I am alternatives
Users often seek alternatives to 'I am' due to frequent, sometimes buggy, notifications and a high-cost subscription model. Many look for apps with more reliable features, clearer pricing, or different approaches to affirmations and habit tracking.
Why users look for alternatives to I am
- Users are frustrated by an excessive number of notifications, especially those related to streaks, which can be buggy and appear even after the app has been checked. Some notifications are described as annoying, repetitive, and disruptive.R1R3R4R9
- The app is perceived as too expensive, with users reporting high annual subscription costs. Some users report being charged unexpectedly or incorrectly after free trials, or having difficulty canceling subscriptions.R10R13R18R22
- Users experience technical issues such as the app not updating affirmations, widgets not working, or the app perpetually loading. There are also reports of the app misgendering users despite gender input.R7R31R37
- Some users find the affirmations repetitive, lacking variety, or even negative despite choosing positive categories. The app's constant prompts to share affirmations are also a source of annoyance, especially for paying subscribers.R6R12R16R27
The alternatives
Motivation provides daily quotes that users often find timely and inspiring R52. It aims to offer motivation to help users shine and keep strong .
Better for: This app is better for users who appreciate receiving motivational quotes at opportune moments R52. However, users should be aware of potential issues with notifications, sharing prompts, and unexpected charges R51R53R54.
Head-to-head: I am vs MotivationHabit Tracker helps users manage and track their habits with extensive customization options and a streamlined design R67R72. It offers a one-time payment for lifetime access to all features, which is appreciated by users R72.
Better for: This app suits users who want a dedicated tool for tracking habits, value customization, and prefer a one-time purchase over recurring subscriptions R67R72. It provides encouragement upon task completion . Users should be aware of potential syncing issues or a lack of intuitive design for some R68.
Head-to-head: I am vs Habit TrackerGratitude is a simple, user-friendly app designed to help users practice gratitude daily through journaling and prompts R80. It is praised for its adorable UI and lack of subscriptions .
Better for: This app is ideal for users looking for a straightforward, free app to cultivate a gratitude practice . It is effective for improving mental health and keeping users grounded R80. However, some users report issues with the app shaming them for missed days or reappearing after uninstallation R81R82R85.
Head-to-head: I am vs GratitudeMotivational Quotes Daily+ provides inspiring and uplifting quotes that users can share with others R94R97. The periodic notifications are often found to be timely and helpful R97.
Better for: This app is suitable for users who enjoy receiving a daily dose of motivational quotes and sharing them with family and friends R94R97. It can help users stay positive and believe in themselves R97. However, users frequently report issues with excessive and unskippable ads R93R95.
Head-to-head: I am vs Motivational Quotes Daily+Mantra offers daily affirmations and background music to help users feel better and boost their mindset R108. It focuses on positivity and subtle reminders to be in the moment .
Better for: This app is good for users seeking positive affirmations and a calming experience, particularly those who enjoy background music as part of their routine R108. Users should be aware that many features are locked behind a subscription, and some report unexpected charges R110.
Head-to-head: I am vs MantraUsers should stick with 'I am' if they find its affirmations genuinely impactful and timely, and if they benefit from its lock screen widget and daily reminders despite the noted issues . It is particularly helpful for those dealing with anxiety, depression, and self-perception issues .
Evidence note: No alternatives had too few reviews to judge.
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What reviewers actually said
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- [R1] I am Why: I am confused people.Why have you made an app that only writes positive things every single day.To me it is only another annoying app that makes notification
- [R3] I am Annoying lying notifications: I’m about to delete this app, it’s driving me nuts. Recently within the last couple months I’ve started getting notifications throughout the day about ‘losing my streak’ even though I’ve already checked the app. Now I’m getting about 6 notifications a day about ‘losing my streak’, ‘only one freeze available’ and now ‘start a new streak’ which came an hour after a ‘
- [R4] I am Notifications: There is absolutely no reason why I should receive 5 separate notifications from this app back to back.. less than a minute went by & all of these separate notifications just decided to randomly pop up. App has got to go ✌🏾✌🏾
- [R9] I am Great app: The app will alert me about my streak as if I never went on the app when I did. So that’s definitely a bug.
- [R10] I am Horrible: I sighed up for a free trial that said it would alert me when it was time to be charged it didn’t and it charged me 75$
- [R13] I am Please stop trying to charge me: Please stop trying to charge me for the year. I can’t download any other apps because it keeps trying to get me to pay $56.99 a year or something like that and I don’t have the money and I can’t download free apps. Please excuse me from that. Thank you.
- [R18] I am Wonderful but costly: I love the affirmations it provides. It does help with improving a positive thinking mindset, but it is way too costly for individuals who are low income.
- [R22] I am Paywall: Was great when there were at least a couple of readable options not smashed behind an extremely expensive paywall. Now you have to pay $60/yr just to change the wallpaper to something more accessible. Very disappointing. I might have been willing to support the devs financially by opting for a premium subscription once I’m in a place to if I had at least something to work with with the fr
- [R7] I am misgendering: it’s hard to give myself affirmations when they’re calling me she/her even when the gender is male 👎 literally why even ask what my gender is
- [R31] I am Affirmations App Malfunction: app keeps malfunctioning and not updating my affirmations. they only show the ones i already loved, no new affirmations and the widget does not work. it keeps asking me to ‘tap to activate widget’ every single day. this app was so much better a few years ago. please fix or i’ll have to delete it and find another affirmations app. thanks!
- [R37] I am What happened?: I really loved this app. I had a year long streak going, add my own affirmations, and had the widget on my Home Screen. Now it is perpetually loading. I deleted it thinking a new download would help but that only deleted my steak and all my own affirmations and likes. It seems there’s too much going on in the app for it to sufficiently work.
- [R6] I am Stop with the pop ups to share: I like the affirmations but getting a pop up saying “boost someone’s day” to share the affirmation disrupts the flow and is super annoying. Stop it
- [R12] I am Ok but could use work: I’m well into 400+ days solid using this as a paid subscription and I’m not sure it’s really helping. I still get notices that pop up some days after re I’ve gone in the app even several times that I don’t have any streak freezes left and to not let this be the day I lose my streak. I am also annoyed by the things that pop up for me to share the affirmation while I’m in the
- [R16] I am Stop asking me to Boost someone else and share: I love this app but lately it CONSTANTLY asks me to share the app with others by making the screen dark and interrupting the affirmations. This is frustrating! I pay for the yearly subscription and I am considering canceling it due to these relentless interruptions to sell this product. If it were free I could understand but I am paying for it. Make
- [R27] I am I am…. Confused…: Some of the affirmations and notifications are really negative… I’m confused.. aren’t this app supposed to feed positive affirmations? Instead they would say things like “I’m facing a difficult time now, but I can get through it” but no I’m not going through a hard time… what’s your deal lol they gave you prompts when you set it up, I chose manifest abundance, gratitude, and posi
- [R51] Motivation Useless: This app continually tells you to keep your streak going, but if you click on it. It takes you to the app and you have to go through the whole process again of setting the app up. Garbage, rubbish, trash. Useless
- [R52] Motivation Samw: Right inspiration at surprisingly right time
- [R53] Motivation No notifications: I have all notifications turned on and I still don’t get anything throughout the day
- [R54] Motivation I’ve paid premium stop asking to be tagged and stop adding @motivation to my TikTok posts: I paid the annual membership but when I go to share on my socials without fail there’s the popup to tag you guys and now you guys are adding @motivation to when I share on TikTok. Won’t be renewing.
- [R67] Habit Tracker Please give font size options: The app is beautiful. Love the customization. I got a lifetime subscription and am happy to not have to pay annually. Could you please consider adding the ability to increase the font size? It would be perfect then.
- [R68] Habit Tracker This app sucks: It’s not intuitive.
- [R70] Habit Tracker If only: I really like this app I’m going to use it on my watch but I don’t like how you have to have a prescription and for free you only get six having good habits should be free❤️
- [R72] Habit Tracker Love this app so much!: The only money you have to spend is a one-time payment of a pretty reasonable amount, and you unlock all of their features for life, unlike most other habit tracker apps. I love the aesthetic of the app, and how many options it gives you for managing your habits, while still having a very streamlined design. I’ve been using it for years, and seeing the little “🔥 700 days” o
- [R80] Gratitude Excellent for Mental Health: This app is creative and effective in improving mental health.
- [R81] Gratitude Color options: I would like more color options to chose from as art of my gratitude is artistic gifts and wonder in the beauty of this earth and all that it offers
- [R82] Gratitude Shame feature: This app shames you for missing one day! I had 107 days of journaling, got sick, missed 1 day and this app brought my streak down to day 0, as if all those other days of journaling were nothing!!! Don’t like this app for that shaming feature! As if I’m a loser for not being able to journal everyday
- [R85] Gratitude DO NOT DOWNLOAD THIS APP: I will contact the BBB, as I have never downloaded this app and now every time I delete it, it shows up back on my Home Screen every other day, unauthorized.
- [R93] Motivational Quotes Daily+ Opens with Ad: I like the quotes from this app but it’s so not cool to receive a notification for a quote only to open it up to an Ad! So not cool! I most likely won’t use this app any longer for that reason!!!
- [R94] Motivational Quotes Daily+ Love: The motivations lift me up and it start others days also when I share them.
- [R95] Motivational Quotes Daily+ Ads: Love the quotes, hate the pop up ads that you are difficult to get rid of.
- [R97] Motivational Quotes Daily+ A Daily Dose of Inspiration: I absolutely love this app! It has become part of my daily routine. The motivational quotes are inspiring, uplifting, and often arrive just when I need them most. They encourage me to stay positive, keep moving forward, and see each day with a fresh perspective. The app is easy to use, and I always look forward to discovering new quotes. If you’re looking for a little
- [R108] Mantra Love: I love this so much sometimes I feel sad or mad and I listen to this it helps me feel better
- [R109] Mantra Good: At the beginning i started receiving good daily mantras , very inspiring and very helpful, but later it was just a a simple sentence with no inspiration
- [R110] Mantra I am app BETTER: Basically every single option on this app is locked I think you can get random affirmations during
- [R111] Mantra Love it but a few suggestions!: So far I’m really liking it! I do wish there was more customization with the theme. Like a color wheel and being able to upload your own background! And if you could choose a different font for the lockscreen version. I also would like to see less ai art used as covers for the sessions :( Other than those qualms, I anticipate subscribing after my free trial!
- [R28] I am I wish I could give more: This app is okay, but I was disappointed with my overall experience. After a few days of use, I noticed that many of the affirmations felt repetitive often the same messages, just slightly reworded. This was especially frustrating because I selected multiple affirmation categories during sign-up and expected more variety. What really upset me was the billing. I signed up
- [R43] I am Boring: Don’t get to do anything you just swipe and swipe. It’s kind of like TikTok but there’s nothing there. It’s just words I know that’s what it’s supposed to do, but it doesn’t help me at all most of the time. I just ignore it.
Synthesized from 120 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store