The revamped Oura Ring app is here! The new look is fantastic, and blood pressure measurement is also coming

Oura, a manufacturer of smart rings for health tracking, has unveiled a complete redesign of its app. The new visual brings a clearer data structure, improved menstrual cycle tracking, and an entirely new feature, Cumulative Stress, which shows long-term body strain. Additionally, the company announced that blood pressure measurement is coming to Oura Ring 3 and Ring 4 – but for now, only in a beta version and exclusively for users in the USA.

Redesign focused on simplicity

The Oura app was already considered one of the clearest applications in its class, but the company decided to improve it further. The new design divides data into three main sections:

• Today – a daily overview with one main insight (“One Big Thing”) that the app considers the most important metric of the day
• Vitals – a detailed overview of all vital functions (stress, sleep, cardiovascular data) with the option to view data for days, weeks, months, or years
• My Health – long-term data and access to Oura Advisor, an AI assistant for health advice

The app now changes colors according to measured biometric data, so you can tell at a glance how you’re doing. For example, if the app detects poor sleep or high stress, the visual will adapt and alert you. At the same time, the option to dive into detailed numbers remains for users who want complete control over their data.

Cumulative Stress: long-term strain tracking

An entirely new feature is Cumulative Stress – measuring long-term stress. While Oura Ring previously tracked current stress levels, the new feature compares monthly data and shows how the body handles strain over time. The algorithm is based on several factors:

• Sleep continuity – how often you wake up during the night
• Heart’s response to stress – heart rate variability (HRV)
• Micromovements during sleep – restless sleep = higher stress
• Temperature regulation – body temperature changes during stress
• Impact of activity – how much physical exertion affects you

Oura emphasizes that Cumulative Stress is based on scientific studies and provides detailed information on the measurement methodology. This is important because many trackers offer a “stress score” without a clear explanation of how they calculate it.

Improved menstrual cycle tracking

The Cycle Insights feature receives a significant improvement. Previously, it was necessary to collect data for an entire month for the app to predict cycle phases. Now, just one night of sleep is enough for the app to start providing estimates. Furthermore, the time window expands from one month to 12 months, allowing you to see long-term patterns and changes.

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This is a crucial improvement for women who use Oura Ring for pregnancy planning or simply to better understand their bodies. Faster predictions mean new users don’t have to wait an entire month for useful data.

Blood pressure measurement: not yet certified

Oura announced that blood pressure measurement is coming to Ring 3 and Ring 4. The feature uses the PPG sensor, which the ring already uses for heart rate measurement. Unlike Huawei Watch D and D2, which have medical certification, Oura Ring does not require calibration with a traditional blood pressure monitor.

However, this means the ring cannot measure systolic and diastolic pressure (i.e., classic numbers like “120/80”). Instead, it will provide a general estimate, similar to Samsung Galaxy Watch or Apple Watch. Oura emphasizes that the feature is still awaiting regulatory approval, so full launch will come later.

Currently, blood pressure measurement is only available as part of the Oura Labs program (beta access) and only for:

• Users in the USA
• Ages 22 and above
• Without a pacemaker

If you meet these conditions, you can sign up for beta testing through the Oura app. European users will have to wait for now.

Improvements for Android

Oura also announced that it has expanded its Android team, which should lead to better stability and functionality of the app on Android devices. Historically, the Oura app was primarily optimized for iOS, while the Android version lagged in speed and fluidity. The new redesign should address this issue.

The new app will gradually roll out globally over the next few weeks on both iOS and Android. Oura did not specify an exact date, but users should receive the update automatically.

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