Comparison

A Course in Miracles Audio vs Aethera

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

Head to head
About

A Course in Miracles Audio

Access the complete teachings of "A Course in Miracles" through an immersive audio experience. Features include background music, read-along text, guided meditations, and offline access. Deepen your understanding and practice anytime, anywhere.

Highlights
  • Full Course Access (Text, Workbook, Manual, Supplements)
  • One-Tap Lesson Access
  • Smart Auto Bookmarks
  • Offline Mode
  • Comprehension Breaks
  • Meditation Mode with Prayers
  • Read Along Feature
Features
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Experience the transformative teachings of "A Course in Miracles" in a revolutionary audio format, anytime, anywhere. Add background music, read along as you listen, meditate with curated prayers, and deepen your understanding with comprehension breaks and looping. This audio-exclusive app keeps you connected to the Course's teachings, ensuring you never lose your place whether you're exploring the Text, Workbook, Manual or Supplements. Experience a seamless blend of timeless wisdom and modern convenience, tailored for ACIM students of all levels. Features: - Whole Course Access: Delve into the entire Course, inclusive of the Text, Workbook, Manual, and Supplements, through a high-quality audio experience. - One-Tap Lesson Access: Start your daily lessons with a single touch, making it easy to stay consistent and engaged with the teachings. - Smart Auto Bookmarks: Seamlessly navigate and alternate between the Text and the Workbook without ever losing your place. - Offline mode: Download and access the app without internet. - Comprehension Breaks: Enhance your listening experience with optional short pauses after each sentence, aiding in better understanding, especially during multitasking. - Meditation Mode: Need some guidance or inspiration? Explore curated ACIM quotes and prayers from students worldwide, along with the surprise ACIM prayer feature. - Looping: Immerse yourself and re-play your favorite Course section or Lesson. - Timer: Set a duration of your audio to time your meditation or relax into sleep. - Read Along: A synchronized text feature allows you to read as you listen, deepening your connection and comprehension. - Ambient Background Music: Enrich your listening experience with calming background music that elevates your connection with the teachings. - Daily Reminders and Widgets: Never miss a lesson with timely reminders, encouraging consistent practice and fostering peace in daily life. - Experience the wisdom and guidance of “A Course in Miracles” in a fresh, modern, and user-friendly audio format. Here’s what our users are saying: "Makes it so easy to listen to my lesson as soon as I wake up. Love the prayer section for meditating. Love it all!" – Kate O'Neill, Maine "I'm enjoying it a lot, driving my car "purposelessly" just to listen. I love the background sounds, the simplicity, and efficiency. I'll be using this app daily!" – Artur Balthazar, Brazil "I love the images in the app. The layout is attractive and intuitive. ...Beautiful work!" – Mindy Micek, Minnesota "The app looks very professional and well done. It's comforting knowing I have the full Course at my fingertips, wherever I go.” – Barbra A. King, Ladysmith, Canada About the Foundation for Inner Peace: Entrusted by the Course's scribes, Drs. Helen Schucman and William Thetford, in 1975 we became the first to publish “A Course in Miracles” as envisioned by its scribes. Over the years, our commitment has expanded to translating the Course into 27 languages, each echoing the original's transformative wisdom. We continually embrace modern platforms to spread its teachings while our unwavering focus remains: to share the scribe-authorized authentic content of "A Course in Miracles." Experience the app: Embark on an enriching spiritual journey with the ACIM Audio App. Carry the Course teachings with you wherever you go. Subscription Pricing and Terms: ACIM Audio is a subscription-based service. Choose from two options: Monthly Subscription: $5.99/month Yearly Subscription: $39.99/year These prices are for United States customers. Please note that prices may vary outside the United States and might be converted to your local currency based on your country of residence. The subscription renews automatically and you can cancel anytime. Terms of Use: https://acim.org/fip/terms-of-use/ Privacy Policy: https://acim.org/fip/terms-of-use/privacy-policy/

About

Aethera

Experience short, immersive sound and visual healing sessions designed to bring calm and clarity. Share how you feel, and receive a personalized audiovisual experience to help you return to your day with greater balance.

Highlights
  • Immersive sound and visual healing experiences
  • Personalized Moments based on your feelings
  • 2-5 minute sessions
  • Over 120 unique healing tones
  • Original compositions and stunning visuals
  • No account required
Features
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"My body felt like it was being wrapped in a luxurious robe" Aethera features Moments: short, immersive sound and visual healing experiences: 3-5 minutes of full screen audiovisuals designed to meet you exactly where you are. Each Moment is handcrafted from original compositions, specific frequencies, and stunning visuals. Simply share how you feel, and Aethera gently routes you to the Moment made for this version of you, right now A conversation is available after each Moment. Chat about what brought you in, what your experience was like, or integrate more fully. WHAT PEOPLE EXPERIENCE "Clear space in my head for downloads to drop in." "Felt like a psychedelic journey while completely sober." "Brain isn't bouncing like a squirrel anymore." "Wrapping my cells in a luxurious robe." "A remembrance of pure power and divinity." HOW IT WORKS • Open the app → "How are you feeling?" • Share your state through voice or text • Receive a full-screen Moment matched to you • Return to your day with more balance, calm, and clarity WHAT MAKES AETHERA DIFFERENT • 120+ unique Moments across multiple healing tones • Original compositions made with internationally recognized musicians and healers • Visuals designed to be felt, and not just seen • No account required: open to everyone • Rooted in harmonic science and the natural creation/rest cycle of life There is no "bad" emotion in our world. Aethera simply meets you where you are, and offers a Moment of harmony Return to home Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://aethera.love/privacy

Screenshots

A Course in Miracles Audio4 screens
Aethera4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Aethera at free against A Course in Miracles Audio's free with in-app purchases. A Course in Miracles Audio's advantage is ratings volume (1.4K vs 19). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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. A Course in Miracles Audio sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Aethera sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $10.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for A Course in Miracles Audio against 4.9 for Aethera. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: A Course in Miracles Audio has 1.4K ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 92% of A Course in Miracles Audio's written reviews are positive against 100% of Aethera's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

A Course in Miracles Audio ships an update every 3 weeks, Aethera every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
A Course in Miracles Audio versus Aethera: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterA Course in Miracles AudioAethera
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (1.4K ratings)4.9 (19 ratings) — better
Positive reviews92.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.4K — better19
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 11 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.4 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size383 MB171 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperFoundation for Inner Peace, Inc.Ossirus LLC

Customer experience

A Course in Miracles Audio

All ratings1,329 ratings
Positive98.8%
Neutral0.2%
Negative1.1%
Written reviews171 reviews
Positive92.4%
Neutral1.2%
Negative6.4%

Aethera

All ratings19 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

A Course in Miracles Audio

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Subscription renewal issues
  • Occasional content download failures

Requested features

5 requests
  • Offline access
  • Hourly lesson reminders
  • More narrator voice options
  • Apple Watch integration
  • Customizable home screen widget

Aethera

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

A Course in Miracles Audio

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription (1 Month)7 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • Annual Subscription (1 Year)14 Days trial$39.991 Year
2 purchases

Aethera

Subscriptions2
  • Aethera Monthly$10.001 Month
  • Aethera Annual$77.001 Year

Questions

Is A Course in Miracles Audio free?
A Course in Miracles Audio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Aethera free?
Aethera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, A Course in Miracles Audio or Aethera?
Aethera is rated higher. A Course in Miracles Audio averages 4.9 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while Aethera averages 4.9 from 19 ratings.
Do A Course in Miracles Audio or Aethera have ads?
Neither A Course in Miracles Audio nor Aethera shows ads.
Which is updated more often, A Course in Miracles Audio or Aethera?
A Course in Miracles Audio ships an update every 3 weeks, and Aethera every 11 days. Most recently, A Course in Miracles Audio was updated on November 3, 2026 and Aethera on October 30, 2026.

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