# Purposeful by Kumanu — user reviews > 78 indexed App Store user reviews of Purposeful by Kumanu by Kumanu, Inc., rated 4.40/5 from 216 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/purposeful-by-kumanu/id1457841328/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/purposeful-by-kumanu/id1457841328.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 159 · 4★ 30 · 3★ 6 · 2★ 3 · 1★ 18 ## What do users think of Purposeful by Kumanu? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - ✨ Daily check-ins and reminders for mindfulness - 🎯 Helps set intentions and track daily purpose - 💪 Encourages positive mindset and self-reflection - 🧠 Evidence-based behavioral and neuroscience approach - 👥 Supportive and non-judgmental feedback - 🎨 Clean, intuitive interface design - 📱 Simple and easy to use with minimal training - 🌟 Provides actionable tips and strategies - ❤️ Helpful for mental health and well-being - ⏰ Flexible customization options - 🤝 Pairs well with Coursera's 'Finding Purpose' course **Cons** - 🐛 Multiple login and account creation failures - 💳 Unexpected billing and subscription issues - 🔐 Limited accessibility without employer/healthcare plan - 🎭 AI responses feel repetitive and superficial - 🚫 Not helpful for serious mental health issues like bereavement - 📱 Incompatible with some devices (iPhone 14) - 🔄 Inconsistent reminder notifications - 💼 Content heavily focused on work/employment - ⚠️ Lack of customer support responsiveness - 🎪 Feels like MadLibs rather than genuine AI interaction **Commonly reported bugs** - Account creation fails with security code errors - Email verification codes not working - Login failures through Google, Apple ID, and email - Integration issues with United Healthcare registration - App won't open after download - Sign-in glitches on certain devices - Inconsistent reminder notifications - Incompatibility with iPhone 14 **Most requested features** - Integration with other apps like Day One - Ability to focus on multiple daily goals (not just one) - More personalized tracks for different user types (students, retirees, unemployed, etc.) - Deeper personality assessment and identification features - Better reminder notification system - More advanced analytics and progress tracking - Improved customization for career vs. personal development focus ## Newest reviews (11 of 78) ### 3/5 — Somewhat helpful *2026-03-03, version 8.0.0* There’s a lot of good stuff here, but it’s less helpful when dealing with significant things, like bereavement. And the AI feels like you’re playing MadLibs ### 3/5 — :( *2024-02-03, version 5.7.5* cannot login thru iphone 14 ### 4/5 — Too early to tell . *2023-07-16* I think there needs to be more identifying issues, showing my personality what I’m trying to put forth and how I can modify or accelerate those personality points to achieve my goal ### 5/5 — Purposeful *2023-03-16, version 4.2.0* It’s an amazing app ### 5/5 — Great app, unique features *2023-03-02, version 4.2.0* Purposeful is not like other wellbeing apps, because you are invited to check in on your purpose and are provided with mini activities to help develop a purposeful life ### 5/5 — Helps Calm My Soul *2023-02-15, version 4.2.0* This app helps me be focused and reflect on what truly matters in my life. ### 5/5 — Loving this app! *2023-01-01, version 4.0.0* Will add more later! ### 4/5 — Kumanu Purposeful Works Well *2022-10-26, version 3.9.0* Great daily reminder to focus on personal things ### 5/5 — Life is full of purpose *2022-09-30, version 3.8.2* Never give up on yourself. ### 4/5 — Helpful - Please add landscape view for Magic Keyboard on iPad *2022-09-22, version 3.8.2* The app really helps to stay connected to goals and purpose. The setup was a bit difficult but with help by the support it finally worked. One thing that could be improved is the implementation of landscape view. I use the Magic Keyboard for my iPad Pro and the app simply doesn’t turn. ### 5/5 — Enjoyable! *2022-07-11* I’m new to Purposeful, but I enjoy the daily check-in. Short, to the point and not intrusive. It’s hard to find encouragement on a daily basis in every day life, so it feels good to hear encouragement and to be reminded of my desired purpose, even if it is from an App. on my phone.😀 ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Limited and naive *2025-11-25, version 7.3.1* This app was repetitive and unhelpful. I did not find it insightful or even suggesting new ways to think about things. When asked direct questions about what it meant in various scenarios it simply repeated itself. Maybe it will be grand for others but the level of introspection it offered was childish. ### 1/5 — Can’t log in *2025-09-24, version 7.3.0* I was not able to make an account. They said they would send me a security code but instead it just said password error code. I have never been able to even open it. I tried writing to them but no answer. ### 1/5 — Doesn’t work… *2024-07-23, version 6.2.0* I could not register through United Healthcare which offered me the service or through the app. Email verification codes don’t work, United Heathcare couldn’t find me in their system to register. Basically the app and it’s connection to United Healthcare are a mess. ### 1/5 — Don’t get this app *2023-08-07, version 5.5.1* I put in my details for a free trial and cancelled it after 1 day to see what it was like the app is very basic not very useful and I stopped using it after a couple days I then get notified a couple weeks later that money has been taken from my bank account?? £30?!?! First of all that is an outrageous amount for such a terrible app and secondly I had cancelled the subscription straight away I’m very disappointed and I hope to get my money back ### 1/5 — Purpose for Me but not for Thee *2023-07-27, version 5.5.1* Apparently purpose is only accessible to those with a preferred healthcare plan or fortunate enough to work at a Fortune 100 corporation. The hypocrisy. ### 1/5 — Can’t use it unless your employer sets it up for you *2022-08-20, version 3.8.1* No way to use this as self-employed, and I would NEVER trust giving my deeply personal data to an app through an American corporation (where I live). Maybe other countries have better legal protection. ### 1/5 — Does not work *2022-06-15, version 3.7.0* I cant sign in with google or apple id or my email when i try it says error and my internet is working i tried numerous times to fix but it wont work i cant even find a way to make a new account ### 1/5 — Feels like a money grab *2022-04-07, version 3.4.0* Came here from Coursera app. If Vic and company was really sincere about helping people, this app 1) would not cost $40/year, and 2) would be more up front about there pricing model so that it would not waste peoples time who do not want to sign up. Thanks for nothing. ### 1/5 — Won’t open *2022-02-13, version 3.1.3* Downloaded the app and it won’t let me create an account… ### 2/5 — Unable to login *2021-11-20, version 2.7.1* I tried logging in using the Apple credentials as well through google, but it’s not letting me. It gives login error. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Constructive Feedback *2026-04-15* I find this app to be especially helpful. The goals I set can be difficult to complete in the my time constraints. Feedback focuses on on what has been accomplished with encouragement to proceed with more realistic expectations (my word choice). ### 5/5 — Evidence-based *2026-01-23* This app was a game-changer for me. It’s based on the latest behavioral and neuroscience and is constantly improving. Interestingly, I didn’t feel like I lacked a sense of purpose when I tried it. I was pretty clear on what was important to me and what my life meant. I was just having a little trouble sleeping at night and staying focused in the workday and was looking for a bit of help. Purposeful helped with that and more. It really enables me to focus on actions for living more purposefully. I feel more energized, on track, and happy. I just feel great. ### 5/5 — Apps purpose not aligned with itself *2025-08-31, version 7.2.0* If your purpose is to reach one billion people, as your founder said in some talks, then your pricing is totally incompatible with that goal. I give you five stars to support your work, although there is obviously room for improvement (onboarding, finding the ai assistant, going back to correct an answer in the ai assistant, seeing what you wrote previously in the ai assistant, etc.). All the best! ### 5/5 — Purposeful is a great tool *2025-07-19* The daily check-ins serve as a great reminder to prioritize the things that really matter and help from getting bogged down by activities that are less fulfilling. ### 5/5 — Kumanu Purposeful - The beacon of gentle light when you are feeling lost. *2024-11-05* I kinda initially thought the idea was really for someone who was still working and busy in organization. I’ve been disabled for sometime and in chronic pain. There have been very low times when I have blamed myself for the injuries others have caused, and I’ve been beating myself up for it, feeling without worth or value, without a voice and without a purpose. Purposeful actually is an amazing concept. It gives you a word each day. It could be ‘strength’ or ‘mindfulness’ or ‘love’ or ‘communication’. Purposeful gives examples of how incorporating these words into one’s life can help us identify our strengths; and therefore, open our eyes to what purpose we can have. It gives prompts and ideas of how to add that word into your life in some way, shape or form - perhaps just by smiling at a stranger, holding the door for a random person and saying ‘thank you’. It’ll ask if you’re willing to try it for the day and then it’ll catch up with you later in the day to see if you’ve done it - it’s a little bit of life coach but also helping you maintain a responsibility for your actions and plans. It’s a little bit like a friend who you can pour out all your frustrations to, and know that the friend won’t blab your business as soon as s/he can. It’s a little bit of encouragement that we all need each day. I would highly recommend to anyone who is feeling less than, feeling like their life has stopped having meaning or need a reminder to focus on an area where you can improve your understanding of yourself and therefore make appropriate adjustments to be the person you want to be. I certainly have been on the brink and I see a psychiatrist and psychologist, but this is a private moment essentially with myself where I can meditate, if you will, on the word of the day and do my very best to incorporate that word as fully as I am able. ### 5/5 — Great site *2024-08-22, version 6.3.0* This is a super helpful site to help you with your life. ### 5/5 — Onward and upward *2024-08-18, version 6.3.0* Love the process so far-just started ### 5/5 — Purposeful *2024-04-09, version 6.0.0* Excellent reminders to check in to your purpose and mindfulness ### 5/5 — Be your best *2023-09-10, version 5.6.2* This is a great app that will assist you with being your best self. ### 5/5 — Great program *2023-05-13, version 5.1.0* Starts each day of helping to remain positive, connected and focused. I’m loving it! --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. 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