# Capsicum by Illuminated Bits — user reviews > 50 indexed App Store user reviews of Capsicum by Illuminated Bits by Illuminated Bits LLC, rated 3.40/5 from 62 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/capsicum-by-illuminated-bits/id1250939452/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/capsicum-by-illuminated-bits/id1250939452.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 22 · 4★ 8 · 3★ 17 · 2★ 4 · 1★ 11 ## Newest reviews (19 of 50) ### 3/5 — Needs “Add Photo” feature in notes. *2020-05-04, version 1.1.2* I would like the app to add a feature where we can add a photo or draw. Also more journal styles would be great!! ### 3/5 — Well designed *2020-03-05, version 1.1.2* Needs Shortcuts support though. ### 3/5 — So far so good... except *2020-02-09, version 1.1.2* Update: I’m lowering my review to 3 stars. Still love it, but there are some bugs and annoyances that would be seemingly simple to fix, yet the app hasn’t been updated in a long while. Not being a developer myself, however, I could be wrong about the simplicity of fixing the problems. The specific problem I’m talking about is that here it is Sunday and I still have 2 tasks from Friday that have yet to be migrated. They haven’t even been migrated to Saturday yet. The migration feature is one of my favorites, but as I mentioned in my original review, it seems to just migrate whenever it wants to, rather than right at midnight like it should. And now it appears that it may not even migrate until 2 days later, assuming they finally migrate today. Basically, at this point, I am realizing the migrate feature is useless since it can’t be depended on to work consistently. Original review: I’m gonna go ahead and rate this 4 stars even though I’ve only been using it for a few days. I may change my review as I get more into it, but so far this is what I think needs changed: Tasks that are migrated to the next day need to be migrated right at midnight, not some random time during the day. As far as I can tell they are migrated just whenever the app feels like it I guess, which is kinda useless if I happen to check my tasks for the day before they happen to migrate. One small disappointment was Week view. It’s basically just day view all in one screen, meaning instead of having the ability to set goals or tasks for that week, you are still limited to picking a day. I need a haircut this week, but I don’t know which day I’ll be able to fit it in, so I just want to throw it on the week view so I can make sure it gets done by the end of the week, but I can’t do that in this app unless I pick an exact day, which kinda makes the week view pointless. I mean sure it’s nice to see the entire weeks worth of events and tasks, but there should also be a place for weekly goals, same as the monthly goals in the month view. In spite of those 2 things, I am seriously considering purchasing a subscription after my 14 day trial is up. Even with those small issues, this app is the closest I have ever found to what I want to manage my tasks and schedule. ### 3/5 — Buggy sometimes *2020-02-05, version 1.1.2* I have little to no problem with this app. It has helped me schedule all the things I need to get done in a busy day. My biggest problem with it is that it is constantly saying my trial has expired even though I have payed for the monthly pass. Each time it does this I have to sign out and back in again to get it to work. Other than that, it’s a great app. ### 2/5 — Subscription costs too much for what it does. *2020-01-21, version 1.1.2* Update: I kept my eye on the app to see how they improve or change it, and it’s been 9 months now. Why would I ever subscribe to an app that’s been abandoned. “Tell your story” or whatever it’s called is just the Bear notes app but very watered down. If you have used Bear before, you’ll quickly see what essential organizational and layout features you’re missing. The Today/Week/Month view with your tasks is very basic - not much to say here. The Habits tab is the best part of the app. My major criticism is that for the features it offers it is far too expensive. Even though it might not all be packaged in one place, you can get all three of these features (notes, today view, and habits) in much cheaper apps with way more features. I think it has potential. If cost is no issue and you’re fine spending $20 a year for three basic features wrapped into one app (i.e. you’re not a power user or need any advanced features) then I’d say this is the app for you. I would however recommend looking into Sorted 3 as well. ### 3/5 — Depends What You're Looking For *2019-09-27, version 1.1.2* I've been a stationery girl all my life - I love pretty journals, colorful pens, etc. This app really scratches that itch. Its appearance is very customizable, even in the free version. That said, the functionality needs work. The planning function is a super simple To Do list, although contrary to some other reviews, you can set reminders. But if you want to see a time associated with a task, you have to put it in your calendar. I'd like the option of a calendar-style view. The habit tracker is so minimal that it's almost useless if you want to track more than a couple of habits. When you tic off a habit, it records when you completed it (if you choose), but it immediately resets. I want a habit to either disappear until tomorrow, or I want it to change color, remain checked, or reorder - anything that makes it easy to see what I haven't done yet. The more habits you add, the harder it is to figure out what remains to be done. Also, there's no way to set a habit for, say, Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. The loose leaf function it okay, nothing fancy, but I can't find a way to delete a page. While I strongly believe in supporting developers and don't mind subscriptions as opposed to a one-time charge, there really isn't enough here to justify the price at this time. ### 3/5 — Writing *2019-08-01, version 1.1.2* If I could write with my Apple Pencil I would definitely subscribe! 😩 This app is *almost* exactly what I’ve been looking for...so close. 😞 ### 3/5 — Love it but.... *2019-07-09, version 1.1.2* I was immediately sucked in by the design of this app. I've done bullet journaling and planners but I end up quitting the analog method as it takes too long and is bulky. This app's design fit that need perfectly in the design department! I want to love it SO BAD However... definitely experiencing glitches right after downloading. Issue with to-do's just disappearing. Also agree with other users on needed fixes. I hope the dev team can implement some of these changes. Would definitely re-rate and would be my only planner app if so!! ### 3/5 — Disappointed *2019-07-08, version 1.1.2* It’s really pretty and seems like it would be worth the price, but it crashed several times within 5 minutes of downloading it. On top of that, when I click my preferred calendar it links a different calendar (it did this twice and I couldn’t find any way to change calendars other than deleting it and re-downloading it). ### 3/5 — Promising *2019-06-08, version 1.1.2* This app has a lot of promise. However not enough for me to use. I’d need to see Apple Health support for meeting my health/activity based habits like other habit apps. Until then I’ll just keep using Streaks. ### 3/5 — pretty good, could have more variety *2019-05-31, version 1.1.2* i wish you could change more stuff on it like the set up and lay out. also more patterns, colors, fonts, etc ### 3/5 — Needs to be more robust in the task arena *2019-05-23, version 1.1.2* I really like the feel of this app, but there are some big deficiencies in the task portion, such as... -I don’t see a way to create recurring tasks -I don’t see a way to create task categories -I don’t see a way to create task reminders (time or location) I like the integration of various things, but I need something a little more robust for tasks. ### 3/5 — This app has so much potential! *2019-05-18, version 1.1.2* I’ve been looking for something like this for a whole now, but it is not quite what I need yet. - to do list integration with other to do apps. Trello, todoist, reminders, things... especially reminders - ability to create recurring to dos - agenda style schedule as an option, with the ability to see the “white space” in between appointments and see how long things last. - ability to email into app for notes and todos. ### 2/5 — To Do Don’t Save *2019-03-31, version 1.1.2* I keep trying to add tasks and click on the + button or click on “done” but they auto erase and don’t save anywhere. Help? Otherwise I really like it so far. **Developer response:** Hey, sorry you’re experiencing this issue. Please email us on hello@capsicum.app and we’ll help you out. ### 2/5 — Great App w/Lots of Potential *2019-03-24, version 1.1.1* UPDATE - Still really like the app but now all of my events are not syncing from the calendar even though I have everything checked the way it should be. Frustrating! Marking it from a 3 star to 2 star review. Really like this app! I use the “Note”’section for journaling as I like to have the journaling included on the actual day and not separated. Would love to be able to add pictures to the Note section. I love that it integrates with my phone calendar to include any appointments for the day and includes the weather. I do find it strange that you cannot contact the developers via email through the app. I have tried a ton of journaling apps and I would recommend this one for its simplicity and cool features. **Developer response:** Send us an email at hello@capsicum.app and we'll help you get sorted out. -Ish ### 3/5 — Glitches *2019-03-20, version 1.1.1* I used the app for the 14 day trail period and loved it so much I decided to subscribe. However, as soon as the trail period was over it started to glitch. I would mark something as completed on my to do list only to have it reappear the next day over and over again. The calendar also keeps adding random events. I don’t understand why it was better during the trail period. **Developer response:** Hello, I’d love to help you out. Please email us at hello@capsicum.app -Ish ### 3/5 — Love it, but sad *2019-03-11, version 1.1.1* I randomly downloaded this app, but I actually fell in love with it. I used the loose leaf section A LOT and developed an attachment with this app, however I didn’t know that it was free for only 14 days. When I realized that i could no longer use it I was soooo disappointed. I suggest that maybe instead of making it free for only 14 days, you should have in-app purchases so that at least the app is usable for other people. The app is really great and I love the idea but I only gave it three stars because I was really disappointed when I couldn’t use it anymore. **Developer response:** We’re so glad that you enjoyed Capsicum. The reason we have a subscription is that the app has ongoing costs to maintain. We’d love Capsicum to be around for years, if not decades, and the only way to sustain it over time is recurring revenue through ads or subscriptions, and we really don’t want to ruin the experience with ads. ### 3/5 — Great potential *2019-03-02, version 1.1.0* I really enjoy the app. It works well for the most part, it crashes at least once a day. I believe this app has lots of potential. It helps track task and appointments and it also has a note section in the bottom of each day. The only thing I feel that is missing is being able to clip something to a note, like a picture. Other then that, the app works great. ### 2/5 — Search function? *2019-01-16, version 1.0.5* There is no search function. Renders the app useless. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Overhyped and now seemingly abandoned *2022-12-29, version 1.1.2* As many apps are today, the dev hyped and promoted this app to the hilt only to stop supporting/updating it months after release. When you charge a premium and then seemingly abandon your app mere months later, you’re being disrespectful to your paying customers. This app hasn’t received a single update in well over four years. Where’s the update for iOS 14, 15, and 16? I’ve now subscribed to well over 100 apps, but this is one app that isn’t deserving of your hard earned coin. Subscription apps that go more than four years without a single update should be removed from the App Store. Devs that stop supporting/updating their apps shouldn’t be allowed to offer subscriptions. I’ll never support this developer again. ### 1/5 — There is zero reason for this app to be subscription based *2021-03-01, version 1.1.2* The things this app does should cost a 1 time fee of $2 tops. If you do an update, charge $2 for the new version. ### 1/5 — Basic overpriced list making app *2021-02-28, version 1.1.2* Seriously why should I pay $20 a year ongoing price for a list app as basic as this! Very disappointed, I am surprised apple features this. There are far better apps out there! I could accept this app if it was a fair $2 one time price. What exactly am I paying a subscription for? ### 1/5 — To Do List Disappears *2020-07-07, version 1.1.2* I downloaded this app specifically because I wanted a to-do list and the it won’t even let me add anything to my to-do list???? Trash. ### 1/5 — Never updated, no customer service *2019-12-21, version 1.1.2* Too bad. This app is very nicely put together, aesthetically pleasant, simple and does almost everything I’d like it to. At least, it’s supposed to. It’s pretty buggy, and despite trying to contact the developers through the app and through Twitter, there are never any responses. They haven’t updated the app in over 8 months and seem content to take your money and leave you dangling in the wind. DON’T WASTE YOUR MONEY SUBSCRIBING TO THIS APP!!!! ### 1/5 — Not well crafted *2019-01-26, version 1.0.6* The animation is not smooth enough even on iPhone XS Max, weird haptics when tapping on the tab bar, it’s overuse of haptics, refer to Human Interface Guidelines for iOS for more details. The app also crashes randomly when I tap on loose leaf, sometimes it does sometimes it doesn’t. This is a good idea, but the product is definitely not ready to be considered version 1.0. It’s not about “we have to ship it at one point anyway”, yes you can leave some features for future versions, but the current features must be stable enough, and that’s when you ship it. ### 1/5 — Looks promising *2018-12-30, version 1.0.2* I really wanted this app to work but multiple crashes on iPhone and iPad. Will come back at a later date. ### 1/5 — Unstable *2018-12-30, version 1.0.2* Locks up every time I open the app, can’t see anywhere to modify calendar choices. Hate the subscription model. ### 1/5 — Don’t bother... *2018-12-30, version 1.0.2* Says offers in-app purchase - but what they really mean is COMPULSORY subscription even to use the app (albeit no charge for 14 days) but it’s still NOT an ‘offer’ !!! ### 1/5 — Utter Nonsense *2018-12-30, version 1.0.2* I agree with previous review. These subscription based apps are utter nonsense. One time purchase would be a way to go if you want to succeed. I would not pay a single penny. Merry ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — I am charmed by the prettiness of this app *2019-02-07, version 1.0.8* I downloaded this app because it is so attractive and although I have only used it for three days, using it gives me a great deal of visual pleasure so it encourages me to maintain the habits I would like to develop. I will update this review after sufficient time has passed for me to give a useful evaluation ### 5/5 — Very well-done app *2019-01-08, version 1.0.3* Lots of options but easy to learn. I’m sure updates will make it even better. Keep it up! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 ### 5/5 — I like the idea *2019-01-02, version 1.0.3* Thank you! Looks like the problems have been fixed! I've been searching far and wide for an app like this (a page for each day with events, to dos and a single field for notes). I ran into some problems: - The trial expiring (I'm pretty sure this was not intentional, most likely a software bug) - When I add new notes, the notes don't actually appear on the notes area. It just says "Notes"? I'm not sure if this has to do with there not beong an active trial or subscription but I think a notes app should viewable when you're on the page (instead of double tapping to bring up a separate notes window) - And sometimes the animations are just a bit clunky like the page flip or the pages just don't flip sometimes so I can't even scroll to the previous or next day. I'm on a pretty newish phone (iPhone 8+) and it runs reasonably well in most other apps I use. I reeeeeally want this to be a good app cuz I've been looking for so long for one like this. ### 5/5 — Very Refined *2019-01-01, version 1.0.3* This app is extremely well refined. It seems like it will be a great help for people who need to keep organized! ### 5/5 — The habit tracker is a game changer!! *2018-12-28, version 1.0.1* Capsicum’s habit tracker feature is an excellent tool for building new healthy habits. Seeing a visual of your progress is both encouraging and rewarding, and motivates me to stick to any new habit. Also, the notifications help tremendously in keeping me on track! Really, a fantastic app! ### 5/5 — Great App! *2018-12-28, version 1.0.1* This App has helped me be so much more productive while feeling less stress. It is so easy to change the order of your to do list. I also love being able to track various things. I have only scratched the surface of that this app can do and I already can’t live without it!! ### 4/5 — Potential *2019-05-24, version 1.1.2* If you accidentally mark off a habit and delete it, the tally still shows that you marked off the extra habit. ### 4/5 — Has potential *2019-02-20, version 1.1.0* I love this app. I use it for quick on the go planning. I would love a widget to add things. **Developer response:** Hello, sorry for the initial bugs. We submitted an update right away and it was finally approved this morning. We're adding an additional 7 days (that don't have to be consecutive) to the trial to make up for the rocky start. ### 4/5 — Great but one suggestion *2019-02-02, version 1.0.6* So I’ve just started using this app and I think it’s everything I’ve been wanting in a digital planner. Though I’d like to be able to have a work notebook and a general life one. It’d be great if you could select which apple calendars went to which notebook. ### 4/5 — Habits with potential! *2019-02-02, version 1.0.6* Just downloaded and planned my first few days. This is definitely what I’ve been looking for in a planning/tracking app - THANK YOU. Couple of requests for future updates: 1. Habits: when adding items to the habits list, can the items be added from the bottom? Or maybe we can choose how they go in? I’m more of one to plan by going through my day start to finish, so it’s a little time consuming to swap places with all of my habits. It just helps me visualize everything :) 2. Habits: Is there any way to have an option for the habits to be separated into days of the week so we can set a routine? Sometimes my routine varies a little depending on the day and it’d be nice to customize. Especially if i could set a standard template to pre-populate each day and if I modify it, it only applies to that specific day, not the template. 3. I added some To Do items and they are nowhere to be found :( --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-10.*