# JOY: Self Love Morning Routine — user reviews > 173 indexed App Store user reviews of JOY by Carmen Bello, rated 4.74/5 from 163 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/joy-self-love-morning-routine/id1436407872/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/joy-self-love-morning-routine/id1436407872.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 137 · 4★ 13 · 3★ 7 · 2★ 1 · 1★ 3 ## What do users think of JOY? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 🌟 Beautiful design and aesthetics - 🧘‍♀️ Helpful for spiritual and mindfulness practices - 💬 Insightful daily guidance and notifications - 🎶 Calming background music and sounds - 🗓️ Useful journal and planner features **Cons** - 🔒 Many features locked behind paywall - 🐛 Bugs and glitches with certain features - 📵 Inability to fully read daily notifications within app - 📚 Difficult to navigate and find content - 💰 Subscription cost may be too high for some **Commonly reported bugs** - Journal and planner features frequently crashing - Chakra alignment and meditation tools not functioning properly - Mood tracker not working as expected - Notification previews disappearing when opening app - Inability to delete account or unsubscribe from premium **Most requested features** - More customization options for journal and planner - Integration of moon phases and astrology information - Ability to save and revisit daily guidance messages - Improved accessibility and readability of text - Offline mode or download options for content ## Newest reviews (18 of 173) ### 4/5 — Great app, BUT *2026-05-10, version 9.0* I’m pretty sure chakras are a closed practice :] ### 2/5 — Needs fixed *2025-07-25, version 8.7* App would not even open just kept closing out ### 3/5 — Revision *2025-04-18, version 8.7* A beautiful app ### 5/5 — I’ve been searching for something like this for years *2024-08-20, version 8.1* This app can absolutely change your entire life. The journeys are INCREDIBLE. All of it is incredible. If you’re soul is searching for your missing pieces, for connection with your truest happiest self and a love for life again, this is where you’ll find it. Using this app i feel like I’m finally home ### 5/5 — went through my history to find this app again *2024-08-06, version 8.1* I found this app through a Reddit post where I believe the developer mentioned it ? Been having software issues with my phone and then replacement phone and wanted to download this app but forgot. Finally remembered my Apple ID and was able to log in again and check. I really enjoy this app. I haven’t used the premium version but what’s available is already a lot. I would use the journal option a lot and I like the intention clearly felt when you use the app. It’s just unique and beautiful (to me). anyway, excited to use this app again 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 I did have issues with it crashing but honestly that might have just been my phone as the storage was low. And anyway, that was several months ago . ### 5/5 — magical app *2024-05-07, version 7.8* a lot of thought goes into daily guidance, beautifully illustrated design, peaceful background music, allows comments, a pleasure to use ### 5/5 — The best! *2024-01-24, version 7* Best energy updates I’ve had! Thank you! 💖💖 ### 5/5 — Great app to keep positively framed *2024-01-11, version 6.2* I have been using the app for a few years now and it has enhanced my life tremendously. I receive update notifications every morning that remind me to remain focused and present throughout my day; helping me start each day with a positive upbeat frame of mind. Highly recommend! ### 5/5 — Hello! Please tell me the song in the background of this app!! *2023-12-26, version 6.2* Hi! I love this app and use it to meditate quite a bit and be grateful among the other great features!! I am wondering if you could tell me what song plays in the background? I LOVE IT!! It helps me meditate pleaseee let me know :) ### 5/5 — I’m so sorry *2023-11-18* Ok so this app is absolutely AMAZING but I just don’t see the point in keeping it, as it doesn’t really have a point and a lot of the content needs you to pay for the subscription. I am so sorry to the dev(s?) but I have to say that this app is pointless so I have to delete it. P.S I know I am being dramatic but that’s my meaning in life: to be extra, annoying, and a drama queen :) ~ sincerely, Chakra Wolf UPDATE: lol so uhm I’m gonna keep the app for the notifications. They super helpful [IM REDOWNLOADING THIS! I DIDNT WANNA TAKE TIME TO DELETE ALL OF THIS SO YEA] **Developer response:** Hi! Thank you so much for your feedback 💕 it helps us to improve the app every day! ### 5/5 — Won’t open keeps crashing *2023-10-25, version 6.2* Love this app but can’t open it recently ### 2/5 — Joy *2023-09-14, version 6.1* I purchased the premium package for the year, but don’t get access. I’d love the app, if I could use the features I paid for. ### 3/5 — Journal function doesn’t work *2023-08-16, version 6.1* I usually love everything about this app but the one part I loved the most was the journal. I’m disappointed because for months now I can’t get in before the app force closes. ### 4/5 — I’m so sorry *2023-08-04* Ok so this app is absolutely AMAZING but I just don’t see the point in keeping it, as it doesn’t really have a point and a lot of the content needs you to pay for the subscription. I am so sorry to the dev(s?) but I have to say that this app is pointless so I have to delete it. P.S I know I am being dramatic but that’s my meaning in life: to be extra, annoying, and a drama queen :) ~ sincerely, Chakra Wolf UPDATE: lol so uhm I’m gonna keep the app for the notifications. They super helpful **Developer response:** Hi! Thank you so much for your feedback 💕 it helps us to improve the app every day! ### 5/5 — THiS APP… 💎 *2023-07-21, version 5* is BY FAR the best app I’ve ever had. It definitely brings me joy :] ….the price is a little high, especially since the app wouldn’t let me pay monthly.. it made me pay the annual price. Buuut.. this is coming from someone who hates paying for apps in general. I don’t regret buying it. I absolutely love it. The layout is gorgeous. There’s so many options. A journal, planner, goals, ..there’s even a way to write something down that you need to let go of & burn it on a cute little fire. 🔥💕 BUY THiS APP! Props to the developers. Awesome job! ### 5/5 — Thank you *2023-07-18, version 5* I just love this app. Learned much more than astrology with it. Gracias infinitas.♾️✨✨ ### 3/5 — I adore it but… *2023-07-17* This app is great and I would recommend it but the taro cards (I’m sorry if I didn’t say that right 😅) are… questionable. So ya know how the age rating is 4+? Well some of the cards have naked people on them… what?! You should at least rate it 9+! And also about the subscriptions… I know because you don’t have adds it might be harder to make money but your blocking a lot of the tools! The app is still useful and useable even if you don’t pay the subscription so I recommend this app! Update: about 5 mins after I wrote this I remembered a bug I wanted to point out. Whenever I do the ‘elements’ and I press the ? Next to the breathing or whatever the wolf say’s something but if I get out right after I pressed the ? It still shows what the wolf said! Only fixable by getting out of the app and swiping it up (restarting it) and getting back in! A bit annoying but not a huge problem! **Developer response:** Hi! Thank you so much for your feedback 💕 it helps us to improve the app every day! ### 3/5 — I adore it but… *2023-07-14* This app is great and I would recommend it but the taro cards (I’m sorry if I didn’t say that right 😅) are… questionable. So ya know how the age rating is 4+? Well some of the cards have naked people on them… what?! You should at least rate it 9+! And also about the subscriptions… I know because you don’t have adds it might be harder to make money but your blocking a lot of the tools! The app is still useful and useable even if you don’t pay the subscription so I recommend this app! Update: about 5 mins after I wrote this I remembered a bug I wanted to point out. Whenever I do the ‘elements’ and I press the ? Next to the breathing or whatever the wolf say’s something but if I get out right after I pressed the ? It still shows what the wolf said! Only fixable by getting out of the app and swiping it up (restarting it) and getting back in! A bit annoying but not a huge problem! **Developer response:** Hi! Thank you so much for your feedback 💕 it helps us to improve the app every day! ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Jesus loves you if you put your faith in Jesus you can be saved he’s the only way to heaven the way *2025-07-18* Jesus loves you if you put your faith in Jesus you can be saved he’s the only way to heaven the way the truth the life not new age ### 1/5 — Falsely Charged me $ now won’t answer me *2025-04-04, version 8.7* I tried to give the app a try out but was charged $ and now I can’t get an answer, I can’t find a cancel option, can’t find any help at all. The chat box won’t even answer me at all!!!!! ### 1/5 — Notifications *2023-01-06, version 4.4* I really hate how if you tap the notification bar it’ll show you a preview of some encouraging message but when it takes you to the app, it’s gone. Please either have it available on the app or don’t. I’m never able to fully read them. Thanks. ### 1/5 — You don’t need an app for connection *2022-02-27, version 4.0* This is a waste of time and not necessary, buy a real life journal for cheaper than the yearly price, put on some healing music and do your own meditation, learn about and tap into your chakras utilizing free YouTube videos and then do your own real life self healings on your body (not by holding down a finger on your phone screen) in retrospect yes these are beautiful daily practices but why should we need some AI app to appreciate and have gratitude to cultivate daily practices… ### 1/5 — Forgot password tab is a dead end *2022-02-24, version 4.0* The forgot password tab doesn’t work, ### 1/5 — What’s the point? *2022-01-04, version 4.0* I get notifications every day concerning astrological forecasts, and I absolutely LOVE that! … Except, once you click on the notification, it goes away and you can’t read it. Super disappointing. ### 1/5 — BIG bugs *2021-12-30, version 4.0* I used the app for over six months to track my moods before I decided to purchase a subscription. It was helpful in learning to understand myself, my work in therapy and my hormonal fluctuations. Updated the app per the automatic updates and ALL of my data from the app was ERASED. Such a pain and waste of money. ### 1/5 — Nothing special *2021-06-12, version 3.5* Nothing particularly special here. App is pretty bland in appearance and the functionality is limited. Waste of money imo ### 1/5 — Waste of my money thus far! *2021-05-03, version 3.5* The free portion is PERFECT! However, I paid for the yearly and still don’t have access to the paid for portion. None. They took my money and haven’t held up their end of the deal. I’ve even emailed them about it and nothing. ### 1/5 — Says user doesn’t exist but it does *2021-05-02, version 3.5* I downloaded the app, signed up and no matter how many times I reset my password, it tells me user does not exist. If that’s the case, how are you sending me password resets? No help option either. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Thank you!! *2026-06-03, version 9.0* This is a wonderful app which has helped me so much. It’s so calming and the features help me spread more love and positivity into the universe. ### 5/5 — I keep coming back to this app because it’s Joy *2026-04-18, version 9.0* My first encounter with Joy was during the pandemic. It was great way back when. It’s even better now. Thank you for making Joy such a special place 💕 ### 5/5 — Happy Valentine’s Day! *2026-02-20, version 9.0* Happy Valentine’s Day! ### 5/5 — This is an incredible app *2025-11-18* From design to impact, I’m blown away by this app. Truly incredible- thank you to the developers ### 5/5 — Spirituality In Your Pocket *2025-07-19, version 8.7* Every now and then I get in the App Store and try to find some kind of app that helps me on my spiritual journey. I’ve many without success. I took gave this app a chance even though it only had under 200 reviews and I am so impressed. Joy is one of my top 3 apps. I use it daily for use in my spirituality practice. I am so grateful to everyone involved in the production of this app. ### 5/5 — amazing app *2025-04-23, version 8.7* really good thank you so much ### 5/5 — A favorite. *2025-04-07, version 8.7* I’ve always loved this app. Especially the universal messages we get throughout the days. They’re informative, gentle, and grounding. ### 5/5 — Amazing! *2025-02-10, version 8.5* This app is amazing, I don’t have the subscription and it’s still amazing. I love everything on it and it’s definitely the best spiritual app I’ve downloaded. I love the journal. And the music that it plays when you get into the app! It is amazing! I wish there was more but it’s awesome. 10/10 do recommend ### 5/5 — So peaceful *2024-12-09, version 8.5* Everything about this app is so nice. The interface and design, the sound design and music, it really does feel like I’m in my sacred space as soon as I open up the app. I love that you it provides guidance should you need it and it makes meditating so much more enjoyable. Premium is worth it 🤞 ### 5/5 — The One *2024-08-22, version 8.1* I have So many apps on my phone similar to this, but this is the BEST OF EVERYTHING COMBINED in 1 app. It has really beautiful music, sounds and the visuals and mood make me feel so serene and peaceful. The only thing I would suggest humbly is maybe elaborating on some things, such as what each chakras mean and what it can heal which can teach us and deepen the experience. I’m very impressed and will now delete a bunch of the other apps. Thank you, developer!! --- *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 2026-09-05.*