A disappointing return
I reinstalled this app after I had uninstalled it on my old phone. Now I have my new one, I wanted to start afresh. I can’t do that because now you can’t even add more than three habits to a routine without an overpriced subscription. You also have no option to skip that “drink water” challenge at the start to get straight into the meat of the app even if you’ve used it countless times.
I’m not saying developers shouldn’t charge money for premium features - just make it worth the money you’re charging. I was considering buying premium when I rejoined so I could finally access the Sphere stuff but finding out I have to pay for features that are pretty essential to the app and previously free just put me off completely.
I’m so sick of self-help apps shoving outrageously expensive subscriptions down the throats of people who just want to get their life on track. I’ve seen this on anything between weight loss apps to ones that are supposed to help you manage your depression and anxiety. It’s sad to see an app I enjoyed so much in the past join them. Time to find an alternative.
I’m not saying developers shouldn’t charge money for premium features - just make it worth the money you’re charging. I was considering buying premium when I rejoined so I could finally access the Sphere stuff but finding out I have to pay for features that are pretty essential to the app and previously free just put me off completely.
I’m so sick of self-help apps shoving outrageously expensive subscriptions down the throats of people who just want to get their life on track. I’ve seen this on anything between weight loss apps to ones that are supposed to help you manage your depression and anxiety. It’s sad to see an app I enjoyed so much in the past join them. Time to find an alternative.
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Great for starting routines
This app is well designed and the idea behind it is good. It does definitely help encourage you to create good routines. As others have said, there’s a lot available for free in the app and there are no ads.
The only thing that bugs me (and why it’s not a 5 star for me) is that the app creators use premium membership subscription as an incentive for doing well in your routines. Eg “oh wow, good work you’ve unlocked an awesome offer, get premium for $xx a year, this is really rare!”. It makes me not want to upgrade because what are they going to incentivise with if I was a premium member? I feel like they should keep the two things seperate.
The only thing that bugs me (and why it’s not a 5 star for me) is that the app creators use premium membership subscription as an incentive for doing well in your routines. Eg “oh wow, good work you’ve unlocked an awesome offer, get premium for $xx a year, this is really rare!”. It makes me not want to upgrade because what are they going to incentivise with if I was a premium member? I feel like they should keep the two things seperate.
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Fraud
Just don’t even risk it, this company is terrible.
Appalling customer support.
This app has caused me more stress than I started with.
Update: Still haven’t gotten my stolen money back, and I don’t believe there is any real staff for customer support. They are now ignoring me.
The app is fine, helpful; but I tried the trial, canceled my subscription, and was still charged. I don’t have what they have taken my money for, I still have the “standard free plan” and I have contacted the company and got a generic response that tells me my email was not even read.
They still have my money and now have not replied to me after showing them the proof of what they have done.
Appalling customer support.
This app has caused me more stress than I started with.
Update: Still haven’t gotten my stolen money back, and I don’t believe there is any real staff for customer support. They are now ignoring me.
The app is fine, helpful; but I tried the trial, canceled my subscription, and was still charged. I don’t have what they have taken my money for, I still have the “standard free plan” and I have contacted the company and got a generic response that tells me my email was not even read.
They still have my money and now have not replied to me after showing them the proof of what they have done.
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Response from developer
👋 Hello, and thanks for your feedback! We'd love to hear more about your experience at hello@thefabulous.co
A ploy to data mine - or worse!
If you realize that you've been had and THEN research these reviews, you need to understand that you MUST go to your account in the App store (click your picture to open your profile then click "subscriptions", then "fabulous" then scroll to the bottom of the page and unsubscribe). Hopefully you'll do that before the sixth day of your "free trial" and before they trick you into "committing" unwittingly to something other than your goals. Maybe a class action for fraud will show them?
I get it that these apps exist to buy and sell our data. I can't believe I fell for it though - it asked for a goal commitment by touching the screen. It dawned on me once my brain fart was over that it was also acquiring my fingerprint 😳 (required a sustained three second hold while it read/recorded my print). It's NOT worth it people. Learn from my stupidity! THIS is more important than the hundred bucks they're going to steal from your credit card.
I dare the developers to explain themselves by responding.
I get it that these apps exist to buy and sell our data. I can't believe I fell for it though - it asked for a goal commitment by touching the screen. It dawned on me once my brain fart was over that it was also acquiring my fingerprint 😳 (required a sustained three second hold while it read/recorded my print). It's NOT worth it people. Learn from my stupidity! THIS is more important than the hundred bucks they're going to steal from your credit card.
I dare the developers to explain themselves by responding.
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Response from developer
Hey Patricia and Steve, we're sorry for the misunderstandings. We make sure to state that the free trial or subscription can be managed at any time and provide the steps for cancellation at the time of signing up and on our FAQ, accessible in the app and on our website. Additionally, we do not collect fingerprint data; this is impossible because there is not a fingerprint scanner in the middle of your phone screen. If you have any further questions or concerns, we’d love to hear from you at hello@thefabulous.co 😊
Charged me for a yearly membership without asking
I signed up for a 7day free trial of this app. At the end of 7th day I opened the app and hoped to find a button to cancel the trial but saw they had already charged me for a yearly membership! I’m not able to find anywhere in the app a place to cancel the subscription.
Response from developer
Hello, thanks for the feedback! Sorry for any misunderstandings- we make sure to state that the free trial or subscription can be managed at any time and provide the steps for cancellation at the time of signing up. Please reach out to us at hello@thefabulous.co if you have any further feedback 😊
Best app on my phone
The old me wouldn’t believe that an app could change her life so much, but in truth, this app has made a huge impact on my daily life. Before Fabulous, I would wake up 10 minutes before I had to leave in the morning. I never ate breakfast, I didn’t make my bed or clean my room, I almost never had enough time to wash my face, and to be quite honest, I didn’t always remember brush my teeth. And it wasn’t just in the mornings that I struggled. During the day, I would hardly ever exercise outside of activities I needed to do, and overall I wasn’t making time for myself.
Now, because of Fabulous, I have routines that I follow each morning, noon, and night that I customized to fit my interests and time schedule. I always remember to brush my teeth btw, along with many other things I used to struggle to do, and I’ve become more aware of my feelings, and my goals. I even feel that I have become more ambitious. I’m honestly super glad I got this app, and not only that, but I also highly recommend paying for the subscription. Through that, I got access to meditational practices, the ability to customize my routine, start new interests, and build many new habits besides the first sets. I just want to say, thank you so much for creating this app!
Now, because of Fabulous, I have routines that I follow each morning, noon, and night that I customized to fit my interests and time schedule. I always remember to brush my teeth btw, along with many other things I used to struggle to do, and I’ve become more aware of my feelings, and my goals. I even feel that I have become more ambitious. I’m honestly super glad I got this app, and not only that, but I also highly recommend paying for the subscription. Through that, I got access to meditational practices, the ability to customize my routine, start new interests, and build many new habits besides the first sets. I just want to say, thank you so much for creating this app!
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Rip off
The app itself works fine but my big complaint is there is only a 7 day trial but you get charged in four days. Don’t think you can try it for a few days and cancel because they will charge you early!! The customer support blames Apple and Apple says contact fabulous. Smh!! Buyer beware!!
Response from developer
Hey there, thanks for taking the time to leave us some feedback. Unfortunately, it’s App Store policy to pre-charge before the end of the free trial and this is something we have no control over. We recommend reaching out to them regarding this. Please reach out to us at hello@thefabulous.co 😊
So far, so great!
I just got this app this morning so I’m basing my rating on user friendliness/ set up/ and its ability to hold my attention. The app kept me going, probably one of the easiest apps I’ve set up, definitely one of the fastest. Some apps can be work in just filling out the info but, this app was smooth & explained things clearly. I’m looking forward to seeing how this goes. I need something motivating in my life right now and I’m hoping this does the trick. I had always been a very disciplined, driven, fun, outspoken, and in great shape but, the last 18 mos~things have become very difficult for me. I had several big surgeries which left me in lots of pain but this pain is nothing compared to the pain in my heart... after loosing 3 loving people in our family. As my dad use to say... “Life happens kiddo”, but it seems I let it go on w/o me. I’m really hoping to find my fire again and hoping it’s as easy as finding this app~ something tells me... it’s not. All life’s greatest things~take work and I’m now desperate & willing~ just need reminders to keep going and I hope this app is a piece of the puzzle which makes the difficult times bearable. So, I plan on updating this review a few times, as I embark on my journey to become the once driven person I was~
so until then...
so until then...
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This is a life changer
As a sophomore in high school who is currently taking ap classes and college courses while still trying to be mentally and physically healthy, this is it. When I was a freshmen I LONGED for a way to engage myself in my studies and my mental/physical health. I had to find an equilibrium. I had no motivation or reason to try at anything. I was looking for help everywhere: talked to my parents, friends, counselors, and a crisis hotline. I couldn’t find a solution so I pushed myself to do a lot of good habits, but in the end, it only deprived me of my motivation and will. I was overwhelming myself as I wanted to find a solution to my ailment. An ailment that ruins many lives. Lives ruined by procrastination. Now as I was looking for help online, I came across fabulous. The app seemed to good to be true and I gave it a shot for my own well being. Needless to say, I am grateful for this. As of now I have completed the courses: “An Unexpected Journey” and “Staying on the Road.” I’m currently doing “A Fabulous Night.” I know it sounds cliche of me to say this but it has changed my life for the better. I now feel happier, motivated, focused, confident, and passionate about my studies and life. Whether you’re 16, a middle aged person, or in your late years of life, it truly never is too late to help yourself and nourish as an individual. 10/10
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5 Stars: Helpful and Available
Highly satisfied with this app. Thank you so much! :)
- Super helpful, does exactly what it says it does in its description and more. Challenges are easy at first and gradually accumulate, but by then it won’t be a huge struggle.
- So many journeys and resources available, for free. It’s so rare to find these nowadays - quality apps that give you what they advertise, without having to pay just to get more than a teaser. You don’t even need an account.
- No ads! Like the above, this is so rare nowadays. I really appreciate not having distracting ads when the goal of the app is just the opposite. It shows that the devs have really thought it through and aren’t just in it for the money.
So grateful for ‘Fabulous’ - and respect for the developers.
If you are reading this review, definitely give this app a try. :)
- Super helpful, does exactly what it says it does in its description and more. Challenges are easy at first and gradually accumulate, but by then it won’t be a huge struggle.
- So many journeys and resources available, for free. It’s so rare to find these nowadays - quality apps that give you what they advertise, without having to pay just to get more than a teaser. You don’t even need an account.
- No ads! Like the above, this is so rare nowadays. I really appreciate not having distracting ads when the goal of the app is just the opposite. It shows that the devs have really thought it through and aren’t just in it for the money.
So grateful for ‘Fabulous’ - and respect for the developers.
If you are reading this review, definitely give this app a try. :)
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