoir plus d’intensité dans la voix et le rythme sinon sais correct **Developer response:** Merci beaucoup pour votre retour Alain 🙏🏼 ! On prend bonne note de votre remarque sur la voix et le rythme. L'app évolue en continu et de nouvelles fonctionnalités arrivent très bientôt 🤗. Si vous avez d’autres suggestions, n'hésitez pas à nous écrire à contact@melba.app. Léa ### 2/5 — Subscription *2025-12-26* Really annoying going through all the questions and getting excited to use the app and then being held up by a pay wall. And then being charged $130 for a year. I’d be happy to pay a reasonable 1 time payment but I’m not getting a subscription for something I don’t know if I’m ganna use. I saw someone else complain about this too, I would be very keen to try out this app if it had a free version with ads maybe with limited features **Developer response:** Hi, Thank you for your feedback. Melba is a 100% ad-free app, created by sexual health experts, which means offering high-quality content has a cost. That’s why we offer a 7-day free trial with full access to everything. To avoid being charged, it’s enough to cancel before the end of the trial. We also send an email reminder before the trial expires, just make sure notifications are enabled and check your spam folder, just in case. Thanks again for sharing your thoughts. Léa ### 4/5 — Waste of money *2025-11-18* They bill you the entire amount up front so that once you realize it’s a waste of money, they already have your money. **Developer response:** Hi, We’re sorry to hear that and totally understand your frustration. Apple requires users to request refunds directly via this link : support.apple.com/en-us/HT204084 If it’s not working or you need help, feel free to email us at contact@melba.app, we’ll guide you step by step, and whatever happens, we’ll make sure we find a solution. Best regards. Léa ### 2/5 — Payez d’abord, essayez ensuite *2025-10-14* A partir du moment où il n’y a qu’un accès payant de disponible sans pour avoir la possibilité de voir ce que propose l’application, c’est non. Un essai gratuit d’une semaine, très bien mais faut d’abord donner ses coordonnées bancaires… **Developer response:** Merci d’avoir pris le temps de partager votre ressenti. Nous comprenons tout à fait vos réserves. Chez Melba, nous avons fait le choix de proposer une semaine d’essai gratuite pour permettre à chacun de tester l’application avant de s’engager. Les plateformes exigent une méthode de paiement pour activer cette période d’essai, mais il n’y a aucun prélèvement si l’abonnement est annulé à temps. Il suffit de résilier pendant les 7 jours, et aucun montant n’est débité. Notre volonté est de proposer un contenu de qualité, guidé et sans publicités, ce qui implique un modèle économique payant. Cela nous permet de rémunérer justement les créatrices et créateurs de contenus qui conçoivent les expériences proposées. Si vous souhaitez tout de même découvrir Melba gratuitement, n'hésitez pas à nous écrire via l'app ou à l'adresse contact@melba.app. Peut-être à bientôt sur l'app 😉. Léa ### 3/5 — Ok mais… *2025-08-31* L’app est très bien et on a du plaisir à s’en servir. Mais il manque définitivement de contenu et updates. Pour le prix que l’on paye pour un abonnement, je m’attends à plus. **Developer response:** Merci pour votre retour 🙏🏼. Melba est une jeune appli qui grandit vite grâce à des utilisateurs comme vous 💕. Votre soutien nous permet de créer toujours plus de contenus, et de belles nouveautés arrivent très bientôt… restez à l’écoute 😉. Léa ### 5/5 — Cool app Amazing Customer service *2025-08-19* Best customer service around. Very cool app to try with your SO! **Developer response:** Thank you so much for your kind words 🙏🏼. We're really glad to hear that you enjoyed the app and found the customer service helpful 🤗. Feel free to reach out if you ever have any feedback or suggestions, we're always looking to improve. Wishing you both a great experience with Melba. Léa ### 1/5 — Great Idea - But lack of updates *2025-08-17* My wife and I really enjoyed this app when we first downloaded it. It was fun and different. But an app like this needs consistent updates, and there have been months of no new content. It was great for a couple of months, but it is nowhere near worth the cost. Save your money!!! **Developer response:** Hi there, Thank you for your feedback, we’re glad you enjoyed Melba at first. We hear you on the need for fresh content and our team is working on new experiences to keep things exciting. Your input means a lot and helps us improve. Warmly. Léa ### 4/5 — Does this cost to download *2025-08-17* Does this cost download **Developer response:** Hi there, Thank you for your message ! Downloading Melba is completely free. You can enjoy a selection of experiences at no cost, and if you’d like to access the full catalog, you can choose to subscribe. We also offer a 7-day free trial so you can explore everything before making any commitment. Wishing you a great discovery, and don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions. Warm regards. Léa ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Disappointed *2026-04-02, version 4.0.16* Wouldn’t load or open after first time. ### 1/5 — Designed to get as much personal information as possible *2026-02-13* They will not even let you in the app to see what is there without you giving them massive access to your personal information. This app might be great, but it is a data mining app disguised as something else. Do not fall for it. **Developer response:** Thank you for sharing your concerns. We want to reassure you that Melba does not collect “massive access” to personal data. We only request the information strictly necessary to create an account and provide secure access to our content. Payments are processed through the App Store, and we do not store any banking details. Melba is a startup focused on guided, voice-led intimacy experiences designed with certified sex therapists. Our mission is to help couples strengthen connection in a safe and private space. If you would like more details about how data is handled, feel free to reach out to me directly at lea@melba.app. Léa ### 1/5 — No way I said ok to that *2026-01-16, version 3.11.11* The price I was charged was like 138 US! I know for a fact i would never agree to that, especially with these meh scenarios ### 1/5 — Paywall bs. *2025-12-05* Immediately deleted. Force you through the sign up process only to confront ya with a subscription. Here’s an idea.. just give the 7 days free without taking my cc info.. THEN if I decide it’s worth it maybe I’d buy. But waste my time and buy. Garbage. $119 a year lol fugouttahere **Developer response:** Hi, Thanks for your feedback, we get where you're coming from. The credit card is required by Apple to activate the 7-day free trial, but you're absolutely not charged if you cancel in time. We know it can be frustrating and we're working on ways to make the process smoother. If you'd like to give it another try or have questions, just email us at contact@melba.app, we’re always here to help. Léa ### 1/5 — Waste of money *2025-11-12* The app charged us for a whole year when it was supposed to be a free trial. Apple refused to refund twice and the app owner said they couldn’t do anything for us. The app is mediocre at best and feels like a scam in the end. DO NOT RECOMMEND. **Developer response:** Hi Svickar, we’re truly sorry for the misunderstanding and for any frustration this may have caused. The subscription process and billing are handled directly by the app’s payment platform, and charges are applied according to its terms. We’d be happy to look into your case in more detail and see how we can assist you. Could you please contact us directly at contact@melba.app so we can work to resolve this for you ? Thank you. Léa ### 1/5 — $119.19 Charge the Moment I Logged In — Complete Scam *2025-11-08, version 3.11.11* I’m absolutely furious with Melba. I only needed to sign into my old email to retrieve a contract, and the moment I did, the app charged my Apple Wallet $119.19 — all because I had once tried a “free trial” on that old account. There was no warning, no confirmation, nothing — just an instant charge for a subscription I never agreed to continue. This is beyond deceptive. It’s unacceptable for an app to automatically bill someone just for logging into an old account, especially when the so-called free trial was long forgotten. The fact that it could access my Apple Wallet without explicit consent is disturbing. Avoid Melba at all costs. Their “free trial” is a trap, their billing practices are shady, and their lack of transparency is outrageous. I’ve already reported this to Apple, and I hope others do the same. ### 1/5 — Waste of Money *2025-10-30, version 3.11.10* First, the app charged us for a full year when we were signing up for a free trial period. Despite following the instructions provided by the app developer, Apple declined our refund request twice so we are stuck with the charge. Having used the app a few times since, it’s generally a waste of time and money. NOT RECOMMENDED. ### 1/5 — Lied *2025-10-01* This app offered free trial I signed up and it took 119 out of my account immediately. No phone number to contact. This is not okay and I want my money back. **Developer response:** Thank you for your message, and we’re truly sorry about your experience. After checking our records, we couldn’t find any previous message from you. If you had contacted us earlier, we would have gladly explained everything and guided you through the process, we’re always here to help. To clarify: Melba offers a 7-day free trial with no commitment. If the subscription isn’t canceled before the end of that period, the payment is processed automatically by the platform through which the subscription was made. A reminder notification is normally sent on the 5th day of the trial, but for it to reach you, it’s essential that notifications are enabled for Melba and that you check your inbox, including spam and promotion folders. If you encounter any issues or need help requesting a refund, feel free to reach out to us directly at contact@melba.app, our team is always happy to assist. Léa ### 1/5 — Very stupid *2025-09-17* I’m willing to try a lot of things to spice things up with my wife. Gotta keep things interesting. However, I thought I didn’t pay for this outright and did a trial. I needed to listen to the voice instructions before even talking to my wife about this. I am very glad I went this route because this is the dumbest thing I’ve ever seen. Instructions are incredibly unclear and contradict themselves constantly. this would’ve been extremely embarrassing to bring to the bedroom and I feel terrible for anyone who feels like they need something like this. Please, for the love of God before you give this company any money due the week trial and see for yourself how bad it actually is. Then before you subject your wives or girlfriends to this make sure you know what you’re getting into before you even suggest it. This is embarrassing. **Developer response:** Thank you for taking the time to share such a detailed review, even if it’s a rather tough one to read 😉. We’re truly sorry that your experience with Melba felt confusing and disappointing. Our goal is the opposite: to create clear, playful, and supportive guidance that helps couples connect in new ways, never to make anyone feel embarrassed. We’re a young startup, and while we know we’re not perfect yet, feedback like yours helps us improve and refine our content. If you’d be open to it, we’d love to hear more specifics at contact@melba.app, so our team can make the app better for you and for future couples. In the meantime, we respect your honesty, even when it stings, and we wish you and your wife many moments of connection, with or without Melba 😉. Léa ### 1/5 — Moves Way Too Slow *2025-09-05* The guided experiences need to have an option to skip ahead or to change the play speed. I understand wanting to take your time and all, but these guided situations move way, way too slow. **Developer response:** Thanks for the feedback, pace control matters 🙏🏼. We’re working on improved playback controls (skip/seek and speed options) for an upcoming update. In the meantime, quick tip: press and hold the screen to pause the timer. If you can share which experiences felt slow at contact@melba.app, it’ll help us fine-tune pacing. Thank you for helping us improve Melba ! 🤗 Léa ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Deep throat 101 *2026-01-13* Thank you **Developer response:** Thank you for the 5 stars 🔥🤗 ! Léa ### 5/5 — Grosse surprise *2026-01-12* Franchement je ne m’attendais pas à ça ! Surprise dès la première expérience ! La possibilité de faire le scénario par elle , par lui ou par les 2 … de multiples possibilités, des découvertes mais aussi pouvoir dire non à certaines pratiques si on le souhaite! J ai testé le mode solo , puis 1ere expérience avec mon mari et depuis c’est notre rituel et on a toujours hâte d être au prochain rdv Melba 😍 **Developer response:** Merci pour ce super retour 🤩! On adore savoir que Melba s’est glissé dans votre quotidien à deux. Et restez à l’affût : une toute nouvelle version de l’app débarque très bientôt, avec plein de nouveautés à tester… 🔥. À bientôt ! Léa ### 5/5 — hot and fun *2026-01-05* Cool app. Tried it right away and took us out of our comfort zone immediately. WOW. We tried new moves that I’ll know I’ll do again. Hard recommend! **Developer response:** Thank you so much for your review 🤗 ! We’re thrilled to hear Melba helped you explore new sensations and step out of your comfort zone, that’s exactly our mission ! We hope the next sessions will be just as powerful 🔥. Léa ### 5/5 — My wife and I LOVE this app *2025-11-20* We’ve been married 16 years, together for 21 and things are good but we try to keep it interesting in the bedroom. We were actually pleasantly surprised with Melba. The audio “experiences” weren’t crazy wild but they were a lot of fun. A lot of the things we’d done before but it’s cool doing them in a different way. There are a few new techniques we’ve got on the list too. She LOVES it. Reckon it’s well worth a try for any open minded couples. **Developer response:** Hi, What a pleasure to read your message, thoughtful, honest, and exactly the kind of spirit Melba was created for. 🥰 If we’ve managed to spark new sensations in familiar territory and add a few surprises to your shared playlist… then our mission is on the right track. Thank you for welcoming us into your intimacy with such generosity 🙏🏼. Léa ### 5/5 — Permet de se reconnecter à l’autre *2025-11-15* Notre vie sexuelle était un peu à plat. Nous permet de retrouver de l’intimité, de nous reconnecter l’un à l’autre. Fait baisser la charge mentale liée au sexe car on est guidés et bien guidés. On retrouve des sensations très fortes. Nous plaît beaucoup à tous les deux. Hâte de continuer d’explorer ! **Developer response:** Merci beaucoup @mademoiselleliberte pour ce retour si sincère et touchant 🙏🏼. C’est exactement pour cela que nous avons créé Melba : pour aider à relancer le désir, alléger la charge mentale et offrir un cadre sécurisant pour explorer à deux. Nous sommes ravis que les épisodes vous permettent de vous reconnecter en profondeur et de retrouver une belle complicité 🥰. On vous souhaite encore de très belles découvertes ensemble… et de belles surprises sensorielles à venir 🔥! Léa ### 5/5 — 10/10 *2025-10-21* Wow, quelle application incroyable !!! Je l’ai testé avec un amant en vacances car je comptais le proposer à mes clients (je suis sexologue) et on s’est complètement prit au jeu ! On a fini par en faire un tous les jours et c’est devenu notre jeu préféré des vacances. Les épisodes sont extrêmement bien guidées, la voix est très sensuelle, elle tient le cadre parfaitement sans être trop intrusive, les scénarios sont variés et il y en a pour tous les goûts ! Jeu de rôle, massage, frustration, il permet d’être prit par la main pour explorer des choses auxquelles on n’aurait pas forcément pensé. Je suis absolument fan. **Developer response:** Bonjour Élisa, Un immense merci pour votre message 🤗 ! Lire que vous avez non seulement apprécié l’expérience Melba, mais aussi que vous envisagez de la recommander à vos clients, nous touche profondément. C’est exactement pour cela que nous avons créé Melba : offrir un cadre bienveillant, inspirant et guidé pour (re)découvrir le plaisir autrement. Nous sommes ravis que la variété des épisodes ait su nourrir vos vacances 🤩 ! Votre regard de professionnelle de la santé sexuelle est particulièrement précieux pour nous. Encore merci pour ce retour, qui fait super plaisir à toute l’équipe. 🙏🏼 Belle continuation à vous ! Léa ### 5/5 — Bien mieux que de la porno !!! *2025-10-18* Laissez-vous guider par les jeux de rôles de Melba. Un retour à la séduction et au désir charnel. **Developer response:** Merci pour ce super retour 🤗 ! Ravis que les jeux de rôles Melba aient réveillé en vous le goût du désir et de la séduction. À très vite pour de nouvelles explorations sensuelles 🔥. Léa ### 5/5 — 👍🏻 *2025-10-07, version 3.11.9* It's awesome ### 5/5 — On point *2025-09-28* We loved it **Developer response:** Thank you so much for your feedback 🤗, it truly means a lot to know you loved the experience. We can’t wait to keep surprising and inspiring you with our upcoming episodes. See you soon in the app 🔥 ! Léa ### 5/5 — Ne tiens pas ses promesses *2025-09-15* Appli qui fait des promesses, mais qui après avoir payé un abonnement annuel , ne les tient plus , annonce des nouveautés tous les mois mais ce n’est pas le cas Vraiment dommage Je ne renouvellerai pas , ça fait cher l’appli !!!! Jugez par vous même **Developer response:** Merci pour ce retour Pilotof42 🤗 ! On aime savoir que vous avez troqué la routine contre des surprises bien dosées 😉... et si en plus votre femme a adoré, alors c'est mission accomplie ! Nous vous souhaitons encore plein de moments inattendus, guidés mais jamais ennuyeux. Merci pour la reco et à très vite dans l’appli ! Léa --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-24.*