# Goodable: The Happiness App — user reviews > 42 indexed App Store user reviews of Goodable by Goodable Inc, rated 4.70/5 from 192 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/goodable-the-happiness-app/id1583718967/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/goodable-the-happiness-app/id1583718967.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 168 · 4★ 8 · 3★ 5 · 2★ 4 · 1★ 7 ## What do users think of Goodable? Overall sentiment: mixed **Pros** - 😊 Provides positive news - 💡 Replaces negative news consumption - 🌟 Uplifting and inspiring content - 👍 Improves mental health - 🚀 Easy to use interface - 💖 Restores faith in humanity - ✅ Great for starting the day - 📚 Wide variety of topics - 🎧 Audio stories available **Cons** - 😞 Unusable due to screen cut-off - 🐛 App crashes frequently - ❌ Subscription required for full use - 💰 Prices are ridiculous - ❓ AI-generated content suspected - 🚫 No source links for verification - 🗑️ Monetizing positivity - frustrating experience - 📱 UI is bad - 🗂️ Feeds not well curated **Commonly reported bugs** - Cannot get past the first screen - App crashes on opening - Content cuts off the screen - Continue button is off-screen - Sign-up code never arrives - Purchases need to be restored on every open - App crashes when clicking categories before home page loads **Most requested features** - Fix screen cut-off issues - Add source links for verification - Create a widget - Increase font size - Allow easier cancellation of subscription ## Newest reviews (10 of 42) ### 3/5 — AI? *2026-01-31* I so badly want an app like this, however I want it to be real news, not made up stories. And it is really hard to tell when there are no source links to learn more or verify the story. In addition, one article was full of a whole paragraph of gobbledygook making me wonder if they were actually all just written with AI. ### 4/5 — No content *2025-12-05, version 2.0.1* The app was working perfectly then I lost the ability to open them. I deleted and reloaded the app without success. ### 3/5 — Great App! Small bug. *2023-07-20* So far, I am loving this app. The reason for the four stars is that every time I open the app, I have to restore my purchases. If this bug gets fixed, it will be an easy five stars! Thank you for this app. We need more good news in the world! ### 5/5 — Goodable is Greatable! *2022-11-29* I tried to break my addiction to “normal news” for many years but was never successful for very long. Not only was I hooked on the negative stories, but reading the news gave me something to do during my idle time. It started to take a serious toll on my mental health and I knew I had to make a change. After switching to Goodable a couple of months ago I haven’t looked back. Some articles inspire me, others make me smile and I find almost all of them interesting. ### 5/5 — Collection of Great Articles in One Spot *2022-11-29, version 1.1.15* Positive articles from a variety of different sources and a wide range of topics. Always something engaging and positive to read. ### 5/5 — Good news… *2022-11-29, version 1.1.15* …is nice. Mostly, I dig the science stuff. ### 5/5 — this app is the best *2022-11-29* I discovered this app when I really needed it and I can honestly say it is my favorite app. It has replaced social media for me and I check it multiple times a day. you won’t regret using this app ### 5/5 — Love this app!! *2022-11-29* I love this app! It's so refreshing to hear good news amidst the daily onslaught of negativity from other news sources. It's really helping me to keep a more positive perspective on the world. Plus the stories covered are usually pretty darn interesting! It's a nice addition to my day :-) ### 5/5 — Get to scroll thru only the good stuff! *2022-11-28, version 1.1.15* This app is so cool!! I’ve been aggressively searching for an app that would satisfy my need to scroll but without all the negativity. I spent time looking for positive social media apps, but struggled to find something with enough users and original content. This app literally filters thru instagram, TikTok, Reddit, and twitter for the good stuff only so you can satisfy that urge to scroll through familiar social media. SO AWESOME!!!! ### 5/5 — Good topics and good information *2022-11-21* The topics and information provided are really good. This is exactly what you need if you are looking for an app the filters out the noise of the world and gives you good news. What I wish the developers would change in the app is the font size. It is too small. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Everything behind a subscription *2026-05-04, version 2.2.9* Practically unusable. ### 1/5 — Still Not Usable *2026-04-05* Don’t download this app until they fix the glitch! I downloaded the app because there was only one review saying it doesn’t fully fit on the screen. Well make this two. I can’t get past the first screen because it all cuts off the screen and I’m not seeing everything. Completely useless app. It is not increasing my joy like it claims it does! ### 1/5 — Can't get past the initial screen *2026-01-24, version 2.2.9* Just downloaded and can't get past the screen saying Welcome to Goodable. Was excited but :( ### 1/5 — Dead end *2025-11-29, version 2.0.1* New version asks you to choose topics but the “continue “ button is off my screen so I can’t. iPhone SE2. ### 1/5 — Prices are ridiculous *2025-11-08, version 1.9.2* Monetizing positivity as usual. Another garbage app trying to profit off of misery and despair. ### 1/5 — Want to try but can’t get signed up *2025-08-28, version 1.9.0* Wanted to try the app but can’t get past the sign up screen, I’d put in my email and the code never arrived (and yes I checked spam folders😊) , tried another email and same issue. Please look into this as I’d like to use the app and will revise the review if it updates and allows me to sign up. ### 1/5 — Disappointing delivery of an otherwise great idea *2024-07-07* The UI is bad and the feeds are not well curated. It’s a promising idea but I was hoping for better delivery. I much prefer Pocket’s curated lists. ### 1/5 — Please cancel Goodable now *2023-08-03, version 1.2.11* There’s no way to cancel this app. ### 2/5 — Keeps crashing *2026-02-05* Used the app 1-2 times and really enjoyed it, but now I can’t open the app without it crashing and closing before I even get to read anything. Shame. ### 2/5 — Can’t Use *2026-01-01, version 2.2.3* I want to like this app, but I will never know because for some reason it doesn’t fit on the screen of my iPhone. I just tried to get into again and I got stuck on the second screen and absolutely could not access the button on the bottom of the screen. I could barely see it, but couldn’t click it. I went over to apps and it had an update, so I updated it. Now I can’t get past the first screen. Ugh. For an app that’s supposed to make me happy, it’s doing the exact opposite. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Does WONDERS for your mental health *2024-12-13, version 1.5.4* I was bogged down by all the negative news constantly in front of me on all my screens. Frustrated I didn’t know what to do or where to go, but I stumbled upon Goodable and it’s now my daily go to. Getting a fresh dose of good news every day has improved my quality of life so much and shows me that the world isn’t as bad a place that the traditional media paints it to be. ### 5/5 — It changed the way I consume media *2024-10-21* I am thankful for downloading this app. The reason I downloaded this news app is consume less negative media everyone else sees on the internet. There needs to be more apps like this and I am glad this exists. I have major depression and it has help me spend less time on social media, and focus on what matter the most. ### 5/5 — Love this app! *2023-08-23, version 1.2.12* Reading inspiring news stories and articles from a wide variety of topics is a great way to start the day. Especially love the audio stories as I head in to work. Totally recommend! ### 5/5 — The App We All Need *2023-08-23* I’m a huge fan of Goodable and their team’s mission. We all know that it’s important to keep up with a wide variety of current events to stay informed, but that doesn’t mean only staying informed of events that make traditional headlines. It’s equally vital, I think, to find a platform that reminds us about the good in the world — the parts of humanity that should be celebrated and cherished. Goodable’s team is dedicated to making sure everyday heroes get their due, something that should be applauded and appreciated. ### 5/5 — Best news ever *2023-05-10* Love this app. The daily news was bringing me down as they focus most of their content on negative sensationalism. It was time to think on things that are of a good report. This app delivers happy moments in our world. ### 5/5 — Create a widget! *2023-03-24, version 1.1.22* Love the app! Can’t wait to see Goodable on every hotel/airport/restaurant tv in America! ### 5/5 — Best Kind of News is Good News *2023-03-21* When I scroll any other news app, I begin to feel anxious and hopeless afterwards. There’s not enough good stories packed in with the dramatic titles that create clicks. Goodable doesn’t do that. The only downside is I wish the stories refreshed a little quicker. It definitely is a great news app and creates some feel good feelings! ### 5/5 — I love and appreciate this app. *2022-12-10* Thank you GOODABLE, I love and appreciate this app. Each day I get to read wonderful stories from all around the world that bring happiness, hope, and inspiration. If you want rediscover humanity in a good way, download this app. ### 5/5 — Love it *2022-11-30* Good news has never been so easy to access! ### 5/5 — Daily dose of happiness *2022-11-29* Every day I look forward to seeing what new, happy news there is. Definitely a bright spot in my day. --- *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 2026-09-13.*