JOY Reviews

I’m using the free version and I love it but it certainly feels as though something is missing. Also, it sends me notifications about the day or about the moon phase, but when I click the notification to read more I’m just taken to JOY itself- I can’t read the full message. Makes it feel like I’m getting partial enjoyment from JOY , and I do wish everything included in the free version tied together a little more, felt a little more connected.

As other have said the bones are great. JOY is beautiful. I’ve recommended it to several people. The chime sounds while JOY is open is so soothing and I can listen to it on a loop when I’m stressed.

However based on other feedback, I can’t see signing up for premium. It doesn’t sound worth it. They either need to bring the price down or work on the bugs. The journal is, not really useful. But some of the other things I like, such as the mood tracker and gratitude. Is it with $30 a year to have that satisfaction of throwing it in the fire? Maybe. I’ll think about it.

That said I installed and used JOY for a few months earlier this year, lost interest and deleted but recently reinstalled the free version. It took me nearly an hour to find in a search, couldn’t remember JOY name and it didn’t come up in gratitude or mediation so not real popular. I finally had to go back to my apple purchase history.

I really like JOY , from the content to the music it plays. It's insightful, calming and peaceful, but find myself frustrated because the block of text that I get in a notification each day is nowhere to be found in JOY . It gives something similar to a daily reading which trails off in the notification, but when I click on it and look for it in JOY there is nothing like that anywhere. It's very annoying and makes me not want to use JOY because I feel like I'm missing the most insightful parts of what it's offering.

I had my eye on JOY before it was even launched, and I was excited to give it a try. I’ve used it thoroughly at this point and eventually decided it wasn’t for me. I didn’t even mind the subscription, because $1 a year is barely any cost at all. But now that I want to delete JOY , I’ve realized there’s no way to opt out of the subscription. Tiny though the subscription is, I don’t want to keep paying it if I’ve chosen not to use JOY . I don’t know if this was simply an oversight, or a purposeful choice, but the lack of an “unsubscribe and delete my profile” option is very concerning.

I have a nuanced opinion about this whole thing. But overall I say give it a try!!!

Any grievances only really began to exist today.

I understand the need for the premium update, that’s completely understandable. However, I feel like the features chosen to be “pay-to-use” really undermines the the experience of JOY . Changing color themes I understand (I would pay for that), but I’d rather delete JOY than pay to learn a breathing exercise I could easily find elsewhere. It would have made more sense to monetize something like the “Chakra” section. I don’t want to pay for an app that is just the notes app with extra steps.

I really like the concept of JOY and I feel like it has a lot of potential. I love the idea of a grounded and useful self-care app that’s a little witchy. I love the flair. But I don’t like the direction JOY started going in... today because I used JOY daily and I didn’t see the annoying stuff until this evening. I at least hope the devs make enough money off this choice to improve JOY to the point where it can be what it used to. Or at least do some debugging fix some of the multiple glitches I’ve encountered.

Though I like the concept of JOY and because I purchased the subscription, I’m giving this a 3. Not a lot of extra work has been done to make this 👌🏻. Specially not for a subscription, inexpensive yes, worth it no. I can’t throw my paper into the fire. I’m not sure what tapping once on the Chakras and tapping twice does. The only thing that works is holding it down. It would be nice if they changed to the color once you are done working with them. I’m definitely not using the planner because I have my own. No explanations on the guidance cards. A few suggestions for each card would be nice. Also when I try to change the card appearance or inspiration themes, they don’t stick.

Lots more work needs to be done to get 5/5 stars. If I were looking to download JOY, in hindsight I would not.

Update: WHERE IS THE JANUARY 2021 CALENDAR FOR MOOD TRACKING?

First let me say how lovely JOY is. I enjoy the look, feel, and sound of it. You can see the level of work that went into making JOY aesthetically pleasing. It also offers a lot of nice options. It is a one of a kind app!
That being said, I purchased a year subscription for $30 as I was curious as to what would be included. This is where my issues came in. There wasn’t much included that I think make it worth the subscription price. I was able to unlock the ability to change the look of JOY and breathing exercises but that’s really about it. Honestly, I was surprised how little there was to the upgrade. I would have liked to see more- meditations would have been nice, especially in the Charkas section. Actually, that would have been lovely. Under “guidance” it would have been nice to see some in-depth guidance when you picked a card. Some music would be great, too. The lack of what you get with the upgrades makes me feel that you’re better off just using the free version- you’re not getting anything worth the amount your paying.

Overall, this is a beautiful, useful app but with what you get for a subscription, it’s not worth the price. If more was added, I think it would be but at this point I think you’re better off saving your money.

I love JOY but there’s some pretty serious bugs and things that would make it a lot better especially when paying for the premium. The “let go” fire ceremony doesn’t work at all, JOY sometimes refuses to turn off the music even when you’ve exited JOY and last but not least when you pick a new color/pattern for your cards or quotes it only lasts while you are in that section and then reverts back to the original. I don’t think anyone really wants to change the color/pattern every time they try to pull a card. It should stay that way until you choose to change it. Overall it’s a great app for free but I wouldn’t bother with paying for the upgrade until they fix the issues.

JOY is great for free use so far! I wish there was a free trial period - even if it was for one day. I’d like to try the upgrade options (or even understand what they are for versus seeing a symbol with a lock) to make my decision if I want to pay for JOY ’s monthly/annual subscription.

I like all of the features. The chakra healing part seemed to malfunction. My app did not show any color for that section. The journal part is great - however I wish I could document the dates better than flipping pages. I also wish there was a section for intentions. I would like to write about those, but have just been using the journal section for that.

So far though I really enjoy the free app!

I give JOY a four because I love it and use it everyday, but it needs improvements. The journal does not allow you to write continuously and it cuts out some words if you are not careful. Also, the music can stop playing and I have to go into settings to turn it back on. I also wish the guidance part would explain the cards that you choose and that the design you pick would stick. So far, other than these details, this app is a great app and has really helped me get into a routine and focus on inner work.

I really love JOY. The only issues I have is the font used when writing. I feel you should have a choice with what font to use as not everyone likes cursive.

I also seem to be having issues with the Chakra section. The Tibetan Bowl sounds sometimes won’t play and tapping/double tapping each circle does nothing. Only long press will a menu come up to write things in.

I did pay for the yearly due to liking this so much. So I really hope changes will still be made on JOY and more features brought in.

I love JOY so much. Everything about it is wonderful. I rarely write reviews good or bad but this definitely deserves it. I hope it stays like this as it evolves or at least doesn’t lose the design and the feel of it now. I can see this potentially turning into something that has all these options with guided meditations and all these other videos that end up cluttering the space and losing the appeal it has now. I love this because it feels like my own sacred space. I wouldn’t want to invite anyone else into that space. If it doesn’t turn into that, I’ll definitely be here for a long time. I plan on buying the subscription soon as well. Thank you for creating JOY. It’s literally everything I can ask for and it’s not overwhelming.

JOY has completely changed my morning and night routines. I absolutely love the thought and care they put into JOY ...the soothing colors and scenes, the magical sounds, and the mindful tools you really need. There is no “fluff,” they get right down to the fundamentals which I think is great.

I do wish there were more fonts to use though, and maybe more sound options during the element meditations.

Over all, I really do enjoy using JOY. I used to be one of those people who didn’t really believe that if you “think positive” all the time then you’ll be happy and good things will start flowing your way. I was also one of those people who used to not think much when others would say things like “it could be worse, you have a lot to be thankful for!” Taking the time each day to practice gratitude with JOY has completely changed my mindset and outlook on life. And I feel lighter and vibrate higher because of it.

I am a Tarot reader and the decks on JOY read perfectly for me every time. It’s incredible how an app will respond to your energy in the same way as your at-home altar. I feel so much more spiritually grounded and confident as a result of using JOY every day. I love the mood tracker, the gratitude lists, the daily channeled messages, and the chakra balancing meditation is superb. I recommend JOY to everyone looking for an on-the-go spiritual practice! Beautiful 🙏🏻 thank you.

Everything about JOY is so nice. The interface and design, the sound design and music, it really does feel like I’m in my sacred space as soon as I open up JOY . I love that you it provides guidance should you need it and it makes meditating so much more enjoyable. Premium is worth it 🤞

This is hands down one of the best apps I’ve ever had. I can’t fathom ever deleting it. I’ve only had it a few days and i literally wake up excited to immediately open JOY. I’m currently using the free version but the allure of JOY has drawn me in quickly, I’m considering paying for a month to unlock everything and decide if the additional content will be worth a year. My gut says, yes. However, for anyone who isn’t keen on paying for apps, please know there is A LOT of beautiful, wonderful content that is free. There are NO ADS even on the free version. Everything from the graphics, the music and the different activities is just flawless. I cannot say enough good things about this app and it’s incredible developer/s. I have to say, reading the other reviews, not quite sure where some of the complaints come from. Maybe they are operating an older version? I have had absolutely zero issues and while there is definitely a lot of free content, I disagree that there isn’t enough locked content to be worth paying for. I would like to sincerely thank the creator, you are a hero ❤️💙

JOY is such a GEM. #1, it’s great at helping you get centered and grounded, especially with its “5 things that you’re grateful for” feature. JOY has so much more! My favorite thing about it is the daily messages it sends straight to your phone every morning. They tell you about new planet aspects, full and new moons, what you can expect and or do to navigate them better, AND they remind you that you’re on the right path EVERY step of your journey, (WHATEVER JOURNEY THAT IS FOR YOU)! 🙏🏾🧿🔮✨💫💕

JOY is amazing, I don’t have the subscription and it’s still amazing. I love everything on it and it’s definitely the best spiritual app I’ve downloaded. I love the journal. And the music that it plays when you get into JOY ! It is amazing! I wish there was more but it’s awesome. 10/10 do recommend

JOY has so much to offer. The experience, notifications & the website are all sincere. There are no strings attached, no pressures to subscribe (the upgrades do make JOY more personal in my opinion)! Also I had the opportunity to communicate with JOY developer or their team, and was impressed with the prompt & personal response. It’s a fun & fascinating & wholesome app. Enjoy!

JOY can absolutely change your entire life. The journeys are INCREDIBLE. All of it is incredible. If you’re soul is searching for your missing pieces, for connection with your truest happiest self and a love for life again, this is where you’ll find it. Using JOY i feel like I’m finally home