# Sway — user reviews

> 77 indexed App Store user reviews of Sway by PauseAble ApS, rated 2.80/5 from 17 ratings.

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sway/id1200737413/reviews
- App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sway/id1200737413.md
- Rating breakdown: 5★ 4 · 4★ 3 · 3★ 2 · 2★ 1 · 1★ 7

## Newest reviews (12 of 77)

### 2/5 — iPhone X

*2019-10-20*

Please add iPhone X support 😘

### 2/5 — War mal eine super App!

*2018-11-13*

War mal eine super App, nur leider gab es seit über einem Jahr kein Update (Anpassung an die neueren Geräte wie dem iPhone X) mehr und der Hersteller hat nach sehr vielen Kontaktversuchen meinerseits nie auf Mails reagiert. Schade 🥺

### 4/5 — iPhone X...

*2018-05-31*

Please!! 🙏

### 3/5 — Neat idea, App feels unfinished

*2017-12-08*

App is useful, you finish one level, you move on to the next, making mind training a kind of challenge.

However, there are no real settings, the App writes Mindfulness data to Healthkit, but doesn't read it back, a shockingly common problem with Apps in this category, even the most popular ones. No way to contact the developer via the App, presumably this is possible via the developer page. 

Hopefully some of this will be addressed in a coming update.

### 2/5 — Disappointing

*2017-11-20*

There’s no metronome or rhythm to help you sway at the right pace, only loud jingles that mean you’re going too fast or slow. The window for acceptable swaying is too narrow and results in a frustrating experience, completely opposite to its purpose. I recommend the same developer’s other app, Pause. It’s somewhat better.

### 2/5 — De-gameify this app

*2017-10-01*

I want to love this app more than I do, but it has a major design/philosophical flaw that makes it infuriating.

I purchased this app with the intent to use it for walking meditation. And it's quite possible to do so, but only at the higher 'levels' of the app. Does the sensitivity differ between levels? I don't know, but the app does appear to behave differently from one level to the next.

This would be fine, and kind of cool, but the app is gameified such that if you miss a day (or more) you slide back a level (or more). To get back to that sweet level that works great for walking meditation, I have to progress through each level that proceeds it, but one. day. at. a. time.

Why? Why design the app this way? It could be a great support to meditation, but instead it's just a terrible 'game'.

Please, in the next version, give the user the option, once they've progressed through a level, to 'hold' their current level if they wish and not slip backwards. Do that, and you've got something unique AND useful. Thanks!

### 4/5 — 可否开发中文版？

*2017-09-21*

如题，可否支持简体中文？

### 3/5 — Wonderful idea but...

*2017-08-06*

This is truly a great idea, and the sounds are wonderful, but there needs to be more of a correlation between your hand movements, and the display screen. The prompting telling you that you are moving to fast or to slow, and the subtle bar at the edge of the screen is not enough.  Perhaps a soft glowing light at the center of the screen gently trailing off particles of light in the opposite direction of your movements would be nice.  Otherwise you feel like you're just moving your phone around for no apparent reason, and a rock would suffice.  I am using an iPad and not a phone, so I might be missing something.

### 1/5 — App crashed when you stop the mediation

*2017-08-03*

Don't buy until they fix the problems

Seem like the developer doesn't continue fixing the problems. I bought both sway and pause but both all crashed while I was trying to stop the meditation.

### 2/5 — Looks and Sounds Great... Gives me Anxiety

*2017-07-29*

I really wanted to love this app. The idea of an app where you meditate through motion rather than following a guide is great and really excited me.

The audio and visual design are both fantastic.

But, the app itself is nagging and ruins my meditation every time I attempt to use it. If you start going too fast or go too slow, it abruptly notifies you, bringing you out of your meditative state and forcing you to change your motion. This has condition me to feel constantly anxious rather than relaxed while using the app. 

Their solution to get you to keep using the app is that you must achieve a prescribed amount of meditation minutes daily or you lose a level. Decent motivation, but also figures in to the over-all anxiety inducing nature of the app.

I hope they allow options in the future to accommodate people who want to move more freely during their practice. Until then, I'll stick to regular meditation and other movement practices.

### 4/5 — Video meditation!

*2017-07-08, version 1.1*

The app is very good and pleasant but it works too slowly on the menu.

### 1/5 — U miss U go nack/ U don't miss the bugs still makes U go back

*2017-06-14*

So buggy it made me lose lvls...This is aggregating like the reviwer in previous version had sad. Stupid bugs are still out there to get ur meditation lvls........ When will I ever see lvl 6 ....

## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated)

### 1/5 — Consistently constantly crashes

*2019-09-08, version 1.1*

Crashes whenever you finish a session

### 1/5 — Disappointing and unpractical.

*2019-06-27, version 1.1*

I’m usually cautious before purchasing a pair-for app, but as a fan of ‘Pause’, I decided to give Sway a go. The first level one, which is suppose to help you with your attention, is just simply ridiculous. It has you waving your phone about in the air, which is neither practical anywhere outside your own home or particularly effective. While each of the ‘levels’ focus on a slightly different thing (focus, presence etc) you cannot access further levels until you complete the one prior. If this was an arcade game, that would make sense. But it’s not. It’s a tool to help the paying consumer relax. It should allow access to each of the setting as the user pleases and requires. My final advice is that, if you’re going to pay for a relaxation app, there are better alternatives out there.

### 1/5 — One Major Flaw

*2019-06-18*

Unfortunately, I love almost everything about this app and would be thrilled to use it as part of my meditation. The idea of focusing and calming through movement is quite appealing to me. 

But. 

It requires that you start with a couple of minutes, and then do it daily to “unlock levels” of longer meditation. If you miss a day, you’re knocked back down in time and have no control over this. 

First, I’m not playing a video game and don’t want to unlock levels. 

Second, and more importantly, I like to use a variety of meditation tools and styles and don’t want to commit to one app or practice every time. The fact that I can’t choose my own duration of meditation session is an absolute deal breaker for me. This is a useless tool for me that would be highly useful if I were able to make my own decisions about the length of my session.

### 1/5 — Nice music and concept... but does not work

*2019-03-24, version 1.1*

For some reason (technical problem?) it's not possible to step up from level 1 to level 2. The same message pops up every time: 'sway 3 minutes to reach the next level'.
Hope the app developers can help.

### 1/5 — Innovative but outdated

*2018-10-24*

Great app bu not updated for the iPhone X

### 1/5 — Infuriating

*2018-07-21*

I did day one, came back for day two and it had reset itself as if I never did day one. This is more frustrating than its worth.

### 1/5 — Doesn’t work ever

*2018-01-30*

I never got a chance to use the app, it never worked! And I payed for its download. DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME AND MONEY HERE.

### 1/5 — Crashes after completing Level 1 so never advances

*2017-12-02, version 1.1*

Seemed like a good app, but after trying all week to get past Level 1 but on completing it crashes and starts again on Level 1? iPhone 8+ iOS11.1.2. Please fix and update or refund. App is useless and not what is advertised. Thanks.

### 1/5 — 真是个xx应用

*2017-10-03*

这个应用比起同开发者的另外一个应用pause 差多了，需要你一直来晃动手机才能进行下去，非常累人的一个操作！根本不能有效提升注意力！只能让你花精力去如何锻炼自己的手腕！

### 1/5 — Nags and causes its own type of stress

*2017-09-06*

I really wanted to like this app, but I found that I ended up dreading using it. The music and graphics are beautiful. However, you have to keep your eyes glued to the screen for instructions. There's no option for customizing it to fit your needs. It also gets to the point of being really naggy in order to keep you using the app. If you miss a single day, you go back! More frustration than it's worth.

## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated)

### 5/5 — The most profound things in simple packages

*2023-08-23, version 1.1*

I use this app as often as I can. I find it very relaxing and simple to use. There are levels to achieve which encourages you to practice often. Ok, it’s not going to teach you the ‘Yang short form’ Tai Chi or anything close to that. But anything that gets me on my feet is a winner with me. IMHO - it’s one of the best, most useful little apps on the store.

### 5/5 — I love this app

*2020-02-19*

First: this app isn’t a game. The levels are helping you find the pace of your movements. First, you start by holding the phone and looking at it. Then, you progress to holding the phone and not looking at it. Then you work up to slipping the phone in your pocket and swaying by audio feedback only. Gaining a level isn’t a reward; losing a level isn’t punishment. This is about teaching and training about finding the sway speed. Levels are really irrelevant.

Second: audio feedback is key. It will provide you with gentle reminders when you’re moving too quickly or too slowly. It’s normal to hear this feedback when you slip your phone into your pocket. It also happens if I try a new movement and I have to move to keep my balance. I’ll get a “you’re going to fast” maybe once or twice in a 20-minute sway session. It’s not a punishment if this happens, it’s just feedback.

Last: sway as long as time permits. Some days, I have 10 minutes to sway. If I lose a level, it doesn’t matter. Even at level 1, I can sway with my phone in my pocket for 15 minutes the next day. The levels only matter for beginners, not those who have the sway speed down.

### 5/5 — buying by mistake

*2019-11-14*

Hello.

I bought your app by mistake. Just wanted to make a screenshot, but Touch ID decided to buy the app. How can I return my money back? The app even doesn’t installed on my iPhone.

Looking forward to hearing from you
Thanx in advance

### 5/5 — Любимое приложение!

*2019-02-26*

Очень круто: идея, оформление, музыка.
Я псих, мне это приложение помогает, втыкаю капитально!

### 5/5 — Portable Tai Chi

*2018-11-08, version 1.1*

This app is very interesting. I have used it a few times since yesterday and I noticed it does help increase my attention and body awareness. I also feel relaxed (as if I got some dopamine release) afterwards.

I disagree with the negative reviews although I sympathise with them in a way, because Tai Chi can be very confusing at first. But I would say it is important to distinguish the app itself and the initial dislike of Tai Chi I sensed in other comments. The app in itself is excellent.

### 5/5 — 请告诉我正确的摇摆方式

*2018-02-16*

请告诉我正确的摇摆方式，不太会使用、容易识别不到！

### 5/5 — 頭と呼吸がスッキリします

*2017-08-03*

音と映像の変化が美しく、スッキリします。日本語化を希望します！

### 5/5 — Sensationelle Trainings-App für Gegenwärtigkeit

*2017-07-28*

Eine der effektivsten Apps zum Üben von Gegenwärtigkeit und zum Entschleunigen.
Unbedingte Kaufempfehlung. Bitte auch auf Deutsch, damit man es den Bekannten näherbringen kann.

### 5/5 — Easily the best meditation app

*2017-06-10*

The meditations are so simple that they work better to clear your mind than just silence alone. The soundscapes are really good and adaptive to your pacing. Use with wireless headphones for best results.

### 5/5 — 感觉是很好的，就是稍微有点尴尬

*2017-06-10*

用软件在屋里走，调整呼吸，感受脚步，感受音乐，但是总是控制不住的打嗝、放P...是我做的不对么...

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