# Bears Gratitude — Write a daily gratitude entry

> Daily gratitude journal with artistic elements and self-care features. (iPhone/iPad app by Isuru Wanasinghe.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bears-gratitude/id6443609622 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Isuru Wanasinghe](https://appshunter.io/developer/1536711522)
- Category: Health & Fitness, Lifestyle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 851 App Store ratings · 178 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 108 MB
- Languages: American English, Chinese (Simplified, China)
- Released: 2022-10-09
- Data updated: 2026-09-07
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bears-gratitude/id6443609622/reviews.md

## What is Bears Gratitude?

Bears Gratitude is the most beautiful way to write your daily gratitude entry, to build happiness one day at a time, and to practice self-care when life gets tough.

…HAND-DRAWN ARTWORKS…
100+ beautifully drawn bear artworks with a gorgeous pastel color palette to celebrate each day of your life.

…SELF REWARDS…
Reward yourself with cute stickers that represent your accomplishments of the day. Each win - big or small - is so important. 

…WORDS OF ENCOURAGEMENT…
Each card has a few words of encouragement as a gentle reminder to keep being awesome.

…INSPIRATIONAL ARTICLES…
Bite-sized mini articles to give a little perspective on everything that happens in our lives.

## Key features

- Daily gratitude journaling
- Hand-drawn bear artworks
- Reward stickers for accomplishments
- Words of encouragement
- Inspirational articles

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bears Unlimited | $2.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Bears Gratitude?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🧸 Cute and fun app
- 💻 Easy to use
- 📝 Helps with journaling and gratitude
- 🌟 Motivating and inspiring
- 🎨 Aesthetically pleasing

**Cons**

- 💰 Paywall after limited free entries
- 🔒 Requires payment for full access
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Entry data not saving properly
- Inconsistent navigation between screens

**Most requested features**

- More daily prompts and sayings
- Ability to add photos and customize entries
- Widgets for home screen
- Undo/edit functionality

## Recent user reviews (10 of 178)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bears-gratitude/id6443609622/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Cute and AESTHETIC

*2026-05-09*

Listen,I LOVE this app its so cute I wrote some things for my self, my cat, my mom and a happy mother’s day, the only issue its limited.I was very sad, prob like 3 days ago I came into this issue and I hoped maybe it’s trying to say to maybe take a break for some reason and I DID,and well that didn’t work.i read the creators notes how he, his wife and their cat mickey came up with this and I love it but I do wish this was not limited and have to  pay but these are beautiful drawing his wife did, very cute with every drawing I loved it  download this app and you’ll love it!

### 4/5 — Good

*2026-05-09, version 1.0.3*

It’s a fun app and very nice and peaceful

### 5/5 — Love it!

*2026-02-14, version 1.0.3*

I love this app! It feels like a diary to me! I also like that you don’t have to be a certain age for this game! It works for all ages. (Maybe not 1-3) but still cool. Bonus, NO ADS!,

### 1/5 — 更新系统后内容自己消失 可是我根本没有删

*2026-02-13*

更新了一下版本 五天的内容给我莫名其妙消失了！有没有人帮我恢复？icloud没上传 就是存在本地

### 5/5 — beautiful & delightful app

*2026-02-13, version 1.0.3*

what a joy to use. the app design and color scheme are so playful &  beautiful. i would’ve paid way more for this app than what it’s charging

### 5/5 — I’ve fallen in love.

*2026-02-05, version 1.0.3*

This year, I decided I should take care of my well-being and start venting into notes about some of the struggles in my life. Every time I make a little bear note, it feels like I’m finally letting go of all of these inhibitions I’ve held onto for so long and never expressed. I do recommend. Thank you so much bear-team.

### 5/5 — Cute and Fun!!

*2026-01-11, version 1.0.3*

This app is so cute and fun to use! I like all of the artwork and the inspire me button is helpful too!

### 5/5 — 能量满满的APP

*2026-01-05, version 1.0.3*

可以随时记录～很好用 又很可爱

### 5/5 — Favorite app

*2026-01-05*

I’ve had this with the unlimited version for 3 years and it has been such a fun and easy way to get into a habit of journaling. I think it was around $4 for the unlimited version and I feel that the purchase was definitely worth it. I have not had any problems with glitching as other people seem to have had. The illustrations are so cute and I like being able to attach awards to each day and the notifications are very helpful. All in all one of the best journal apps out there.

### 5/5 — Awesome

*2025-11-12, version 1.0.3*

I’m so glad I found this app it is not boring to write anymore. I love the pictures and the setting it gives.

## Frequently asked questions about Bears Gratitude

### What is Bears Gratitude?

Bears Gratitude is an application designed for writing daily gratitude entries. It aims to help users build happiness over time and practice self-care, especially during challenging periods. The app features unique hand-drawn bear artworks and other elements to make the journaling experience more engaging.

### What are the key features of Bears Gratitude?

Key features include the ability to write daily gratitude entries, over 100 hand-drawn bear artworks with a pastel color palette, self-reward stickers to acknowledge daily accomplishments, words of encouragement on cards, and bite-sized inspirational articles for perspective.

### Is Bears Gratitude free to use?

The application is free to download and use, but it does offer in-app purchases. These purchases likely unlock additional content or features within the app, such as more artworks or stickers.

### Who is Bears Gratitude for?

This app is designed for individuals who want to cultivate happiness and practice self-care through daily gratitude. It's particularly beneficial for those who appreciate artistic elements and gentle encouragement in their journaling routine.

### How does Bears Gratitude help with self-care?

Bears Gratitude promotes self-care by providing a dedicated space for daily gratitude entries, which is a known practice for improving mental well-being. The app also offers reward stickers for accomplishments and inspirational articles to offer perspective and encouragement, reinforcing positive self-perception.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.0.3 — 2022-12-10

Bug Fix: App was crashing in some locales, now fixed!

### 1.0.2 — 2022-12-01

NEW ARTWORKS
• New artworks for chores

NEW SELF-REWARDS
• New reward for taking the time for reading
• New reward for achieving wins at work
• New reward for pushing yourself to do the chores
• New reward for taking care of your teeth
• New reward for when a friendship is going really well
• New reward for having a wonderful day with your partner

### 1.0 — 2022-10-11

No release notes.

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## More apps by Isuru Wanasinghe

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All apps by Isuru Wanasinghe: https://appshunter.io/developer/1536711522

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-07.*
