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.
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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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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Great idea not great execution
I love the idea behind it but the way they calculate emissions and what you spend money on are not accurate, leading to feeling guilty about numbers and habits. For instance I got a few snacks at a racetrack gas station, and it auto states that I spent that money on gas. I don’t drive, I don’t have a car, I don’t even have a license. Same goes for DoorDash, due to the not driving sometimes I do need to order groceries especially when I don’t have a friend to drive me. I ordered pads as an immediate need, and it added it against my goal to eat in more / order out less. Like I said, a great idea, but the execution is unfair. I definitely see how it’s helping people, it’s just not for me for reasons worth noting imo.
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Amazing app!
Super informational and amazing UX/UI.
