Symblify - Life Made Simple

Hmm....where do I start? My first impression is that updates / improvements are slow in coming (this is judging by critical reviews written 2 years ago). The app is not packed with options; it's a little difficult to explain if you haven't yet used it. For example, when you want to symblify a topic you want to work on, there are currently only 2 categories to choose from. Once you choose the category, you are prompted to choose one card out of 3 that may be applicable to your situation. The symbols are presented as 3 different cards in a series of about 5 (every card in each session is different). Bearing in mind that I paid $10 for an extra pack of cards, sometimes none of the cards are applicable to my situation at all. I don't like the constant prompts to speak out loud (I get it, and don't need to be reminded every 10 seconds). The prompts pop up over the display and break my concentration. Also, my surroundings are not always conducive to sharing my personal business out loud. You are prompted to arrange the cards into shapes or resize them as desired. This is difficult with limited display real estate (which is understandable due to the nature of the app). But what makes it even more difficult are the pop-up prompts. Having said that, this app is best used on an ipad. I have never been able to arrange the cards into a shape on my phone. This isn't a real problem for me because I like to view things in sequence anyway, but even then it is ponderous to rearrange them. I flash on heavy weather ahead as far as paying for additional categories and packs of cards. So far it's only been $10, but who knows where it will end. Because of limited availability of additional options, I will almost feel obligated to pay for additional categories and cards as they come even though I may not fully benefit from them. Also, sometimes the app freezes when I click on certain things and I have to force-close the app. This happened once in the middle of a session. This review is intended to be construed as constructive criticism. The concept is truly brilliant and I would love to see this app grow. I think the cost of the cards and categories should be reduced. If 10 more packs of cards / categories become available, the maximum I would pay for this app would be $20-$30 more and I wouldn't be able to benefit from all of the features offered. It kind of makes me want to look for a box set of basic pictures somewhere, or draw pictures on index cards. I'm creative and

However there were a few apparent and immediate issues: - They have you speak out loud, but they should actually be having it record into the microphone making a voice transcription would be nice. - You have to pay more for upgraded questions and answers. This isn’t clear until after you’ve purchased it. - I wanted a friend to check this app out and sent him money to purchase it. He bought it but then it never worked for him, it wouldn’t open. We have the same iPhone software versions. - cost of app overall is too expensive for what you get, especially with all the kinks/bugs. There shouldn’t be extra charges for additional self behavior questions or additional picture packs, but if it’s a must to keep business going, SLASH the prices or this app will never catch on in mainstream at these prices. Find a way to make it a better value.

I do like the concept however the app is terrible. Paying premium price you expect to get premium quality, however som buttons/items do not work, the pop up windows are beyond the iPhone screen so you can’t close / really read what’s there, pinching to zoom cards works every other time, crushes all the time.

I understand why you may be skeptical about how moving pictures would solve your problems. But in half an hour, I figured out a problem that had stumped me for years. Now I have a plan to resolve it. This app is the best $15 you will ever spend on helping yourself. I know it was for me.

I used Symblify for a time management issue I’d went through several times before. Now this app gave me the energy to do something instead of thinking it over and over again. I’ve already started to implement my decisions and experience the surprise in my environment ;)

I am grateful to find this tool. It was refreshing to stop and get clear about myself. I am used to my everyday rush, I don’t like it, but I couldn’t find a method I’m OK with to start to slow down (I’m not into meditation, yoga, etc.) Now I have it! :)

It’s so easy to use this app. No ads, no innecessary menus or popups. And it gives exactly what it promises. I like to spend some time with it to think through what’s important. It’s like meditation, but more focused on a specific goal.

What a crazy idea and it still works! You just visualize your problem by symbol cards, and then solve it just by moving them on the screen. Unbelievable! And the symbol cards work very well, I love them.

My favorite part is when you choose the symbols for your situation. And then when you move them on the screen and talk about your situation, it’s really like creating a cartoon about my life. I love zooming in the symbols, and covering those I don’t like to see… :) The whole app has a really funny and easy atmosphere. I love it!

At first I thought the name was misspelled or something… But I really liked the video so I took my chances and downloaded it. I don’t regret it. It’s so simple to use and it made me think through some difficult stuff in my life I would probably never have dealt with.