# Appreciate - The Journal — Your happiness Diary

> Daily gratitude journal app to increase happiness and well-being. (iPhone/iPad app by nomis-development.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/appreciate-the-journal/id1092809923 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [nomis-development](https://appshunter.io/developer/982746503)
- Category: Health & Fitness, Lifestyle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.80/5 from 5 App Store ratings · 6 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 34 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2016-06-05
- Data updated: 2026-06-01
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/appreciate-the-journal/id1092809923/reviews.md

## What is Appreciate?

Ready for a new life hack backed by science? Learn to appreciate the good things around you with this beautiful app!
Research shows that practicing gratitude (e.g. taking time to notice and appreciate the things that are good in your life) can have a variety of benefits:

* Increased happiness
* Stronger immune systems
* Better sleep quality
* Higher resilience
* Increased overall wellbeing

To help you reap these benefits we have created this beautiful App. The App encourages you to think about anything you felt grateful for (e.g. things, people, relationships, experiences, talents, circumstances, nature, cultural aspects like art or music, ...) and to write it down on a daily basis. 

So for what are you waiting for - get Appreciate and live your happier life!

## Key features

- Daily gratitude journaling
- Promotes happiness and well-being
- Science-backed benefits
- User-friendly interface
- Focuses on positive reflection

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $2.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (6 of 6)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/appreciate-the-journal/id1092809923/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Don’t bother

*2021-03-12*

Downloaded the app and it paid for the upgrade 
Then the app started crashing. Emailed the app makes to say this and have been ignored. 
App still crashes and will not open. Find a better app, don’t waste your time with this one

**Developer response:** Hi there! 
Can you please describe the error you are experiencing? I’ve just tested the app and it works perfectly fine on my phone.
Please reach out to contact@nomis-development.net

### 1/5 — Not yet premium loaded

*2020-09-10*

I “purchased premium” yet nothing changed!

### 5/5 — Thank you

*2019-12-14, version 1.8.1*

Free and helpful!

### 5/5 — Most useful "daily" app on my phone!

*2017-04-09, version 1.7.3*

You'd be surprised at how much positivity this brings to your daily routine. Me and my partner have now included it into our nightly ritual before bed to use this app and we love it! I'd recommend it to anyone and everyone!

### 3/5 — Anthony

*2017-01-06*

It is ok, would be much better with a sharper color and visual

### 2/5 — The idea of this app is cool but it doesn't work

*2016-07-26*

I cannot save my entry and enter a new one. It keeps showing me the first entry I wrote and when I hit save it says it saved it but it won't let me enter a new entry. It'll stay stuck on the same day that I wrote the first entry on.

## Frequently asked questions about Appreciate

### What is Appreciate?

Appreciate is a daily gratitude journal designed to help users cultivate happiness and improve their overall well-being. It encourages regular reflection on positive aspects of life.

### What are the benefits of using Appreciate?

Research suggests practicing gratitude can lead to increased happiness, better sleep quality, higher resilience, and improved overall well-being. Appreciate aims to facilitate these benefits through daily journaling.

### Is Appreciate free to use?

Yes, Appreciate is free to download and use. It also offers in-app purchases for additional features or content.

### What devices does Appreciate support?

Appreciate is available for iPhone and iPod devices. It is designed to be compatible with these Apple mobile platforms.

### How often is Appreciate updated?

The latest version of Appreciate is 1.8.1, last updated on October 7, 2018. Users can expect updates to maintain functionality and potentially add new features.

### What is the age rating for Appreciate?

Appreciate has an age rating of 4+. This indicates it is suitable for children and adults, with no mature content.

### Does Appreciate have ads?

No, Appreciate does not contain advertisements. Users can enjoy the journaling experience without interruptions from ads.

### How does Appreciate compare to other gratitude apps?

Appreciate focuses on a simple, beautiful interface for daily gratitude journaling, backed by scientific principles. Its ease of use and ad-free experience are key differentiators.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.8.1 — 2018-10-07

* added support for iPhone XS and iPhone X

### 1.8 — 2018-09-17

Updated plenty of things:
* showing the entry date when receiving 'Happy Flashbacks'
* updated the sharing functionality
* plenty of Bug fixes

### 1.7.3 — 2017-04-08

Updates and bug fixes for you to 'Appreciate' your happy moments even more! :)

### 1.7.2 — 2017-03-24

Updates and bug fixes for you to 'Appreciate' your happy moments even more! :)

### 1.7.1 — 2017-03-08

Updates and bug fixes for you to 'Appreciate' your happy moments even more! :)

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