Playa User Reviews

Customer Experience

Positive experience6.3% of reviews
Neutral0.0% of reviews
Negative experience93.8% of reviews

~ Based on 16 written reviews from the US App Store.

Is Playa Safe?

Playa - Personal AI Life Coach appears mostly safe based on user ratings. AppsHunter Safety Score for Playa is 74/100.

This assessment is based on 44 user ratings, with an App Store average of 3.8/5.

Safety Analysis

65.9% of ratings point to a safe experience
9.1% of ratings suggest some concerns
25.0% of ratings point to a risky experience

~ Based on 44 App Store ratings for Playa.

Is Playa Legit?

Playa - Personal AI Life Coach has limited verification signals. AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for Playa is 58/100.

Based on 58 of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.

Top reviews

Scam

I cancelled the subscription. They suddenly recharged me for no reason and I can’t get contact on the app or website working. Give me my money back.

Response from developer

Hi there, we’re very sorry to hear how upsetting this experience has felt. We understand how frustrating this kind of situation can be, and while every purchase on Playa requires explicit user consent, we always strive to keep our subscription terms clear and transparent and regret that it did not feel that way here. Please email support@playa.live with your account details and a short summary of what happened so our team can review the case carefully and assist you directly. If you would like to request a refund, we’ll be happy to help guide you through that process by email.

Très déçue

Arnaque depuis Insta, tout est en français jusqu’au paiement. A partir du paiement tout est en anglais.

Response from developer

Hello, we are sorry for this experience and understand your disappointment regarding the language change after payment. Please contact support@playa.live with your account details so our team can investigate the situation and assist you.

Unnecessary and Very Poor Customer Service

I bought the $7.00 one week trial and was automatically charged over $40 when it ended because I had trouble logging into the app in order to cancel my subscription in time. My trial ended with no notice, email, text, or notification indicating so. I have emailed customer support three times about this issue and still received no response. On top of this, I find the graphics aesthetically unappealing and the over reliance on AI to be a turnoff from using the app. It is a much too high price point for the basic service and daily quotes it provides, that you can find anywhere else on the internet for free. The quiz did not feel accurate and doesn’t have enough information about you to make accurate judgement on what you struggle with. AI is used for the majority of the lesson plans and to calculate your individual needs. I do not recommend. Still having a horrible experience trying to reach out and communicate with customer service.
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Response from developer

Hi there, we’re sorry to hear about this experience, especially with the unexpected charge after your trial and the trouble accessing the app to manage your subscription. We also see that you reached out multiple times without getting a reply, which is not the experience we want anyone to have. Please email support@playa.live with your account details so our team can review both the billing and access issues directly, as that is the fastest path to resolution. We’re also continuing to make behind the scenes improvements to keep Playa more reliable and running smoothly.

Won’t cancel

I’ve been emailing and no one will help me cancel. It’s ridiculous. Mental health is hard enough without adding in fees and no communication.

Response from developer

Hi there, we’re sorry to hear this has felt so upsetting, especially when you were already dealing with something difficult and could not get clear help. We understand how frustrating it is when cancellation does not feel straightforward and communication seems missing. We always strive to keep our subscription terms clear and transparent, and we’re sorry if your experience with Playa did not feel that way. Please contact us at support@playa.live with your account details and a short note about what happened, and our team will review your case carefully and assist you.

So far I’m very impressed

Helpful as I navigate some personal issues in my life

Response from developer

Hi there, thank you for sharing this thoughtful review. We’re really glad to hear Playa has been helpful as you work through some personal issues, and it means a lot to know the app is making a positive difference for you. We appreciate you taking the time to let us know how it’s going so far. Your feedback truly matters to our team, and we’re grateful to be part of your journey.

Broken app

The app doesn’t load more than half of the time with any content for me. They charged me anyways after I canceled my free trial. The manage subscriptions page does not let me cancel either. After I wrote the customer support I got no response back. The only way was to dispute my credit card charge.

Response from developer

Hi there, we’re truly sorry to hear how upsetting this experience has felt, especially with the app not loading reliably, the subscription management feeling unclear, and not receiving a response when you reached out. We understand how frustrating this kind of situation can be, and while every purchase on Playa requires explicit user consent, we always strive to keep our subscription terms clear and transparent, and we regret that it did not feel that way here. If you are seeking a refund, our team will be happy to assist and guide you through the process. Please contact us again at support@playa.live with your account details and a brief summary of what happened so we can review the case carefully, and we’re also continuing to improve app reliability with ongoing fixes and updates.

Scam

Very difficult to cancel

Response from developer

Hi there, we’re sorry to hear this experience felt so upsetting, especially if canceling did not seem clear or straightforward. We always strive to keep our subscription terms clear and transparent, and we regret that your experience with Playa did not feel that way. Every purchase on Playa requires explicit user consent, and we’d appreciate the chance to review your situation carefully. Please reach out to support@playa.live with your account details and a short description of what happened, and our team will assist you further.

Misleading and very confusing app

I paid for a 4 week subscription which I thought allowed me access to some of the courses and tutorials. When I downloaded the app all the courses were locked nothing was accessible it just kept asking me to upgrade to premium. What was my $29 purchase for then? Furthermore it’s impossible to unsubscribe, I’ve sent an email with no response just an AI auto reply. The app is rigged do not purchase I now need to figure out how to unsubscribe before they take more of my money. Disappointing and very misleading.
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Response from developer

Hi there, it sounds like you were charged for a 4 week plan but still found the course content locked, and you have also had trouble getting a useful response after emailing about cancellation. That is not the experience we want people to have with Playa. Please contact us at support@playa.live with your account details so our team can review both the access issue and your subscription status directly. That is the fastest path for us to investigate this properly and help with your case.

Scam! Error messages!

Beware! Scam alert! Do not purchase! It is vey basic. It worked for 1 day then gave me an error message and I cannot access any features. I am on day 5 of customer service back and forth messaging. They are unable to tell me if they can fix it, no answer to whether I will be refunded for the time I have not been able to access app, and no time line to when a repair might take place. Software glitches clearly need addressed. It is seeming more like a a scam.

6/18 Another day goes by without a fix. I have asked for a refund.

6/21 still no resolution after daily reports by me of issue, app just gives error message and customer service will not issue a refund!
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Response from developer

Hi there, we’re sorry you’ve been unable to access features after the app initially worked and that the follow-up with support has not yet given you clear next steps. That kind of access issue is something our team needs to investigate directly. Please email support@playa.live with your account details, as that is the fastest way for us to review your Playa case and check what is causing the error. We’re also continuing to improve app stability, and your report is helpful for that work.

Scam! Error messages!

Beware! Scam alert! Do not purchase! It is vey basic. It worked for 1 day then gave me an error message and I cannot access any features. I am on day 5 of customer service back and forth messaging. They are unable to tell me if they can fix it, no answer to whether I will be refunded for the time I have not been able to access app, and no time line to when a repair might take place. Software glitches clearly need addressed. It is seeming more like a a scam.

6/18 Another day goes by without a fix. I have asked for a refund.
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Charged me twice

Very uncertain if this is a scam or not. Has charged me twice and I haven’t heard back from them

Response from developer

Hi there, we're sorry to hear this has been your experience, and we understand how unsettling it can feel when charges aren't immediately clear. Every purchase on Playa requires explicit user consent, and we'd genuinely like to look into your specific situation. Please reach out to us at support@playa.live with the details of the charges, and our team will review everything carefully and assist you from there.

Absolute rubbish!!

Complete garbage! After you’ve paid and get your program, you can literally write any jibberish in your answers, not even words, and it spits out a response supposedly tailored to you. Don’t waste your money!!

Response from developer

Hi there, thanks for taking the time to share this, and we hear your frustration. The experience you're describing isn't what Playa is meant to feel like, and we'd like to understand what happened with your specific program. Please reach out to us at support@playa.live, and our team will take a closer look and help.

Underwhelming

Very basic app and difficult to cancel memberships.

Response from developer

Hi there, we’re sorry this felt underwhelming and that managing your membership was difficult. Your concern is completely valid, and we understand how frustrating billing issues can be. We always strive to keep our subscription terms clear and transparent, and we’re sorry if the experience did not feel that way. Every purchase on Playa requires explicit user consent, and if you contact support@playa.live with the details, our team can review your case carefully and assist you.

A very basic level

This is such a basic. The quiz absolutely revealed nothing. The article i read (which i know now was absolutely just a paid ad, and did not specify that) said so much about the deepness and knowledge, but this is something you get on the 2nd Therapist session. Or even if you are just interested in psychology and therapy.
Do not throw your money for nothing.
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Response from developer

Thanks for the honest feedback. We’re sorry the experience felt too surface-level and didn’t meet the expectations set elsewhere. Playa is designed as an AI coaching app for practicing conversations and building communication skills, not as therapy, and we clearly need to do a better job setting that expectation up front. If you’re open to it, please reach out at support@playa.live so we can learn more and improve.

Where are the report downloads?!

I just paid about $77AUD expecting two PDF downloads as the test promised, and have received nothing but an account on a very average app.

Response from developer

We’re sorry to hear that you didn’t receive the materials you expected after your purchase. We understand how frustrating that must feel. Please contact us at support@playa.live so we can check your purchase details, better understand what happened, and help you access the product you paid for.

Feels like it was built by a kid

I purchased this app as I was really helpful to understand some childhood patterns. It’s essentially a very expensive ChatGPT but it doesn’t perform even remotely close to chat. It’s a clunky app that is difficult to navigate with very basic questions. Save your time and money and just go for a different AI tool.
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Response from developer

Thanks for sharing this feedback. We’re sorry the experience felt clunky and not worth the price. Playa is designed specifically for guided conversation practice and coaching, so if navigation or the quality of the sessions got in the way, that’s on us. We’re actively improving the app experience, and your note is helpful. If you’re open to it, please contact us at support@playa.live with a bit more detail about what felt hardest to use so we can look into it directly and make this better.