Good content, terrible app
This app needs serious work. It contains a lot of helpful content, but the interface is terrible: riddled with typos that range from distracting to incomprehensible; tools that are barely usable, especially as stand-alone tools (outside of the modules); a glitchy and poorly designed scheduling tool; and no clear roadmap for how to progress through the app. I experienced some improvement while going through modules but it didn’t last. Maybe I would have seen improvement with long-term use of the tools, but since they’re not user-friendly at all, that wasn’t feasible.
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Good idea, but irritating in execution
Minor things first: the app lacks polish.
- There are a lot of bugs and distracting typos
- Several questions from the questionnaires and logs should really have a “not applicable” option (ex. the period pain question)
- It would be nice to have either closed captioning or transcripts available for the video/audio portions to improve accessibility
Then there’s the big issue: the cost. Why are the modules behind a subscription paywall? I understand why the coaching program is a subscription, as it is an ongoing interactive service, but the pre-written modules? Granted, the subscription does cover 3 months, while the module program is only supposed to be 6 weeks, but it would be quite irritating to have to pay another $49.99 any time you wanted to refer back to the modules after the 3 month period is up. It would be much more reasonable to have these unlocked permanently with a one-time purchase, or just have the app cost money up-front and include the cost of the modules there.
The non-paid content only includes a log function, a few questionnaires, a handful of tips/goals, and the bot chat function (which, from what I’ve read in other reviews, is not particularly helpful). I can’t see myself using this app long-term for the free content alone, and I just don’t think the subscription cost for the modules is worth it.
- There are a lot of bugs and distracting typos
- Several questions from the questionnaires and logs should really have a “not applicable” option (ex. the period pain question)
- It would be nice to have either closed captioning or transcripts available for the video/audio portions to improve accessibility
Then there’s the big issue: the cost. Why are the modules behind a subscription paywall? I understand why the coaching program is a subscription, as it is an ongoing interactive service, but the pre-written modules? Granted, the subscription does cover 3 months, while the module program is only supposed to be 6 weeks, but it would be quite irritating to have to pay another $49.99 any time you wanted to refer back to the modules after the 3 month period is up. It would be much more reasonable to have these unlocked permanently with a one-time purchase, or just have the app cost money up-front and include the cost of the modules there.
The non-paid content only includes a log function, a few questionnaires, a handful of tips/goals, and the bot chat function (which, from what I’ve read in other reviews, is not particularly helpful). I can’t see myself using this app long-term for the free content alone, and I just don’t think the subscription cost for the modules is worth it.
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Works really well!!!
As a therapist I am well aware of the benefits of CBT and hypnotherapy, the mind-body link, so when I saw Zemedy the approach made instant sense to me as a way to help with IBS symptom improvement. Love the way these interventions are delivered in a pretty cool and easy to use digital format! Find the tools and exercises particularly helpful to complement my daily exercise and mindfulness routine.
Recommend this app as I definitely see the link in my patients between their distress and their physical symptoms, it’s a nifty non-drug approach to healing.
Recommend this app as I definitely see the link in my patients between their distress and their physical symptoms, it’s a nifty non-drug approach to healing.
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An app that is so needed
I’ve been really happy with the app! They’ve recently done an update presenting the content in stories format which makes it very easy to go through the modules, they’re quite entertaining and helpful!
I’ve been able to track my symptoms holistically and get feedback on my potential triggers. I’m only half way through, but already feel a lot more positive about managing my gut symptoms that have been troubling me especially since COVID.
I whole heartedly recommend it!
I’ve been able to track my symptoms holistically and get feedback on my potential triggers. I’m only half way through, but already feel a lot more positive about managing my gut symptoms that have been troubling me especially since COVID.
I whole heartedly recommend it!
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I feel much better!
Useful app for helping manage my IBS. Zemedy is full of helpful information, and I started practicing with the tools. Since I started using the tools 2-3 times per week, I’ve been less concerned about my IBS symptoms and haven’t had a flare up for weeks. The Yoga needs a bit more work to be on par with other platforms but it’s still nice to have it included.
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