Aura vs meew
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
Aura
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Aura is a gentle focus timer for ADHD minds ā built for people who freeze up at aggressive productivity apps. Most focus apps treat your brain like a discipline problem. Loud alarms. Big red STOP buttons. Guilt when you break a streak. For a lot of us, that just adds shame to the spiral. Aura does the opposite. It's calm, quiet, and forgiving ā designed around how focus actually works for neurodivergent minds. WHAT MAKES AURA DIFFERENT A timer that flows with you Start a 25-minute session with a soft breathing visual. When time's up, there's no alarm ā the timer simply keeps counting up if you're still in flow, with a quiet "Going further" label. You stop when you're ready. A gentle 90-minute cap reminds you to rest. Streaks without the shame Build a 7-day streak and celebrate real milestones. Miss a day? It just resets to 1 ā no guilt messages, no "you ruined your streak." Progress, not punishment. Daily intention Set one clear focus each morning. No endless to-do lists ā just the single thing that matters right now. Share your focus Turn a finished session into a beautiful card ā overlay your stats on your own photo and share to Instagram Stories, Messages, anywhere. Your focus, your way. Self-compassion, not hustle culture Calming quotes and gentle check-ins instead of "crush your goals" pressure. "Rest is resistance." "Your nervous system is sending a message: slow down." WHO AURA IS FOR - Adults with ADHD who struggle with task initiation and overwhelm - Students who need a calm study timer that won't add anxiety - Anyone tired of productivity apps that feel like a threat Aura is a sanctuary for focus. No pressure. No shame. Just presence. ā Aura offers an optional Premium subscription (monthly or yearly with a 7-day free trial). You can use Aura's core focus sessions without subscribing. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
meew
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Speak. It's saved. It's organized. meew turns your voice into organized life. Hold the button, say what's on your mind, and let it go: on-device AI transcribes what you said and files it in the right drawer, automatically. "Buy milk and coffee" becomes a grocery list, sorted by aisle. "Dentist Friday at 2pm" becomes a calendar entry with an alarm. "Take ibuprofen every 8 hours" becomes a medication with reminders, stock tracking and an adherence history you can show your doctor. "What if the app had a dark mode" becomes an idea, kept safe. No typing. No choosing folders. No friction between thinking and saving. YOUR DRAWERS Everything lands in smart drawers: Groceries, Calendar, Medications, Ideas, Links, Reminders. Create your own drawers too ("Renovation", "Work", "Trip") and meew learns to route your thoughts to them by name. MADE FOR REAL LIFE ⢠One-tap undo: if the AI picks the wrong drawer, fix it or erase it instantly ⢠Grocery list with aisles, prices and a running total ⢠Medication alarms, stock alerts and a monthly adherence calendar ⢠Spending drawers that compare this month to the last ⢠Ask meew: question your own notes ("how much did I budget for the builder?") ⢠Share links, texts, photos and even WhatsApp voice notes straight into meew ⢠Widgets, Lock Screen and Control Center buttons, Apple Watch capture ⢠Face ID protection for sensitive drawers ⢠In Portuguese and English PRIVACY IS THE POINT Everything happens on your iPhone: the transcription, the AI, your data. No account, no cloud, no servers of ours. Your thoughts never leave your device. That's not a feature, it's the foundation. meew Pro Try everything free for 14 days. Then keep capturing for free, or unlock the full experience with meew Pro (monthly or yearly subscription). Your head is for having ideas, not for holding them. Let it go. meew catches it.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: meew at every 2 days against Aura's every 3 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Aura sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and meew sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Aura ships an update every 3 weeks, meew every 2 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.
| Parameter | Aura | meew |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 2 days ā better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 16.1 ā better | 17.0 |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 37 MB | 341 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Anar Askarova | Alexandre Turra |
In-app purchases
Aura
- Aura Premium Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
- Aura Premium Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year
meew
- meew pro mensal14 Days trial$4.991 Month
- meew pro anual14 Days trial$49.991 Year









