# The Work App

> A guided inquiry method for identifying and questioning stressful thoughts. (iPhone/iPad app by Byron Katie International, Inc.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-work-app/id478610069 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Byron Katie International, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/478610072)
- Category: Health & Fitness, Lifestyle
- Price: $0.99
- Rating: 4.20/5 from 97 App Store ratings · 147 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 25 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2011-11-11
- Data updated: 2026-09-01
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-work-app/id478610069/reviews.md

## What is The Work App?

"The Work of Byron Katie is a way of identifying and questioning the thoughts that cause all the anger, fear, depression, addiction, and violence in the world. Experience the happiness of undoing those thoughts through The Work, and allow your mind to return to its true, awakened, peaceful, creative nature.

Are you ready? Everything you need in order to do The Work is available for free at thework.com."

## Key features

- Identify stressful thoughts
- Question limiting beliefs
- Undo thought patterns
- Experience peace and happiness
- Return to awakened nature

## Chart rankings

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

## What do users think of The Work App?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- ✨ Life-changing impact on thoughts and emotions
- 👍 Simple, easy, and effective to use
- 📱 Convenient access to The Work anytime, anywhere
- 💾 Automatic saving of all worksheets and journal entries
- 🎯 Excellent guided step-by-step process
- 🔊 Audio/voice input option available
- 📖 Ability to review past work and track progress
- 💡 Helps deepen inquiry beyond paper worksheets
- ⚡ Quick 5-10 minute sessions possible
- 🧘 Promotes peace of mind and clarity

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezing issues
- 📱 App won't open or load properly
- ⌨️ No landscape/horizontal mode for iPad
- 👁️ Limited text box visibility - can't see full answers
- 🔧 Poor app design and outdated interface
- ⚠️ Data loss when app crashes mid-worksheet
- 🔐 No password protection for sensitive content
- 📝 Keyboard overlays text, obscuring what you're typing
- 🎨 White interface causes eye strain at night
- ❌ Incomplete editing functionality - can't fully modify saved work

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes during or after worksheet completion
- App won't open or fails to launch
- Keyboard appears without keys or is non-functional
- Text disappears when keyboard is open
- Last letter of belief gets deleted after completing worksheet
- Navigation arrows unresponsive or slow
- Can't scroll back to previous sections without exiting
- Turnaround section gets stuck, preventing progress
- Video/audio features don't work or freeze app
- Email/share function sends but doesn't complete
- Incomplete worksheets auto-save but can't be resumed properly
- Belief text doesn't populate correctly in subsequent sheets
- Auto-capitalization issues with typed text
- Emotions list too small and difficult to interact with
- App performance degradation over time
- Turnaround examples display as actual turnarounds
- Can't add new turnarounds when editing saved work

**Most requested features**

- Landscape/horizontal mode for iPad keyboard use
- Dark mode option for nighttime use
- Password protection for journal entries
- Ability to delete or clear saved worksheets
- Cross-device synchronization (phone, iPad, Mac)
- Better text box scrolling and visibility
- Improved keyboard interaction and navigation
- Audio prompts in Katie's voice
- Full Judge Your Neighbor worksheet option
- Ability to add/edit turnarounds after initial completion
- Landscape mode for iPad Pro with keyboard
- Better emotions list display (alphabetized, zoomable)
- Ability to continue incomplete worksheets later
- Email/share functionality that works properly
- More screen space in text input areas
- Voice command option for hands-free use
- Save/export worksheets as files
- Return key functionality for line breaks

## Recent user reviews (10 of 147)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-work-app/id478610069/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Life Changing

*2025-10-26*

This app has completely transformed the way I see my thoughts and emotions. The process helps me slow down, question my beliefs, and recognize patterns that I never noticed before. Each time I use it, I feel lighter, clearer, and more grounded in peace. It truly is life changing.

### 5/5 — Freedom from Mind

*2025-02-06, version 3.2.1*

Wonderful app. Simple. Easy. Effective.

### 5/5 — It works

*2025-01-05*

I love to be able to do the work on my iPhone, I would love having a French version :) Thanks Byron !

### 5/5 — Thank you for this app

*2024-08-19, version 3.2.1*

Thank you so much for the app

### 5/5 — Life changing

*2024-04-11*

I’ve been doing the work on paper for a while and it’s life-changing 

I’ve downloaded the app, and it make it even easier to make sure I do all the prompts 

I use my microphone so I don’t have to type and when I look over through the journal of my thoughts and belief, it’s very powerful

Thank you, Byron Katie for your incredible contribution to the world. 

For anyone hesitating do the work it’s really powerful. You have no idea how your thoughts and beliefs are limiting you until you do.

### 2/5 — C’est vraiment dommage ! Too bad !

*2023-09-09*

Je trouve cette application vraiment très utile, surtout pour faire le « travail » n’importe où dès que le besoin s’en fait sentir. Malheureusement et c’est vraiment dommage, une fois la situation validée, on ne peut pas apporter de modifications sur tout ce qu’on souhaite : j’ai validé un peu trop rapidement après deux retournements alors que j’en avais d’autres en tête. Quand j’ai voulu les ajouter, je n’ai pas pu ! C’est frustrant. S’il est possible de corriger ça, je pense que je mettrai les 5 étoiles !

I think this application is really very useful, especially for doing “the work” anywhere whenever the need arises. Unfortunately, and it's too bad, once the situation has been validated, we cannot make changes to everything we want: I validated a little too quickly after two turnarounds when I had others in my mind. When I wanted to add them, I couldn't! It's frustrating. If it is possible to correct this, I think I will rate it 5 stars!

### 3/5 — Review with a view to function improvement

*2023-09-05*

The Work is important. 
I believe it is primordial that the app has a “draft” mode that allows you to work through any worksheet as if you had just started it. 
I have “lost” work because I had to stop working on the worksheet (ran out of time, life happens, interruptions...) and when I try to go back to it to finish it, the incomplete worksheet is in my work journal but the “edit” function only allows some of the things (add a turnaround but not the 3 situations, for example) to be added (edited in), but does not allow for you to follow the worksheet workflow as if you had just started it. 
It is great that everything I put in the first go is automatically saved. 
Now just need to be able to continue the work already started at a different time/session.

### 4/5 — Super App

*2023-08-22*

Eine deutsche Version würde sie noch besser machen :)

### 1/5 — Needs to be updated Crashes

*2023-06-20, version 3.2*

App will not open

### 5/5 — Love the app!

*2023-06-15*

Its interactive and much easier to use .. I enjoy not having to write out all the questions :)

## Frequently asked questions about The Work App

### What is The Work of Byron Katie?

The Work is a method for identifying and questioning the thoughts that cause suffering. It's a way to experience happiness by undoing these stressful thoughts and allowing your mind to return to its natural, peaceful state.

### What are the main benefits of using this app?

The app helps users to identify and question thoughts that lead to anger, fear, depression, and other negative emotions. By doing so, users can experience happiness and return to a more peaceful and creative state of mind.

### Is this app free to use?

Yes, everything you need to do The Work is available for free. The app provides access to this method without any cost to the user.

### What kind of thoughts can I question with this app?

You can question any thought that causes you stress, anger, fear, depression, or any other negative emotion. The Work is designed to help you examine the beliefs and assumptions that contribute to your suffering.

### Is this app suitable for beginners?

The app guides users through the process of identifying and questioning thoughts, making it accessible for beginners. It provides the tools needed to engage with the method and begin experiencing its benefits.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.2.1 — 2023-06-27

Fixed application not starting on some newer devices.

### 3.2 — 2017-08-29

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Ability to send Worksheets via e-mail and bug fixes

### 3.1.4 — 2017-02-08

- Ability to navigate back from websites within app
- Fixed ability to edit turnarounds in My Work Journal
- Fixed ability to add additional beliefs when editing in My Work Journal
- Added ability to scroll through long statements in My Work Journal and as well as when taking a concept through inquiry
- Fixed minor bugs

### 3.1.3 — 2017-01-23

-Ability to navigate back from websites within app
-Fixed ability to edit turnarounds in My Work Journal
-Fixed ability to add additional beliefs when editing in My Work Journal
-Added ability to scroll through long statements in My Work Journal and as well as when taking a concept through inquiry
-Fixed minor bugs

### 3.1.2 — 2016-04-29

Allow long statements to be able to be scrolled through under My Work Journal.

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