Description of App
From the app store:
Shmoody: Your Personalized Wellness Companion
Shmoody is your all-in-one self-care and personal growth toolkit, designed to help you navigate tough moments and build uplifting habits over time. We're here to make feeling good feel possible. Think of us as a space for actionable strategies and uplifting tools to help you feel more balanced, supported, and energized—no matter where you’re starting.
WHAT YOU’LL DISCOVER IN SHMOODY:
Mood Tracker: Reflect and gain insights into your patterns over time.
Instant Boosts: Explore simple actions designed to lift your spirits and energize your day.
Community Support: Connect with like-minded peers for encouragement and accountability.
Personal Growth Challenges: Take small steps that add up to meaningful progress.
Shmoody isn’t just an app—it’s your companion in cultivating a life filled with joy and purpose.
A PERSONALIZED, RELATABLE APPROACH TO WELL-BEING
We've been there too. Feeling stuck, unsure of what to do next. That’s why we created Shmoody—to provide practical, science-backed tools and a welcoming, approachable space to explore what works for you.
WHY CHOOSE SHMOODY?
Shmoody is about taking one small step at a time toward feeling better and living well. It's built on real-world insights and designed to fit seamlessly into your life. No pressure, no judgment—just simple, effective tools to support you along the way.
Accessibility Comments
As it stands, this app just isn't worth it for VO users. Some activities are doable, but navigating the interface requires a great deal of patience.
VoiceOver can read all text, but some important controls are unlabeled and/or not usable.
For example, in an activity called the Life Wheel, users are asked to select 10 areas of life, then rate them on a scale from 0 (awful) to 10 (excellent). Not only is it impossible for a VoiceOver user to tell which areas are selected, there is also no way to choose any ratings other than 0.
During the introductory tour, the Continue button is completely blank. It isn't even a button; it's a totally silent, but selectable, control. Finding it by swiping or using a braille display is nearly impossible. It's about two-thirds down the screen, horrizontally centered.
One mostly accessible feature is the mood journal, but I found it rather tedious. There are dozens of moods to pick from, and the controls to jump to good, bad, or neutral choices don't appear to change anything. This meant that I needed to scroll my way through every option until I found what I needed.