# Silk + Sonder Guided Self-Care — user reviews > 125 indexed App Store user reviews of Silk + Sonder Guided Self by Silk and Sonder Inc, rated 4.90/5 from 3,890 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/silk-plus-sonder-guided-self-care/id1560107751/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/silk-plus-sonder-guided-self-care/id1560107751.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 3,657 · 4★ 175 · 3★ 15 · 2★ 3 · 1★ 40 ## What do users think of Silk + Sonder Guided Self? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 👍 Helpful for personal growth - 💡 Great community support - 🚀 Effective journaling tool - 👍 Flexible and customizable - 👍 Aesthetically pleasing design **Cons** - 🐛 Buggy app with errors - 🔒 Privacy concerns with personal information - 💰 Expensive subscription model - 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription - 🐛 Shipping and delivery issues **Commonly reported bugs** - Login screen freezes - Compatibility issues with older devices - Syncing problems between app and journal - Recurring charges after cancellation - Unreliable push notifications **Most requested features** - Habit tracking integration - More customization options - Improved community features - Better customer support - Offline journaling capabilities ## Newest reviews (12 of 125) ### 2/5 — Lowkey a scam *2025-12-16, version 1.22* The few parts that are free are great and you get ok usage out of it, but so much of the app is limited (participating in the community, how many affirmations you get, rituals, etc.). The creators expect you to pay at least $35 per month for a membership subscription (via their website) and that’s where pricing starts. The bingos are fun to play, but some are also a little, uh, meant for people with big money. For example, one of the bingos (I think it was Meha’s favorites) had “visit and stay at a 5-star luxury hotel”, “travel first class”, and a bunch of other things that a person who does not have that kind of money cannot afford. I ended up checking them off saying “ok well I visited the website of a 5-star luxury hotel and I traveled the world via Google Earth/Maps, so that counts.” Every time you check a box off, a pop up comes up asking you how you feel about the accomplishment and it’s difficult to exit out of that pop up. When you get a full bingo or a whole row, it’s difficult just to exit out of that pop-up. Daily journal prompts give you 2 options — most of which do not promote deep thinking for wellness, but rather, ones you can find on Pinterest or Google under “simple writing prompts.” Free members get 15 affirmations a month and that’s it — you’re better off writing a bunch in your Reminders app on your phone and setting them off at different times periodically throughout the day. App has a cute set up, but definitely not worth downloading in my honest opinion. I like following them on social media and that’s it; investing in them seems sort of like a scam and an MLM. ### 5/5 — S+S *2025-08-20, version 1.21* This is such a wonderful and supportive community! ### 5/5 — Life changing! *2025-08-20, version 1.21* This program, paired with the app, has changed my life and given me Self Care! I have never had a problem with the app being glitchy or reforming badly. It is so well designed and easy to use for this mom of nine kids and running a few business. This is just what I’ve been needing! ### 5/5 — Life Changing App and Journal *2025-08-20, version 1.21* This app, in combination with the Silk + Sonder journal, has been life changing for me. I am befriending myself in the most lovely and unexpected ways through the community, affirmations and activities Silk Sonder+ Sonder creates for me. This is the only app on my phone that I give widget status. I want to see those daily affirmations in BIG letters every day all day. The app is absolutely wonderful and seamless. I’ve never had any bugs or crashes. The content is phenomenal. Can’t recommend this app and the monthly journals enough…it’s helped me craft a more beautiful and authentic life! ### 5/5 — Great! *2025-08-20, version 1.21* This app is great when paired with the journals. The daily rituals are a great way to do a little bit of writing every day. The community on there is so supportive. I love the Sonder Socials as well. They are a great to interact with the community. Other features like the journal prompts and bingo games are fun too! ### 5/5 — The best thing I have done for myself in a long time. *2025-08-20, version 1.21* I have been with S&S for a couple of months and it has been a game changer for me and my mental health. The journal is great for someone that is a perfectionist! New journal every month and a fresh start. The app is easy to use and there are so many resources on it. I’m exploring new things every day. I love the community that has been built on this app. It really makes me feel a part of something special. ### 5/5 — Amazing *2025-08-20, version 1.21* This app has everything in one place - a true “one stop shop” for all of your mental and emotional wellness. It complements the journal subscription amazingly well and serves as a hub to fully live your best life. I absolutely love this app and everything about it! ### 5/5 — Satisfied User! Great App and Community *2025-08-20, version 1.21* I have been a Silk & Sonder member for over 2 years, and I recommend it highly. I have found the business to be very responsive if I have a question or problem, so I am not sure why the reviews being displayed in the App Store are so negative! I love connecting with my S&S friends through the app—it’s how I start my morning. The Daily Ritual (a guided journaling session) is part of my self-care routine, and daily journaling prompts are also available. There are 2 parts to the S&S program: The app is free, and there is also an S&S journal subscription available. A new journal comes every month, but they are a bit pricey. If you are interested, I highly recommend trying the S&S app! ### 5/5 — Love S & S! *2025-08-20, version 1.21* This app is a great companion to the journal subscription. The community is beyond amazing and supportive. It is unlike any social media platform. No ads (except for planner ads ons or some online events that are absolutely optional). No hate. No judgement. Just a good place to remind yourself to take care of yourself and reach your goals. ### 5/5 — Silk & Sonder got me journaling *2025-03-25, version 1.20.10* I could never commit to journaling before I found Silk & Sonder. The thoughtful prompts, helpful community and private coaching are amazing tools I’m now using daily! ### 5/5 — Love it!! *2025-01-15, version 1.20.10* Just finished two years with the planner subscription and love it so much! ### 5/5 — First Glance *2024-12-30, version 1.20.10* First glance great place. Positive vibes for sure! Welcoming and great options for getting motivated and organized for 2025! ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Awful *2026-07-29, version 1.22* This product is Awful. ### 1/5 — App issues *2026-02-18, version 1.22* App wants me to set my birthday but won’t navigate away from Feb. My birthday is a different month ### 1/5 — No subscription and was charged $260 *2026-02-12, version 1.22* I don’t have a subscription and was charged for a year I did not authorize. Buyer beware, 100%. ### 1/5 — Customer services *2025-12-17, version 1.22* I would not recommend them due to poor customer service. I went to cancel day after payment and I am now out more money than I can afford for it. I asked for a refund and was told it wasn’t possible due to production. It’s a journal subscription. I should be able to get a refund. I will not be supporting this business again. I love support women business and small companies but I also expect more from them than I received from silk and Sonder. ### 1/5 — Do not subscribe *2025-08-10, version 1.20.10* You will never be able to cancel. No matter what their fine print says. It’s ridiculous and unethical. Just buy yourself and journal and YouTube bullet journaling. ### 1/5 — Mindfulness shouldn’t be this frustrating *2025-06-11, version 1.20.10* First, the app is buggy and poorly designed. Features constantly glitch, journal entries disappear, and syncing is unreliable at best. It feels like an afterthought rather than a functional part of the experience. For a company centered on mindfulness and organization, the app experience is ironically chaotic. The customer service is disappointing too. I reached out multiple times about missing shipments and issues with my subscription, and the responses were either delayed or unhelpful. It’s frustrating to feel like you’re not being heard — especially by a company that promotes emotional wellness and support. As for the journals themselves, while they’re aesthetically pleasing, they become repetitive quickly. Each month felt like a copy-paste of the last, with minimal innovation or customization. Not to mention they feel flimsy and low quality. At this price point, I expected more value and creativity. I’ve been a long time subscriber and over the years the prices continually increase without any additional benefits or offerings for members. I understand inflation but this whole operation just feels like a money grab and gimmicky. I really wanted Silk + Sonder to be part of my wellness routine, but instead it felt like a chore — both to use and to deal with. I’ve canceled my subscription and wouldn’t recommend this product. ### 1/5 — Unscrupulous business practices *2025-02-13, version 1.20.10* I made a one time purchase in order to experiment using the product and in the fine print it stated that it would be on automatic renewal every quarter (something I didn’t notice at the time of purchase and no option was given to opt out). When the time for renewal came I was given no forewarning to cancel the subscription and my card that they stored was charged. I saw the charge pending and asked for them to cancel the order which hadn’t shipped. They said they would cancel but wanted to know why I was canceling. I explained why (thinking the order was canceled and I’d be refunded) and they came back saying the order couldn’t be canceled and by this time had shipped. This all is quite interesting considering what this company preaches. All they want is your money - if they truly cared about your well-being, they would notify you of an upcoming charge and give you the opportunity to reassess if you want to continue. I’ve submitted a dispute to my credit card and plan to post some complaints so others don’t have this terrible experience I’m having. ### 1/5 — I want to try it SO bad *2025-01-03, version 1.20.10* I’ve seen a couple tiktoks, and this app looks exactly like what I’m looking for. It just won’t let me access anything. It prompts you to provide a phone number, so I did, and no matter what, it won’t send me a code to get in! I just wanted a daily prompt for journaling for 2025🥹 ### 1/5 — It’s a cult *2024-12-12, version 1.20.10* And once you’re in you are never ever ever getting out. You can stop it from coming and you can’t stop then from them charging you. Dont do it!! ### 1/5 — Horrible customer service. *2024-11-19, version 1.20.10* Be very cautious with this company. They run a very shady business and refuse to help you out. Will Jevon support this company again. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Can’t give it enough stars *2026-08-20, version 1.25* I’ve been doing silk and sonder for 2 years. It has changed my life. Highly recommend ### 5/5 — The Best *2026-08-13, version 1.24* This is the journal/planner/tracker that keeps me Interested through the whole year. I have tried others and always find my way back to Silk and Sonder. ### 5/5 — Excellent app *2026-06-29, version 1.22* I have used this app and the accompanying journal on and off for several years now. I really enjoy how flexible it is. You can adapt it to your needs and change it monthly as those needs change. ### 5/5 — Beautiful, functional, transformational *2026-03-30, version 1.22* I bought these journals during a time I was home recovering from a double mastectomy. I needed something colorful and beautiful in my life. Not only are these journals beautiful, they’re filled with prompts, trackers, spaces to journal and reflect, and even some light and fun activities like word scrambles. I’ve journaled and written for years, but these are paired expertly with an online component that is reshaping my digital life at the same time I’m resuscitating my written life. Cannot recommend highly enough. ### 5/5 — Love! *2026-03-30, version 1.22* I absolutely love my Silk + Sonder journals! The layouts are beautiful and practical, and the Eventbrite videos make the experience so motivating. They’ve truly helped me stay organized, reflect, and feel more positive every day. Highly recommend everything Silk and Sonder! ### 5/5 — Love it! *2026-03-22, version 1.22* This journaling program and journals have helped me so much! I highly recommend it! ### 5/5 — New Member *2026-02-05, version 1.22* The app is very easy to use and complete my tasks and where I need to go. On the other hand the organization is amazing and the help I’ve received from strangers all while using my monthly planner leaves me awe struck. I’m a new member and even in the four-five weeks I’ve seen improvement in areas of my life. I’m so happy I found silk and sonder and look forward to a very long relationship. ### 5/5 — Beyond expectations! *2025-12-25, version 1.22* This app and community is so incredibly well designed! I have joined many groups online using different platforms (like kajabi) but this one is so much better. The types of things you can do in the app are amazing (e.g. Bingo, Resource image library, Discussion, How To library!!). Just wow!! Then there is the actual content-so inspirational, well-conceived, always fresh, and creatively delivered in multiple modalities! Dang, y’all! This is way beyond expectations and worth every penny! ### 5/5 — Changed SO much for me! *2025-11-05, version 1.21* This journaling community has, no joke, changed life for me. It is absolutely worth it, get the monthly journals, download the app and go to the socials. I promise you will be inspired to live your best life inside and out! ### 5/5 — Life Changing! *2025-10-01, version 1.21* I’ve been using this app and journaling system for a year and it has been something I’ve been able to maintain, despite years of failed planner and journal systems. I don’t feel like a failure when I don’t fill out every page or box. That’s huge for someone with ADD. Even the little bits I do bring me joy and focus, giving me the nudge I need to build solid habits and achieve my goals. Love it! --- *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 2026-08-29.*