Ripped off
I purchased this app years ago and now it’s gone to subscription. It was a lifetime purchase I got ripped off.
Broken
I have used this app for several years and it’s been fantastic. The latest update looks cool, but it has completely broken the silence by location functionality.
Better than DND
It's better than iphone focus or DND.. It still let's you get call or text silent vibration alerts. The new update is nice looking but would be better if you can direct access the different features by pressing the icons on the home screen... Going to the menu is clunky. Thank you for this APP!
More control of your phone
Back in the day, Nokia phones could be programmed with infinitely variable profiles that combined all of your phone settings that could change based on many many circumstances, like time of day, location, available networks etc. The iPhone had nothing like that for most of its history. For those of us who had come to rely on Nokia’s rock solid scheduling of silence and privacy this was nuts. AutoSilent provided a simpler but powerful substitute for the years before Apple introduced the increasingly complex and nuanced combination of Do not disturb, Focuses and automations. AutoSilent still provides the most robust way to keep your phone silent on a schedule or timer, and equally importantly, to turn the sound back on at the right time.
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Paid for it already
Like many others I paid for this app over 10 years ago and the company should have grandfathered those purchases in. I like the app and tried the new monthly subscription model. In the end, my love for the app couldn’t overcome the bitterness of the way in which this subscription service was rolled out. Hope Apple does something similar for free soon. No need to respond, I’ve read enough of the other responses. Thanks for 12 years of great service.
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App not working - why pay?
$2 per month is ridiculous. I might consider l paying $5 per year. Why should I pay for an app that is no longer working properly? If it is not working because certain features have been disabled, I could get on board with that and would be willing to pay an annual fee. However, I am not certain that the app would work even then. It is September 2024. When I click on app support, I am taken to a submission screen that is dated 2011. Unfortunately, I feel that is indicative of the level of support that I would get if I were to pay their unrealistic fees.
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One great app ruined by subscription
I can silence my phone manually for 2 dollars per month.
What maintenance? What updates?
I have “owned” this app for many years and I am not happy with the new subscription model. They say they changed to a subscription model for maintenance and updates? In the 10+ years I’ve “owned” this, there have been few, if any, upgrades or updates to the app. It works. Leave it alone. Charge $10 or whatever it is for the app - But $24 a year? Nope.
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Has degraded
I purchased this app years ago. And it was outstanding. But now it seldom works. It just keeps asking me to sign up for a monthly service. Very strange. I can’t count on it.
This developer has no integrity!!!
This developer has no integrity!!!
set & forget
—updated comments— This app was a very useful background running app for such a long time for me, but when it stopped working. I opened it up only to discover it has gone to subscription only. :(
Why would i subscribe to something that I already paid for, and which hasn’t significantly updated features, design, or function since I bought it 9 years ago?
—original review—
This is a great little “set it and forget it” app. 4 stars instead of 5 because the instructions are a little difficult to understand, and the design isn’t great. Once I figured out what I wanted it works in the background. I put the !silent code in the notes of variable calendar events, chose the times and locations of recurring events, and use the timer function for spontaneous stuff. I’m not interrupted by calls or texts during classes, lessons, religious services, movies, or meetings. And I don’t have to remember to turn things back on when the event is done (which is the main benefit for me!).
Why would i subscribe to something that I already paid for, and which hasn’t significantly updated features, design, or function since I bought it 9 years ago?
—original review—
This is a great little “set it and forget it” app. 4 stars instead of 5 because the instructions are a little difficult to understand, and the design isn’t great. Once I figured out what I wanted it works in the background. I put the !silent code in the notes of variable calendar events, chose the times and locations of recurring events, and use the timer function for spontaneous stuff. I’m not interrupted by calls or texts during classes, lessons, religious services, movies, or meetings. And I don’t have to remember to turn things back on when the event is done (which is the main benefit for me!).
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Disappointed…
I bought the app outright before you instituted a subscription model. Now I am being asked to pay a monthly fee. I don’t need support. I just need the version I had without a monthly fee! Please advise.
Another great utility lost to the subscription model
I have used this utility for years and love it. But I noticed that it too has now gone the way of subscription based.
I would have considered a one time fee, but this app is not worth $24/yr.
I would have considered a one time fee, but this app is not worth $24/yr.
I bought it and now the try to charge me monthly
What more can I say. I bought the rights to use this app and it worked pretty good. Then all the sudden it quits working and they want a monthly fee. That’s not what I agreed to when I BOUGHT IT.
I bought this App
I am really disappointed that my purchase of this app years ago is no longer respected. Whilst $1.99 a month is not much, I never agreed to a time limit for the original purchase. App is uninstalled
Never!!!
I will never pay twice for an app that I already paid for! Developers should look at the history of a company called Waves a music plugin developer. They tried to do the same scam and had to reverse the decision because of losing SO many customers.
No need to leave your canned reply that does not soften the blow for all the people that already paid once. Every complaint has nothing to do with being unsatisfied with the app......all has to do with being ripped off!
No need to leave your canned reply that does not soften the blow for all the people that already paid once. Every complaint has nothing to do with being unsatisfied with the app......all has to do with being ripped off!
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Price gouge. Priced off my phone
Money grab, changed pricing model of an app I purchased years ago.
Great app…but!
I paid for this many years ago and it has been great. Until it started requiring a subscription for what I have already paid for. I understand the author wanting to make a change to the model, but those of us who paid to begin with should not be penalized now.
Monthly subscription crazy
I have used this software for a number of years and been extremely happy with it. But adding a $1.99 a month subscription is crazy. That is roughly $25 a year endlessly. If they made a $5 or $10 one time cost I would probably pay but a never ending $2 monthly fee is not worth it.
Developer need to honor previous purchases
I understand that your pricing has changed but I purchased as one time fee. You need to honor those purchases and all new subscriptions should be under your new pricing or you should of created new app with that monthly pricing. Did you ever think of grand fathering previous purchases? I will not be paying the monthly subscription as I paid for a one time purchase agreement. I want version before this pricing change.
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Response from developer
I appreciate your feedback and concerns. Transitioning to a subscription model was aimed at supporting ongoing app development and maintenance. While I understand your preference, creating a separate version isn't always feasible.
WARNING: DO NOT UPDATE TO THIS VERSION!!
The new version as of July 20th 2023 does not work properly unless you pay a monthly subscription. I updated it too hastily along with other apps. I payed for this app originally but I may now have to look for an alternative. I’m not going to get in to subscription software.
