Tracking my finances and reducing my carbon footprint
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.
You won’t find a more fulfilling app
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.
Great idea not great execution
Response from developer
Hi, thank you for giving our app a try and sharing your feedback with us! You are right that at least for now our app is limited in the way we can let you track your purchases, right now it does require a card connection and we can only see your transaction with a brand, not exactly what you bought there. Please keep in touch as we are actively working on improving the app experience for everyone!
needs all ur data?
Response from developer
Fair questions — trust is the whole point of what we're building. Quick facts: we don't read your notifications (that clause covers the device info needed to deliver them), we don't store SSNs or payment details (Stripe handles payments), and social login is optional. We don't sell your personal data. You've convinced us some of our legal language needs plainer wording, and we're on it. Anything else, we're at info@thecommons.earth.
