# What Makes Cents — How intensely to communicate

> Guide to assertiveness and boundary setting based on therapeutic principles. (iPhone/iPad app by Geek Me Speak LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/what-makes-cents/id1496867651 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Geek Me Speak LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1330877611)
- Category: Health & Fitness, Lifestyle
- Price: $0.99
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 5 App Store ratings · 5 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 14.5 · 26 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2020-02-08
- Data updated: 2026-08-25
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/what-makes-cents/id1496867651/reviews.md

## What is What Makes Cents?

What Makes Cents guides the user to know how intensely to ask or not ask for something or how intensely to say no to something.  It also provides prompts to help the user assert their wants and desires.

After answering either ‘yes’ or ‘no’ to 10 questions, the resulting suggestion will range on how intensely to ask or not ask for something or how intensely to say no to something.

The purpose of this app is to be a guide.  It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice or treatment.  Seek advice from a qualified health provider if you have any questions about a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read in this app.

This app is modeled after the Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Interpersonal Effectiveness module's "Dime Game", "DEAR MAN", and "GIVE FAST".  DBT is a type of psychotherapy that utilizes a cognitive-behavioral approach developed by Dr. Marsha M. Linehan, Ph.D., A.B.P.P.

NO personal data is saved nor accessed when using this app.

## Key features

- Determine communication intensity
- Assert wants and desires
- Guidance on saying no
- Based on DBT principles
- No personal data saved

## Chart rankings

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

## Recent user reviews (5 of 5)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/what-makes-cents/id1496867651/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Buy

*2024-11-06*

Good

### 5/5 — Simple and Effective!

*2020-07-15*

Great app that gets you on the right track. Sometimes my emotions make it hard to communicate effectively. This app helps me sort it out and know what I’m feeling and what to say and ask for.

**Developer response:** I am super happy our app helps you sort things out with your communication.

### 5/5 — Interesting approach!

*2020-02-12*

This app stepped inside my thought processes.  To my surprise it was challenging.  Multiple Choice tests are easy for me, however “True-False” ...not so much.  

There are only two options for each of the ten questions, “Yes” or “No.”  I kept wanting a qualifier, like a strength range, or even “Maybe.”  Quite possibly this app may help me not only make decisions, but more importantly, show me why I struggle with decisions in the first place.  I like understanding how I process decisions and learning to improve.

The coin drop sound is fun and gives a sense (or I should say ‘gives cents’) of a game.

**Developer response:** I am truly happy, Seventy-Something, that you found this app helped you.

### 5/5 — Great concept

*2020-02-11*

I really like how this app is flexible to the situation.   Helps problem solve depending on what circumstances I need to use it.  No need to worry if I should ask for something.  Just open this app and after 10 quick questions I have a recommendation.

**Developer response:** Glad you’re finding it helpful.

### 5/5 — Like.

*2020-02-11*

Nice little heuristic prompts you to look at a decision from many angles. Definitely worth the price.

**Developer response:** Glad you find the app useful.

## Frequently asked questions about What Makes Cents

### What is What Makes Cents?

What Makes Cents is a guide designed to help users understand how intensely to ask for something or say no. It provides prompts to assist in asserting wants and desires effectively.

### What therapeutic principles is What Makes Cents based on?

This app is modeled after the Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Interpersonal Effectiveness module, specifically referencing the 'Dime Game', 'DEAR MAN', and 'GIVE FAST' techniques developed by Dr. Marsha Linehan.

### Does What Makes Cents save any personal data?

No, What Makes Cents does not save or access any personal data when you use the app, ensuring your privacy.

### What is the price of What Makes Cents?

What Makes Cents is a paid application, available for $0.99.

### Is What Makes Cents suitable for all ages?

What Makes Cents has an age rating of 4+, making it accessible for a wide range of users.

### On which devices can I use What Makes Cents?

What Makes Cents is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.

### How often is What Makes Cents updated?

The latest version of What Makes Cents is 2.0, and it was last updated on June 19, 2023.

### Is What Makes Cents a substitute for professional medical advice?

No, What Makes Cents is intended as a guide and is not a substitute for professional medical advice or treatment. Always seek advice from a qualified health provider for any medical condition.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 2.0 — 2023-06-19

This new version provides prompts to help the user assert their wants and desires.

### 1.1 — 2020-02-10

Fixed minor bug.

### 1.0 — 2020-02-09

No release notes.

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