Anchor: Name the Feeling
Name what you feel, privately
About
This app helps you understand and articulate your emotions through daily check-ins, guided exercises, and interactive activities. It provides definitions and insights into various feelings, helping you build emotional fitness and recognize patterns in your emotional landscape. All your entries are private and stored locally on your device.
What's New in Anchor
1.4.0
October 9, 2026
Explore your feelings with a larger library and a new interactive Feelings Wheel. • 151 emotion entries, including Joy, Strength, Peace, and every feeling on the wheel. • Six emotion families: Happy, Strong, Calm, Sad, Mad, and Scared. • Tap any feeling on the wheel to read its story, impulse, purpose, and ways to work with it. Zoom in or use the searchable list. • Open an emotion’s learning page directly from its practice path or exercise, then return to your practice. • Updated library filters and emotion games to match the wheel’s families. Your saved reflections, exercises, and progress stay on your device.
MoreFAQ
Does Anchor have ads?
Anchor is designed with privacy in mind and does not contain any advertisements. It is completely free to use without any interruptions.
How does Anchor help me understand my feelings?
Anchor offers a structured approach by providing 151 emotion entries organized into six families. It guides you to name your feelings, explore their nuances through the Feelings Wheel, and learn about their underlying stories and potential actions.
What kind of exercises does Anchor offer?
Anchor includes 28 guided exercises focused on areas like Values, Relationships, Wellbeing, and Decision-Making. It also features eleven interactive activities such as word puzzles and scenario-based games to reinforce learning.
Is my data safe with Anchor?
Yes, Anchor is private by design. It requires no account, uses no servers, and stores all your entries and data locally on your phone. You can also export your history or erase your saved data within the app.
What is the Feelings Wheel in Anchor?
The Feelings Wheel is a feature within Anchor that allows you to explore 78 different feelings. You can tap on any feeling to learn more about it, zoom in for a closer look, or browse a searchable list organized by feeling families.
Can Anchor help me identify patterns in my emotions?
Anchor allows you to see your patterns by exploring streaks, wellbeing trends, your mix of emotions, and the times of day when certain feelings tend to appear. This helps you gain insights into your emotional landscape.
What devices does Anchor support?
Anchor is currently supported on iPhones. The app is designed for iOS devices.
Is Anchor suitable for all ages?
Anchor has an age rating of 12+, making it suitable for teenagers and adults. It is an educational and self-reflection tool, not a substitute for professional therapy.