Used to love it...
Previously I would have given this app 5 stars, but I really hate the new update. I loved the look before - how you track symptoms in the bubbles, the monthly calendar look and the days at the top when you’re putting in daily symptoms. When the update first came out I couldn’t log into my account on the app. Then one day I opened it and I was miraculously logged back in and my few years of progress were there. But I hated the new look of the update, I found it very confusing to use, not user friendly, I wasn’t sure if the symptoms I was putting in were getting tracked and it took me a really long time to figure out how to see a monthly view.
The only thing I did like about the update was that you could edit and put in your own symptoms and put them into categories which I don’t think you could do before.
I stopped using it for about a month because I really just didn’t like it. Now I wanted to give it a second try and when I open the app I’m no longer logged in, nor can I log in. I’ve tried deleting and re-downloading the app, creating a new account, but I just keep getting the logo loading screen.
I would be sooo very happy if the app just reverted back to the old version because I would LOVE to keep supporting PP and using this app, but I can’t use it in its current state.
The only thing I did like about the update was that you could edit and put in your own symptoms and put them into categories which I don’t think you could do before.
I stopped using it for about a month because I really just didn’t like it. Now I wanted to give it a second try and when I open the app I’m no longer logged in, nor can I log in. I’ve tried deleting and re-downloading the app, creating a new account, but I just keep getting the logo loading screen.
I would be sooo very happy if the app just reverted back to the old version because I would LOVE to keep supporting PP and using this app, but I can’t use it in its current state.
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disappointing update
i am keeping this at 4 stars because i loved the old version of this app so much. i am trans non binary and this was the only period tracking app that didn’t force gender all over the place. it was easy to use, very customizable, and super helpful with keeping track of my severe and difficult periods. however this new update feels clunky, is harder to navigate and use, and undid several of my saved settings. it also took MANY tries to get it to log in and when i gave up and tried to make a new account it wouldn’t let me, booted me out, and somehow signed me into my original account after all. i miss the emoji bubbles being so easy to get to and seeing options all at once! all this clicking through is confusing. the new look of the calendar is fine, but i would’ve liked the ovulation tracking to be something i chose, not something that got plunked in there. it is helpful to know what is going on, but being trans that kind of stuff makes me really dysphoric. i hope the bugs get worked out of this update! i’m sure a lot of time and effort has gone into and i would love to be able to continue using this app.
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Redesigned/updated version is NOT user friendly
The newly redesigned/updated version of this app is TERRIBLE. The key elements of the app— being able to track your period, take a quick view of past history in a calendar view, log things like “activity” and “mood” are now cumbersome and more difficult to access and log. For example, my period started two days ago, and on that day I tapped “period started today”... but now two days later it’s still asking me to tap the button that says “period started today”. The horizontal scrolling “quick log” is not intuitive to use. I liked the old version where you open the app, all of your categories were right there, easy to view, and you know you were adding to THAT day. It was easy to update a previous day, and the actual calendar made sense. Adding all the “resources” is great, but that’s not MY primary reason for using this app. I think you guys got wrapped up in that and forgot why most women use this app— TO TRACK OUR PERIODS. I’ve been using Spot On for about four years, but I pretty much hate it now and am going to stop using it and find another that’s more user friendly and intuitive. I’m really disappointed. :(
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No longer works...
I’ve been using this app since 2017 and until just recently, it was my go-to app for tracking not only my birth control, but just about everything that had to do with my reproductive health. I use the ring, and when I downloaded it, it was the only app that included this method. Needless to say, I was ecstatic.
Unfortunately, however, it no longer works at all. None of my information is saved. I somehow still get reminders about when it’s time to take my ring out, and occasionally it’ll remind me to put a new one in, but the app itself is a nightmare now. When I hit the button to say I’ve taken my ring out or I’ve put it in, it doesn’t save, and so every month it tells me I’m “not protected” as though I’ve missed it completely. It even tells me I don’t *have* a birth control method. It no longer tracks my periods regardless of how many times I edit them in. It doesn’t do ANYTHING. It won’t even save my account information. I’ve deleted and redownloaded the app several times and nothing seems to fix it.
I’ve had to download another app as a backup so that I can keep track of my ring cycle and ensure I get reminders to take them out/put them in. I’m so disappointed in this app now. It had so many options before the big update last year, and now it’s pretty much useless.
Unfortunately, however, it no longer works at all. None of my information is saved. I somehow still get reminders about when it’s time to take my ring out, and occasionally it’ll remind me to put a new one in, but the app itself is a nightmare now. When I hit the button to say I’ve taken my ring out or I’ve put it in, it doesn’t save, and so every month it tells me I’m “not protected” as though I’ve missed it completely. It even tells me I don’t *have* a birth control method. It no longer tracks my periods regardless of how many times I edit them in. It doesn’t do ANYTHING. It won’t even save my account information. I’ve deleted and redownloaded the app several times and nothing seems to fix it.
I’ve had to download another app as a backup so that I can keep track of my ring cycle and ensure I get reminders to take them out/put them in. I’m so disappointed in this app now. It had so many options before the big update last year, and now it’s pretty much useless.
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Response from developer
Hi there, thanks for the feedback! We're sorry about the issues you've been having. We're working on a product redesign that should fully stabilize reminders -- you can expect to see this released before end of year. If you have any other feedback, don't hesitate to email us: help@spotontracker.org.
Wasn’t Broken, New Update Broke Everything
Longtime user since the very first days of the app. Loved it previously, faithfully updated data and tracking, but now this new update is HORRENDOUS. First, you warned us late last year about the impending update—and then don’t update until three months later? Why?
And now I can’t customize anything. I can’t edit anything. I can’t correct the date of my birth control method (why would it ask me and not allow me to select the date? It used to do this!), so now it’s off. I can’t customize the displays on my calendar, so all I see are emojis with no legend whatsoever (what do they mean??). There’s a list of changes but no tutorial, and it’s not very helpful. If I try to edit birth control and period info in Settings it gives me a very dramatic “once you do this you cannot I do, are you sure?” message, so I’m afraid to click yes and of making things worse. So, so, very frustrated with this right now. It makes me want to delete it and forgo using it completely.
Planned Parenthood, I love you, but you completely ruined an app that wasn’t in need of changes. If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. You’ve broken your app and it’s incredibly frustrating to try and use now. Please go back to the way it was. Please give us customizable displays and landing pages. Please let us edit data entries. Please don’t make this overly complicated. I don’t need videos or a chat feature. It’s a period tracker, not social media. Please fix this.
And now I can’t customize anything. I can’t edit anything. I can’t correct the date of my birth control method (why would it ask me and not allow me to select the date? It used to do this!), so now it’s off. I can’t customize the displays on my calendar, so all I see are emojis with no legend whatsoever (what do they mean??). There’s a list of changes but no tutorial, and it’s not very helpful. If I try to edit birth control and period info in Settings it gives me a very dramatic “once you do this you cannot I do, are you sure?” message, so I’m afraid to click yes and of making things worse. So, so, very frustrated with this right now. It makes me want to delete it and forgo using it completely.
Planned Parenthood, I love you, but you completely ruined an app that wasn’t in need of changes. If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. You’ve broken your app and it’s incredibly frustrating to try and use now. Please go back to the way it was. Please give us customizable displays and landing pages. Please let us edit data entries. Please don’t make this overly complicated. I don’t need videos or a chat feature. It’s a period tracker, not social media. Please fix this.
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used to be great, now i’m screwed
i am on the ring, and i have been using this app for almost a year. it used to be perfect for tracking my cycle and my birth control, but this new update has thrown everything off. i was set on a 3-week schedule with my ring, and all of a sudden when i tried to log that i had removed my ring at the designated time, it said i needed to put it back in even though my period had started... turns out, it switched me to a 4-week schedule without telling me, and then on saturday it told me it was time to replace my ring, even though 1.) it told me not to take out the original one and i am supposed to go a week ring-free 2.) my new ring cycle is supposed to begin on SUNDAY. for anyone who knows how nuva rings work, this seemingly minor mistake can be detrimental.
but the absolute worst part was that when i opened the app this morning, all my data was GONE. i have lost MONTHS of data and tracking and i have no idea what to do because this used to be the best app by FAR for people on the ring... so thanks a lot.
but the absolute worst part was that when i opened the app this morning, all my data was GONE. i have lost MONTHS of data and tracking and i have no idea what to do because this used to be the best app by FAR for people on the ring... so thanks a lot.
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Trash
Final update: Thanks for literally wiping all my past information even though it was backed up! Super helpful!! I’m glad I have zero access to the past two years of cycle/issues data. You seriously had the best thing in the App Store and you ruined it all and a lot of peoples’ information. Hope you’re happy with yourselves.
Update: Apparently they’re no longer going to ever fix this app to even load. It won’t open, but continuously sends me notifications several times a day.
It’s absolutely trash now. The complete overhaul made it extremely UN-user-friendly. I couldn’t figure out how to do anything. After the overhaul, the amount of mistakes it had was unbelievable. It acted like I’d never marked anything about my pill for three months. It kept saying I needed to be careful and asking if I’d started a new pack. However, if you’d go into the day, it showed that I had taken the pill. Then after the secondary update, it won’t even open. I haven’t been able to attempt to track anything since Friday/Saturday. If you have the option, I would rollback to the previous version, for all of our sakes.
Update: Apparently they’re no longer going to ever fix this app to even load. It won’t open, but continuously sends me notifications several times a day.
It’s absolutely trash now. The complete overhaul made it extremely UN-user-friendly. I couldn’t figure out how to do anything. After the overhaul, the amount of mistakes it had was unbelievable. It acted like I’d never marked anything about my pill for three months. It kept saying I needed to be careful and asking if I’d started a new pack. However, if you’d go into the day, it showed that I had taken the pill. Then after the secondary update, it won’t even open. I haven’t been able to attempt to track anything since Friday/Saturday. If you have the option, I would rollback to the previous version, for all of our sakes.
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Give me my app back!
This app used to be basically perfect. I could simply log my cycle (flow, activity, mood, mind, and body) with ease and personal details. I also appreciated being able to add my own items to each category (mood, activity, body) so I could personalize my experience. Now however, the app is ENDLESS scrolling, less straight forward, and honestly bothersome. I see that it says editing emojis will come soon but not soon enough. I also hope when it’s updated that I can add my emojis back to categories or else the personalization this app used to offer is basically nonexistent which was basically the main reason I loved this app...
In addition, creating an account was a hassle because the current password requirements states that Only a symbol, uppercase & lowercase letter is needed with 10 characters but I was unable to make a password until I added a number... so please update the text on what is required or update the password requirements...
I am already on my period and I don’t want even my tracking app to be a hassle.
In addition, creating an account was a hassle because the current password requirements states that Only a symbol, uppercase & lowercase letter is needed with 10 characters but I was unable to make a password until I added a number... so please update the text on what is required or update the password requirements...
I am already on my period and I don’t want even my tracking app to be a hassle.
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What happened in update!?
I used to love love Love this app. It was easy and clear to use - there were no glitches in my updating my birth control or period cycles. But since the newest update / redesign a couple days ago, I think the app has gone way downhill for me. I made an account, closed the app, and my account was gone. I tried to sign back in and it wouldn’t let me. Tried to make a new account with a different email, same thing happened. I tried to choose “track my period and birth control” and it doesn’t. My favorite part of the app was that I got to confidently click I took my birth control and the app would remember - now there is no mechanism for me to do so (or if there is, if doesn’t appear to me at all!) and it won’t remember what I tell the app if I close my phone or go to another app.
Spot On is no longer helpful to me if I can’t track my bc with ease. It’s now more stressful than just remembering by myself. I don’t need these updates and a new calendar - I need confirmation and fewer crashes on my phone. I can’t use the app most times I open it. I can’t change the emojis. I can’t change or take back a decision if I accidentally say I’m on my period. Can you help me at all? This used to bring me so much joy and comfort.
Thank you
Spot On is no longer helpful to me if I can’t track my bc with ease. It’s now more stressful than just remembering by myself. I don’t need these updates and a new calendar - I need confirmation and fewer crashes on my phone. I can’t use the app most times I open it. I can’t change the emojis. I can’t change or take back a decision if I accidentally say I’m on my period. Can you help me at all? This used to bring me so much joy and comfort.
Thank you
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Amazing
I use this app to track my period. After an unexpected visit from Aunt Flo at a parent teacher conference (I am a student of middle school), due to forgetting to mark the calendar, I decided I need to find an easier way to keep track.
I looked through many other apps, and this one I found the best for me. This is a very minimalist-ish design, keeping it simple and easy to understand. This app has the resources and some research pages for you to learn more about what you are going through, and daily reviews about how heavy your flow was, what your moods were, and even more. I find that this does not ask for any unnecessary information that alarms me, and it goes forward to track your next period estimation instead of you having to do it manually.
I hope this review helps you, and I am terribly sorry for not having any more information to review on, but you can see that I am not trying to get pregnant or am having sex in middle school, so that’s good. 😅🙃😅
I looked through many other apps, and this one I found the best for me. This is a very minimalist-ish design, keeping it simple and easy to understand. This app has the resources and some research pages for you to learn more about what you are going through, and daily reviews about how heavy your flow was, what your moods were, and even more. I find that this does not ask for any unnecessary information that alarms me, and it goes forward to track your next period estimation instead of you having to do it manually.
I hope this review helps you, and I am terribly sorry for not having any more information to review on, but you can see that I am not trying to get pregnant or am having sex in middle school, so that’s good. 😅🙃😅
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