Good concept, confusing UI
This app totally works — building habits a little at a time is precisely what my last therapist told me works very well for my ADD and anxiety. Doing one thing for a few days, then adding another little thing, and so on, had been working great for me for a little over a week now.
I’ve seen people say that the app is inflexible in its goals, but most of the time you can work around the specifics and do something else in the same vein. I can’t drink a full glass of water first in the morning because of my acid reflux, but I can remember that it’s a goal of mine and drink 4-5 extra sips. I don’t exercise first thing in the morning, but instead I did 8 mins of yoga.
This is great therapy for those of us who can’t get access to behavioral therapy right now. I feel more refreshed when I go about my business in the morning because I have more habits to keep me moving. I feel rewarded just for drinking water. In principle, this app is amazing.
The only issue is that there are so many buttons and screens that it gets wildly confusing sometimes as to what I’m trying to do and how I got here. I end up just force closing sometimes and starting over.
I’ve seen people say that the app is inflexible in its goals, but most of the time you can work around the specifics and do something else in the same vein. I can’t drink a full glass of water first in the morning because of my acid reflux, but I can remember that it’s a goal of mine and drink 4-5 extra sips. I don’t exercise first thing in the morning, but instead I did 8 mins of yoga.
This is great therapy for those of us who can’t get access to behavioral therapy right now. I feel more refreshed when I go about my business in the morning because I have more habits to keep me moving. I feel rewarded just for drinking water. In principle, this app is amazing.
The only issue is that there are so many buttons and screens that it gets wildly confusing sometimes as to what I’m trying to do and how I got here. I end up just force closing sometimes and starting over.
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Skeptically positive
I actually got this app a couple months ago when I needed so positive affirmations or medications to just kind of get through the day... as I started slinking a little further into a pretty dark depression I didn’t use it I actually deleted it for a bit and frustrated that I couldn’t get into to app. I thought this little story’s were annoying... then a few weeks back I had gotten so bad I wasn’t eating or taking care of my self at all I started searching for routine apps to just try and get myself taking care of myself to feel better... As I was searching I saw this app pop up and I remembered it did have routines as well. I re downloaded it and I can actually say for the last few weeks of using it. I’m starting to like the story’s and the guidance because I WAS READY... had I reviewed this app a couple months ago it wouldn’t have been positive because that’s not where I was... but I can now say thank you! Because this app is really helping me build better habits and stay on task and I check back on it often and now listen to the story’s because I know it’s going to get me to that next level of taking care of myself. As a Mom/Wife/ and in Management... Who has time for that? Right. Thanks again for a program that’s actually working for me.
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I think this is the one
I have tried a few and know straight from the set up if I’m going to keep going or back out of the app straight away. This app is clever. I am still using the free version, and if their links to sign up after 30 free days offer were in NZD (or your local currency) not US pricing I would have done it by now.
I am day 5 of using the app and 3 days into intermittent fasting and I actually think this is the app that I needed. It hits just the right amount and seems to say all the right things to ensure I stay on track. I wish my will was strong enough to do it all on my own but solo working parent... getting stuff done takes all my energy and after WAY TO MANY years of giving others my energy and commitment i think this is the app that will push me to do so.
Try it. The free version is a great intro and doesn’t cut you at the knees. It’s inevitable that I purchase the full version... the next 30 days are going to happen regardless... take the chance.
I am day 5 of using the app and 3 days into intermittent fasting and I actually think this is the app that I needed. It hits just the right amount and seems to say all the right things to ensure I stay on track. I wish my will was strong enough to do it all on my own but solo working parent... getting stuff done takes all my energy and after WAY TO MANY years of giving others my energy and commitment i think this is the app that will push me to do so.
Try it. The free version is a great intro and doesn’t cut you at the knees. It’s inevitable that I purchase the full version... the next 30 days are going to happen regardless... take the chance.
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Loving the app. Making a difference already
Will be upset when trial ends as I can’t afford the yearly subscription. It is such a motivating app and one of the best I have used in the year’s I’ve been using Apple. I have already got into great habits and would be amazed to see how I’d get on using the other journeys. Unfortunately COVID means I am having to be more frugal with money so this is something that I can’t afford to continue using (with great sadness). Well done to the developers though!!!! 💕
Update. I’m having problems with the subscription. I entered my card details for the 30 day trial and nothings changed. Subscription isn’t showing in the App Store. I’ve contacted Fabulous by their form numerous times but their customer service/support is terrible. I’ve literally been waiting a week and heard nothing. Seriously unimpressed if I get charged for a subscription I’ve not been able to trial properly yet. All I want is the proper access to the 30 day pass. You have my debit card details. Please respond.
Update. I’m having problems with the subscription. I entered my card details for the 30 day trial and nothings changed. Subscription isn’t showing in the App Store. I’ve contacted Fabulous by their form numerous times but their customer service/support is terrible. I’ve literally been waiting a week and heard nothing. Seriously unimpressed if I get charged for a subscription I’ve not been able to trial properly yet. All I want is the proper access to the 30 day pass. You have my debit card details. Please respond.
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Game Changer
I am a 24 year old nurse with mental health issues and I have a couple of bad habits I’ve been trying to eradicate for months. I’ve tried dozens of apps from habit streaks to accountability apps to online counseling. I installed this app with the intent to explore it and nothing else. But this app is so cleverly designed, it is hard not to love. There are attractive features in this app that will help you build positive habits. Yet, I believe the real hook is the story about you that develops, which happens when you successfully complete your goals. This app does an excellent job of not just making you think, but making you do, which is what I think is the epitome of mental health. It doesn’t just strive to improve your mental health, it strives to improve your overall function. The app engages you in multiple ways, which sets it apart from the traditional templates of regular one-on-one convos with people who only roundabout with Pinterest-like “inspirational sayings.” I’m genuinely more motivated, more functional, and have made more changes in my life the past two weeks since I’ve downloaded this app than I have in the last three years. Fabulous mysteriously makes it fun to remind you to be yourself and be healthy and happy at the same time, and keeping those streaks up can be pretty satisfying too. However you use this app, whether it’s for a day or for a year - strive to commit to it, and you will reach your happiness.
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Glitching out
If this app was working right, it would be a five star app. But it is not and has not been for about two weeks. It’s been glitching, not allowing me to access today’s list of goals and routines to check off. My daily coaching option that’s on my routines no longer brings anything up to play for the day and instead just has a list of activities you could bring up. I bought the lifetime subscription and I’m kicking myself for it now that nothing is working on it. I’ve been using this app on and off for five years among varying devices without glitching issues and now all the sudden now that I’m on day 34 or so on my current journey, it’s just decided it no longer needs to work.
Another annoying thing is that if you forget to mark the things off as you’re doing them and decide to mark it off later, it doesn’t seem to count it the same as though you didn’t actually do anything but are just checking it off. I find this incredibly annoying. Not everyone has time to stare at their phone after every activity on their list and check it off. I’m a busy person. Some of us want to check it off later, that doesn’t mean we didn’t do it when we are supposed to. Good lord.
Also, I’ve had to uninstall and reinstall this app several times just to get it to work. I shouldn’t have to do that. There’s plenty of space on my phone and everything else works fine. Why is this app so glitchy?!
Another annoying thing is that if you forget to mark the things off as you’re doing them and decide to mark it off later, it doesn’t seem to count it the same as though you didn’t actually do anything but are just checking it off. I find this incredibly annoying. Not everyone has time to stare at their phone after every activity on their list and check it off. I’m a busy person. Some of us want to check it off later, that doesn’t mean we didn’t do it when we are supposed to. Good lord.
Also, I’ve had to uninstall and reinstall this app several times just to get it to work. I shouldn’t have to do that. There’s plenty of space on my phone and everything else works fine. Why is this app so glitchy?!
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DO NOT PAY FOR IT
I paid for a full year last June and it’s never worked. I’ve tried contacting them and gotten no answer. Must be a scam.
Has improved my mood
I have struggled with depression since my early 20s and I’d tried Fabulous before but never gave it a true chance. Having a routine is so important for our mental well being now more than ever and the app is designed so well to instil good self care. It starts simple so you can manage the tasks and gives helpful tips and information along the way. This app gives you such a range of resources there really is something for everyone. When you first start using it, it will ask you about what you want to focus on to improve on your journey, another lovely personal touch. I’m now building a routine for 21 days but if I manage to stick to it I maybe investing in the premium version. Fabulous makes it so easy for me to be proactive about self care which is what I personally require. I’ve tried other well being apps but this one is definitely a cut above the rest.
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Not for me
The app is beautiful, both design and sound and engaging. However I found that it was fill with BS.
First, I selected I wanted to use it to increase productivity and motivation. It started me on the default journey about drinking water every morning, because it is better than soda (duh!). Maybe ask first if I need to break an habit of drinking soda before asking me to drink water! Then offer me something more meaningful regarding the goals you asked me to set!
Second, the subscription model is very shady. The app only gives you 7 days of free trial and then it is asking for one full year up front. One week is too short to assess if an habit will work or not so the you need to pay for a full year before knowing if the app is doing the job or not. Beside, the fact that the two options are either to pay one full year or a lifetime (equivalent to 6+ full years) made me think the app is definitely not working. If it was, there would be an option to pay monthly as they would be confident users will stick around. Right now, I believe they are banking on people paying one full year without caring much if they use the app or not.
First, I selected I wanted to use it to increase productivity and motivation. It started me on the default journey about drinking water every morning, because it is better than soda (duh!). Maybe ask first if I need to break an habit of drinking soda before asking me to drink water! Then offer me something more meaningful regarding the goals you asked me to set!
Second, the subscription model is very shady. The app only gives you 7 days of free trial and then it is asking for one full year up front. One week is too short to assess if an habit will work or not so the you need to pay for a full year before knowing if the app is doing the job or not. Beside, the fact that the two options are either to pay one full year or a lifetime (equivalent to 6+ full years) made me think the app is definitely not working. If it was, there would be an option to pay monthly as they would be confident users will stick around. Right now, I believe they are banking on people paying one full year without caring much if they use the app or not.
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Brought me back to myself.. and then some
After going through a very dark period, and as someone who has struggled with depression my entire life, I can honestly say Fabulous helped bring me back to life, back to myself. I have spent decades learning self care and reparenting myself, but in the very dark times, it can still be challenging to come out the other end. In this particular instance, I truly needed my hand held and guidance back to my light. Fabulous gave me this gift and so much more. When in a state of depression, something as simple as remembering to drink water or eat a good breakfast or move my body can feel like a mountain to climb. Fabulous’ gentle daily reminders, along with lovely inspiring encouragement, made all of these small goals attainable again. If you’ve struggled with depression, you know the impact such small feats can have. I have been using the app for over a month now and after completing the first journey am feeling so much more energized and vibrant - I feel like my true self again. It has truly laid the foundation for me to continue living my life healthily and happily. In a word, Fabulous has become my greatest companion or ally. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
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