I love commons!!!
I can't say enough good things about Commons: love being able to see where my money goes and it shows options in every category (grocery, retail, online, etc) that are healthier for the planet. When you make a purchase at a sustainable retailer you get discounts on other sustainable brands or can offset your carbon footprint which I also think is awesome. I've recommended this app to everyone I know and am a huge fan!!! Please bring back monthly challenges I miss them!
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Llvandam18
I LOVE this app
Everything about this app is amazing. It helps me meet my sustainability and spend goals, AND it just added a true budgeting feature, making it one of the few free budgeting apps out there after mint was discontinued. I love it, could not recommend it enough.
NKNuka wolf kopa
Wonderful idea, bad technical execution
Parts of the app frequently overflow the screen. Don’t make a mistake and accidentally deny a card, you’ll never be able to onboard it again.
TTooManyCards
Tracking my finances and reducing my carbon footprint
As someone who cares deeply about the environment and is very aware of how much waste we generate, I’ve honestly avoided calculating my carbon footprint because I was worried I’d open a Pandora’s box that would feel overwhelming to address.
Downloading Commons completely changed that. The onboarding process was incredibly smooth, especially linking my financial accounts, and I was impressed by how clearly the app presents my carbon footprint. I also love that it highlights which brands are more sustainable and explains their ratings in a way that’s easy to understand rather than overwhelming. I love the gentle tips and challenges I can sign up for each month to reduce my carbon impact and how the app easily offers ways for me to offset them.
One feature I’d really love to see is the ability to compare the sustainability of different brands or flights before making a purchase, rather than only seeing the impact afterward. Having that information upfront would make it much easier to make more sustainable choices. I’d also like to see the brand rating methodology and evaluation criteria made more visible and easier to find, perhaps with a dedicated, more accessible section on the website.
Downloading Commons completely changed that. The onboarding process was incredibly smooth, especially linking my financial accounts, and I was impressed by how clearly the app presents my carbon footprint. I also love that it highlights which brands are more sustainable and explains their ratings in a way that’s easy to understand rather than overwhelming. I love the gentle tips and challenges I can sign up for each month to reduce my carbon impact and how the app easily offers ways for me to offset them.
One feature I’d really love to see is the ability to compare the sustainability of different brands or flights before making a purchase, rather than only seeing the impact afterward. Having that information upfront would make it much easier to make more sustainable choices. I’d also like to see the brand rating methodology and evaluation criteria made more visible and easier to find, perhaps with a dedicated, more accessible section on the website.
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UUnwasteplastics
Response from developer
Thank you so much for such a thorough review and your kind words! 😀 - Commons Team
You won’t find a more fulfilling app
I've been using the commons app for about three months now. Loving the app so much, I've told plenty of people that it's the best thing on my phone. The new watchlist feature is great!!! Helpful to know both what to avoid and what to look for. Wondering if there could ever be a “getting started” module with some easy links and tips to begin living sustainably? The podcasts and news articles are wonderful but also overwhelming, I'd like to know some of the quickest and easiest things (or most important) to get started with first, and grow from there!
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Eethan_r1co
Response from developer
Thank you so much for the kind words, Ethan! We are thrilled to hear that our app has been so helpful for you.
