# Stress Free with AJ — user reviews > 131 indexed App Store user reviews of Stress Free with AJ by Universal Relaxation Ltd, rated 4.70/5 from 10 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stress-free-with-aj/id354065335/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stress-free-with-aj/id354065335.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 9 · 4★ 0 · 3★ 0 · 2★ 1 · 1★ 0 ## What do users think of Stress Free with AJ? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 😴 Highly effective for sleep and relaxation - 🎙️ Soothing and calming voice quality - 💆 Significant stress reduction benefits - 🧠 Positive mental health improvements - ⏱️ Customizable session lengths and wake options - 💰 Good value for money - 🎵 Pleasant background music - ✨ Noticeable results within days of use - 🔄 Multiple apps available for different needs - 📱 Easy to use interface **Cons** - 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezing - 🔊 Audio quality inconsistencies between sections - ⏸️ No auto-play or auto-suggestions feature - 🔧 Settings changes cause app failures - ⚠️ Delayed wake feature unreliable - 📢 Intrusive banner notifications persist after uninstall - 🔁 Repetitive content across different apps - ⏳ Slow loading times - 🎙️ Sound level drops noticeably mid-session **Commonly reported bugs** - App crashes when changing induction settings - App won't play or opens then closes immediately - No sound output through headphones or speakers - Delayed wake feature triggers at wrong time - App crashes after induction phase completes - Persistent banner notifications after uninstall - Long loading times before playback - Audio quality drops during main section **Most requested features** - Auto-suggestions or auto-play to next session - Customizable session lengths (e.g., 10-15 minute options) - Music-only listening option without voice - More varied content to reduce repetition - Better notification management system - Improved audio mixing between session sections ## Newest reviews (14 of 131) ### 2/5 — No Auto-suggestions *2024-10-24* This app only plays an 8 minute induction but there isn’t any auto-suggestions. It just stops after the induction phase. ### 2/5 — Poor sound *2014-08-30, version 8.33* The intro has a very smooth sound quality, but then the main section switches to a quieter version. The main section is also of a poor quality. It is very noticeable. When the the switch occurs it becomes harder to hear...which is a bit stressful and negates the intention of the app. ### 5/5 — Amazing... *2014-05-12* Wasn't expecting much. But I gave it a serious effort to try this. It took a while for me to get used to it. Now it's my go to for getting into a relaxed state. I have seen many improvements in my quality of life. I highly recommend this app. Don't expect overnight results. You have to give it some time. ### 2/5 — Crashing *2014-04-25* Worked the 1st time it was great now keeps crashing deleted app reinstalled app still crashing please fix this ### 5/5 — Ahhhhh *2013-11-15, version 6.1* Best 30 minutes of stress relief I've had. Before sleep and completely calms me. Soft voice, strong message, soothing outcome! Highly recommend to anyone stressed out. ### 5/5 — Life changing *2013-09-30, version 6.1* I don't write too many reviews, but with Andrew Johnson's apps, I can't say enough good things about them. From day 1, they began working for me, and I love now going to sleep and waking with different ones. I'm ever grateful for them. ### 5/5 — Terrific *2013-09-02, version 6.1* App works, you can choose length of session and whether to end up awake or asleep. One of my favorite relaxation apps ### 5/5 — Amazing *2013-07-29* This has been a lifesaver for me! I've since purchased several more and they are equally amazing! I already feel a huge difference in my sleep and overall attitude! I believe most anyone could benefit from this approach to a healthy happy life! ### 5/5 — Marvelous *2013-06-27* I already use the Deep Sleep App of his. After the amazing success I had with it, I downloaded this one. Please read that review to see just how much it changed my life. The stress relief is, in my opinion only, a mixture of a lighter version of the deep sleep and an actual destress tool. It helps me let go of many things that stress me out while getting some rest. I really like this for naps more than sleep, as I have insomnia so severe, the deep sleep is needed. Stress exacerbates problems I have like my fibromyalgia and anxiety, so to get relief WITHOUT medication has been a MIRACLE. This has worked every time I've used it. I awaken when I set it to awaken me, but you do have an option of an alarm. I've never needed it. I don't understand the hypnosis enough to explain how that works...it just does. This is well worth your time and money. And I highly recommend the deep sleep for any insomnia problems at all. Thank you, Andrew Johnson! ### 5/5 — Worth the $! *2013-04-25, version 6.1* So relaxing - perfect for a 20 min break in your day. ### 5/5 — I like this *2013-04-01, version 6.1* It's nice to see so meany people wanting to work on problems like stress, confidence, all the things he does. It really works too, even if by power of suggestion. ### 4/5 — Nice App *2013-03-29* My only complaint is that I wished it had options to customize the session a bit more. If I only have a 15 minute break, I would love to make it so I can listen to an effective recording for 10 minutes +/-. Self hypnosis is different for everyone and definitely takes practice. Don't expect immediate results... Very good app, liked his voice and worth the $1.99 I paid for it. Thanks Andrew and keep up the good work. ### 5/5 — Don't know how I lived before this app! *2013-03-18* I have a few of Andrews apps and now my biggest problem is deciding which one to fall asleep to at night! Incredibly powerful apps. Would recommend to absolutely everyone! Who couldn't use a little less stress and a little more relaxation in their lives?!? ### 3/5 — Good App :) *2012-11-18, version 6.1* Liked the app, but the delayed wake feature does not seem to work. Unless I'm using the feature wrong, it kept waking me up at the end of the session , not the set awake time. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Will not play!! *2017-02-24* I paid £2.99 for this app - the icon downloaded onto my iPhone and it opens up but I get no sound through headphones or without - nothing :( ### 1/5 — Broken! *2014-05-02* Don't download this version: it's broken! I've been using this app regularly for 4 years and have come to rely on it, but this latest update has totally spoilt it. As soon as I try to apply my regular settings (short intro) the app just crashes, and after that I can't even get into it. Tried deleting and downloading again but same thing happens. Will sadly have to delete till repaired. Update: I have deleted this app and reinstalled the old version from my backup. However I'm now left with irritating banner reminders every time I look at my phone. They're presumably some residual thing from the latest update however as I no longer have this I can't turn them off (the notifications centre doesn't seem to be where they're coming from. My beloved stress relief app has now become an ongoing irritation and source of stress. ### 1/5 — Pain in the App *2014-04-30, version 8.32* App won't play after recent update. Just closes. ### 1/5 — Bad update *2014-04-28, version 8.31* I love this app and have used it for 3 years. The new update however spoiled it. It simply crashed and doesn't work. Please fix this ASAP. ### 1/5 — Crashes constantly *2014-04-27, version 8.31* Loved this program, but the new version crashes instantly upon opening after I tried switching to short induction/no introduction. I'm going to have to delete the program entirely, reinstall and see if it works if I keep the settings at their defaults. ### 1/5 — DeStress or MoreStress? *2014-04-27* This app used to work amazingly! I used to use it religiously each night. But now I can't even get it to play. It takes so long to load. I have been in bed waiting for the last 10 minutes just to change it from waking me up at the end to sleeping and then try and play. Please fix this :( ### 1/5 — Horid *2010-06-06, version 0* It crashed as soon as it was opened. Icant beleve just spent money on horible app. Please fix it. I'm about to start crying ### 1/5 — Disappointed *2010-02-21* Omg it won't let me open it! I click on it and It just quits out of it. So disappointed. ### 1/5 — Major Issues *2010-02-10, version 0* This app crashes after the induction. Please fix!!! ### 1/5 — Nooo!! *2010-02-10, version 0* Right when I am in the mode...CRASH!!! ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Andrew Johnson *2022-04-17* Have started to listen to Andrew and find this so calming. I’m highly stressed and trying to learn to find my calm. I’m hoping that this will help me to success ### 5/5 — Amazing *2019-05-24* I had surgery and listening to some of the apps actually helped get to sleep. ### 5/5 — Life saving app *2017-04-19, version 8.38* It is fabulous. Running out of words to describe it. People who listen to it can only know how awesome it is. The words that i recollect is "Remember if you hear it as last thing at night you may fall asleep". AJ you rock!!! Thanks for making this app ### 5/5 — Incredibly helpful *2015-05-09* Definitely the best value apps - I've not slept this peacefully in years. I listen to them as instructed (best daily for 3 weeks) and then as needed. Easy to listen to and they work. ### 5/5 — Worth every penny! *2015-03-30, version 8.34* Fantastic Apps! Pretty much have brought all of them an used them all for ages! Very relaxing feel they help an would definitely recommend!! ### 5/5 — Very beneficial *2014-11-14* I have noticed positive changes using these apps. They've helped in many ways with things I needed a little help with. Things like difficult issues at work, with sleep at times, stress in general and some other personal things have all been helped. I've suggested the apps to others. Thank you for these little gems! ### 5/5 — Bought 6 Andrew Johnson *2014-08-22, version 8.33* Fantastic! Never believed it would work any where near as good as it does ### 5/5 — Must try! *2014-07-14, version 8.33* I was skeptical but it really is a wonderful app for relaxation!! Well made, high quality and very effective! ### 5/5 — I use these apps frequently. *2014-06-13, version 8.33* I use a number of Andrew Johnson recordings. His voice is pleasant to listen to and this positive, healthy suggestions are solid and get at the root of the issues you may be experiencing. ### 5/5 — Just what I needed *2014-05-14, version 8.32* I haven't used it yet but I've already given 5* because I know from previous audio apps from Andrew that I listen to every night are the best --- *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 2026-08-31.*