1.9
20% of reviewers would recommend to a friend
Air Up
1.9 • 108 Reviews
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1.9
20% of reviewers would recommend to a friend
4.7
Reviews on Air Up’s website have a higher average rating compared to reviews on Thingtesting.
Air Up polarizes reviewers: many say it doesn’t work and tastes like plain or chemically tainted water, while a minority report it helps them drink more when the pod is positioned correctly (mixed berry, passion fruit, wild berry, cola shine). Reviews praise the sleek design and concept but flag weak or inconsistent flavor perception, leaking bottles, difficult cleaning with mold risk, noisy/bubbly sip, and pods that fade fast.
AI summary based on Thingtesting reviews
3y ago
Air Up has made me drink so much more water at work - the flavors very faint with flat water, but sparkling water really tricks your senses!
Making water more exciting to drink…..and more expensive. I tried it but not my thing. The scent doesn’t do the trick for me. I already enjoy a normal glass of water, no need for added dimension with sent. And it’s really expensive.
I know people have mixed impressions from this bottle, but we actually liked it. My son used to come from school with his water bottle half full, and we tried many tricks to remind him to drink. This bottle became a cool thing among kids, so we got it too. It’s extremely simple to use (my 8 year old figured it out without any help), and the scents are really compelling. Yes, it doesn’t add flavor directly to the water, but this was what we wanted. To help him drink more plain water, not sweet, not flavored. My son liked it, but eventually got tired of the scents (they are pretty strong) and now asks to just use it as normal water bottle, because it still looks cool. Overall it’s a nice accessory, but nothing extraordinary, and it’s too pricey - that’s why 4 out of 5.
Edit to add: other reviews were right, if it’s not flavoring the water, skinny the old up a little until you feel air bubbles in the water—I actually taste it now Liked it before, love it now To push back a little on all the hate, I’ll say I’m really enjoying this! Does it flavor the water really? No. But do I drink more water now? Yes. I’m a chronic soda drinker, literally hate water and would use soda as my main source and have for years. It would be a rare day when I would drink plain water. I tried this as an incentive to drink plain water and it is working. The strong scent does something to my brain where I’m kind of distracted from the fact that I’m drinking something I don’t like. I use the raspberry lemonade pod and I love the smell so I keep wanting to drink more to smell it more. So while I get the criticism that it’s not really flavoring the water, I do think the product has its value and I’ll continue to use
3y ago
Just bought it a short while ago and I cant even taste the pods! £40 or whatever it was down the drain... I went through their video to see if I was doing anything wrong and I wasn't, it said to take apart the whole thing and reassemble it, still nothing.... I've tried everything I can and nothing works at all, the customer service is a pain to get in touch with and useless even more when you talk to them... DO NOT BUY, IT IS TERRIBLE AND DOES NOT WORK!!!
3y ago
I bought the air up after watching a review on Facebook. It was giving a glowing review and I was excited to try it because I have diabetes and it seemed the perfect solution. Well, it tasted like plain water! Not even a slight hint of scent. I tried the berry first so I thought let me try another one. The peach had a faint scent but no flavor what do ever! Hugely disappointed.
Buyer beware: This product is not fit for purpose, its smells of chemicals and i suspect it is not healthy for you. Not only a poor product, but they have a "zero return policy" this is s a really bad idea.
I ordered my bottle in June 2023 before the 24th and it’s currently the beginning of September and I’m still waiting on the arrival of my bottle I am not very happy and I either want my bottle to be delivered this month or I want my money back
3y ago
Pressured to buy 2 of these for my kids because of other kids having them in school due it being a ‘viral’ trend - BULL! £40 each an absolute rip off the ‘taste’ pods are pointless. It leaks if not kept upright similar to the £2 one I bought direct from China. This will have cordial and water in it for the rest of its life. It’s truly amazing how these reviews differ from the ones on their own website.
2y ago
Well my initial understanding of the bottle was that it was a hybrid flavoring using both something to change physical taste as well as scent to full send a particular flavor. Upon receiving product and trying, I was immensely disappointed as I realized that I must've misread/misunderstood what the product was delivering. It does not do as advertised for sense of taste, it does however positively reinforce the mind to drink more with a pleasant smell. I would recommend removing a smaller portion of the "taste" mention and push more of a mental reinforcement with positive smell since my "taste" did not change in the slightest.
3y ago
NO RETURNS!!! Once it's open, you cannot return. Complete scam. You don't notice a flavor and you risk inhaling water as you drink. NOT worth time or money!
3y ago
My 16year old daughter brought this for my 9year old son's birthday. He was so excited to get it...Sadly we didn't read these reviews. Please DON'T waste your money (unless you have it to waste) Saddest thing is I've just read that it can't be returned. We've had it in the house for less than an hour, and the novelty has already worn off. I would never recommend this. My daughter tried it too, and she said she would not recommend it to a friend either.
3y ago
So disappointing! From the product to the customer service! First off, it does NOT work. But I was actually okay with that because I did enjoy the scent. However, the water bottle leaks, which apparently is a frequent problem with the design of the product. Second, the straw has a hole in it, so every time you take a sip you’re sucking in air too! I was told by costumer service, the hole in the straw is “intentional”. Lastly, when I reached out to costumer service I was told that they do not allow returns or refunds and basically I was out 50 dollars. DONT BUY THIS! It’s a scam!
The bottle is nice as far as if using it just as a bottle but we got 4 flavor pods and it made the water taste horrible we spit it out. Waste of money
3y ago
It works! I was sceptical but teen asked for one for his birthday. Once I’d tried it I bought my own. It is a little hard to drink from till you get used to it and the straw needs a thin brush to clean but it makes water more interesting. The cola pods are my favourite
2y ago
Great brand for kids and adults! Flavours are very good. Best customer service!
Don’t waste your time or money trying this. It’s a complete scam. I’ve had multiple family members try this, no one can taste anything. They will not allow returns once opened, but really, how can you tell if it works or not without trying? Worst purchase ever! Stick with the reputable bottle companies.
3y ago
Loved it at first, drank more water during the day, but then mould started developing even though it was washed. I felt it first in taste and smell. Very dangerous for your health.
3y ago
It's just okay, even when it's working, which it's not guaranteed to do for everyone. At best it's going to be like drinking a flat La Croix. Pretty expensive, the quality of the bottle isn't amazing, and I'm probably never going to use it again once I go through the pods I bought.
3y ago
My husband bought this water bottle because I struggled to drink enough water during the day so we thought this was so innovative but this product is horrible. You can barely taste the flavors and get more air than water. By the end of the day I ended up with a big belly full of air and feeling sick and heavy. I hope Air Up read these reviews and return our money because this is a scam!!