The Beans User Reviews

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Motivated!

I am so happy that The Beans helps me stay motivated in my financial awareness without adding stress. When I open the app I don’t have anxiety which other apps I have used made me feel.

Response from developer

Hi StellaLynnTX, thank you so much for your review! What you named, that The Beans doesn't cause you anxiety when you open it, is the first design principle at the company. This comes from my own experience of being stressed about money only to open my app and get a scary message, or to get a text that tells me I overspent ⚠️ I learned in graduate school that these negative messages actually make us more likely to spend our money 😬 so we work really hard to remove stressful things from the app and from our messaging. Thanks again, Stella. Don't hesitate to reach out when we can support you, just reply to any email or text we send! - Melissa, Founder + CEO

Check out The Beans!

The Beans has helped me look at my finances in a whole new way. I love the app design and how it gives a clear picture of my budget. It was easy to set up and a plan was developed for me quickly. When something makes my life easier, I absolutely share with my family and friends. Check out The Beans!
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Response from developer

Hi CNM!!! (: I love a handle with !!! 💜 Thanks so much for your review and for sharing The Beans with your community. We're on a mission to simplify the path to money + life balance so you can stop stressing about money and focus on what you love, and it's music to our ears when we hear back that it's working. We also appreciate the shoutout for the design of the app ✨ I'll pass this on to Alex, our VP of Product Design who has spent many long days making sure the app is beautiful and easy to use. We're here if you ever want support, just reply to any of our texts or emails, it goes straight to the team. -Melissa, Founder + CEO

Great budgeting app!

I want to budget and have tried many ways on my own. In the past I have been discouraged and quit. Since finding The Beans I have done a much better job and have not lost my motivation! The Beans has really helped me, I am excited!

Response from developer

Hey MarlyOneLove, thank you so much for taking the time to write us a review, and for being so honest about your own experiences with budgeting apps. We've tried them all, too and work hard to make sure our Plans are as smart and effortless as possible to use. Don't lose that motivation! Though tbh, it's bound to happen at some point 🙃, and it's just as important to be graceful with yourself when that inevitable moment happens! Relapse is literally one of the 6 stages of behavior change 🤓 You definitely deserve to feel good about your money and we are thrilled to be your partners on the path to financial progress. Don't ever hesitate to reach out if we can better support you! We're just a text or an email away. -Melissa, Founder + CEO

The Beans

The Beans is well designed, reliable, and user-friendly. Developing a plan with The Beans is so easy. I love opening the app and seeing where I am for the month. I highly recommend it for those who want to work towards their financial goals.

Response from developer

Hi MoneySaenz, (great handle, btw!) Thanks so much for your review and for offering to share The Beans with your community! That is genuinely the highest praise 🫶🏽 We spent a very long time turning cutting edge research about how we think and feel about our money into that Plan feature, and it's really wonderful to hear that it's easy to use and useful. If you ever need support, just reply to any of our texts or emails! Thanks again! - Melissa, Founder + CEO

Not great for Entrepreneurs

The app wasn’t able to recognize all of my income flows and set them up as consistent feed. It ended up being moire trouble than it was worth. Pretty disappointed because I was really interested in the idea and spent $40ish on it :(

Pulled $250 from my account

They pulled $250 from my checking account without my permission. I now have a $100 late fee and a derogatory mark when I’m supposed to find a new lease on two months. The app is so buggy that I can’t even get it to pull up the supposed account it transferred the money to. I’m absolutely devastated. Do no trust this company.
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Response from developer

Hi Vada, thanks so much for this review. We messaged with you on September 22 and October 6th offering support. After going through our Essential Savings feature and granting permission to The Beans, we saved the money you asked us to and moved it to a wallet you control. I'm so sorry that this caused other issues with your finances. We always check to make sure you have enough money in your account to cover all upcoming bills X1.5 before making any transfers, just to be sure this exact thing doesn't happen. We are happy to cover the fee you incurred and to write a letter on your behalf to assist with getting your lease. Please reply to our latest email and let's find a time to make sure we make you completely whole. - Melissa, Founder + CEO

5 Stars

If I could work for such a amazing company I would! Love you Melissa thanks so much
-Carlos

Can’t download

I can’t get this to download on my iPhone!

Essential and Impactful

This app is an amazing intersection of how technology and easing people’s lives come together. I’m someone who wants to improve my relationship with my money and be more confident with what I do with it as a new college graduate. “The Beans” is a tool that will help me foster that relationship.

I’m excited to see where this app is going and how it will continue positively influence my life! On top of that, you can see how the team is a group of caring people who are coming together to make something accessible for those who really need it.

The interface and features are user friendly, easy to understand, and overall makes me more motivated to be more wise with my income.

I’d definitely recommend it to my friends and family! :) thank you for this app!!
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Response from developer

Hi Asdfvshsc, thank you for this thoughtful review and for offering to share The Beans with your community✨ We appreciate it and are humbled to support your post-grad confidence 💪🏽. It's a journey for sure and we're really delighted to be on the path with you. Don't ever hesitate to reach out if we can better support you, we're just an email or a text away! - Melissa, Founder + CEO

5 Stars!

5 stars!

Great app to manage finances

This is a great app that really helps shift your financial habits!

If you want to delete your account info

You can’t. You have to email the company. It’s ridiculous! I do not recommend this app based upon that alone. It’s also inaccurate in tracking my expenses and it’s incorrect in telling me what I’ve spent compared to the prior month.

Definitely worth it!!

I’m happy that I’ve finally found an incredibly useful app to plan my budget. It was super easy to connect my info and make a plan to manage my money from both my jobs. I also get to see all of my expenses laid out on the screen, and the calendar lets me see upcoming bills. All of this definitely helps me as a grad student because I can visualize my budget easier and spend my money a little bit wiser! overall, I’m very pleased with this app!
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So confusing

I want to like this app but I’m extremely confused by it. I have a Master’s degree and this app bewilders me. There is no explanation of how it works or what the visuals even mean. I’m hoping I can get some support by posting this, otherwise I’ll be deleting it soon.

Relaxation

Since I have been using The Beans as a financial aid, it has kept my mind at peace. They really make me feel like I have control of my money. I really had to stick to it and now My school loans are all paid off.

Response from developer

Hi kwapiwhatever, thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience! We are on a mission to simplify the path to financial success and feedback like this lights up our days. Please don't hesitate to reach out with suggestions and feedback, you can reach me at Melissa@thebeans.io. Looking forward to your email! - Melissa, Founder + CEO

Super helpful

Helped put my finances in order.

It is great.

Best decision of my life.

Exactly what I’ve been looking for

I’ve tried a lot of budgeting apps, mint, everydollar, ybab, but they are all so complicated and require so much work.

The Beans does all of the work for me and they’ve created a plan that I’ve been able to stick to. I laid down my debts and have now started saving every month. This app really made a difference for me!
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Response from developer

Hi Spence Dog, thanks so much for your review. Knowing you made progress because of The Beans gives us so much joy. Congrats on putting your debts behind you and on contributing to your future so meaningfully. Please don't hesitate to reach out with feedback and suggestions. You can reach me at Melissa@thebeans.io. Looking forward to your email! - Melissa, Founder + CEO

Game Changer!

Before using the Beans my finances were a mess and I had no idea what it meant to take care of them. The beans makes it easy to understand and does all the work for you so you can keep your time doing things you love.

Response from developer

Hi tgwde, thanks so much for your review. I love that you said 'care' that's what it's all about! Financial care is the new self care and we're honored to be part of your story. Please don't hesitate to reach out with suggestions and feedback, you can reach me at Melissa@thebeans.io. Looking forward to your email! - Melissa, Founder + CEO

Budget

This app is great to follow a budget. It allows me to keep all my finances in one spot and setting monthly limits for personal expenses.