Aura
Limited free content
The free mobile version includes one new three-minute session every two hours. Premium unlocks the larger library.
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Price and access · 4-app comparison
Free plan availability: Aura vs Down Dog vs Insight Timer vs Mesmerize
Access to an ongoing free tier or free content, separate from a temporary trial.
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| Features1 selected | Aura Aura Premium |  Down Dog Down Dog membership |  Insight Timer MemberPlus |  Mesmerize Mesmerize Premium |
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Free plan availability: details
Down Dog
Trial only
The FAQ explicitly says a subscription is required after the free trial; special assistance or promotions may differ.
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Insight Timer
Free library
Free tracks are available without a subscription; MemberPlus adds premium content and functions.
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Mesmerize
Assistance by request
A general ongoing free tier is not listed; financial assistance is available by contacting the publisher.
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Sources and plan details
Sources for 1 features across Aura, Down Dog, Insight Timer, Mesmerize. Annual prices show the full yearly charge in USD. “Limited” includes conditions. “No listed support” means the feature was not found in the reviewed official documentation.
Aura 1 researched
- Free plan: Limited free content
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The free mobile version includes one new three-minute session every two hours. Premium unlocks the larger library.
Checked . Sources: [1]
Aura sources
- Aura pricing and feature FAQ · Checked 2026-10-09
Down Dog 1 researched
- Free plan: Trial only
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The FAQ explicitly says a subscription is required after the free trial; special assistance or promotions may differ.
Checked . Sources: [1]
Down Dog sources
- Down Dog practice settings and account FAQ · Checked 2026-10-09
Insight Timer 1 researched
Insight Timer sources
- Insight Timer teacher audio and image uploads · Checked 2026-10-09
- Insight Timer MemberPlus features · Checked 2026-10-09
Mesmerize 1 researched
- Free plan: Assistance by request
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A general ongoing free tier is not listed; financial assistance is available by contacting the publisher.
Checked . Sources: [1]
Mesmerize sources
- Mesmerize US publisher listing · Checked 2026-10-09