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Poor. Disappointed compared to YouTube channelI signed up to the app because I’ve been following Jo’s YouTube videos and love them. I thought the app would be even better but was really disappointed. It’s not easy to navigate and understand how to set myself up on a program. The videos are not as good as the ones on YouTube and I couldn’t figure out how to cast it onto my tv from my phone (I paid for a year). The recipes appear to be high in sugar and carbs and there’s no info on calories/carbs/protein per serving. I cancelled my subscription next day but still waiting for my money back. Back to the YouTube channel it is..Version: 7.5.0

So disappointed!I got the trial and just went to do my first video today, as I am in LOOOOOOOVE with the YT workouts and thought this would be a great addition. But THERE IS NO MUCIC! You have to put on your own, and it tries to link to Apple Music which I do not subscribe to, and don’t want. So, I’m still giving 2 stars because it’s Jo and I love her, but I will not be continuing with a subscription to this app and I’ll stick to her YT videos and continue to use the FitOn app and keep my subscription to that one for when I want something different..Version: 3.0.2

Not a free appI recently discovered Jo on YT and i love her. So i was trill to follow my progress on an app i stead of random pieces of paper. But, this app is not free at all. Not even a profile or 2 or 3 exercises. Right of the bat you need to pay to have access to all the app (and its pay per month, no option to pay once and forget). I do not like subscriptions at all and i dont want to be forced to be tied to only her stuff because im paying. You cant discover the app and you cant know if you like it unless doing shennigans of getting refunds. I understand its her job and people need to make money, but forced subscription isnt for me..Version: 7.3.1

Missing videoI’m trying to do a program and the video is missing from todays workout - I can’t even skip and do tomorrows workout instead. I had to YouTube one of her workouts with the same title but I don’t even know if it was the right one to substitute with :( It just says workout preview on top of the screen for every move. No audio no nothing :(.Version: 7.3.1

App malfunctioningApp malfunctioning.. I just downloaded it and selected my preferred meal plan.. it starts loading but once finished takes me back to the page with the meal plan and doesn’t let me go forwards or back.. Please fix this issue as I want to give this app another chance.Version: 7.1.0

Good for beginnersI purchased a years subscription and have found the meals get a bit blah after a month or so, also I think it’s a shame you can’t access the YouTube videos with the music on here, the exercise routines are quite boring without music. On the plus side Jo and the girls are full of energy and they sure are motivated! It’s nice to be reminded to do measurements each month and it’s good to choose your own workout durations too. The challenges are not on the app either which is a shame. I’ll stick it out for the 12 months but then I’ll go back to Jo’s YouTube channel..Version: 3.1.2

Youtube is betterI love the Youtube Channel but got tired to watch with adds. I thought it would be best to get the app but turns out it’s even slower than youtube! You have to download each video beforehand and cannot just watch. One video can take 2 minutes to download! And videos are less engaging with no music at all.. I’ll stick to the adds with the youtube channel. I wish there was a free trial before losing 20$.Version: 7.3.0

CrapOver priced for how little it dose for you..Version: 1.7.2

Apple Watch Doesn’t Connect with On-Demand past WorkoutsThe Apple Watch app won’t connect with the app on my iPhone when I start a workout. Can this be fixed? Any workout on the app should connect with the app on your Apple Watch..Version: 5.0.2

Workouts ok, app not greatHer workouts are ok, I do work up a sweat, but this app definitely needs work. It’s so confusing to find workouts, and nothing is simple. I wanted to start a program, but I assumed the “preview page” is what you had to follow for your exercise. I didn’t realize until afterward that you have to select “choose workout” and then download a very boring video. You also can’t just select to watch one video from a workout program. Super bizarre. I only bought this because it was so cheap and was interested in changing things up from my regular Pilates. Probably won’t be renewing, honestly. Stick to her YouTube IMO..Version: 7.5.0

Awful!This app is so bad. I love Jo and her workouts on youtube, I’m surprised she’s put her name to such a shoddy and poorly/cheaply designed app. I hate apps that try to push you into a subscribtion without even being able to see the app or try it first. Ridiculous. Steer clear of this app, it’s obviously just a money grab. It has a 60 second countdown telling you to grab this deal now for £14.99 🙄 If you have a good app people will pay money for it but at least let them see it first! And don’t try to scare people into buying it. Expected more from Jo tbh, this has put me off her. What a let down..Version: 6.0.2

Can’t get any further without purchasingI would love to review your app further, but in order for me to purchase a package, I would like to see what I am buying before I purchase. I would like the test the app and then reside if this is something that I would like to continue with. You fill out the basic information and then it asks you about how active you are daily, and then asks your food preferences. Then it goes start to select if you want to pay by month or if you want to pay for the whole year. Cannot get by this page to check out what the app has to offer..Version: 3.1.0

It's okayI would've preferred getting a snippet of the app (free trial) before committing, but you cannot view anything without paying. It would be better if you could use airplay. I don't love doing homework outs off my phone. The meal plans are helpful if you're at the beginning stage..Version: 7.2.0

Signed up for fitness, not religionSigned up for this app expecting to get access to great workout programs, not to have Jo’s religious beliefs shoved down my throat. It seems to me that Jo could make a different app for her “devotionals” or include the fact that this is a Christian-based app and that is part of what you’re paying for very clearly in promotions and advertisements. I just want to workout. Sweat. And keep my personal relationship with god PERSONAL. Jo is not my spiritual leader. She was never invited to be that for me, nor did she ask for permission to take on that role in my life. This feels so pushy and disrespectful in every way. Non-Christian buyers beware if the church is a source of harm for you. This app is for a specific audience and that should be made clear up front..Version: 7.3.1

Not what I expectedLove the YouTube work outs but wasn’t feeling the app right off the bat! Cancelled the same Day but I don’t see anything about a refund??.Version: 3.1.1

GrowwithJo w/o the SoulLet me begin by stating emphatically how much I love the Growwithjo YT channel. It has been a blessing due to Jo’s infectious positivity, music and moves that keep you coming back for more. I love the whole package she has on that channel. So I was excited by the app and immediately signed up for a year because of it. Now I have buyer remorse. The app has potential but still needs a lot of work. I appreciate all it has to offer overall. However the workouts themselves seem to have lost of the soul of what makes a GWJ workout so amazing. It really should have a option to use Jo’s songs for the workout (which I love), your own or silent. Also I like to exercise on a big screen so either browser support for those on computer or the ability to cast to a smart tv and such. More diversity with the meal plan options I can find better, more diverse options for free with a google search (heck my cookbook app is full of them) Please put the soul back into the App. Since as of right now I seriously regret committing I’d be better off with the free YT schedule..Version: 7.3.1

Some things are deeply frustratingThe contact form never works in the app so you can never submit questions or report bugs. Also the program feature locks you into workouts by pre selecting days of the week you want to exercise, but many people can only plan their workout days week to week. So it stops you from being able to change dates and therefore you have to skip videos in the series. I keep having to cancel the program each week and start again because you can’t play the videos in the program independently. Maybe I’m missing something but it’s pretty frustrating..Version: 7.3.0

Good for beginnersIt’s a good app. I enjoy the work outs, great for beginners. I will say that the diet section is overwhelming and unrealistic as there is too many different options to cook. The download for session that’s are over 30 take forever and I have good internet speed..Version: 7.3.1

Love GWJ, not so much the appI absolutely adore Grow with Jo and initially became a fan through her YT channel. After about a year of the YT workouts, I finally purchased the app. Unfortunately, I do not like this app. For starters, the on demand workouts don’t sync with your Apple Watch nor can you log them into the calendar — only the workouts under programs. There’s no search bar, so it also takes a while to find the on demand workouts from the weekly schedule. The programs are not the typical GWJ workouts as they don’t have her voice and you can tell it’s prerecorded and that the moves are on a loop. It’s also not compatible with Apple TV so you have to mirror the workouts from your phone so it’s not full screen. I prefer the YT schedule and workouts over this app. Hopeful that overtime there are improvements to the app and I will consider repurchasing. For now, I’ll stick to YT..Version: 6.0.2

Tracking foodHi, I’d love if the app was able to track what I ate like my fitness pal. I have my own meal plan and I’d love to track that within the app. Scanning barcode is a huge game changer too! Please implement this so I don’t have to use two apps. I’d also love for the app to track all my workout im doing. I noticed it doesn’t track the lives or single workouts..Version: 7.1.0

GoodI love the youtube workouts, and the live and on demand are the only parts of the app I use. I find the other workout video styles (in the app) to be boring and I can’t follow through with them. Love grow with jo but not sure if I am a huge fan of the app🌸.Version: 7.1.0

Trial would be niceGiven the amount of money wanted for the subscription, it would be nice if there was a free week trial to see if there was actually anything in the app I would like to continue. I’m a picky eater so meal plans are tough for me. I didn’t even get to see if there were any advice/options for a picky eater. It would have also been nice to see what kind of workouts were available to see if I had a chance to stick with something I would like. It asked a few details about me and then BAM! Here’s a subscription for you! It just felt very money grabby. I like the idea of the app and the videos I’ve seen on it. Just a tad disappointed that it didn’t even advertise me on what’s available before asking for my money..Version: 5.0.2

Supper frustrated and SO disappointed..Buyer beware… I love Jo, but these workouts are NOT for true beginners. Even the easiest workout plans on this app is not for beginners. I’ve been struggling with the workouts so I emailed support and was told to just do the workout plan that I was already doing or choose a harder one.. Like, huh? I’m not giving up though. Just suffering through it because I already paid for it. And one of the things that frustrates me the most is the meal planning doesn’t work! It keeps saying “something went wrong” idk.. If I could get through a workout without feeling like I’m gonna pass out and change my meal preferences when I want I’d be in love with this app.. But until then.. I’ll just continue trying. Very unsatisfied customer..Version: 3.1.2

Amazing but the calorie count is troublingI love using growwjo and adding her workouts to my daily exercise routine but my only issue is the calorie count. There are days where the calories seems somewhat accurate but then out of nowhere there will be a day or a couple where it says that after 1 exercise in the whole workout i have burned over 500 calories (it varies) which is physically impossible. I don’t fully depend on the accuracy of the calories burned but it’s always nice to have an accurate estimate of what I have burned so far and this issue leads me to not trust the app within that aspect..Version: 2.1.3

WeightI’m 150kg and when I try to do my target height, it has to be either over 150kg and when I put 160kg, it says has to be below 93kg and when I put 92kg it says it had to be over 150kg so I’m in a loop..Version: 1.7.2

Misleading advertising!!!I never leave reviews but for this one I had to because I’m extremely upset, I’ve been following jo on Instagram for quite some time and I decided it was time to download her app. After downloading the app and putting in ALL my information it wasn’t until afterwards that a pop up for a monthly/yearly subscription is taking over the screen. Nowhere does it say you can’t use the app at all unless you pay. It’s false advertising and extremely disappointing the app creators need to better clarify that the app must be paid for before any use can occur. I deleted the app and will not be redownlading bc of this misleading behavior I expected better from you jo..Version: 2.0.1

An honest reviewLearnt about grow with Jo on YouTube, where I enjoyed her dance videos and walking videos, I enjoyed them so much I thought I would download her app.. there are no dancing work outs on the app which is one of the main reasons I downloaded and subscribed, but I’m currently doing the slim waist big booty challenge which I am enjoying.. there are lots of choice for workouts, and challenges however if I could change anything it would be more fun dance videos! Overall good app, clean look, workouts download quickly, are easy to follow and has previews! I will keep working out to growwithjo, and look forward to my next challenge which will introduce dumbbells.. 😊.Version: 6.0.2

Needs workI was pretty disappointed with the app. I’m a big fan of the YouTube channel but the app was pretty underwhelming. I also didn’t get a free trial which I thought was pretty standard for most of these fitness apps. However, because I was such a big fan of the YouTube channel I decided why not spend the money. Regrettably though, the app is pretty expensive for how little it gives you. I have tried other fitness apps that are the same price and I just feel like with those apps you get more for your money. Still like Grow with Jo though, just giving some honest feedback!.Version: 7.3.1

Not for meLove Jo’s workouts on YouTube, but this app didn’t suit me. I don’t want to be on my phone as much as I needed to be, I also didn’t want to follow workouts via my phone. I was also annoyed that Jo advertises 7 days free, but I was charged £17.99 and £8.49 straight away. Can’t seem to figure out who I can talk to about this. This frustrated me and it felt unfair, so I cancelled next months subs..Version: 6.0.2

Waste of timeDownloaded 3 days ago, paid for and still not set up. The support team don’t explain things in a way that makes sense and said my Apple ID settings don’t support a subscription which isn’t true at all because I’ve never had any other problems in 10 years 🙃 Even after they “fixed” it, it is still saying I need to purchase the workout videos. They advised me to cancel my subscription and sign up again! I will continue to use Jo’s videos from YouTube instead as they’re free and I don’t have to spend all day emailing customer service🤬.Version: 2.1.4

Free trial would be helpfulCan’t use the app at all without paying and I wouldn’t mind paying if I felt I’d use it but I’ve no idea since I can’t try it out or see what features I’d find useful without paying 😅.Version: 2.1.4

App seems ok butApp seems ok but pricing is crazy… £20pm .. better off following YouTube videos and a healthy diet.Version: 1.2.0

Not as good as I thoughtWish I did my research before paying, silly me. Waste of money.Version: 1.8.0

BugsI was so excited to download this app and subscribed. It worked for about an hour and then everything stopped and the circle of death appeared. I uninstalled and then reinstalled the app and now I can’t log in…… so disappointed ☹️.Version: 1.4.0

Needs improvementThe app lacks basic features like creating favourite playlist, doesn’t have search bar also you can not connect the app videos to tv. You gotta workout seeing phone screen.Version: 7.3.0

Help neededI have purchased the app but it won’t allow me to do anything. I’ve signed in etc but is it correct when you want to follow workouts I have to pay more? Help please. Thanks..Version: 2.1.4

Nope!As much as I love her content .. I didn’t end up using her app! It’s one of those apps that ask you to buy a membership in order to view the content. Ridiculous! I was expecting she of all would consider adding a free section for people to try out first. She is a very realistic person but her memberships are unreal! Just go on YouTube and do Carolin G or Sydney Cummings free workouts !and even Jo has heaps of free workouts on YT! I honestly don’t get why people make apps while uploading free content on YT!.Version: 7.3.0

DisappointedI really appreciate Jo and the workouts she puts on YT I lost 48lbs using them because I can do the workouts. I can’t physically do a lot of the floor exercises on this app and there are no modifications. I have been using this app all month long and I have gained weight. weight I lost for free using YT. I came here because I thought it was the next step I thought it would guide me but I feel so bad now crying through these workouts and gaining weight. I am not blaming the app for the weight gain but I don’t feel like it’s helping in any of the ways it claims. there’s no guidance if you don’t have the ability to do a move you have to find the modifications your self and if you can’t find them your screwed. I don’t understand what’s to point of telling this app all of this information just to get a plan where I can’t even do the moves? love Jo hate this app..Version: 6.0.2

Awful appCan’t cancel subscription, despite following their prompts to cancel. Never come across an app that makes this action impossible. Don’t buy this app.Version: 2.0.1

I dont have money🤷‍♀️She didn’t tell that we need to pay.Version: 7.3.1

Target too lowI can’t seemed to get onto the app as it’s says my target weight too low but I haven’t put a target weight yet so confusing and frustrating which is a shame cuz I love the work outs.Version: 6.0.2

Terrible appHonestly avoid this app, very DIY google advice & honestly not a professional person behind it. Very overpriced too for what it is, basic info you can google..Version: 1.7.2

DisappointedYou have no access to anything unless you pay. Most workout apps give you limited access to see what it’s about and you then can pay for the rest. Was really excited to use this. Very disappointed that you can’t even see how it works with our paying. Seems like more of a big money grab then trying to help people be healthy.Version: 7.3.0

App crashesAmazing workouts and I love growwithjo and her programs but 50% of the time the app crashes and I need to re download it loosing all my progress and having to start programs all over again. This is extremely frustrating when you’re halfway into a workout and the app crashes..Version: 1.7.2

Free trialI love walkwithjo workouts and thought I should try out the app to really achieve the next step of my weight loss. But as a student, £17.99 is a lot for an app I don’t know if it will suit me. I know Jo advertises a 7 day free trial but when I download the app, it just shows me the annual or monthly payments. Help?.Version: 3.1.2

Super frustratedOkay so I love Jo and her workouts and I finally caved and bought her yearly subscription. I got everything and paid for everything but once in the actual app NOTHING would load and whenever I clicked on something new it wanted me to log in so I’d do my log in (that I literally just created) and it tells me I don’t have an account. I try and create a whole new account and my subscription is still active and it says it’s added to my account but it won’t get past the payment page. I have reached out to Jo on MULTIPLE platforms in hope of getting help with this but it looks like I’m out $55 and I don’t even get to use the app. I’m pretty disappointed and I sure hope someone here can help me with this…..otherwise I hope I can get a refund. I’ve deleted and redownloaded the app and still nothing will work. 😤.Version: 2.1.1

Meal Plans Are Painfully BasicLet me start by saying I really love the workout plans and the concept behind the meal planning. However, the lack of variety in meal choices has left me frustrated and just going off on my own and trying to create my own low-cal substitutions. Smoothies are awesome and very filling, but do we really need five different varieties of porridge as our only items to choose from??! Every day it’s porridge (or something similar) and eggs. SURELY the nutrition team can find SOMETHING ELSE. There are TONS of low-cal vegetarian recipes online, PLEASE have your nutritionist spend a little more time on your plant-based (and vegan) participants. Vegan meals don’t even have pics. I think it’s a great foundation, just a little more variety/creativity and it will be PERFECT. I can’t eat Greek salad, porridge, and eggs every day Jojo!! lol 😩🧑‍🍳.Version: 3.1.0

Doesn’t workThe app doesn’t work, at all! Keeps crashing out, Don't bother downloading.Version: 7.1.0

No autorotate?So to use this app it must remain in portrait mode? I have my iPad attached to the magic keyboard so it’s always in landscape mode but unfortunately this app only works in portrait mode. Unfortunately , I was stuck with the dilemma of cancelling my subscription and returning to the YouTube videos (because those are played in landscape mode so my iPad can remain docked on the keyboard) or keep an app that wouldn’t provide one critical feature. I hope this can be addressed soon so that I can return as a paid subscriber..Version: 1.4.3

Have to be 18I want to lose weight but I have to be over 18 to use this app.Version: 4.0.2

Weight check in’s feedbackWhile I appreciate the sentiment of asking for weighing yourself on the scale, I feel that it shouldn’t be asked too frequently. What instead I would wish it would do, is ask how is your mobility doing? Can you reach your toes? Etc. more realistic goals rather than agonizing over if you’ve lost weight in past month. I think asking those questions would make me feel less bad about myself and I’m sure others would probably feel the same. Not only is it beneficial for the user, it’ll be beneficial to the team because it will encourage users to keep using the app. I, myself, got discouraged because of the question to weigh myself. Even though I’m doing the workouts. Now yes, there is an option to ignore it. But the question still remains in your head. Just a suggestion to add in the future..Version: 6.0.1

Predatory payment systemHello I purchased this app for a month and then went to cancel it. If you see a continuous payment to Go Daily for 25 USD that is this app. If you follow their instructions to cancel you cannot see the payment in iCloud. It does not appear in subscriptions. It does not appear against your purchase history. You will just notice continuous monthly payments to go daily no matter what you try and do. Possibly Growithjo should put some of the money she is making into actually maintaining her app..Version: 7.3.0

A bit dissapointedHi Jo I was excited to use this app but I didn’t really wanna pay because I don’t really have money to pay so please Jo could u make a free option or could u give me feedback about other free apps I could use for my fitness and Jo does the Age have to be 18 bc I’m below.Version: 7.3.1

Great appThe app is great, but I would like to be able to see the measurements that entered on the app a year ago. But unfortunately the furthest the app can go is six months 🥲.Version: 7.0.0

Not For MeI like Jo’s workouts on YouTube so thought I’d sign up as I was really interested in the meal plans. I went through about a month of the recipes and felt so disappointed. Scrambled eggs with peas, so many ham sandwiches, and a lot of lunches called ‘salads’ that are a bowl of white rice with random things on it. One of the lunches was a bowl of white rice, cucumber and ham. I guess I am looking for something more creative..Version: 3.0.2

Alright for exercise, terrible for dietI paid for a subscription after really liking Jo’s YouTube workouts. The workouts on the app are very different, they’re alright but nothing groundbreaking (her YT is much better) The diet on the other hand is awful. Recipes are uninspiring and actually laughable in some instances (e.g. one lunch being chopped pepper and cashew nuts…) - when there are so many healthy, low cal, nutritional diet plans out there this feels very unthoughtful. I’ll be cancelling as soon as my month is up..Version: 2.0.1


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