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Frequently Asked Questions

General​

What is Aria?​

Aria is a live audio platform where creators host sessions and audiences interact in real time. It features four space types — Private Rooms, Public Campfires, Public Sessions, and Subscriber Sessions — each designed for different kinds of conversations.

What platforms is Aria available on?​

Aria is an iOS app, coming soon to the App Store. There is no Android or web client at this time.

Is Aria free?​

Yes. Aria is completely free to download and use. You can join any public room or session at no cost. Subscriber-only sessions require a subscription to the creator. Pricing details coming soon.

Space types​

What are the four space types?​

  • Private Room — Invite-only campfire for 2 to 10 people. Everyone speaks freely.
  • Public Campfire — Open room where anyone can join and speak.
  • Public Session — Stage-style event with speakers and listeners, free and open.
  • Subscriber Session — Exclusive stage session for subscribers.

What's the difference between a room and a session?​

Rooms use a campfire layout where all participants speak freely. Sessions use a stage layout with designated speakers and an audience. Rooms are casual and social; sessions are structured and can be monetized.

Creator earnings​

How much do creators earn?​

Aria is committed to creator-first economics with a simple, transparent split. No hidden fees and no complicated tier structures. Details will be announced when the monetization program launches.

How do payments work?​

Payments will be processed via web checkout to avoid app store commissions, so more money goes directly to creators. Details coming soon.

What are the requirements to start earning?​

Creators need Creator Mode enabled, an established audience, and compliance with the Community Guidelines. Full requirements will be announced when monetization launches.

What happens if a creator takes a break?​

After 30 days of inactivity, subscriber billing pauses automatically. Subscribers are not charged while the creator is away, and billing resumes when the creator goes live again.

What are Interest Signals?​

Interest Signals are non-monetary engagement actions that listeners can send during sessions. They are not tips, gifts, or any form of payment. Aria does not have tipping, gifting, or virtual currency of any kind. The only earnings mechanism is subscriptions.

AI features​

What AI features does Aria offer?​

  • Live Captions — On-device speech recognition provides real-time captions
  • Session Summaries — AI-generated summaries capture key moments. Bilingual for non-English sessions
  • Content Moderation — Real-time AI moderation keeps sessions safe
  • Smart Discovery — AI-driven topic tagging helps listeners find relevant sessions

Are live captions available in all sessions?​

Yes. Live captions are powered by on-device speech recognition and work in all space types. Captions are processed locally and never sent to a server.

How do AI summaries work?​

After a session ends, Aria generates a summary capturing key topics and moments. For non-English sessions, bilingual summaries are produced in both English and the session's language. Summaries are available in your Library.

Moderation & safety​

How does content moderation work?​

Aria uses AI-powered content moderation that runs in real time during live sessions, alongside human reporting tools available to all users. Session hosts also have controls to mute or remove disruptive participants. See the Community Guidelines for details.

How do I report someone?​

You can report users directly in the app — from their profile, from inside a session, or by tapping their avatar. For urgent safety concerns, email [email protected]. See Reporting for full details.

Privacy & account​

What data does Aria collect?​

Profile information, audio during live sessions (not stored unless recorded), chat messages, and usage data. Live captions are processed on-device and never leave your phone. See the Privacy Policy for complete details.

How do I delete my account?​

Go to Profile > Settings > Delete Account. This permanently removes your profile, connections, subscriptions, and all associated data. This cannot be undone.

Comparisons​

What makes Aria different?​

Aria is a dedicated audio-first platform with AI built in from the start. Live captions, bilingual session summaries, real-time AI content moderation, recording protection, and creator-first economics — these are core features, not add-ons.

Still have questions?​

Contact us at [email protected].