I've been using the redesigned Oura Ring app with the Oura Ring 3 and Oura Ring 4, and now understand if it's worth the monthly subscription or not.
The Oura Ring 4 may be grabbing headlines, but behind it is a new version of the Oura app that is available regardless of which Oura Ring you own. Considering you have to pay $6 per month to see the vast majority of data collected by the smart ring and take advantage of its insights, is it worth it, and has the new design improved the app?
Related Through the redesign, Oura intends to streamline the way we look at and examine data, cutting the tabs available from at least five to just three and introducing quick glance Circles at the top of the main screen to show key data that was previously only seen after scrolling down and through the app. Before I saw the redesign, I was concerned about any potential changes, as although the app was busy, it was still superior to most other smart ring companion apps.
Three tabs to choose from Opening the app to the new screen layout makes it more informative and faster, and that’s a big win. At the bottom of the screen are now three tabs: Today, Vitals, and My Health. The Today screen is the one described above, and My Health contains Oura data points such as Resilience — which indicates your stress and recovery status — V02 Max, and Cardiovascular Age .
Is anything missing? The redesign is mostly positive, but there are still some issues. Upon launch, Oura said it would add automatic heart rate monitoring for 40 different activities, but this is not yet available for me, with the same old walking, running, and cycling options currently showing up.
Is the Oura app worth the money? The biggest hurdle to buying the Oura Ring over any other smart ring is the subscription. It’s the only big player to make it a prerequisite, and although $6 per month isn’t a huge amount, it will add up to a far higher cost of ownership than any other smart ring.
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