Clutterfree
Ratings & Reviews
It was super easy to customize the app to guide me through declutter if my unique home. The list of things to do for each room is comprehensive, but not so detailed that it becomes cumbersome. I especially like being able to add tasks that are specific to me. For example, in the master bedroom section, I added a task for decluttering the cedar chest that has become a catch-all. There are three points of improvement. First, I still haven’t gotten the photo gallery to work. The second is that it would be great to be able to add my “Why” so I could reference it and stay motivated. Third, it would be fun to add rewards for completed rooms. For example, once my family room is done, I can paint and dress it up a bit. Once the whole house is done, I am going to have friends and family over to celebrate. Somewhere to keep those rewards so I can remind myself why I am sloughing through the stack of out-of-focus photos from the past 30 years would be great motivation. Overall, I love both the aesthetic and functionality of the app.
But it’s kind of glitchy and frustrating right now. I love that you can customize your rooms and tasks and keep photos as you go along. I don’t love that you can’t delete photos from the gallery and that photos stored there take a super long time to load. I’ve noticed the ones that I take within the app take longer to load, and it does this every time I go to the gallery tab. I’m not that patient. I have started taking pictures with my camera and then selecting from the camera roll, so that helps, but I still have pictures trying to load that I don’t even want there. My screen is cluttered, and it’s driving me nuts. I also had to update the app immediately after downloading it because it kept prompting me. When I first downloaded, it said the trial was for 7 days. Then when I updated it within the first two hours, the details in the App Store said 14 days. Guess how many they say I get? Uh huh. 7. It’s 7. Customer support didn’t seem to think this was strange at all. With as glitchy as it is, I’m not super excited about paying a monthly fee, though I do think it’s a beautiful and useful app. I just want it to work.
Just got the app. Very excited to use it. But I can’t get past the start up screen. App opens and immediately brings up a window saying that an update is needed. If you click on the “update” button it says it’s updating but nothing happens. If you try to ignore the pop up window and click on “Get Started” nothing happens. Hoping I can give a better review once I’m able to actually enter the app.
Mr. Becker, I’m not writing this review for the sake of complaint. Trust me. I despise complaining. But I’m sorry. Your app needs work. I’ve bought your book and your course and enjoy the message you bring. I also subscribe to your Simple Magazine. So obviously, I’m not opposed to spending money. But luring people in with a free setup, giving them a 7 day free trial, and then making it so that they are COMPLETELY locked out of the app once those 7 days are up? It caused your app to waste my time. I set the app up on a Friday so that I could hopefully get to it: was unable. The following weekend, (after a good clean out session) I decided to open it up and see how it worked. But apparently even though I never opened it... my 7 days are up. And I can’t even open the app. So all that time I spent setting it up? Poof! Gone. Any app that wastes my time is not getting my money. I’m also going to say it. A subscription model in this case is not warranted. Because we are the ones working our way thru the clutter. Not you. Also, it’s kind of insulting to those of us that already are your subscribers! I would change to A one time fee, let people choose between a free version with in-app purchases or a premium version that allows them even more value. This would serve you AND YOUR PEOPLE. Right now, with its immediate wall, This app seems to do neither. But sadly, I wouldn’t know. Because since I can’t even get past the front wall and check it out, I have no idea if it’s worth my investment. I’m well aware that you’re a business owner. But the model you’ve come up with for this app will eventually be knocked off. And someone will be smart enough to know that a free version will attract a bigger market & larger affiliate shares. I wish you the best. Because you’re obviously a giant in your field and have helped thousands to love minimalism. And hopefully I’m wrong and you can laugh. But I hope you reconsider how this app works.
They must have worked out all the bugs with the app because I haven’t run into any problems of the problems from reviews earlier this year. Yes, this is a paid app, but if you’re serious about decluttering this is definitely the best (only?) decluttering app where you set up your own house. I like that you work at your own pace and can check off items as you go along, that’s very satisfying and motivating. There’s also a library of resources but I haven’t used that much yet really. May try it if I get stuck at some point. So far though I’ve got 3 boxes ready to donate!
I found this app incredibly easy to use and manage. The free trial allowed ample time to get started with my declutter and the options for payment were reasonable and in line with the app-creator’s minimalism approach. The lists for each room were fantastic, seeing the steps and tips really helped to streamline the process. I love being able to track my donations and have the images saved to the app for access later for tax purposes. I highly recommend this app!
I'm so excited to get started on each room and area in my home. This app gives a customized step by step process of decluttering each area (including a checklist of tasks to check off as you go). Finally, I'll be able to keep track of my progress in a tangible way. If you've been putting off decluttering and minimizing your home, this app will give you the motivation and jumpstart you need.
What a great way to kickstart and guide de-cluttering at home - with specific steps and a clear app experience, I can prioritize and quickly execute my de-cluttering from easy to more difficult (which makes it so much more likely that I will follow through). And the task lists make it so easy to follow along! Great app and resource that I can recommend to anyone who doesn’t know where to start!
This app has guided and inspired me to restart my minimalism throughout my home! I have cleared a few spaces, more focus when I have time and a few minutes here and there. The app needs some improvement, but that’s normal for a new app. Later versions and updates I’m sure would help! Thank you Joshua Becker for creating this!
I am sure this app is great. I have loved everything I have used and read with Josh Becker. The low rating is simply because of transparency. Once you download the app, you create an account and it becomes a fee based service. You get 7 days free and then it automatically charges your iTunes account based on what you chose to simply access the content. I like Josh, but this is almost a bait and switch.