Aura vs ScoreMaster®
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Aura
This app offers comprehensive digital safety, protecting against identity theft, fraud, and online threats with AI-powered monitoring and alerts. It secures online activity, reduces spam, and helps manage credit and passwords for peace of mind.
- AI-powered identity and credit fraud alerts
- Secure VPN with malicious website blocking
- Spam and robocall reduction
- Suspicious transaction monitoring
- Instant credit locking
- Password generation and management
- Parental controls for kids' online safety
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The smart, simple way to stay safe online, powered by AI. All-in-one digital safety solution that helps keep you & your family safe from identity theft, fraud & online threats, powered by Aura Intelligence. Our award-winning technology² monitors and alerts you if personal info, passwords, credit & financial accounts are at risk. When it comes to fraud protection, every second counts. Aura alerts you to credit fraud up to 650x faster than the competition. Aura’s proactive protection helps stop threats before they strike. Digital peace of mind starts here. Download Aura today. ► FAST ALERTS ON THE GO Get identity & credit fraud alerts sent directly to your mobile device so you can take action and prevent financial loss. ► KEEP YOUR ONLINE ACTIVITY SECURE & PRIVATE Shop, bank & work online safely and privately. With 100+ virtual locations, you can access your favorite global sites & apps with connection speeds that won't slow you down. Our easy-to-use VPN also blocks millions of malicious (e.g. malware, phishing) websites that may steal your info. ►REDUCE SPAM & ROBOCALLS Data brokers collect & sell your info to advertisers—exposing you to unwanted ads, spam & scams. Aura requests removal of your info from brokers so you can take control of your privacy. ► GET ALERTED TO SUSPICIOUS TRANSACTIONS Catch early signs of fraud by staying on top of your bank transactions. Link your financial accounts to Aura & get alerted if we detect any unusual transactions that may indicate fraud. ► PREVENT CREDIT FRAUD WITH A TAP Instantly lock your credit to prevent thieves from opening credit cards or loans in your name. Aura delivers the fastest alerts³ so you get alerted to fraud in minutes, not days. Keep track of your credit health by accessing your credit score and 3B annual credit reports⁴. ► PROTECT YOUR ACCOUNTS WITH STRONG PASSWORDS Aura helps you generate unique, strong passwords to help secure your online accounts. Get alerted if you have a weak or breached password, and watch Aura auto-update your credentials on select sites. ►KEEP KIDS SAFE ONLINE (only for subscriptions with Parental Controls & Wellbeing enabled) Get insight into your child’s digital habits to help them thrive. Aura provides powerful parental controls—content blocking, screen time limits & focus modes—plus safety alerts for emerging risks such as AI chat apps and insights into your child’s device use. Aura service includes: - Free trial: free of charge; no commitment; cancel anytime - Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before end of trial period. - Length of subscription: 1 month / 1 year - Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hrs prior to end of current period & identify cost of renewal. - Subscriptions may be managed by user and auto-renewal may be turned off in Account Settings after purchase. - Current subscriptions cannot be canceled during an active billing period. - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when user purchases a subscription. Privacy Policy: https://www.aura.com/legal/privacy-policy Terms of Service: https://aura.com/legal/service-terms ² Ranked #1 by Security.Org & IdentityProtectionReview.com (may be compensated as a marketing affiliate of Aura, but their ratings are all their own) ³ As compared to the competition. Results based on 2025 mystery shopper consumer study by ath Power Consulting, who was compensated by Aura to conduct this study. ⁴ Score you receive with Aura is provided for educational use to help understand your credit. Calculated by your TransUnion or Experian credit file. Lenders use different credit scoring systems; the score you receive with Aura is not the same score used by lenders. Aura's 60-day money-back guarantee does not apply to purchases made via App Store. For more details, please visit https://www.aura.com/legal/refund-policy.
ScoreMaster®
Take control of your credit, identity, money, and online privacy. This app offers tools to improve your credit score, monitor for fraud, and manage your finances all in one place.
- 24/7 Credit Monitoring
- Credit Reporting Error Removal
- Integrated Money Manager
- Online Privacy Protection
- Fraud Insurance
- Credit Score Alerts
- 3-Bureau Credit Report Comparison
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Ready to take ownership of your credit, identity, money, and online privacy? ScoreMaster® is the place for you. Need credit score points fast? Our average user adds 61 points in their first 20 days! We even have a personalized plan to help you achieve your best score. And that means qualifying for lower-rate mortgage loans, car loans, credit cards – everything you want out of life – saving you thousands in interest. We also help you maintain your credit score, take your online privacy back, and more with our complete list of mobile-first features (see below). Features 24/7 Credit Monitoring: Catch mistakes or fraudulent activity on your credit reports. Action Buttons: Remove credit reporting errors, remove identity theft, and ask questions directly with your creditors. Money Manager: Handle all your online banking, credit cards, and investments in one place. PrivacyMaster®: Remove your private information from third-party websites and stop them from selling it (at the push of a button). $1 Million Fraud Insurance: Full coverage for your whole family, including pre-existing issues. Alerts: Receive alerts for suspicious activity, payments due, and credit monitoring events. 3B Report & Scores: A side-by-side comparison of how your credit report looks across the three major credit bureaus. Many providers can help you with one or two of these areas, but ScoreMaster® is the first to combine it all in one platform. Get started now!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Aura at 45% against ScoreMaster®'s 0%. Aura also leads on rating (4.7 vs 2.5) and ads (none vs shown). ScoreMaster®'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 18) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16). On price 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
Both are free to download. Aura sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $15.99 per month. ScoreMaster® asks for nothing beyond the download.
Aura holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Aura has 107K ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 45% of Aura's written reviews are positive against 0% of ScoreMaster®'s.
Aura ships an update weekly, ScoreMaster® every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and June 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Aura | ScoreMaster® |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (107K ratings) — better | 2.5 (13 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 44.9% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 107K — better | 13 |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Ad-supported — better |
| Best chart rank | #7 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 235 MB | 31 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Get Aura Inc. | ConsumerDirect Inc |
Customer experience
Aura
ScoreMaster®
Bugs and requests
Aura
Reported bugs
4 issues- Recurring billing issues after cancellation
- Enrollment problems causing account closures
- Inconsistent credit report updates
- Unresponsive app and login screen freezes
Requested features
4 requests- Add credit lock option for all bureaus
- Improve notification system for real-time alerts
- Provide more customization options for monitoring
- Integrate Lifelock features for enhanced protection
ScoreMaster®
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Aura
- Aura Premium Monthly14 Days trial$15.991 Month
- Parental Controls14 Days trial$15.991 Month
- Aura Premium$15.991 Month
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- Individual14 Days trial2 variants$19.991 Month
- Individual+Reactivation$19.991 Month
- Individual + FT7 Days trial$19.991 Month
- Individual14 Days trial$20.991 Month
- Individual + Call Protection$24.991 Month
- Total14 Days trial$25.991 Month
- Ultimate Identity Protection14 Days trial$25.991 Month
- Aura Premium Yearly14 Days trial$119.991 Year
- Parental Controls14 Days trial$119.991 Year
- Individual + EP14 Days trial$143.991 Year
- Individual14 Days trial$164.991 Year
- Individual14 Days trial$179.991 Year
- Ultimate Identity Protection14 Days trial$239.991 Year
ScoreMaster®
No in-app purchases









