I Can Go Without review
I Can Go Without is an app designed to promote giving to charity. By either directly choosing a dollar amount or by equating your contribution to something you're willing to give up that day, you can donate to the charity of your choice. The app suggests a dollar amount for you to donate based on what you're willing to give up for that day.
Pros
Fun interface: The interface is whimsical and fun. It has great illustrations and design throughout, and navigating through the various charities and items that you can go without is easy.
Great charity selection: The app includes a very broad selection of charities that support a number of different causes. The options range from huge, multinational charities to small, local organizations. The app divides them by category such as Religious Group and Arts and Culture, so you can find a cause near to your heart.
Reasonable amounts: When you select something you're going to give up, like a steak, the amount it suggests you donate is always reasonable. In the case of the steak, it is only $8.
Cons
Lack of incentives: Unlike other apps of this kind, there is little incentive to actually make a donation with this app. Other applications have turned the process into a game or made it more social. This app, in comparison, is quite static. Realistically, you can just donate money without needing to go without.
Bottom Line
If you're looking for a convenient way to donate small amounts to a variety of charities, this is a great app. It might not be as engaging as its competitors, but the option to select small, local charities is welcome.
