Happy Not Perfect: Mind Gym Reviews

by Noisemaker19

I used HappyNotPerfect before and they have updated to limit free features to 3 uses each. This was a very thoughtful app dedicated to bringing great features benefiting mental health to the masses via iPhone, but now it’s limited unless you pay. They aren’t asking a lot, and it’s reasonable for a business. It just feels a little cruel to build something so caring with such limits. IF I hadn’t used HappyNotPerfect before I would’ve deleted it instantly bc I wouldn’t have been able to see enough to know the benefits of using this long term. Don’t waste your time if you aren’t willing to pay; instead breathe with app headspace, try the similar app #selfcare, use apps jour or gratitude...all these apps can do similar things, but don’t cut the features off after a short period of time. this app has made a mistake to believe they are so unique that after three uses they can’t be replaced.

by Tric33

I was in HappyNotPerfect Store and looking through apps that I may use on a daily basis. I ended up looking at the Happy Not Perfect app and was clicking through to read and figure out if it was an app I wanted to use. Somehow I got on the subscription page and tried to go back. After it was done loading it landed on a 1 year subscription and my finger print popped up to purchase on my phone. My thumb was already on the thumb scan and accepted a 1 year subscription, something I had no intention of doing. I reached out to cancel because I did not want to purchase and after weeks of waiting I still have not heard back. I have not used HappyNotPerfect so Because I did not want to be charged for the services. No one has gotten back to me and they still have charged me the $80. Unfortunately, this has been an Awful experience and I hope it does not happen to anyone else.

by Anonymous5555

So torn on how to review HappyNotPerfect. HappyNotPerfect itself is inventive, quirky, useful, and always leaves me with a smile. It does make my day happier! The developers seem very reactive to user feedback, even if it’s not apparent in these reviews. Constant new content.
But (oh, I hate this but), it’s really expensive relative to the quality. Like, it’s the same price as Calm, which regularly goes on further sale. This is a great app, but not Calm great. I get that the lovely and responsive developers and meditation leaders have to eat, but it’s going to be a big barrier for new (or less well off) users.
Tl;dnr: honeys, if you got extra $$ laying around, it’s worth it. If you don’t, you’re in the same boat as me, we’ll sail on less happy and still not perfect ⛵️

by Apersonthatsawsome

I loved HappyNotPerfect until they started charging you to use the basic features of HappyNotPerfect . I honestly decided to delete it once I logged onto HappyNotPerfect to try to do my Happiness Workout just to find that if I wanted to do that, I would now be charged monthly $10. As much as I do love HappyNotPerfect and I believe that it helped, I’m not willing to pay $120/year for something that I only use when I’m having a particularly rough moment/time. If you’re willing to pay for it, do it, it’s a great app but there are other alternatives out there that you don’t have to pay for.

by A_kd

HappyNotPerfect is great, and so good for my mental health — I've recommended it to countless people.

The one issue I’ve been having for months is that HappyNotPerfect takes up to a minute to open. This is super irritating and frustrating especially when trying to access a tool that is supposed to help keep you calm! Is there any plan to fix this? I cancelled my paid membership because of it.

by Rolanda Hooch

I like HappyNotPerfect a lot. It’s a unique take on the current trend of apps to help with stress, and it’s a lot more accessible than most apps in that category, because it doesn’t require in depth meditation or anything.

Also, I saw some people complaining that some features were locked, and want to address that: Of course it would be great if everything was free, but it’s not realistic. Games can get away with inserting advertisement videos into the game play but with an app like this, which is focused on centering/meditation/etc, ads would be super jarring and interrupt the flow of the Refresh, which could effectively nullify the entire intent of HappyNotPerfect .

by Teethsoup

I really like HappyNotPerfect, and I like that it mixes up things for the daily refresh, and that it uses a variety of coping mechanisms (breathing exercises, personal challenges, gratitude journal) but I have a few small issues: 1) I don’t like that it advertises the subscription partway through the daily refresh. I always almost hit subscribe, which I’m assuming is the intention, which I think is a really deceptive and disingenuous way of trying to get people to subscribe. 2) It kind of bothers me that it gives you a limited list of emotion descriptors (eg, somedays I’m tired, but it doesn’t give me that as an option) It would be nice if you could scroll through the whole list of descriptors every single time, instead of just hoping that the correct one will pop up.

by Sam_p3

I've had HappyNotPerfect for a while now (years). It's a stellar app.

The 'happiness workout' that used to just be a small reprieve in my hectic day costs money now. It used to be free. I only noticed it happened when covid happened so it seemed like a greedy move though it could be for any reason really.

You still have access to most of the tools of the happiness workout for free but the meditations for this part of HappyNotPerfect have been locked. They have other basic, free meditations you can use which are great still but the 'happiness workout' just set them apart from the rest of the apps. This change made me sad.

I have used HappyNotPerfect as a paid member and free member and didn't find I was using it enough to pay for it. If you can pay the 60 or so dollars a year for HappyNotPerfect , and actually use it more than I was, then you're getting a very solid meditation app.

by Jennifer448

I have anxiety and depression and this is one of the best apps I’ve seen (Moodpath is great for depression). I like that you have to pause and take 10 minutes 3 times a day to check in with yourself, do some deep breathing and meditation. The letting go and grateful diary are also good things. Sometimes I wish we had the option to save the letting go portion, but I get the whole “burning it means letting go of it” thing. The meditations could sometimes be better. But overall, a good app.

by Nidrog!

Helpful breathing techniques, tips like alternative nostril👃👍🏼 help me to focus on the actions, let go of the thoughts that detour my focus. Good time to breathe, gratitude tracker, goalkeeper, lots of great engineering on this iPhone app📱help start or continue practice here. Enjoy the journey, take notes. ☮️💗a brighter future for team earth 🌎 Create, remember it well. ☮️🕊 life is made up of choices investments in our breath are great for better ideas 💡 experiences, partners, relationships, life awareness.

by DJ KDeezy

I love HappyNotPerfect for it’s diversified options that are easy to navigate. I’m never confused about how a feature works. Some of my favorite features include the ability to choose from a wide range of moods, being prompted to breathe in tandem with visuals, and surprisingly fun artistic games. I use mental health apps to track my mood more scientifically, but HappyNotPerfect makes mindfulness and gratitude fun and accessible, even in the free version.

by Graphicchica

Just got this yesterday after seeing an article in one of my fashion magazines about it. I have used it twice and it has already helped me a million times more than other apps I have spent money on. Sometimes I don't need to meditate; I need to express how Im feeling, burn bad thoughts and just get the junk out and this helps me do that. Seeing all the options reminds me that I'm human and not the only one having off days. I love it.

by Marie The Degenerate

Are usually don’t like paying for apps like this because in the past I’ve not used it consistently. But I look forward to the next day tapping on this for the daily refresh and all the little different things that it does like a daily challenge and reminding you to be grateful. Even a silly little drying that brings out the kidding you. In the chaotic busy world we live in today HappyNotPerfect is great for reminding you to stop and smell the roses.

by Gdjxvgxgzfvn

Recently been struggling more so than usual with anxiety/depression - this is a great way to start my morning and definitely improves my mood. I think it’s a wonderful way to ground yourself to and work on choosing the good. I only have the free version, but the morning refresh is still fantastic. Usually I have to write something I’m grateful for, so some breathing, put kindness out into the world, and then a short meditation. There are other things included (like a calming maze) but those aren’t current every day. Even if you don’t struggle with mental health this is a great way to start doing more self care!

by Erabb13

I really enjoyed HappyNotPerfect, i use it to unwind as I’m about to go to sleep and I’ve noticed a difference of my mood when I go to sleep and when I wake up. I also notice just a change in my overall mood and I think it’s because you’re able to just write it out and express what you’re feeling as opposed to holding in. It’s also really good for people who don’t quite know how to express what they’re feeling, so they can still relieve those emotions while keeping it private!

by Rico The Grinch

I love the quickness of it. When I only have a minute at work, I can choose to deep breathe for 30 seconds while looking at a visual like a happy face ballon and hear beautiful relaxing music- or opt for a longer meditation. I like how I can pick a feeling, and then journal about it and do a gratitude list which helps especially if I’m struggling- daily doses are great and the whole app is user friendly and finally, I love the positive sayings that I can save to my photos and send to friends. Good job with this one!!!

by Elsedee

I’m really enjoying HappyNotPerfect. I find that it helps me stay centered and The affirmations are very helpful-It’s helped me to realize that I do have power in my thought patterns. But if I can adjust my thought patterns and pay attention to my modes of thought , i may be able to better align with my goals-It’s been very helpful in my journey of self empowerment and development-i tend to be critical of myself and this is helping me with that. -Thank you so much for creating HappyNotPerfect. Blessings

by Jeynonymouse

I have a lot of things I'm dealing with and this is pretty much the only mediation I'm willing to go to on a bad day. I love the 'happiness workout' it somehow makes the whole thing of meditating everyday feel less a chore. And the large majority of meditations they offer just genuinely make me feel happier. As opposed to some other meditations on other apps that come across like lectures or religious dogma or insincere, any of which tend to annoy me, personally.
Also this introduced me to 'tapping'! Which is super super helpful for me.

by Cjmwg

Voices, timing, rewards, games, challenge are all very good. I love how a grateful journal is kept and can be referred to while the stress journal is virtually burned so can’t be seen again. I don’t like that in order to “send a good vibe” of positive mojo or great picture it sends the add for HappyNotPerfect to the person. After learning this I never send the good vibe. This is very unfortunate as the people I would send to at ver receptive to this type of app. I may mention HappyNotPerfect but you lose a a great deal of opportunity because I won’t tag advertising when I want to do something good for someone.

by LookMissViva

I have a arsenal of tools to piled up from going to psychiatrist and therapy for over 30 years. There will always be a time you hit a wall, sometimes it’s easy to climb over it and sometimes you get stuck and don’t know if you will be able to walk let alone climb your way out of bed. I used HappyNotPerfect for 1 day and I’ve felt more weight lifted off of me,more happiness and gratitude and confidence than I have in over a year!! HappyNotPerfect is a blessing for me,please keep up the good work and helping others!!!

by :) No Name

Great and everything i need. I love it so much! HappyNotPerfect is perfect, cool, and brilliant. But i cant pay a subscription! I know you need money somehow, but this should all be offered for free.💰 Im sad because it is a wonderful app. If you don’t wanna spend money on this, it will still work. But most of the good features are locked 🔒 😞
Edit: i’m back, just want to say i hate HappyNotPerfect. They ask for money and tease you with the great features but everything needs a subscription!

Edit again: Thanks! It’s a great app that you guys have made but I do wish it was all free. Thank you for your time.

by Jennonymouse

I have a lot of things I'm dealing with and this is pretty much the only mediation I'm willing to go to on a bad day. I love the 'happiness workout' it somehow makes the whole thing of meditating everyday feel less a chore. And the large majority of meditations they offer just genuinely make me feel happier. As opposed to some other meditations on other apps that come across like lectures or religious dogma or insincere, any of which tend to annoy me, personally.
Also this introduced me to 'tapping'! Which is super super helpful for me.

by JL311

This is the best therapy app I have had so far, and I’ve had a lot! It offers variety and caters the activities to how you feel that day. It has been incredibly helpful to set aside 5 minutes at the beginning or end of my day to channel my thoughts, breath, and distract my mind and even send a friend some encouragement too! I have been recommending it to all my friends and coworkers and they love it too!