Shora
FAQ

Questions, answered.

The things people ask before they set sail. Something missing? Write us at support@shoraapp.com.

What is Shora?
Shora is a meditation app that matches short guided sessions to how you feel right now. You check in — mood, energy, focus, connection — and Shora composes a 2–10 minute session from twenty evidence-based techniques, then learns from how it landed.
How is it different from Calm or Headspace?
Those apps are libraries: thousands of sessions, and you do the choosing. Shora flips it — it asks how you feel first, picks for you, and gets better at picking every time you rate a session. Less browsing, more practicing.
What does “open beta” mean? Is it stable?
The core experience — check-in, matched sessions, the feedback loop — works and is used daily by our beta sailors. But you may hit rough edges, and things will keep changing as we learn. We say so plainly rather than pretending it’s finished.
Is it really free?
The core experience is free — check in, get matched, and take guided sessions, no card required. Pro unlocks longer sessions, more depth, and extra voices, and your first month of Pro is on us with code SHORA1.
What happens in a check-in?
Four quick dials — mood, energy, focus, connection — that take about thirty seconds. Prefer words? You can write a few lines instead and Shora will read the tide from that.
Where do the techniques come from?
Published research: breathing studies, MBSR, ACT, compassion-focused therapy, yoga nidra and more. Each technique in the library shows an evidence level — Strong, Moderate, or Emerging — and cites the studies behind it. The Science page has the full reading list.
Can Shora replace therapy?
No. Shora is a wellness practice, not treatment, and we’re careful about that line. If you’re struggling, a licensed professional is the right ship — Shora can be a good companion alongside, and its SOS session is there for overwhelming moments.
Do I need an account?
Not to try it — you can check in and take sessions right away. An account (free) syncs your streak, journal, and what Shora has learned about you across devices.
What do you do with my check-in data?
It’s used for one thing: matching you to better sessions. We don’t sell it, we don’t show you ads with it, and you can delete your account and all of its data from inside the app, or from our website’s delete-account page.
Is my journal private?
Yes. Your journal entries are private and encrypted, and used for one thing only — suggesting your next session. We don’t sell your data or run ads against it, and you can delete everything from inside the app or from our website’s delete-account page.
How long are sessions?
A few minutes for most — you pick the time you have, from about three minutes up to twenty for deep-rest practices — and Shora composes to fit it.
What voices and languages can I choose from?
Several guided voices and two languages today — English and Romanian — and you can switch any time before a session. We're adding more voices and languages as we grow.
How do I install it on iPhone?
Through TestFlight, Apple’s official beta app: install TestFlight from the App Store, tap our invite link from the Download page, and you’re aboard in under a minute.
How do I send feedback or report a problem?
Email support@shoraapp.com or use the feedback line inside the app — it goes straight to the crew. Beta feedback has already reshaped the check-in and the session player.