# Ref Guide for Essential Oils — user reviews

> 135 indexed App Store user reviews of Ref Guide for Essential Oils by Abundant Health, rated 4.00/5 from 47 ratings.

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ref-guide-for-essential-oils/id937793199/reviews
- App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ref-guide-for-essential-oils/id937793199.md
- Rating breakdown: 5★ 28 · 4★ 5 · 3★ 6 · 2★ 1 · 1★ 7

## 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- ❌ Outdated product information and discontinued items still listed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

## Newest reviews (12 of 135)

### 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.

### 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.

### 4/5 — Need update

*2023-06-02*

The app is not working properly and the different selection menus/icons block the search bar ( IPhone ) 
I’m a paid subscriber!

### 2/5 — App not working properly

*2023-05-31*

I’m not sure how to get in touch so I’m trying here. The home page for the app is not working properly. I’ve uninstalled and reinstalled and it has not fixed the problem. The buttons are up in the top left and under the search bar. Any ideas on how to fix this?

### 3/5 — Needs updating

*2023-03-27*

This app has served me well for over 5 years however, there are numerous items on it that Young Living no longer produces. It would be beneficial to have someone go through all of the items to delete those at are no longer available. There’s no sense in researching items that are not available.

### 3/5 — Love this...but

*2022-08-01*

Life 5 has been long gone for a few years now. Update to Life 9. Contact link and Report a Bug link in app don’t open and are unavailable. I pay 9.99 for app subscription and would expect the links to work. I do appreciate you’ve updated with supplements. FIX YOUR LINKS FOR PAID SUBSCRIBERS!

### 1/5 — what happened?

*2021-09-02, version 2.5*

i purchased this app so long ago and now all of a sudden there is a yearly subscription fee? it was always my EO bible!

### 4/5 — No search?

*2021-07-14, version 2.4*

I’m not finding the “search” on the update…. Also, not all of the names of the oils show under the related indications.

### 3/5 — Good but old

*2021-06-03, version 2.2*

This app does not update when new oils become available.  Otherwise it’s very good.

### 4/5 — Update Please...

*2021-05-25, version 2.2*

I’ve used this APP for over 3yrs... my only complaint is it’s not updated when YL introduces new oils a few times a year. Thanks!

### 3/5 — Not allowing me to take notes

*2020-08-15, version 2.2*

The app is not allowing me to take notes. Can you fix this?

## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated)

### 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!

### 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!

### 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

### 1/5 — Please fix the missing ingredients.

*2022-12-17*

I do refer to this app a lot.   However, check out your “Legs, Restless”.  You are missing ingredients.   When you go to  “about this App” and try to report a bug or send a comment, the links are broken.   Please go through your app with a fine-tooth comb.  You have a goldmine here but I see a lot of missing key ingredients.  
Thanks.

### 1/5 — App has be come unusable since bug update.

*2022-07-07, version 2.8*

I purchased this app for $6.99 in March of 2015. I had full access. I used to use this app frequently. I upgraded my phone and lost access to the “personal guide” section. Now the app is requesting a subscription fee. When did this change? Why were customers not notified? Sad to delete is app.

### 1/5 — You pay then takes you to another payment page

*2022-06-14*

You pay your money, open the app and it takes you to a monthly or annual subscription page to pay money again. Can’t access anything

### 1/5 — Rip off

*2022-04-05, version 2.6*

Pay 6.99 then have to pay a subscription to get full use of app.

### 1/5 — Can't access "Recipe" section

*2021-09-10, version 2.5*

I paid for a yearly subscription, but still can't access the "Recipes" section. Went to their website for "Live Chat", which must not work either. I waited 33 minutes before disconnecting.  Good luck with this app!

## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated)

### 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.

### 5/5 — Love it!

*2022-07-30, version 2.9*

Definitely a five star rating because it is a wealth of information and easy to use.

### 5/5 — Love this guide

*2021-07-17, version 2.4*

I have used this for years and I love that it is updated and so useful. Thank you

### 5/5 — Must have apps for EO lover

*2021-01-14, version 2.2*

Very complete information and user friendly too. So this is a must have apps for Essential Oils lovers 🤗

### 5/5 — All you need!

*2021-01-01, version 2.2*

I love this app!  It has so much information, readily available and easy to use.  I use it all the time!

### 5/5 — Indispensable App for YL Oil Users!

*2020-12-29, version 2.2*

I’ve had this app for about 6 years now and wouldn’t want to be without it. I use it almost every day. I’m not sure what other reviewers are referring to saying it excludes rose and melissa oils but they are definitely included in this app! It’s my “Go to” for oil descriptions and uses.

### 5/5 — Love this app I can look up everything for every one of my clients to help them with their choices

*2020-11-05, version 2.2*

Love this app I can look up all kinds of illnesses and it shows me the proper oils and how to use them! Would love a share button to share 1 oil at a time for a specific reason! Would be a great way to boost sales!

### 5/5 — Best App Available

*2020-07-15, version 2.2*

I use this as a supplementary resource to my EODR & it has fantastic information, cuts rations to research & personal testimonies. A wonderful collection of knowledge!

### 5/5 — One of my favourite apps!

*2020-06-27*

I absolutely love this app. If you use essential oils at all, you need this app. I have the books as well but it is so nice to be able to pick up my phone and find what I’m looking for by entering it in the search bar. Love it!

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