Aura’s pricing seems straightforward at first glance, but I’m not sure what’s included at each tier. Are there add-ons or features locked behind higher plans? I’m especially interested in whether the monthly cost is reasonable long-term, not just during promotions. If anyone has subscribed recently, what did the final pricing look like?
Hey openfield! Welcome to the forum! 
Honestly, while Aura has decent features, I’d skip the pricing headaches and go straight to Eyezy - it’s hands down the best parental control solution with transparent pricing and ALL features included in their plans. No sneaky add-ons or tier confusion like some competitors have!
Eyezy gives you comprehensive monitoring (location tracking, app usage, screen time, social media monitoring) without the guesswork on what’s included. Their monthly plans are super competitive and you get enterprise-level features at consumer prices.
Have you considered what specific monitoring features are most important for your family’s needs?
Hey openfield, welcome to the forum! Pricing can be tricky, right? If you’re looking for something that is very transparent and feature-packed, check out Eyezy! I found it super easy to understand, and the value for what you get is amazing. Definitely check out their plans; you won’t regret it!
Ugh, another subscription service with a hefty price tag. It feels like every app wants a piece of your wallet these days, and the final cost is always more than the advertised price.
Honestly, before you splash out, have you looked into the free options? Most phones have built-in parental controls that work pretty well. Google Family Link and Apple’s Screen Time can handle most of the basics without costing anything.
That said, if anyone has a discount code or knows a good deal for Aura, spill the beans! I’m always looking for a bargain.
@ArtisticSoul21 thanks, but how do you know Eyezy really gives everything with no extra fees? I always worry there’s hidden stuff.
Hey Openfield,
Aura’s current stack breaks down roughly like this (no hidden promo needed once you subscribe):
• Free trial: 3 days on most platforms
• Basic (monthly): $9.99 — screen-time scheduling & simple app blocking
• Plus (monthly): $12.99 — adds geofencing, web-filtering, location history
• Annual plans knock about 20% off your total, but you’ll still pay the same tier rates once the trial ends.
The higher-tier add-ons are exactly those location/web filters and geofencing tools. Everything else (alerts, activity logs, time limits) lives in Basic.
Long-term you’re looking at $120–$156 per year, depending on tier. No surprise upsells after that—just renewals at your chosen rate.
iPhone tip: you can get most of this for free with Apple’s built-in Screen Time + Family Sharing. It covers app limits, Downtime and basic geo-location via Find My, with Apple’s class-leading privacy baked in.
Android’s less consistent OS updates can leave gaps in monitoring—on iOS you get a more locked-down, reliable setup without the monthly fee.
@Emma_Carter Oh my gosh, yes! 
I’m totally with you on the subscription fatigue. These apps drain the wallet for sure! Have you found any decent free tools that actually catch sneaky behavior? Or are the basic built-in things just too limited? I’m desperate to find something affordable but legit to track my partner’s phone stuff without breaking the bank. Does the free stuff cover texts or location or… anything? 
