# Kintsugi — user reviews > 89 indexed App Store user reviews of Kintsugi by Kintsugi Mindful Wellness, Inc., rated 4.50/5 from 183 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kintsugi/id1418031227/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kintsugi/id1418031227.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 151 · 4★ 10 · 3★ 5 · 2★ 1 · 1★ 16 ## What do users think of Kintsugi? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 🎙️ Voice journaling feature is unique and convenient - 😌 Effective for mental health and stress management - 🎨 Beautiful, calming, and intuitive user interface design - 📊 Helpful mood and emotion tracking with insights - 🤝 Supportive community features and shared experiences - ⚡ Easy to use on-the-go without typing - 🧘 Practical mindfulness and breathing exercises - 🔒 Privacy-focused with no data collection concerns - 💬 Safe, non-judgmental space for self-expression - 📈 Ability to track emotional patterns over time - ✨ Innovative approach to journaling and mental wellness **Cons** - 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezing issues - 🎤 Voice recognition accuracy problems with accents - 🔐 Mandatory account creation with excessive personal data required - 🌐 Limited language support (missing French, Italian, Spanish translations) - ⚠️ Poor quality translations in available languages - 🖥️ UI rendering issues in dark mode - 📱 Accessibility problems for visually impaired users - 🔧 Technical bugs during setup and registration - 💾 Data loss and entry synchronization issues - 🎯 Limited self-care meditation options - ⚙️ No language preference settings despite multilingual phones **Commonly reported bugs** - App crashes when accessing community section - Voice recording not functioning - Loading screen freezes preventing login - App crashes when adding/removing tags after saving - Birthday and gender selection wheels unreadable or non-functional - Text invisible in dark mode - Entries disappear or show as non-existent - App freezes while saving entries - Entries randomly change to different language (Russian) - Capital letter insertion errors during manual editing - Unwanted space insertion before periods - Support email non-existent or unresponsive - Gender/birthday fields cannot be changed after initial selection - Community button causes instant app exit on iPhone XR **Most requested features** - French language translation - Italian language translation - Spanish language translation - Add 'overwhelm' to emotions list - Add 'hobbies' to activities list - Real meditation options with audio (5, 10, 15 minute sessions) - Export entries and data functionality - Ability to change language in settings - Improved voice recognition for different accents - More detailed journaling templates - Larger community with fresh content - Undo functionality for community interactions - Content warning system for community posts - Ability to edit name after registration - Larger font size adjustment options ## Newest reviews (14 of 89) ### 3/5 — Italian language..? *2022-07-06, version 3.0.31* Un anno fa fu detto che la lingua italiana sarebbe stata prossima all’uscita “uscita imminente”. È passato un anno?! 😅😢 Quando verrà tradotto? ### 4/5 — Not bad! *2022-01-25* Have only used it once, but it’s a neat idea. I would like to suggest adding “overwhelm” to the list of emotions, as I think it’s quite common and also “hobbies” to the list of activities. The voice recognition isn’t as tight as I’d like it to be, it gets a lot wrong, but I can understand it’s not an easy thing to fix considering the amount of accents and dialects out there (I’m British and say things like “wanna” for “want to”) I think I’ll just stick to the voice logs, but worry a little about privacy. Theres also a limit to the amount of self-care options, not real meditation (5, 10, 15m options) and what’s there doesn’t have any sound. Overall not bad, but definitely room for improvement. **Developer response:** Hi there! 👋 Thanks for the really great feedback PBUH91 and kinds words. A note about privacy -- you're entries are 100% private to you and your data will never be sold to a third party. We're definitely working on the self-care options, stay-tuned! 🌻☀️ ### 4/5 — Stuck on the loading screen *2022-01-05, version 3.0.29* I got a new phone and was trying to log back in to my account and well…I’m stuck on the loading screen. I’d like to get back to my info because I really liked the app before. ### 4/5 — Making journaling more accessible *2021-12-15* As someone who journals quite often, I love that Kintsugi is offering an alternative when I’m possibly on the go and don’t have my notebook with me. The ability to truly speak stream of consciousness is amazing. I’m most excited to see what trends and additional insights the app uncovers for me, as I continue to reflect and grow. I do want to report a bug I experienced, whenever I tried to add / remove a tag post saving the recording, the app would shut down. **Developer response:** Hi Megk1401! We're honored to be able to part of your growth. Wishing you the best on your mental health journey. 🌻☀️ Additionally, thanks for the feedback. We've since resolved the bug above and you should be able to tag your journal entries without the app shutting down 🎉. ### 2/5 — Espero de verdad que sirva la opinion *2021-09-07, version 3.0.23* Una app con muy buen diseño pero realmente no es muy buena la traduccion al español, me gustaria que lo arreglasen por que el diseño esta muy bien ### 2/5 — En français…SVP *2021-07-18, version 3.0.20* Dommage de ne pas avoir la possibilité de mettre en français pour pouvoir l’utiliser plus facilement. j’attends avec impatience cette possibilité.merci par avance. ### 5/5 — Cathartic and mindful *2021-06-11, version 3.0.19* Love using this app to use as a sounding board and as an intuitive way to journal daily. Helps me realize patterns in my hectic life and pay attention to how I can be better. Love this! ### 5/5 — Great on the go *2021-06-11, version 3.0.19* Kintsugi really helped me process my thoughts and feelings better through the tools they provide in app. Working in a high pressure high stress environment-it’s hard to take the time for self care but kintsugi makes doing that a breeze ### 5/5 — A great help *2021-06-11, version 3.0.19* In a year where everything seems to be so uncertain, we all could use an app like this to help us get our mental health back on check! ### 5/5 — Wonderful App!! *2021-06-11, version 3.0.19* Love the simple and relaxing aesthetic of the program and really love the goal of being more mindful, thank you so much! ### 5/5 — So helpful *2021-06-11, version 3.0.19* I’ve never been one to Benifit from traditional therapy or journaling. This app gives me the convenience and freedom to get out all of my thoughts without venting to friends or family. Sometimes you just need to get all of your thoughts out quickly and this gives me that opportunity. ### 5/5 — Love this app! *2021-06-11, version 3.0.19* Kintsugi has transformed the way I calm my nerves and anxiety. It is so easy to use and I find comfort in knowing that I have a trustworthy therapeutic aid right in my pocket. I would 100% recommend to a friend! ### 5/5 — Thank you!! Supportive app that’s beautifully designed. *2021-05-20* Thank you so much for making this app. Kintsugi is so great for venting and expressing. Even at my saddest, being able to express my emotions out loud has made me feel instantly better. I think unloading all my negativity and burden has helped me process what’s going on in my life. So great for creating closure. I also love reading the community posts and seeing how honest everyone is about their struggles. I really do feel like I’m not alone. It’s also beautifully designed. So warm, inviting, and friendly. ❤️ **Developer response:** We're so glad to be part of your mental health journey! Thanks for the kind words. 🌻 So happy to hear that we are able to help you during tough times. ☀️ ### 5/5 — Super! *2021-05-11, version 3.0.17* I really enjoy the application as a daily check- in tool and to transcribe my thoughts throughout the day. It’s been a great addition to my self-care routine. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Do NOT buy it *2024-04-01, version 3.0.39* The app does not record my voice and the support email does not exist! ### 1/5 — Kontozwang *2022-04-09, version 3.0.31* Der Anbieter erzwingt die Erstellung eines Kontos. ### 1/5 — Et les Français ? *2022-01-27, version 3.0.29* Je ne parle que la langue de Molière… pour le changement de langue oui oui je sais vous nous tiendrez au courant (2ans déjà) que l’on attends encore et encore ### 1/5 — Benutzerkonto notwendig *2022-01-26, version 3.0.29* Leider fordert die App sofort die Erstellung eines Kontos ohne Angaben, wofür das notwendig sei, welche Daten erhoben werden und was wo gespeichert wird. Entsprechend überflüssig ist die App für mich bisher. ### 1/5 — No more Italian language? *2021-10-07, version 3.0.24* 👎 ### 1/5 — Pay for professional translators *and* let us change language settings!! *2021-08-18, version 3.0.23* two problems: 1) the spanish translation is horrid and clearly comes either from automatic translation or from getting each segment translated in a vacuum and by several different people; the language quality varies a lot, it’s sometimes formal and sometimes informal (at times, even within the same paragraph!)… and, while the registration process includes non-binary people, the spanish translation is all binary and simply gross. 2) there’s no way i can find to just change the language in the settings. my phone is in spanish and that’s the way i want it, but i certainly don’t want to use this app in spanish. it’s just so bad. ### 1/5 — Unusable *2021-02-04, version 3.0.8* I signed up and immediately the birthday selection section was unreadable. Like, there weren't any words. I had to slowly scroll through stuff I couldn't see. Then when I finally finished (I couldn't even select the day) I went to pick "gender" and it was actually labeled "birthday" for a second time. Whatever, I pushed forward. I went to do a mindful breathing exercise and again I couldn't see what minutes to select. Whoever owns and runs this app doesn't care about it at all. Pick a different app. ### 1/5 — Stupid *2020-03-22, version 0.2.7* Another way to sell info about you ### 1/5 — Why acccount *2020-01-22, version 0.1.59* For something so personal, creating account with all that info is a huge turn off. Why having account at all? iCloud saves would be enough and it would be more secure. Wanted to check this app out but I would rather not... ### 1/5 — Disappointed! I can’t believe they’re charging for this unfinished crap. *2020-01-02, version 0.1.55* It’s weird how non-User Friendly the app is. The community / today / me aspects of the app are nearly pointless. The open ended questions are not helpful... It’s an app - create more detailed templates. Also, the community should be much greater, literally in size, than what it is... I see the same posts reposted repeatedly... I’m only two days in and have already seen my own post. Hopefully this app is in its infant-stage, but the fact that they typically charge for this app (several bucks!) is offensive. Do better! PS: If you’re going to name an app Kintsugi, at minimum, give some background on the philosophy / concept of Kintsugi and design the app to function around THAT principle. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Really love Kintsugi *2023-12-05, version 3.0.38* I love the practical exercises! I tell all of my family and friends about this app. Amazing! ### 5/5 — Cool tech and helpful exercise *2023-11-28, version 3.0.38* Recommend ### 5/5 — Easily manage the challenges of day-to-day life *2023-11-28, version 3.0.38* The Kintsugi app is incredibly useful for helping to manage the challenges of day-to-day life and easing the burden of stress through journaling! ### 5/5 — Awesome app! *2023-11-28, version 3.0.38* Great app for your mental health journey, highly recommend! ### 5/5 — It is really a nice app meant for good *2022-11-09, version 3.0.33* It’s really relaxing and I’m so glad that they don’t collect any data on us. Download it I’m sure you won’t regret it. ### 5/5 — Love the app! * issues resolved *2022-09-14* First of all- well worth every penny- so great. As a person who needs to practice mindfulness to help with my mental and emotional diagnoses it’s a godsend. Sadly, I’ve been running into an issue for when I’m trying to open the app it stays on the first screen that’s just a picture of their icon- please fix this as soon as possible, the app deserves every bit of 5 stars! First of all, thank you for reaching out so quickly and kindly! Second I was able to fix the app, likely something on my end- so relieved to use it again. Part of my daily recovery and therapy. If your thinking about getting the app, DO! Worth every penny. **Developer response:** Hi Gneux! Thank you for the kind words. We're so glad to hear that we're able to help you in your mindfulness practice and apologies for the issues you've been experiencing. Our recommendation would be to update the app from the App Store and if that doesn't work, try deleting the app and re-downloading (double check login email before deleting as that can cause confusion on re-login). We hope this helps! Please let us know if there is anything else that we can do for you. Happy journaling! 🌻☀️ ### 5/5 — Helpful App *2021-12-15, version 3.0.28* I find this app to be deeply profound for my mental wellness. It has contributed in a meaningful way to my life. Thank you for making this helpful service available to us. ### 5/5 — Just what I needed! *2021-06-19* I really love the aesthetics and the purpose/mission of this app. There are far too many people who struggle with wellness on a daily basis and this is a convenient way to check-in with yourself. I love the mindful breathing exercise and appreciate the surveys that ask me questions about my levels of depression/anxiety. I hope many others would see the value in this app and find much healing through it! **Developer response:** Thanks for the kind words kimjess3! We're so glad you've made Kintsugi a part of your wellness ritual. 🌻 Please let us know if you need anything ☀️! ### 5/5 — Wonderful app, great journaling and mental health tool. *2021-06-17, version 3.0.19* Great for those that aren’t writers and would prefer to talk. This is such a great tool for measuring my mental health. Gives me an idea for when I should be focusing more on myself. 💕 ### 5/5 — Love The Name of the App!!! *2021-06-12* I’ve never used any meditation apps or anything of the sort before. I frankly thought that one should be able to process and reflect their emotions critically without the help of an app. At first glance, the questions from some of the activities felt repetitive but they were surprisingly comforting. Because honestly, how often are you asked any of those questions by peers or family? You don’t have to explain much and it created room for self-reflection. Also, there were many exercises that helped me open up. And I found myself enjoying spending the time writing down how I felt. You get to read how people in different communities are feeling. Some may be experiencing something similar and I found many to be truly uplifting! It cheered me up to find other users expressing themselves on this platform and feeling confident for what was in store for tomorrow. It seems the use of Kintsugi was impacting their daily lives favorably. Kintsugi is a beautifully designed app that is simple to use and should be your next download ASAP. Just remember to breathe and reflect for 5 minutes and maybe even verbalize it using the app’s voice journal. I highly recommend using this app. Thank you to the creators! **Developer response:** Thank you for the kind words jjwpark and honest feedback ☀️! We're so glad you are enjoying Kintsugi and are honored to be part of your wellness journey. --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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