# Encourage \| College Planning — user reviews > 25 indexed App Store user reviews of Encourage | College Planning by admittedly, rated 4.50/5 from 149 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/encourage-college-planning/id1606960183/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/encourage-college-planning/id1606960183.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 118 · 4★ 14 · 3★ 4 · 2★ 2 · 1★ 11 ## Newest reviews (8 of 25) ### 5/5 — Review *2024-10-15* Got this app in freshman year to start my search of what I wanted to do and it has helped me a lot! I’m a sophomore and my junior year is coming closer so this app has helped me find what I want. **Developer response:** We designed Encourage to help you through every step of your high school journey, and we're thrilled you're taking advantage of everything it offers! Thanks for the positive review! ### 5/5 — W App *2024-08-27* The many features of this app have been so helpful in my starting of high school. Currently I’m a freshman, and the information I’ve learned in this app have me a jumpstart in school this year!!! Thank you so much!!!!!! :3 **Developer response:** Your review made our day! We're thrilled you love the app and excited you'll be able to use it all through high school and even into whatever you choose to do after you graduate. We're thrilled to be part of your college and career journey. ### 5/5 — Great Tool for Teens *2024-01-18* This has been a great tool for my niece and nephew. **Developer response:** So good to hear! Thanks for sharing. ### 5/5 — Love it for college and career prep! *2023-09-27* It has everything my teen needs to plan for life after high school! **Developer response:** We love that you love it! Excited to be on this journey with you✨ ### 5/5 — Wowza! *2023-01-06* This app seriously has so many resources & it’s all clearly put together. I’m only a freshman in high school but I feel like I’m starting to get it. This app is seriously worth it. **Developer response:** Thanks so much for your positive review. We're so glad you love Encourage! ### 5/5 — actually helpful *2022-10-25* this app has good information that is useful for high school students **Developer response:** We're thrilled you love the app and that it's helping you navigate your college and career options! ### 5/5 — My kids love this app *2022-09-13* Both of my high school boys are really diving into this college stuff and the app has made them feel so much more at ease. They love celebrating small wins and this app does that! **Developer response:** We're so glad the app is helping your boys navigate their college and career journey. Thank you for the positive feedback! ### 5/5 — So helpful! *2022-09-12, version 1.0.14* I love how helpful the timeline checklists are to keep me on track with college and that my family and counselor can help too! **Developer response:** Thanks for your positive feedback. We love that you're using the app and your personal support system to reach your college and career goals! ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — can’t make account *2023-08-06, version 1.38.1* Im struggling with my future and want to know what colleges are right for me but it’s not even letting me make an account. Telling me my zip code is invalid. I’m devastated ### 1/5 — App not working *2023-06-04* When I first open it it’s a blank screen **Developer response:** Thank you for reaching out. We apologize for the inconvenience. Please email help@encourageme.com, and we'll help you resolve the issue. ### 2/5 — Bug *2023-01-30* Can’t get past the, “tell us about you” screen. I don’t know if the next button is cut off or that screen is too far down the page but I cannot do anything on the page tried closing and reopening but it stays on that page. I can’t scroll or do anything I just got the app and I can’t even use it. : ( Edit: I uninstalled and redownloaded the app but now every time I type in the email and password to access account it deletes both or deletes my email as soon as I go to type in my password. **Developer response:** Thank you for reaching out. We apologize for the inconvenience. Please email help@encourageme.com so we can help you resolve the issue. ### 3/5 — Looks good but restricted to USA *2024-10-16* Seems like a good app but I didn’t get to use it much because I’m strictly look for schools outside the USA. Do not get this app if you want options outside the USA, it is a waste of time. **Developer response:** Thanks for your feedback. At this time, we do not have college options outside of the US, but we will note this request. Even if you're looking for colleges outside the US, you can still use Encourage as a guide through high school and for your career search. ### 4/5 — Thanks *2025-09-04* This app has given made me feel more confident about what I want in college **Developer response:** I'm so glad Encourage has given you more confidence in your college and career journey. Our Encourage team wishes you the best of luck in your journey! ### 4/5 — good but slow to load *2025-07-25* i really only use this app for the tasks so i don’t get overwhelmed with what i have to do to apply to colleges. it works extremely well in that regard. the rest of the app is fine but doesn’t really apply to me since i use notion to organize my college applications and scholarships. my only complaint is that it’s really slow to load for some reason. each time you click on something it takes at least 5 seconds to load the next screen, which doesn’t sound like a lot in retrospect but it adds up. that’s not a dealbreaker for me but it is a bit annoying. **Developer response:** Thanks for the thoughtful review! We’re so glad the task feature is helping keep your college to-dos stress-free. We also appreciate your honest note about load times. Even a few seconds can make a difference. Our team is actively looking into performance improvements so the app feels faster and smoother for you. Best of luck with your applications, we’re cheering you on! ### 4/5 — Pretty good *2024-10-14* This app is amazing but could use a few fixes, overall amazing app!!!! **Developer response:** Thanks for your feedback! ### 5/5 — THE BEST APP *2026-01-03* This is is truly wonderful! As a teenager in high school there is a build up of stress about many things having to do with college; how are you going to afford it, what is the best college for you, how do you prepare for your dream school, how should I narrow it down, and where am I going to find scholarships? This app truly helps with all of these things!! I have been able to find scholarships I never would have thought to look for or believe was possible. And I have truly been able to look into colleges that are a fit for me and match what I want out of school. We all want to get as much as possible out of college and this app truly helps do that. Try it and the best part is ITS FREE!!!!(I haven’t eeen any in app purchases not to say there are not but I truly believe this is genuinely an app that has your best interest) **Developer response:** Thank you so much for this kind review! We’re really glad Encourage helped you find scholarships and colleges that feel like a true fit. Supporting students through the college search and helping reduce stress is exactly what we’re here for. ### 5/5 — Wonderful app, really recommend.♥️ *2025-10-15* Really needed for a good start towards you / your child’s future education. **Developer response:** Thank you for your positive review and for recommending Encourage to others! ### 5/5 — AMAZING APP *2025-09-29* As a senior, it’s been quite nerve wracking figuring out what life is going to bring. Encourage has helped to make this transition so much easier on not only me but also my family. I’ve been recommended hundreds of colleges and universities showing me that I have many options and much potential! Whether you’re a senior like me or you just want an early start or even a chance at a degree and other opportunities later in life, this app is 100% for you!!! God bless!! 🙏💕 **Developer response:** Thank you for sharing this! Senior year can definitely feel overwhelming, so it's awesome to hear that Encourage has helped make things a bit easier for you and your family. It’s so true that seeing all your options laid out can really shift your perspective and show you what’s possible. Wishing you all the best as you move forward. You’ve got so much ahead of you! ## Most praised reviews (7 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Amazing help *2025-08-18* This app has helped me and many of my friends prepare and realize we needed to prepare more for college. **Developer response:** That’s really great to hear. Realizing what you need to do and having the tools to get started is such an important step. Glad Encourage has been helpful for you and your friends as you get ready for what’s next! ### 5/5 — LOVE LOVE ENCOURAGE *2025-08-11, version 2.32.0* I love encourage, it really helped me. ### 5/5 — DOWNLOAD *2025-08-07* I would highly recommend using it. This is the only app/website I use for college-related stuff. It is very helpful and a great free resource! **Developer response:** We're thrilled you love Encourage and are using all its great resources. Thank you for your positive review! ### 5/5 — Wonderful app, really recommend.♥️ *2025-01-10* Really needed for a good start towards your/ your child’s future education. **Developer response:** Thank you for your positive review and for recommending Encourage to others! ### 5/5 — So good *2024-12-13* Love it I haven’t been able to get off of it it’s literally the best and has been helping me so much to plan where I wanna go after highschool **Developer response:** We're thrilled Encourage is helping you plan your future. Thank you for your positive feedback! ### 5/5 — Must Have *2024-12-07* This app has helped me so much in preparing for college! This college answers so many questions I had and helps with stress that comes with college! **Developer response:** Thank you for your positive feedback! We're thrilled Encourage is helping you manage the stress that comes with college and preparing you for whatever path you choose after high school. ### 5/5 — Love this app!! *2024-11-03* I am a freshman in high school and this is really helping me out! I have and will recommend this to all my peers and friends. **Developer response:** Thank you so much for your positive feedback and for telling your friends about Encourage. Your recommendation means so much. We wish you all the luck in your journey ahead. --- *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 2026-09-12.*