Comparison

Aura vs STARTED

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

Head to head
About

Aura

Features
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Aura uses AI to help you make important decisions and achieve the goals that you have by showing you the different options available to you, the pros and cons of each option, and the steps on how to achieve the goal. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

STARTED

Features
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You don't need another goal-setting app. You need to get STARTED. You've had the dream. The vision board. The 47 open tabs. The "I'll start Monday" that turned into months. You know exactly what you want, you just haven't done the thing yet. STARTED is different. No 90-day plans. No habit trackers you'll abandon by Tuesday. Just one small, specific Power Move delivered to you every single day, designed for the exact gap standing between you and your goal. 5 to 15 minutes. That's it. That's the move. HERE'S HOW IT WORKS Tell Abby, your AI star companion, what you've been putting off. She'll figure out what's actually holding you back (spoiler: it's not motivation) and build you a personalized path of daily micro-actions that close the gap. - Want to build a business? Your first move might be: "Write one sentence describing what you'd sell. Not a business plan. One sentence." - Want financial freedom? "Check your bank balance and write down the number. No judgment. Just awareness." - Want to put yourself out there? "Send one message to someone you admire. Just say hi." Each Power Move takes 5-15 minutes, is tied to a real skill gap, and is generated specifically for where you are today. Not where some generic app thinks you should be. WHY IT ACTUALLY WORKS Most people don't lack ambition. They lack a first step small enough to actually take. STARTED removes the overwhelm and replaces it with momentum. - One move per day, never overwhelming, always meaningful - Your growth dimensions tracked (confidence, networking, skills, time, finances, and more) - Level up as you go. Watch your progress light up like a constellation - Skip a day? No guilt. Abby gets it. Life happens. - Complete your goal and earn a permanent Star. Then dream bigger. *All of the above features require an active subscription.* WHAT MAKES IT FEEL DIFFERENT STARTED doesn't nag you. It doesn't send passive-aggressive push notifications. Your AI companion Abby celebrates when you show up and holds space when you don't. She's coached thousands of women through moves just like yours. Every completion triggers a ritual, visualize your progress, and get a message from Abby that actually lands. Because progress should feel like something. FOCUS MODE When it's go time, tap Focus Mode. Your screen goes dark. Just you, your move, and a clock. No distractions. No excuses. Just doing the thing. YOUR NORTH STAR Your dream becomes a literal star. A unique constellation you build move by move, day by day. Look back at your Blueprint anytime to see how far you've come. Future you is smiling right now. --- Start your free trial. Get your first Power Move in under 2 minutes. The hardest part was never the goal. It was getting STARTED. *Note: STARTED requires an active subscription to access Power Moves and AI coaching.* Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula Privacy Policy: https://startedapp.com/privacy

Screenshots

Aura3 screens
STARTED4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: STARTED at every 5 days against Aura's every 2 months. Aura's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Aura sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and STARTED sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Aura ships an update every 2 months, STARTED every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
Aura versus STARTED: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAuraSTARTED
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 days โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 โ€” better15.1
Further details โ€” not scored
Size79 MB63 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRenasnce Studios LtdEric Abraham Vargas Flores

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Aura

Subscriptions2
  • Aura Month$3.991 Month
  • Aura Year$29.991 Year
2 purchases

STARTED

Subscriptions2
  • Unlimited Weekly7 Days trial$0.997 Days
  • Unlimited Yearly7 Days trial$34.991 Year

Questions

Is Aura free?
Aura is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is STARTED free?
STARTED is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Aura or STARTED have ads?
Neither Aura nor STARTED shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Aura or STARTED?
Aura ships an update every 2 months, and STARTED every 5 days. Most recently, Aura was updated on October 27, 2026 and STARTED on October 31, 2026.

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