Reviews of Vego - Composting Smarter

By: Vego Brands App

List of user reviews and ratings for Vego - Composting Smarter

Total ratings

3.20 (Rating count: 19)

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Review summary

Users praise the Vego app as a smart, connected companion with solid tracking and a compact, quiet design, plus features like Vego mode. However, onboarding and setup issues are common: verification codes often fail to arrive, pairing and device discovery can be unreliable, and there are post-setup errors and iPhone compatibility problems. When it works, the app enhances sustainable living by showing progress and making the composting process feel integrated and rewarding.

Pros

Smart, connected companion that links the Vego composter to a garden, creating a cohesive eco-friendly workflow.
Progress tracking: see cycles completed and the carbon offset impact.
Compact, quiet operation that fits on the counter and stays effective.
Vego mode provides a quick, efficient way to turn scraps into plant food.
App integration with the composting device enhances sustainable living and makes eco-friendly routines easier.

Cons

Onboarding verification codes via email often fail or take too long to arrive.
Device pairing and location issues: cannot locate the device, inconsistent connections, and post-setup errors.
iPhone compatibility concerns: not reliably working across multiple iPhones.
Post-add errors or the device not being recognized after successful setup.

User Reviews

Recent rating average: 3.00

All time rating average: 3.20

5 star

50% (5)

Date	Author	Comment
2026-04-18	Fu*****	Very poor apps, can’t send verification code to my email!
Very poor apps, can’t send verification code to my email!
2025-08-21	Ch*****	This app is the perfect digital companion to the Vego Kitchen Composter, turning a great appliance into a truly smart and connected experience. For anyone serious about reducing food waste and creating nutrient-rich compost for their garden, this app provides the insights to make the process effortless and engaging. It successfully bridges the gap between your kitchen scraps and your thriving garden.
This app is the perfect digital companion to the Vego Kitchen Composter, turning a great appliance into a truly smart and connected experience. For anyone serious about reducing food waste and creating nutrient-rich compost for their garden, this app provides the insights to make the process effortless and engaging. It successfully bridges the gap between your kitchen scraps and your thriving garden.
2025-07-18	Ka*****	Phone app cannot locate device according to instructions! Seems device is network dependent and technical support is poor and no voice contact! When machine did work, composted very well! Would not buy again as support for product is “hands off”!!!!
Phone app cannot locate device according to instructions! Seems device is network dependent and technical support is poor and no voice contact! When machine did work, composted very well! Would not buy again as support for product is “hands off”!!!!
2025-03-26	Dy*****	I see good and bad reviews maybe it’s a Apple thing but this app doesn’t work with two different iPhones in the house. I would not recommend this product with a iphone
I see good and bad reviews maybe it’s a Apple thing but this app doesn’t work with two different iPhones in the house. I would not recommend this product with a iphone
2025-03-03	sn*****	Just got a Vego composter. Followed instructions and booklet. States you have to download the app. Download it. Requires a verification code that you receive viaemail. Multiple attempts over an hour and no verification code received and not in spam folder. Needs significant maintenance or needs to be completely re-invented.
Just got a Vego composter. Followed instructions and booklet. States you have to download the app. Download it. Requires a verification code that you receive viaemail. Multiple attempts over an hour and no verification code received and not in spam folder. Needs significant maintenance or needs to be completely re-invented.
2025-01-03	Ka*****	Vego is perfect for us. Fits great on the counter, very quiet & effective. Wise decision to purchase
Vego is perfect for us. Fits great on the counter, very quiet & effective. Wise decision to purchase
2024-12-01	Ga*****	I’m able to see the progress, numbers of cycles finished and the impact to carbon offset.
I’m able to see the progress, numbers of cycles finished and the impact to carbon offset.
2024-11-29	Me*****	The app’s integration with the composting device adds sophistication to my sustainable lifestyle, making eco-conscious living easy and rewarding.
The app’s integration with the composting device adds sophistication to my sustainable lifestyle, making eco-conscious living easy and rewarding.
2024-11-27	ji*****	Got errror after success added device, device dont know up and keep pop up error banner
Got errror after success added device, device dont know up and keep pop up error banner
2024-07-11	Is*****	I really like vego mode - this is a quick and efficient way to turn my food scraps into usable viable plant food
I really like vego mode - this is a quick and efficient way to turn my food scraps into usable viable plant food