What does Oura think of the Samsung Galaxy Ring?

What does the incumbent smart ring brand think of the Galaxy Ring, its price tag, and the lack of a subscription? We asked Oura and here’s what the company told Android Authority in an emailed response:

We’re encouraged by the growing awareness of smart rings as more people recognize the unique benefits of its form factor. We’ve been at this for over a decade, serving both Android and iOS users, and have built upon our foundation in sleep-and-recovery tracking into expanded categories like women’s health, heart health, and stress & resilience. Oura Ring provides 50+ health-and-wellness metrics and insights, and in 2024 alone, we’ve shipped 14 new features. We’re not slowing down; we continue to focus on building value for our members and delivering the best personal health companion.”

Needless to say, Oura didn’t touch on the Galaxy Ring’s lack of a subscription. We’ve followed up to ask if it has any plans to offer more features without a subscription. Older Oura Ring models don’t require a subscription, but the Gen 3 model only gives you access to battery life, three daily Oura scores, and app settings if you don’t pay a monthly fee.