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A personalized plan to improve focus and create your ultimate routine. Daily 5-minute lessonsdesigned to improve your focus, productivity, boost your confidence and eliminate overthinking. Weekly progress reviewsto monitor your achievements and keep you on track. Mental health tipsto help you better control your thoughts and emotions. Tailored habit-building strategiesto help you build better habits and adopt positive lifestyle changes. Get my plan
Effecto (effecto.app) has 1,679 customer reviews on The Fair Hearing, with an average rating of 2.9 out of 5.
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Wish I had read these reviews before impulsivity took over! I opened the app and took one look and was so overwhelmed with all the business etc that I had to close it immediately. It triggered my anxiety and made me feel very uncomfortable. I contacted them immediately to cancel and have a refund (within 2 mins of purchase) and still no response from them. This is an awful app if you are neurodivergent - please avoid at all costs.
By Hayley R.
It’s a useless app, in its outcomes and also its usability. Genuinely offers nothing more than a diary or journal type service, and on top of that it’s very antiquated and cumbersome from a data entry and user interface perspective. They pepper you with emails and deliver a very poor quality product that does not live up for the hype. Save your money- particularly in light of the fact that if you cancel your subscription one month into the 12 months they won’t refund the unused portion.
By Bethany F.
There have taken my money and there is no plan!! A scam possibly??
By Hannah W.
Awful company. I brought the app on the strength of a personalised plan for ADHD after answering numerous personal questions. There is nothing personalised about this plan. They send a generic pdf with nothing more than simple information you can get from Google. I had to ask several times for this too! I am going back and forth with customer services who are refusing my request for a refund, saying there is nothing wrong with the product!
By Hayley Louise P.
Absolutely USELESS!! I do t need an app to record my crap day! I need help hints and actual help with symptoms an oversold calendar to write down nonsense! Shame on YOU for capitalising on people’s neurodiverse issues SHAME SHAME SHAME ON YOU! PLEASE ANYONE READING RHIS SPEND THE MONEY ON A RANDOM IMPULSE ICE CREAM OR SUCH LIKE THIS IS A LOAD OF …. I’m response to your response, my needs are neither unique or indeed particularly personal- provide the product you advertise not the useless thing you drop on people after paying! I intend to proceed legally if complaint not dealt with satisfactorily.
By Ant
Response from Effecto· Jul 4, 2023
We are sorry to hear about your dissatisfaction with our app and understand that you were seeking more personalized assistance and support. We apologize if our app did not meet your expectations in that regard. Our intention with the app is to provide a tool that allows individuals to record and track their experiences, offering a space for self-reflection and insight. However, we acknowledge that different individuals may have varying needs and preferences when it comes to managing their health. We appreciate your feedback, as it helps us understand how we can improve our services. If you have any specific suggestions or requirements for additional support, we would be more than happy to listen and consider them. Once again, we apologize for any inconvenience caused and appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts. Sincerely, Team Effecto
I have a hard time remembering to use the app. The layout is also confusing and I am easily distracted, however, I am not giving up learning about the app. I honestly will likely not renew my subscription due to how much I struggle to remember to use it.
By Kylee
Response from Effecto· Jul 4, 2023
Dear Kylee Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We appreciate your honesty and understand that remembering to use the app can be challenging, especially when dealing with distractions and a confusing layout. We apologize for any inconvenience caused by the app's design and understand that it may not have met your expectations in terms of user-friendliness. We continuously strive to improve our app's usability and layout, and your feedback will be taken into consideration as we make updates. We encourage you not to give up on learning about the app just yet. We understand that forming new habits can be difficult, and we're here to support you in your journey. We understand that your struggles with remembering to use the app may impact your decision to renew your subscription. However, we genuinely value your feedback and would appreciate the opportunity to address your concerns directly. Please feel free to reach out to our customer service team, and we'll be happy to discuss possible solutions or alternatives. Thank you again for your feedback and for considering our app. We hope to have the chance to assist you further and improve your overall experience. Sincerely, Team Effecto
This app does nothing but track behaviour. People with ADHD are FULLY aware of their behaviour and how it doesn't fit community expectations, so aware we are often left depleted of energy and exhausted from the daily effort. Tracking 10 different things from taking a crap to drinking water is not going to give me CBT techniques to manage ADHD, it is an utter scam. What they present and what you get are two very different things. The 36 page PDF just tells you to eat better, sleep better and exercise more. Well what a revelation! Talk about a concerted effort to overwhelm you with bs dressed up as scientifically driven assistance. I thought (as it seems many others in the reviews also thought) I was signing up for CBT strategies that I could tailor to assist with my condition. Not an overwhelming number of things I have to track, monitor and review constantly which shock of shocks will NOT assist with focus or anxiety levels. What a bunch of crooks, DO NOT go anywhere near this crew who clearly are preying on a vulnerable group of people.
By Jane T.
Response from Effecto· Jul 4, 2023
Dear Jane, We are sorry to hear that our app did not meet your expectations, and we apologize for any frustration or inconvenience caused. We understand that you were seeking CBT strategies tailored specifically for managing ADHD, and we regret if our app did not provide the support you were looking for. While our app aims to offer a comprehensive approach to self-reflection and tracking, we acknowledge that it may not be the ideal solution for everyone. We appreciate your feedback and will take it into consideration as we continue to improve our services. We take your concerns seriously, and we want to assure you that our intention is to support individuals with ADHD in a meaningful way. We will review your feedback internally to see how we can enhance our offerings and better align them with the needs of our users. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience, and we apologize once again for any disappointment or confusion caused. Sincerely, Team Effecto
I just don't understand yet how this is going to improve my lifestyle, just recording how I feel from what factors made me feel more bad. Thank you for the reply, in the days following it helped to feel and see what made me feel bad. Its just hard to feel it and see it. Human reaction is to want to look away. Its hard to keep your eye on whats wrong and dare to change it around. Sometimes these decisions also affect others and thats scary. The responses I have been getting by my positive changes where not positive for others and the reactions were hard. But I can see its a process now. And it can only change if you carry on to the direction that makes you happy. Even when it means you loose people close to you. Thank you for the text. I keep going.
By Kim R.
Response from Effecto· Jul 4, 2023
Dear Kim, Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts and concerns with us. We understand that you are currently unsure about how our app will improve your lifestyle and that you are looking for more clarity on its benefits. Our app is designed to help users track and understand the factors that may impact their well-being. By recording how you feel and the factors that contribute to your negative experiences, you can gain insights into patterns, triggers, and potential areas for improvement. This awareness can empower you to make informed decisions and take proactive steps towards a healthier and happier lifestyle. We understand that everyone's journey is unique, and what works for one person may not work for another. We encourage you to explore the app further, experiment with its features, and give it some time to see if it provides the desired impact on your lifestyle. If you have any specific questions or need guidance on how to make the most of our app, please don't hesitate to reach out to our support team [email protected]. We are here to assist you and provide any additional information you may need. Thank you again for your feedback, as it helps us improve our services and better meet the needs of our users. Best regards, Team Effecto
