Radiance: Home Fitness Workout

I was 178 December & my sister gave me this app I’ve been following there programs and food guides & I am now 149 5’5

I know the developers are going to give their same canned response of “Jo decided to go her own way…” but the only reason I renewed my app was because it was GWJ. 🐟Personally, I feel like I got catfished. I don’t appreciate the lack of full disclosure up front when renewing the app. It should’ve said more than a one-time “GWJ is now Radiance” pop-up on my phone. When asking me if I wanted to renew., it should’ve added a very hard to miss pop up window saying something to the effect of, “Jo is no longer associated with the new Radiance app rebrand” I feel it was very misleading since she was the face of everything. 🚩🚩🚩Additionally, as a potential new customer, a red flag for me would be if they burned their bridges with Jo, who built their app, how much do they really care about customer satisfaction? The reviews mention they won’t refund the purchase after 14 day renewal period, but this should not have included everyone who was with the developers’ app while it was still using Jo’s brand. New customers have a 14 day trial period- that’s awesome. The developers should’ve given Jo-based customers the respect of refunding their money if the reach out to customer service for the whole first year. So many people renew their apps and services without ever using them just so they have them available when they’re ready. It’s not unrealistic to believe that someone might go 8 months without even opening the app, only to be met with the noticeable absence of their reason for purchase. If this is how they handle the people who built their success, how are they going to handle future issues that arise from their new business brand?🚩 ✅All the Jo stuff aside (since I’ve already paid for another year), the new app, Radiance, is: - nice and clean, albeit a bit bland -diverse representation of women -easy to use -economically priced -looks professional -Seems like a lot of programs to choose from (haven’t done a deep dive) -awards, trophies, things to encourage engagement ❌I don’t like: -meal plan changes -the women/coaches- none really shine, imo -(in the event you really prefer one coach over another, I don’t think you can do a search for individual coaches, as in “show me content only from ‘…’ but I’m not 100%) -bland, sterile, no personality to set it apart from other fitness apps I’ve used -(specifically relating to last remnant of Jo’s presence within the app) from what I’ve seen, it’s been difficult to find Jo’s remaining workouts using the search bar; they don’t pop up under program searches either. I have to navigate to the “demand” tab and scroll down some to find a few limited selections. ‼️⚠️I think a lot of us customers who are displeased with the quiet transition away from Jo, would’ve been easily satisfied by giving her workouts more presence with a “transition year”. The developers could’ve agreed to work with her in a way that still promoted her in her own tab, if not the front page, with a lot more of her content, but made it very clear that they would completely part ways after a full year of transition. Would they have had to pay her more for this? Probably. Would she have had to take a bit of loss? Maybe. But it would’ve demonstrated the developer’s (and Jo’s) priority and commitment to keeping their customers happy and satisfied through THEIR separation. Instead, we got a badly handled divorce where the parents refuse to co-parent, and it’s the children who have to pay the price. 💬 Overall, if you’re looking for Jo, individual personality (aka the magic that makes an app stand out from its peers), I wouldn’t recommend this app. I will not be renewing as I feel like I get more out of other comparable apps that are more established (and take better care of their founding customers to whom they owe their initial success). But if you are just looking for a new or a first fitness app to try, Radiance offers a lot of material and a competitive price. Even if you don’t like them, we all spend a little bit (or a lot) of money on multiple programs until we find the one that’s just right for us. The low price is worth the risk to see if it’s a good fit for you.

This app has no affiliation Jo or Growwithjo and it shows. They tried to take what she did and rebrand but God will always prevail. This app is not what it used to be. I will be head to the new growwithjo home. And y’all need to remove all the growwithjo reviews. That is false advertisement.

To the hijackers who manipulated Jo, Don’t bother responding to my comment. This is not for y’all. This is to keep the truth at the TOP of the comments. This app is no longer associated with Jo, and although they have “rebranded” as Radiance, it doesn’t take away that they practiced manipulative and shiesty business ethics. Furthermore, they will say that everything was abided by “a contract”. As though contracts don’t allow people to “teeter” in ethics and do shiesty stuff to good people in the name of “signed contracts”. Jo built this app in TRUST. The app developers may have invested money, but we all know NO ONE bought this app for any other reason than JO herself. Forcing Jo to “go another way” and then continuing to use her videos until recently because the “contract allowed you to” truly reveals the nature of the people currently running this app. Furthermore they quickly removed all faith based content, further revealing their nasty and money motivated heart posture. Please I beg yall, go support Jo and do not give your money to such wicked beings.

This app took over my favorite fitness influencer app. Not happy deleting. Maybe if they offered a free trail I could see if the workouts are worth it

I am an original Grow with Jo subscriber, and miss that she is no longer associated with this app. However, I really enjoy the meal planning and cookbook that this app has. Between work and school, and trying to stay healthy, the meal planner has been a game changer in reducing stress in figuring out what I’m going to eat. If I could give the meals 5 stars, I would. Leaving 3 starts because I am not too much a fan of the workouts, but I am biased on that end.

I already wanted to end my subscription because it was annoying that I couldn’t screen share on my TV (imagine trying to workout looking just at phone screen lol!) but using Jo’s name when she’s no longer involved is a new low. Bye bye radiance.

I had subscribed to the grow with Jo app, then suddenly was charged for radiance when the app changed with absolutely no notifications! The workouts are not the same quality as the previous app and now I’m forced to use them without being able to get a refund. Will spread the word about how bad and deceiving this app is on every platform possible. Please please use a different app if you’re able to or if you haven’t yet been scammed like I was.

If she chose to go her own way, then the app you have co-developed with her should have other material that was NOT created with her. Find your own, release her material to her, do business properly. You just cheated her out by getting a head start with her. Shame on you!!

I can’t say much more than other reviewers already have, but can reiterate this is not a cool way to do business. I chose Grow with Jo because of her, the ability to do her program at home, and most important because of her faith in the Lord! I see this rebrand is phasing out Jo and any inkling of God, while replacing prayer and scripture references with “meditations & affirmations”. I will absolutely be figuring out how to request a refund and follow Jo wherever her program goes. No thanks “Radiance”. Update 10/16: the developers of the Radiance app replied to my request for a refund saying they will not issue a refund due to my subscription already being past 14 days. Aside from that nonsense they told me that I will have access to all of Jo’s content on the app until my subscription ends July 2025. Today I try to open the app to do one of Jo’s workouts and all of her content is completely gone and oddly enough a bunch of the other ridiculously content I don’t care to access is now showing locked?! So you took my money, lied about still being able to access Jo’s content, and now have basically locked me out of actually utilizing the app. “Companies” with business ethics like this won’t get far. Shame on you Radiance.

I loved this app when Jo was actually involved and it was branded under growwithjo. A few weeks ago it unexpectedly transitioned to Radiance and a significant amount of Jo’s content was removed without notice. I reached out to Radiance to request a refund since the content I signed up for is no longer available, and they have refused as of right now. Not happy with the customer service from Radiance.

Only got the app for Jo

What you’ve done to Jo is literally the opposite of what her and her company is about. No one signed up for your app for random people or trainers, it was for GROW WITH JO. I do not recommend this app to anyone, considering their shady business practices and incredibly sneaky deals. Do yourself a favor and download GWJ, Jo’s real app. Ran and controlled by her. Not this copy cat version that was stolen from her.

I loved this app as Growwithjo. Now unfortunately a new company took over and nothing with the original creator had. I canceled my subscription and will not be continuing.

Loved the app until they took away most of the workouts by grow with Jo. Only reason I got the app.

This app was originally called growithjo. They have recently switched everything, including the name without notice. I will not be renewing and will be deleting the app, as I am a supporter of Jo and they have done her wrong. 0 stars if I could.

Loved this app when it was grow with Jo, the fact that they stole it continue to charge people when the profits doesn't go to the original creator is just terrible! Money makes people mad. And it’s unfortunate to take over something that was great made by a great person

Many users were drawn to this app because of Jo’s contributions. However, once their contracts ended, “Radience” exhibited a lack of transparency and refused to issue refunds, prioritizing profits over customer satisfaction. This is deeply concerning. While a canned response may be issued, claiming Jo’s departure and the introduction of new content, several important questions remain: 1. Why was Jo’s name still used after her departure? 2. Why were refunds refused, and why was there no clear communication about the split? 3. What was the reason for the removal of maternal fitness videos without prior notice? Businesses that prioritize profits over the well-being of their customers contribute to many societal issues. Karma has a way of coming back around. Wishing you all the best as you face the consequences of your actions.

Different app with different content. Unsubscribed and deleted.

Alot has changed from the original GWJ app. Loved the old gwj app! Especially the part where there were videos for how to prepare the meals, for the meal plans. Is it possible to have those videos on this upgraded version?

Is the meal plan going to change now that Jo is with the app anymore ? I feel like the recipes are different

Only used the app for Jo but now she has her own app. They gave a discount to this app knowing they were not going to have any updates Jo content knowing people only use their app for Jo’s content. Releasing content under Jo’s name.

Enough said

I loved this app when they were still partnered with Jo and will be cancelling and deleting once my subscription ends (because I can’t get a refund apparently🙃). There are no more workouts for moms, the app does not sync to Apple Watch, I can no longer link to play my Spotify music during the workout. On a personal note, I also don’t appreciate a developer who is deceiving and continues to use a former partners name and work to keep business. Regardless of why y’all split, how it was handled for the ppl like me who were here FOR JO was poor. I wish you would have given the option for refunds instead of forcing a new app and team on people with existing subscriptions.

I’m sticking with GrowWithJo! I don’t like how you took over her content! I’m sure others feel the same

Terrible. Went down hill after the integration of all the new “trainers” and expensive

Got the app sep 2 for Grow with Jo. All of Jo’s stuff is great. The meal plans were eh but the app was good without them. It’s Sep 30th and the app is rebranded to radiance??? Who? And all of Jo’s programs are being deleted. I paid the yearly subscription and I fill scammed. I think everyone who bought Jo’s programs should be refunded because we are not getting what we paid for. Such a strange business model. I requested a refund for the subscription.

Most of the ratings are from the original app with Jo. It’s very disingenuous to keep the ratings when Radiance hasn’t even established itself yet. That tells you all you need to know about this revamp. Uninstalling.

I have had this app for a few subscriptions and recently committed to a year. Radiance took over the app. The workouts don’t flow anymore. Each segment is broken up and requires a manual start which is just a preview. The workouts do not flow automatically once started as they did when Jo owned the app. Please fix this.

The app developer changed this without notice to users and jo herself. This is fraudulent and scamming thousands who paid for it.

I am so sad that they no longer have a pregnancy option for when you want to start a new workout plan. It was there before it changed to radiance but now I don’t see any prenatal workouts! I love the app and it encourages me to workout during my pregnancy but now that it’s gone it’s a bit discouraging. I hope you are able to bring back that feature Jo. Please! I would really appreciate it. It keeps me motivated to workout during my pregnancy!

Only purchased this app with growwithjo experience. This is not what i paid for. Only interested in joe and now the app is completely different. Will not purchase again

This is not the same app. I lost my favorite workout, including the day I was on when I updated. I can still do the end of the four weeks, but it’s not the same, I get a warning message about jumping around, AND it won’t download. It also does not sync to my Apple Watch anymore. I signed up in January for an annual subscription and would like to cancel now and be refunded my last 4 months. If you are new here, I do not recommend!!

This developer who previously hosted Jo’s content from Gro with Jo ROBBED this poor girl of her business platform and intellectual property!! They maliciously stole her content, consumer base, and pulled a bait and switch to TRICK people into believing this is the “new” Gro with Jo!! ITS NOT!! Go to the Gro w Jo website and follow her socials and look for HER new app in the App Store October 1st!!! Throw this Radiance trap in the TRASH where it belongs!!! Everyone associated with the development and launch of this app ought to be ASHAMED!!! #ImWithJo

I got this app because I was being trained by GrowwithJo and I was seeing progress. Then I get on today to see the app has completely changed, no notice, shes not even on there? I am completely annoyed that I paid money for a subscription and the developers thinks it’s a good idea now to change the entirety of the app without notice?? Thankfully, my subscription should be ending early next year because I will not be renewing for developers that make shady moves like that mid subscription. Shameful. I understand contracts end and apps can move on, thats not the issue. The issue, again, is making huge changes when someone has given you money already for a set time. The features she added to the app gave it to much more uniqueness to it. Now it feels like any other hyper competitive application that doesn’t care about you or your health.

I loved this app because it has everything I need all in one! Exercises are on point! Devotions, scriptures, Bible readings, and meditations to start and end your day (please say there will be more added regularly, and recipes. I just updated to Radiance and I’m not seeing the spiritual components that were once there. It was one of the things that made this app stand out. It looks like Jo’s videos are being phased out (I hope I’m wrong, but that’s the vibe I’m getting.). If that is the case please let me know so I can cancel.

When it updated yesterday it stopped working with my Apple Watch and Spotify. The options aren’t even available on the settings.

If you’re looking for growwithjo, you won’t find her here. This app is acting like “growwithjo is becoming radiance”, when that is the furthest thing from the truth. growwithjo has her own app called GWJ Home, if you want to support her, do not download this app

This is a rebrand and Jo isn’t on here anymore.

It says growithjo but she’s no longer affiliated , why use her name?

Changing an app completely with no warning when the subscribers are locked in with a yearly fee is almost villainous. Nearly half if not more of the old programs are gone. Give the subscribers who want to leave a refund. The lack of professionalism is here is vile.

I love this app and the workouts! Been an avid follower on YouTube and the app now. But would reallly appreciate if you allow users to filter all the workouts and now just the programs! We need more filter/search capabilities across the app to find single workouts across tabs that match our needs. Thank you!

After an update ( which was today ) - fasting disappeared . Why ?

Since it updated to Radiance, it’s no longer syncing my workouts to my Apple Watch. I had to start a manual workout halfway through when I noticed. And since I’m trying to eat in a calorie deficit and track everything currently it’s frustrating to be off even a little bit! I do love the app and the workouts since I can’t afford a gym membership but hopefully it was just a glitch with the new update!

Really enjoy the app but several annoyances... 1. you can't schedule the next meal or workout plan until you end your current or it will overwrite your current plan 2. AI voice instructions, prefer actual instructor's voice 3. Live/On-Demand workouts do not flow through to activity apps (on iPhone anyway)

Great app, love her workouts, the only thing I would suggest is a record of the workouts I complete. Maybe under the achievements section or in the calendar. Make it easier to find it if I loved it

All I have to say is that it seems like an amazing app I just wish teens could use it as it led me to believe so by being a 4+ app but you aren’t allowed to use it unless you are 18+

I can’t get my workout plan to sync with my Apple Watch

I will no longer be supporting this app. The contract with Jo came to an end and this app is advertising her workouts without her approval. They're also charging for a subscription that she has no control over and is making nothing f out of it. Pure robbery in my opinion. I will only support her through her website. Unsubscribed and app deleted ✌🏼

Grow With Jo was the best choice I could have made regarding my health. I used to have extreme anxiety regarding cardio workouts and programs, and I always managed to talk myself out of doing them but Jo has changed that. Now, I have been using this app for over six months. I started with the 15 minute workouts and have progressively worked my self up to over an hour. Jo, thank you so much for everything that you are doing - you don’t just make people want to change, you make them feel like you actually can and give them the means to do it. ❤️ A few things that I would love to see in the app: 1.) I have plantar fasciitis and sometimes the jumping workouts make it flare up. I think it would be incredible to have a little box in the corner with alternative workouts that you could switch to if one is too difficult, if you physically can’t do it, or if you’re having a harder day and need a lighter version. 2.) It would be amazing to have a program of dancing workouts, like the YT videos, on the app. Barre workouts would be really cool too. 4.) Maybe a journaling function can be added to the app? I love being able to answer how the workout made me feel after its done but would love to be able to easily access this information and to write about it to keep track of my life and growth in the context of exercise, especially since it is an emotional/mental journey as well. 3.) This might just be me, but I wish that I could edit/pause the program after initiating it. I sometimes put in the wrong starting date or days that I want to exercise and I have to start up another program to cancel that and restart the preferred one to right it (who knows, maybe I’m doing this wrong?). I have also gotten sick and was unable to workout but the program goes on without me and automatically goes to the next workout day - personally, I find this disheartening to scroll back past the workouts that I missed and to feel that everything is off.

I’ve been using this app for eight months now and it’s been the only thing I’ve been able to be consistent with for that long in 10 years. Although I haven’t lost any weight (which I honestly don’t expect when I can’t do anything about my diet right now due to finances) but I’ve gained a lot of strength and definitely gained a routine and motivation. That is almost worth more at this point because my self-esteem has gone through the roof just by taking care of myself daily. So thank you thank you thank you. Also being able to share my workout results every day with my best friend has kept me accountable and motivated her to start working out herself. I have had to modify a few exercises for my diastasis recti, but a little Google research gives me some good alternatives so that I can just continue with the work out while substituting here and there. Anyway- short story- the app is worth every penny-but the key here is if you are willing to push yourself. If you’re ready, the app is AWESOME.

In love with this app, especially the walking/dancing workouts to help get your steps in. I love to strength train and use dumbbells and there are so many different workouts that offer this style of training amongst many others which help keep it interesting. Lots of variety. With that said, I do wish there was option to save your favorite workouts (past live, single and program ones alike). I also wish you had the option to stop and restart a program whenever you want to instead of the automatic save setting it’s on now. More Pilates forward workouts would be awesome too. These are very minor cons but other than that, it’s an extremely affordable app that’s completely worth it. I’m a mother of 2 who works from home. The pregnancy and post pregnancy programs are wonderful. I absolutely love the inclusion for us mothers. This app & all the trainers are by far one of my favorites to use. Highly recommend to download, I invested in the yearly subscription.

I’ve tried many apps over the years and have to say I love this app, along with FitOn app. (I use FitOn for recipes and yoga) This app has mostly everything I need. I didn’t think I would use the meditations or sleep sounds but I do- and I love the faith based meditations! Im 36, but I have been struggling with chronic inflammation and chronic fatigue for years and her exercises don’t cause my symptoms to flare up… they actually help calm them down. Most workouts make me so exhausted but hers make me feel more energized and I feel better the next day, not like I was hit by bus. I haven’t tried the recipes yet, the app seems too complicated for me. I’d rather have categories and just pick them out individually instead of trying to create a meal plan. I still give this app 5 stars because I love Jo and her workouts. You can tell she’s put alot into this app. She’s an inspiration and has helped me love my body instead of forcing it to be a certain size and shape.

Let 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.

I absolutely love this app. I love that I am able to play my own music, there is encouragement when the set I’m doing is almost done, there are in depth descriptions of the workouts I’m about to do, etc. the ONLY issue I have is that I haven’t been able to download or play my workouts for about a week and a half. There are some days where it works smoothly and others where I can’t do anything. I know it’s no fault of the app or of Jo, it’s just frustrating when I’m looking forward to a guided workout and I can’t even download them. I’ve deleted the app, turned off my wifi, restarted my phone, I even got a new phone a few days ago (unrelated lol) and still face the same problems. :( still absolutely a 5 star app!!! Just want to know if there’s anything I can do to fix this

Loving the app! I love how you can stream your own playlist and hear your favorite music while following along. The app is easy to navigate, and you can choose workouts by lengths, body areas, types of equipment, or your favorite trainer. But it needs just a few tweaks iMO. I would like to be able to choose a program and not have to pick my workout days. I have an unpredictable schedule in healthcare and I would miss some. I wanted to go back and actually complete that workout, but you’re not able to do so. Then if you choose a single workout to make up for that one you missed, it doesn’t show in the calendar on the app. So I’ve just been completing the live ones, or single workouts, but they don’t show on the calendar. I’m very visual and I’d love to be able to see those. Also, some of the workouts I really, really liked. It would be nice to be able to either star them or make a favorites list.

Jo’s workouts are the only ones that I’ve ever enjoyed! I hate working out, but Jo makes it fun. I actually look forward to doing it. It doesn’t feel like mindless movements. I’m super sore so I know it’s working well for my body, too! I’m only in my second week, so I can’t speak for long term results yet, but I absolutely love this app. It is well worth the subscription cost. On top of the workouts, I love the meal plans. It has a built in grocery list which I love. I’m a busy mom of 7 and this app has made healthy eating and exercise so easy. My kids even love the food and workouts! Finally, I love that it has the option for intermittent fasting, vegetarian meal plans, and other accommodations based on skill level/ability. 10/10 recommend.

I purchased app looking for an app that would tackle both diet and exercise. The meal planning needs major work for those looking to eat a more plant-based diet. There are a few recipes to cater to this, but they are so few in number, you will be eating the same meals every week. Where are the whole foods?? More fruits and vegetables please!! The breakfast recipes were great, but lunch and dinner needs more diversity/creativity! As for the workouts—beginner level is really more of an intermediate workout. I could not even get through the first workout. Please try to incorporate and show modifications during the workouts! This will dramatically help those with injuries, disabilities, etc. we, as women, our knees are one of the first things to start giving us problems, so give more time to get on the floor and modifications for some of the floor exercises please!! And lastly—I need to see Jo’s personality shine through more during the workouts. They are very dry and lack any soul.

I’m a big fan of growwithjo’s workouts on YT and godaily and when I saw the Black Friday sale I really wanted the app too. I really liked the format of godaily but wanted to give the app a try and couldn’t afford/realistic commit to one so I went with the app. I have a few other apps I use to workout and this is my least favorite (it’s only been a week). I love having fun while working out which is why I love the growwithjo YT channel and godaily. But this app was lacking a few things that kept me motivated and engaged to finish, complete, and look forward to my workouts with Jo. I’ve only tried the walking workouts so far so maybe this doesn’t apply to the other workouts so I’ll be back to update. Cons (for me): - feels a bit robotic - when you turn off the voice instructions it turns off Jo’s motivating messages so this makes it feel even more distant. - the timer show how much time is left Pros: - there’s a meal planner, recipe, & grocery list - there’s plenty of workouts to choose from - there’s a water tracker - syncs with apple health Suggestions: - add music (or option to play the system or music I. The workout). That’s what I love about the workouts on YT because the music kept me going and I actually don’t like to choose my music (decision fatigue + if I hear something I’m not familiar with, it helps to feel like the workout is less routine and keeps me engaged). - Remove countdown timer of the total workout and leave one just for the move at play. I have to go do a workout now but not really looking forward to it as much as the YT channel and godaily but will stick it out!

I love this app. I don’t do reviews bc they are annoying to me. However, this app is WAY more than I expected, so I had to do a review bc of how impressed I am by it. I bought it during the Black Friday deal, and honestly, I would have paid full price after knowing what I know. So many different options available, amazing for “quiet,” non-jumping workouts that are actually fun. My favorite, favorite parts of the app though are the devotionals and the Scripture. I had no idea they were on there, and I am so impressed and grateful that they are. Normally fitness apps can be a little New Age and that’s typically off putting for me. Instead to see Christianity represented soundly, it is sooo wonderful!! Thank you thank you! I will be purchasing this every year I

Jo, you have truly created the easiest, user friendly workout app. I just open the app, choose my plan (or single workout if I’m out of town) and boom…I’m working out in the comfort of my own home or even in a hotel room/airbnb. The app is easy to navigate and has beginner, intermediate and advanced workouts (easy, medium, hard). I’m just now restarting my fitness journey since Covid…put on almost 60 pounds that I’m not proud of but, I plan to stay dedicated to the GrowwithJo app, my self and my future children. Keep those workouts coming Jo, you’re amazing at what you do and you’re always willing to lift others up on their fitness journey! I’ll surely be renewing my membership next year!!

While 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.

I love the app! It’s perfect for home workouts and beginners like me. It helped me get into a beginner strength routine and I love that I can link my music to it so easily!! Also compared to other apps I’ve looked at, it has a pretty big variety of workouts/programs to choose from!! I love the workouts and the layout of the app!! Even after I have deleted it to save a little money I get it again because it’s the only thing that keeps me consistent! Only think I wish is 1. I wish they had more workouts with dumbbells/ kettlebells. 2. I hope they get gym workouts soon with gym equipment incorporated! I don’t go to the gym haha but when I do it’d be awesome to have this app to help me with a routine.

I 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.

This has been the best overall app I have found, the Grow with Jo App. It’s motivating, encouraging, rejuvenating and FUN! It has been the best App to keep me going. I love that it has programs I can choose from or just single workouts. The food plans with the recipes are awesome. The videos showing how to make a recipe is brilliant and of course Jo who is always so vibrant doing the exercises along with you is great. Her and her team motivate to keep moving and I need that. Purchasing this App was like purchasing a gym membership at a much lower cost than a normal gym membership and I can do my workouts anywhere. I take Jo with me wherever I go 🩵

Let me start by saying that I LOVE this app! However, it’s increasingly frustrating when the app freezes for no reason as all. The video will pause but the timer will keep going. Also, almost every time that I work out with the app and have my Apple Watch connected, it will add additional calories burned! For example, I was working out today and was at 224 calories burned and at some point it doubled that number to 448! Sometimes it will say that I burned over 1,000 calories when I just started a workout! It’s very frustrating and I usually have to restart the workout to fix the problem. Besides the glitches, I love the app! Hoping that they get fixed in the near future!

I do not recommend this App if watching the videos in an iPad and track the activity in you Apple Watch is important . Just stay with Jo’s videos in you tube. There is no added value of the App if you are just for her fitness routines. Even with many reviews here about the issue they have with using Apple Watch an IPad, the developer do not care . They. Just indicate ” there are other ways to watch it in a larger screen “ ( they are referrring to a TV). We do not need/want to watch it in a TV. We would like to be able to watch it in an iPad and track it in a Apple Watch. For a complete review , see below *********************************** First. I love growwithjo . I started following her in you tube. It has being a life changing for me. Her videos are easy to follow, doable and Fun!!! I decided to try the app, but I am really frustrated. For me. It is very very important to be able to watch the videos in my iPad for sight issues, and follow up my exercise in my Apple Watch. One would think it is easy as the app in the iPad should be the same as the iPhone. But it is impossible to watch the video in the iPad and track it in the Apple Watch. If you start the video in the iPhone you cannot watch it at the same time in the app in the iPad. If you do not watch it in the iPhone you cannot track it in the Apple Watch. There is no screen mirroring available either. Finally, in the iPad the videos are not visible in landscape mode. Again very difficult for people that needs larger screens than an iPhone. These features are a no breaker for me. So easy to fix. Hopefully, the update will come soon, in the meantime need to go back to you tube 😔😔😔. Thanks Jo for you inspiration.

I love this APP because it helps me find balance in my new health goals. I love the menu so far, it’s not too difficult and is quite tasty. What attracted me to the workouts were the ease of completing them, and the timer which helps me know that I am getting it done! I also use the meditation feature because I am currently in a weekly meditation class & this reminds me to do it. I love the sleep and spiritual features too. I am motivated by Jo’s positive words too, it keeps me on track. I know I can reach my weight loss goal through this program, I’m already seeing good results in just a week. Thank you

I 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.

Okay 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. 😤

The updates and improvements that have been made recently has been a huge game changer for me!! I love the variety of workouts that are available, Jo’s YT style is in there, there are more structured workouts, the cardio, strength training, the pre-release YT videos, the Lives have become a favorite and the challenges have been so much fun!! There meal plans, meditating, so much that I have yet to check out but I appreciate having a “one stop shop” kind of hub for my self care, it’s made a big positive difference in my growth. I could go on and on but I say give it a try!! I don’t regret it :) Jo is a huge inspiration to me

I’m a mom of 3 (4 and under). To say it’s a struggle to get a workout it and know that it’s working or monitor my progress on my own is a bit of understatement. I’m so thankful for this app! I appreciate that it has easy to hard levels, body weight only and options using dumb bells. She even has a pregnant workout program. So thankful for the well rounded thought process for this app. Also, the layout is very pleasing to my eyes, it’s easy to use, and share & monitor my progress. So thankful! Im now 8 months postpartum and am excited and looking forward to my workouts even though I’m physically and mentally exhausted. Thank Jo!

I love this app! The gym that I go to is 30 minutes away, so I would only go on the days I was off work- which wasn’t enough for what my goals needed. It’s motivated me to workout after work, which usually I would’ve never done. I’ll do 2 workouts usually and burn about 400 calories & it goes by so fast. Even when you don’t have energy after a day at work, it’ll put me in a good mood. It’s nice to be able to get a good workout in at home when you don’t feel like being social too lol. I wear my sweet sweat with it and that changes the game.

I love that this app has all kinda of features other than just workouts. I like the uniqueness of the workouts and that there are different types to choose from. I don’t like that if you choose a program and you miss a day or want to go back and do one of the previous days again you can’t anymore. You used to be able to but it’s changed now. It makes me not want to keep the app because if you are human and miss a day you have to choose a whole new program or do a workout that isn’t in your program just to make up for the day you missed. I think this feature should be changed.

Your workouts have been so great for my situation. As someone who works from home and also has epilepsy I almost am never able to lose weight. After my daughter was born I was the biggest I had ever been. These workouts are so beginner friendly and low impact and for the workout moves I cannot do it's super easy to replace with one of the moves I can do during that time. Your app may not be perfect, but I'm sure with all the feedback one day it will be. Keep growing Jo. And thank you for you inspiration and motivation.

I downloaded the app a couple weeks ago and I am loving it so far! I’ve never been able to keep up with exercising and this app is really helping. My only wish is that the app would stop asking me to record my weight and measurements. As someone who struggles immensely with body image issues, I have found it can be incredibly damaging to track weight and measurements. I understand that it can help track progress, and that it may be a great feature for some. However, I would highly recommend giving users the ability to turn those notifications off.

I got this app for the workout programs. They are great. I don't like a lot of talking but I do like a quick step by step guide and these workout programs are great at doing that. The lives are nice and the pre recorded workouts are also great. But I really liked the workout programs. Although, the programs are not customizable. If I skip a day I can't move the program over by a day. It would be nice if you could adjust it. Also, once a program is started you can't change the start date. so if I miss too many days I can't just start the program all over again.

My only suggestions is possibly being able to search for key terms or filters. I have terrible knees so I have to open each workout individually to see which ones I can or cannot do. Also maybe a way to favorite or save ones I like to do over and over or am curious about and would like to come back to later. Otherwise this is by far the best workouts there is for every level of fitness. Jo is the only instructor who’s made it so I stick with working out and enjoy it.

I have looked into so many apps, programs, routines, everything you can imagine and this is so far the most complete app for your fitness goals. From all the workouts to the meal plan with options to change the food, Jo thought about everything when the app was designed. Workouts are easy to follow, love the timer that it is included. From easy to hard exercises depending on where you stand. Definitely recommend the app, the program and everything it has to offer.

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.

I honestly can’t believe how good this app is and how little people know about it? This is probably one of the best apps to use if you’re wanting to change to a healthy life style. Not only does it give single workouts, there’s workout programs you can do, intermittent fasting timer, a meal plan catered to you and a full on shopping list that can instantly be added to your instacart app so you don’t have to take the time to shop. How freaking cool is that?! Im speechless. This is so amazing and the subscription is totally worth it.

I have tried so many different workout platforms such as Peloton and Apple fitness and I must say… I’ve never been so happy and felt so good after a workout. After working in an office and not working out for almost three years, the transition of each one of these exercises it’s just on point! It is perfect!!!!!! Finally someone who understands the struggle of getting back on track and understands how difficult is for our body to get back in shape 🥹😍 So glad I bought the subscription for the entire year.

If I could just critique a couple of things, it would be to be able to search for certain recipes, like sauces, and being able to just search up a particular dumbbell workout. But other than that, it’s everything I would ever want in an app. Instead of having five apps, I only need this one. I would also love an option where you could listen to Nature Sounds throughout the night. But it’s still absolutely perfect.

Signed 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.

When I first got this app, I was amazed at how Jo seemingly thought of everything! Especially when it comes to the meal plan(you can make substitutes for different ingredients & and create a grocery list based on said meal plan) The workout part was great to start off with. I was able to airplay the exercises to my TV but eventually I lost that capability. I don’t know if this was due to an update, but I have to screen share from my phone to my TV. If this feature could be integrated in the app I’d give it 5 starts

Given 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.

I am a stay at home mom who also works full time remote and has 5 kids, with a busy schedule. This program is amazing I get to chose my workout before work and the music and Jo’s motivation is awesome!! I don’t feel like I’m over it on week 2 like I have with past workout programs!! I have even recommended it to other moms who have downloaded as well and got a membership!!! Thank you for making a app/program for all us busy moms!! Can’t wait to see the results!!!

I 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.

Love the app, super easy to navigate and has any workout you could think of. Been following the meals within the app and omg the recipes are amazing!! The meals leave you satiated, not longing for more. The only thing I wish was you could tweak how many people you are serving. The meals are single portion meals so when cooking for more than one you need to do some math to get it right. Other than that, I got nothing to complain about! Loving the app and the results I’m getting

I love this app! I love the flexibility of the meals (choosing changes or substitutions) and I love having a workout available at my fingertips!I open my pandora app and play my choice of music while doing her workouts that do not have music. Feel like a stretch workout? Click! Feel like using weights? Click! Want to do a four week challenge? Done. Want to do a workout that doesn’t feel like a workout? It’s there.

I 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.

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.

I really like the app overall but from a user perspective there are a few things I wish I were able to do (or easier to do): - I can’t figure out how to change the days of the week I originally selected for a workout program - I wish it was easier to skip ahead to a different workout in the program if I know I’ll be busy the day it was scheduled for (say it’s Tuesday and I want to do my Wednesday a day early). Right now I have to go in to settings to skip ahead. - if you skip a workout and want to do it later in the program you can’t go back to it (like I miss Thursdays workout and want to catch up and do it the next day) I also am somewhat disappointed because I signed up for the 6 month subscription and that did not do the free trial period, so I got looped into buying this app when I probably wouldn’t have gone past the 7 days :(