Okay so June Brody keeps popping up everywhere, right? Ads screaming about saving money. I figured, hey, let’s see what this app actually does. Took the plunge myself. Here’s how it went down, warts and all.
Signing Up: Easy Peasy… Mostly
Grabbed my phone, downloaded the app – that part was quick. Filled out the basic stuff: name, email. Then it got into the money stuff. It asked me to connect my bank accounts. Felt a bit weird handing over login details, but that’s kinda how these apps roll, right? Pushed through. Then it asked about my bills – phone, internet, utilities. Had to dig out some old statements to remember those damn account numbers. Took way longer than I expected.
Seeing the “Deals”: Okay, Show Me
After linking everything, the app flashed this dashboard. Looked kinda slick at first glance. Started showing me these “potential savings” flags next to my bills. Mostly broadband and mobile plans. It claimed I was overpaying big time on my phone bill. Made me raise an eyebrow. Clicked on it. Said it found similar plans for cheaper. Cool. Selected one, told the app to go ahead and switch for me.
The Switch: Where Things Got Grindy
This part… sucked. Big time. June Brody said “We handle everything!” Yeah, right. Got hit with a bunch of forms. Had to scan my ID. Then it messed up my transfer date – tried moving my service a week before my current plan ended. Almost got charged a massive early termination fee by my old provider! Caught it just in time. Spent literally two hours on hold with both companies trying to untangle it. June Brody support was slow as hell via chat. My saving grace was actually calling the new provider myself to sort it. So much for “handling everything”.
Couple Months Later: Savings & Annoyances
Alright, be fair, my phone bill is lower now. Saving about $15 a month. Good. But… the app is constantly pushing more switches, even stuff I don’t need.
- Got: Lower phone bill. One time refund from an old fee they spotted (small, but nice).
- Annoyed by: Nag notifications to switch gas suppliers weekly. Their “automatic refund” thing promised quick cash, but took 6 weeks to show up. The dashboard often feels cluttered and confusing.
So, Is It Worth It? My Bottom Line
Honestly? It’s a maybe.
You gotta weigh the hassle against the possible gain.
- Good if: You genuinely hate shopping for deals & will never do it yourself. You have simple bills to switch. You don’t mind tech having all your accounts.
- Bad if: You expect zero hassle. You have complex contracts. You hate constant app nudges.
Personally? I’ll keep it running for now just for phone/internet deals. That’s where I save the most. But I ignore everything else it pushes. And honestly? Knowing what I know now about the switching mess? If my phone plan was harder to leave, I wouldn’t have used it at all. It saves money, sure, but it costs you time and stress. Gotta decide if your patience is cheaper than your current bill.
