# Ref Guide for Essential Oils

> Portable reference guide for essential oils and health products with detailed information. (iPhone/iPad app by Abundant Health.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ref-guide-for-essential-oils/id937793199 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Abundant Health](https://appshunter.io/developer/937793198)
- Category: Health & Fitness, Reference
- Price: $4.99 with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.00/5 from 47 App Store ratings · 135 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 16.6 · 47 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2015-01-15
- Data updated: 2026-08-29
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ref-guide-for-essential-oils/id937793199/reviews.md

## What is Ref Guide for Essential Oils?

The Reference Guide app is the portable, user-friendly guide to Young Living®* essential oils and products. You’ll get quick information on-the-go to support better health and an essential oil lifestyle.

Now updated with all products available as of June 2026! 

With a subscription, you’ll receive more detailed information on Young Living® supplements and personal care products. Plus, with “Everyday Essentials” tips and recipes, you can confidently incorporate essential oils into all aspects of daily living.

This app combines information from the authoritative Reference Guide for Essential Oils (by Connie and Alan Higley) with convenient search, easy navigation, and personal note-taking features. Use the app anytime, anywhere to quickly find and confidently use recommended single oils and blends for hundreds of health conditions and wellness solutions.

The Reference Guide app will become your go-to source for personal essential oil use and for sharing your love of essential oils. The app features a personal guide section that details hundreds of health topics for which essential oils can be used to help support the body’s natural ability to heal itself. Additionally, key information on over 100 single oils and over 100 proprietary oil blends will help you better understand and use essential oils.

The app also provides essential oil application instructions—including detailed information about auricular internal body points, the digestive tract, the autonomic nervous system, and the olfactory system.
For over 30 years, our team has:
Reviewed thousands of research articles;
Scoured hundreds of books and lectures by essential oil experts, scientists, medical professionals, historians, and other authorities;
Gained practical experience using essential oils for ourselves and our families;
Prepared to distill all of the essential information for you in one amazing app!
(This convenient app runs on the Apple family of iPhones and iPads.)


*Abundant Health™ is a true third-party company that does not profit from the sales of essential oils and is not sponsored by, affiliated with, or endorsed by any essential oil company. We offer this material as a third-party, unbiased presentation about oils and products sold by one of the leading essential oil suppliers and producers in the world. Product names throughout this app are trademarks or registered trademarks of Young Living® Essential Oils. Abundant Health™ is not sponsored by, affiliated with, or endorsed by Young Living® Essential Oils.

DISCLAIMER

The information contained in this app is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, prevent, or otherwise reduce the effects of any disease or ailment. Consult a licensed, qualified health care provider for diagnosis, medical care, and treatment.

Price are in U.S. Dollars (USD). Pricing in other currencies and countries may vary and actual charges may be converted to your local currency depending on the country of residence.

Subscription payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period.
Your subscription will automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can cancel at any time within your iTunes account settings. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription to the app. You can manage or turn off the auto-renew option in your Apple ID account settings at any time after purchase.

For additional information please see:
https://www.abundanthealth4u.com/privacy-policy
https://www.abundanthealth4u.com/terms

## Key features

- Quick on-the-go information
- Detailed product information
- Everyday tips and recipes
- Essential oil application instructions
- Search and note-taking
- Information on single oils and blends

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: $4.99.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $9.99 | per year |


## Chart rankings

- #123 in Top Paid · Health & Fitness (US App Store)

## What do users think of Ref Guide for Essential Oils?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 📚 Comprehensive essential oil information and reference
- 🔍 Easy search functionality by oil or ailment
- 📱 Convenient portable access without carrying physical books
- ✅ Well-organized and user-friendly interface
- 💡 Detailed information on oil properties and applications
- 🎯 Helpful for both beginners and experienced users
- 📖 Includes chemical constituents and folklore information
- 🔗 Contains research study references
- 💰 Good value compared to physical reference guides

**Cons**

- 💰 Unfair pricing model with upfront cost plus subscription fees
- 🔄 Lack of regular updates for new oils and products
- ❌ Outdated product information and discontinued items still listed
- 🐛 Notes section frequently buggy and unreliable
- 🔧 App crashes and black screen issues
- 📱 iPad landscape mode not supported
- 🔗 Broken contact and bug report links
- ❌ Missing ingredient information in some recipes
- 🎨 Poor UI design in recent updates
- ⚠️ Inconsistent information between app and actual product bottles

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Black screen when opening app or selecting options
- App crashes and stops working after updates
- Notes disappear or move to wrong oil categories
- Notes section doesn't allow text entry
- Contact and bug report links are broken/non-functional
- Selection menus block search bar on iPhone
- App not working properly after reinstall
- Forced re-purchase after update despite previous purchase
- Subscription paywall appears after initial purchase
- Recipe section inaccessible despite paid subscription
- Search functionality missing or not working
- App incompatible with newer iOS versions
- Notes don't sync between devices

**Most requested features**

- Regular updates for new oils and reformulated blends
- Personal inventory tracking system
- Shopping list for oils running low or needed
- Ability to mark favorite oils or oils you own
- Click-through navigation from ailments to specific oils
- Recipe section with detailed mixing instructions and drop amounts
- Supplement and personal care product information
- Chemical constituent percentages for each oil
- Vita flex point diagrams for hands and feet
- Copy and paste functionality for notes and recipes
- Share button for individual oils via text/email
- Multi-language support (Spanish mentioned)
- Notes syncing across devices
- Landscape mode for iPad
- Dilution charts and safety information
- Auricular Emotional Therapy Chart restoration

## Recent user reviews (10 of 135)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ref-guide-for-essential-oils/id937793199/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Horrible and misleading

*2026-05-02*

This is the first time I have ever left a review for an app. I purchased this app to be able to use it for skincare and recipes. After paying for and downloading the app, I click on the recipes to browse through it and it says I have to purchase another app to access it. Same with the skincare. What a waster of money, as if money grows on trees these days and we can afford to keep purchasing these apps! Don’t buy this app! If I could give it zero star rating I would!

### 5/5 — Used since 2016

*2026-01-29*

I love this app!!! I am a book person but this is nice to have at your fingertips wherever you are.

### 5/5 — Well organized information

*2026-01-27*

Love this app. Guide to the colors symbols etc.- there is a ? mark at the top left above oils and personal care that opens the key guide to letters, colors etc. Also, about 10 or so years ago Rosewood was on hold due to being scarce (endangered, maybe?). Young Living created a blend that when mixed very approximately and proportionally contained a replication of the many constituents contained in rosewood EO. Since inspiration contained rosewood, this might be why other oils appeared on the labels after this blend was substituted for rosewood. I think the blend had geranium, maybe spruce, not sure what else. Idk if there are updates to this app for such, or for new oils as they become available. I know the disappointment when an oil is not in the app. I do like that the app retains a lot of info from the old days that seems lacking in other resources. Also a plus that there are research study references. Searching pub med can bring up many more and recent studies. My teacher taught : if an oil smells good to you, your body is telling you you need it. If an oil doesn’t smell good to you, your body is telling you you really need it! As in, something might need to be brought into harmony and balance, as often an oil starts to smell better, after awhile, for people, than it did originally. Peace be to your days.

### 3/5 — Update

*2025-08-31*

When are they going to update with all the new oils and supplements?

### 4/5 — Some things are missing.

*2025-02-11*

Got this so I wouldn't have to use the actual book to look us symptoms and what EOs to use. It doesn't always work, recipes missing or incomplete.

### 1/5 — Unfair Pricing

*2024-01-22*

It seems unfair that there’s a $5 price for the app, then after you purchase it, you can still only access some parts of the app until you pay an additional monthly or yearly fee.

### 1/5 — 😡looking for another source

*2023-12-13*

I have used this app for years and found it to be so helpful.  I just updated it and now it’s pure garbage.  Not only is everything different on the pages but it’s requiring me to pay $9.99 a year or $.99 a month to access the information.  I originally paid a one time fee of $6.99 with no problems until I upgraded.  Worst mistake ever.  I hate this app now!

### 3/5 — Good but not great

*2023-09-14*

I paid an extra $4.99 for what? It does not give the amount of drops for different diffuser blends and needs an update. If you’re just looking for basic info is an ok app but I’m looking for a better one after spending the $15 and no refund.

### 1/5 — PLEASE…..FIX

*2023-09-06*

TO LANDSCAPE FOR IPAD!!!!

### 1/5 — Over priced

*2023-07-29*

You still have to make in app purchase

## Frequently asked questions about Ref Guide for Essential Oils

### What does the Reference Guide for Essential Oils app do?

The app serves as a portable, user-friendly reference for essential oils and products, providing quick information to support health and an essential oil lifestyle. It offers details on hundreds of health topics, single oils, and proprietary blends, along with application instructions.

### What kind of information can I find in the app?

You can find quick information on-the-go, detailed information on supplements and personal care products with a subscription, "Everyday Essentials" tips and recipes, and information on hundreds of health conditions and wellness solutions. It also covers application instructions for various body systems.

### Is the app free to use?

The app offers a freemium model. While some information is available, a subscription is required to access more detailed information on supplements and personal care products. Pricing is in U.S. Dollars and may vary by region.

### What essential oil companies does this app cover?

The app focuses on Young Living® essential oils and products. It is a third-party company that does not profit from essential oil sales and is not sponsored by, affiliated with, or endorsed by any essential oil company.

### What are the common use cases for this app?

Common use cases include quickly looking up single oils and blends for specific health conditions, finding recipes and tips for incorporating essential oils into daily life, and understanding application instructions for various wellness needs.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.0 — 2026-06-30

- All 4 product sections have been updated for products available from Young Living as of June 2026.
- New products have also been added to the Guide section under applicable conditions.
- All 4 product sections have also be standardized for uniformity of content and presentation, bugs fixed, and functionality improved. Essential Oils listed for Blends, Supplements, and Personal Care products are all now tappable to take you directly to the individual oil detail page. 
- A new designation of NCA has been added for products that are "Not Currently Available" with an NCA label showing on the product image in the lists and on each detail page. These are products that have been discontinued or were seasonal products only. Products that are shown as "Coming Back Soon" on the website were not given the NCA designation. Tapping on the NCA label will bring up an explanation window.
- Product images were updated to better reflect the type and primary color of the packaging.

### 3.6.1 — 2026-04-12

Bug fixes after updates to the latest devices and Android versions.

### 3.6 — 2026-03-24

Updated for all latest devices and OS versions. Also corrected some layout issues.

### 3.5 — 2023-12-20

Minor bug fix.

### 3.4 — 2023-09-06

Updated with new products from 2023 convention.

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