Comparison

Solos vs AURA

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Solos

Access real-time cycling and running analytics and coaching through smart glasses. Communicate with teammates and coaches, receive navigation prompts, and share your performance data with popular platforms.

Highlights
  • Real-time performance analytics (power, speed, heart rate, pace)
  • Audio and visual coaching prompts
  • Live audio communication with teammates and coaches
  • Voice command control
  • Navigation prompts for routes
  • Share performance data to Strava, Training Peaks, etc.
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Get access to real-time analytics and performance data using the SOLOS smart glasses for cycling & running REAL-TIME ANALYTICS AND COACHING • When cycling, view your power, speed, cadence, heart rate, distance, time and more on your smart glasses Head Up Display (HUD) • When running, view your pace, cadence, heart rate, distance, time and more on your smart glasses • Get real-time performance audio and visual prompts to beat your best performance • Set targets and receive instantaneous feedback to keep you on track COMMUNICATE • Join your team-mates and friends on a live audio session or speak with your coach in real-time • Control your experience with voice commands, such as “Show my speed” NAVIGATION AND NOTIFICATIONS • Get navigation prompts during your ride or run to follow a previous route or go to an address • Take a phone call during your activity or receive your notifications and messages SHARE YOUR RIDES • Share your rides to the leading cycling and running platforms including Training Peaks, Strava and Under Armour • Share your performance data with friends and followers via Facebook and Twitter Connect with Apple Health and share your performance data. SOLOS enables you to connect your Bluetooth-Low-Energy and ANT+ sensors. Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.

About

AURA

Access real-time, advanced game metrics from Yakkertech-enabled fields. Dive into detailed player performance analytics to improve decision-making and strategies. Experience the game like never before with live data on pitch velocity, spin rate, and more.

Highlights
  • Real-time game metrics
  • Advanced player analytics
  • Pitch velocity tracking
  • Spin rate insights
  • Batted ball velocity data
  • Strike zone location
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AURA revolutionizes the way you experience the game by delivering real-time, advanced game metrics straight to your fingertips. Whether you’re a player, coach, or fan, AURA brings you closer to the game with detailed, accurate insights powered by Yakkertech’s cutting-edge optical technology. Key Features and Functionality: Real-Time Game Metrics: Access live data from Yakkertech-enabled fields and products, including pitch velocity, spin rate, strike zone location, batted ball velocity, and more. Experience the game like never before by diving into the details of each play as it happens. Advanced Analytics: Perfect for players, coaches, parents, and teams, AURA allows users to dive deep into player performance with comprehensive metrics and game analytics, helping improve decision-making and performance strategies. By using this app, you agree to the Aura: Live Data Terms and Conditions at https://www.seemagnus.com/aura/about/terms.

Screenshots

Solos4 screens
AURA3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: AURA at 5.0 against Solos's 4.5. AURA also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). Solos's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

AURA holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Solos ships an update every 2 months, AURA every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and June 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Solos versus AURA: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSolosAURA
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (2 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings22
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.3 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size193 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSolos Technology LimitedMagnus Sports Group LLC

Customer experience

Solos

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

AURA

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Solos

No in-app purchases

None

AURA

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Solos free?
Solos is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AURA free?
AURA is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Solos or AURA?
AURA is rated higher. Solos averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while AURA averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Solos or AURA have ads?
AURA shows ads; Solos does not.
Which is updated more often, Solos or AURA?
Solos ships an update every 2 months, and AURA every 2 weeks. Most recently, Solos was updated on June 1, 2026 and AURA on June 11, 2026.

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