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A journal for people who have a hard time keeping a journal

Write one sentence a day. It comes back to you a week, a month, and a year later.

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Over 1,000,000 memories saved by over 30,000 journalers.

Amazing. Twitter meets a daily journal. Fantastic.
Jason Hreha, Behavioral Scientist
A time capsule of your life.
Leanna Lofte, iMore.com
Hands down, the most meaningful app on my iPhone.
Karl Dotter, Patreon, UX Designer
It's given me a better sense of awareness of the passage of time and the things I've accomplished.
Tim Walsh, Product Developer

People ❤️ Little Memory.

the little memory
last 30 days
you talk a lot about jackie
seems like you feel affectionate
word usage, last 3 months

The highly acclaimed iPhone app: simple and beautiful

Rated 4.8 on the App Store

★★★★★

Journaling Made Simple

It doesn’t have to be overwhelming. It can be little. Consistently journal in less than 2 minutes a day.

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exactly one year ago
Tuesday, Jul 8

Wandered the old market street with Maya. Scooters, steam, a hundred small kindnesses.

☺ Affectionate, Happy
#travel

Features

Everyday reflection

Look back on your life from 1 year, 1 month, and 1 week ago. See your progress and how your life’s changed over time. Connect the dots and experience the magic and joy of journaling and reflection.

Private

Paper journals can be lost or stolen. With Little Memory, your memories are safe from prying eyes and always private by default. With the iOS app, keep your memories extra safe with Face ID and Touch ID.

Write from your email inbox

Reading your memories is as easy as reading your email, and writing a new entry is as simple as hitting reply. It’s your own personal journal, right in your inbox.

Photos to capture the moment

Words can never match the beauty of a smile, the awe of a sunrise, or the excitement of a baby's first steps. Capture the richness of the day when you add a photo to your memory.

Insights

What words do you write the most? How have you felt recently? Find out and use Little Memory to track your thoughts and emotions over time.

Exports

You own your data, and you always control it on your own terms. After all, they're your cherished memories!

Streaks

Stay motivated to write every day with streaks, and see your progress as you build up the fulfilling daily habit of writing.

Favorites

Mark those special precious moments and see them all later for a meaningful pick-me-up from your past wherever you are.

From the App Store

I’ve been using it for eight years and it’s my favorite app for iPhone. With 2,000+ little memories saved and counting, I can’t think of any other app that fills me with as much gratitude.
Yowza3, App Store review, 2022
I’ve tried for years and years to keep a journal. This app is so simple I don’t “feel bad” writing a sentence or two and being done.
Dropkick, App Store review, 2022
Micro-journal at its best. Quick. Easy. Distraction free. Trust me, I love this app.
sl1200mkII, App Store review, 2025

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Start your little journal today

One sentence. Less than two minutes. A year from now, you’ll be glad you started.

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