# The Essential Life - Oil Guide — Complete Essential Oil Guide

> Comprehensive essential oil reference guide with uses, recipes, and ailment solutions. (iPhone/iPad app by Total Wellness Media.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-essential-life-oil-guide/id1434661865 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Total Wellness Media](https://appshunter.io/developer/1434661864)
- Category: Health & Fitness, Reference
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.30/5 from 929 App Store ratings · 472 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 65 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2018-09-22
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: subscription
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-essential-life-oil-guide/id1434661865/reviews.md

## What is The Essential Life?

With over 6,000 oil uses and solutions, The Essential Life app is your complete Essential Oil Reference Guide. With content from the highest-selling Essential Life book, explore how natural oil remedies can bring new levels of wellness to your life. 

YOUR DAILY COMPANION FOR A WELLNESS LIFESTYLE
Discover the benefits and top uses of doTERRA Essential Oils, blends, and supplements. Identify which solution is most suitable for over 600 ailments. 
Explore 100s of oil-based recipes and learn how to enhance your recipes with essential oils.
Create your own remedies and recipes and share them with the Community. 
Understand how essential oil solutions can complement specific body systems.

IT’S ALL IN THE APP
6000+ Oil solutions
Create your own Recipes & Remedies
Body Systems
doTERRA Essential Oils, Blends, and SupplementsAnd a lot more

Start your free trial today to explore The Essential Life.

30-DAY FREE TRIAL
Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable.

SUBSCRIPTIONS
$9.99 USD per year  (or local monetary equivalent)
$0.99 monthly (or local monetary equivalent)

– Get full access to all The Essential Life content and start discovering detailed information for 68 essential oils, 40 blends, 30 supplements, recipes and remedies for over 600+ ailments. Learn how to get the most out of your essential oils and save your favorite solutions in one location on your profile.

SUBSCRIPTION AUTO-RENEWAL FEATURE

The Essential Life Annual Membership



– $9.99 USD (or local monetary equivalent) will be charged to your iTunes Store account on confirmation. The Essential Life Membership will give you full access to our in-app content for 12 months.

– $0.99 USD monthly (or local monetary equivalent) will be charged to your iTunes account on confirmation of monthly subscription. The Essential Life Membership will give you full access to our in-app content for 1 month.

- Your subscription will auto-renew annually unless you turn off auto-renewal in your App Store Account Settings at least 24-hours before the end of the current period.

- Your account will be charged a renewal fee of $9.99 USD if Annual Membership (or local monetary equivalent) or $0.99 USD monthly (or local monetary equivalent) will be charged to your iTunes account within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period.

- Auto-renew may be turned off by visiting AppStore Account Settings after purchase.

- You can also manage your subscription from within the app by tapping ‘Manage Subscription’ within the Setting area of your Profile on the Explore page.

- No cancellation of the current subscription is permitted during an active subscription period. You may only cancel the next subscription renewal.

The Privacy policy can be found here: https://essentiallife.com/privacy-policy

The Terms of service can be found here: https://essentiallife.com/terms-of-service
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 and qualified health care provider for diagnosis, medical care, and treatment.  

Support available at: support@essentiallife.com

## Key features

- 6000+ oil solutions
- Create custom recipes & remedies
- Body systems information
- Essential oil recipes
- Ailment solutions

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| The Essential Life Membership | $9.99 | per year |
| Monthly Subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $9.99 | per year |


## What do users think of The Essential Life?

Overall sentiment: neutral

**Pros**

- 🚀 Convenient on-the-go reference
- 👍 Comprehensive information
- 🌟 Helpful for beginners and experienced users
- 💻 Easy to navigate and use
- 🌍 Multilingual support

**Cons**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes after updates
- 🔑 Login and password reset issues
- 💰 Subscription model concerns
- 📱 Compatibility issues with newer devices
- 🔍 Inconsistent search results

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch
- Unable to access paid content
- Password reset links not working
- Subscription renewal problems
- Frequent app updates causing issues

**Most requested features**

- Inventory tracking and wish list
- Landscape mode for tablets
- Ability to share content outside the app
- More detailed information on oil blends
- Offline access to content

## Recent user reviews (10 of 472)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-essential-life-oil-guide/id1434661865/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Be Aware

*2026-01-27*

Suspicious had app for 5 yrs love it and use daily.  Paid for subscription yearly and this year they cancelled my subscription after i pd for it renewal date and i cant retrieve it, email and password seem to be compromised and yet to get refund.  Emails from them seem suspicious.  Each time i complained and demanded refund will not pay again for it not to work or have a direct contact to discuss and emails disappear after they asked for specifics about email password and bank info.  i was uncomfortable answering.  Use another app or research Doterra or Young Living etc.  not the same but smooth operating and honest.

**Developer response:** Apple NEW version 4.3.20 & fixes these errors: 
Resetting your password 
Been told your email address is invalid 
Paid for your subscription but are still unable to restore or log in after payment
Set up a new trial but never had access
Been locked out of the app 
Biometric authentication requirement
Large font

### 5/5 — Love This.

*2026-01-22*

Whenever I have a question about my health, I love looking here.  Now that we also have the AI up in the right hand corner to chat with, it’s even more amazing! I love asking it for additional suggestions after telling it what I have thought of so far. It has helped with so many questions- whether I or my family have pain, sickness, injury, even post op! It is so empowering to have a tool to help me know what my family needs. I know it’s not magic, it’s science- (but sometimes it feels like magic) Love This App.

### 5/5 — Helpful App

*2026-01-21, version 9.1.9*

I love this app! It’s so helpful to be able to easily look up any condition or oil to know how to use the essential oils. I have the book and use it but I find myself using the app a LOT more as I always have my phone with me. Anyone who regularly uses EO’s or wants to learn how to use them needs this app!

### 5/5 — Maybe improved

*2026-01-07, version 9.1.9*

I used to use this all the time and get locked out. I tried to reset it and it worked. Maybe the developer has improved the app and it’s up and running again a girl can hope!

### 2/5 — Too many negative reviews to purchase

*2025-12-11, version 9.1.9*

Thank for all the updated reviews. I’ve decided not to spend the $10 dollars on the app as the developers do not support or answer people’s complaints. I guess I’ll keep looking for an app for my Essential Oils

### 1/5 — Poor service

*2025-10-30, version 9.1.9*

I have been locked out of the app. I try to reset my password and the password resent link does not work. I have paid for it. The customer service will not email me back.

### 3/5 — Dropped out

*2025-10-02, version 9.1.9*

App dropped me out, it says error all the time. Wrote to the support days ago still no answer. Reset password shows error as well.

### 1/5 — Cancelamento

*2025-09-09*

Gostaria de cancelar o aplicativo e não consigo cancelar

### 1/5 — DO NOT DOWNLOAD

*2025-08-04, version 9.1.7*

This APP IS A SCAM!!!! They take your money and lock you out of the app!!! Customer service is HORRIBLE and totally useless!!!

### 1/5 — Scam

*2025-07-25, version 9.1.7*

They changed it from a one-off fee to a annual
subscription without prior notice to those that have already paid the expensive one-off fee

## Frequently asked questions about The Essential Life

### What does The Essential Life app do?

The Essential Life app serves as a comprehensive reference guide for essential oils, offering over 6,000 uses and solutions. It helps users discover natural remedies for over 600 ailments, explore oil-based recipes, and understand how essential oils can support various body systems.

### What are the key features of The Essential Life app?

Key features include access to over 6,000 oil solutions, the ability to create and share custom recipes and remedies, detailed information on body systems, and specific guidance on doTERRA Essential Oils, blends, and supplements. Users can also save favorite solutions and find remedies for numerous ailments.

### How much does The Essential Life app cost?

The app offers a 30-day free trial. After the trial, users can subscribe for $9.99 USD per year or $0.99 USD per month. These prices are subject to local monetary equivalents and are charged through your iTunes account.

### What kind of content is available with a subscription?

A subscription provides full access to all app content, including detailed information for 68 essential oils, 40 blends, 30 supplements, and recipes and remedies for over 600 ailments. It allows users to learn how to maximize their essential oil usage and save preferred solutions.

### Can I use this app if I don't use doTERRA oils?

While the app specifically mentions doTERRA Essential Oils, blends, and supplements, its extensive database of oil uses, recipes, and ailment solutions can likely be beneficial for users of other essential oil brands as well. The focus is on the application of essential oils for wellness.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 9.1.28 — 2026-08-15

We've improved the Home screen experience:
• Blank cards no longer appear
• Home content loads more reliably
• Fixed cards that displayed incorrectly when a header image was missing

### 9.1.27 — 2026-08-10

• Smoother subscription and purchase experience
• Clearer messages when signing up or restoring a subscription
• More reliable login and account access
• Performance and stability improvements

### 9.1.26 — 2026-07-28

Improved the subscription experience and overall app reliability.

### 9.1.24 — 2026-07-21

• Improved app stability and overall performance.
• Refined in-app notifications and messaging.
• Improved chatbot responses

### 9.1.23 — 2026-06-16

• Improved app stability and overall performance.
• Enhanced subscription and purchase experience.
• Refined in-app notifications and messaging.
• General maintenance and usability improvements.

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