# Branches: Gratitude Journal — Daily Diary That Grows A Tree

> Daily Diary That Grows A Tree (iPhone/iPad app by SCOTT BERKLEY SHUMAKER.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/branches-gratitude-journal/id6822431879 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [SCOTT BERKLEY SHUMAKER](https://appshunter.io/developer/6795264126)
- Category: Lifestyle, Health & Fitness
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.0 · 14 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-10-19
- Data updated: 2026-10-21

## What is Branches?

Branches is a gratitude journal that grows into a tree. Each day, write down one good thing; your words fall as a drop of water, and a new leaf opens where it lands. Private, offline and free, with no account, no ads and no streaks.

So many good things come and go in the passing of a day; a kindness, quiet, warm, and slow, by evening slips away.

So catch one gently as it flies and write it, small and true; your words will gather to a drop as clear as morning dew.

The drop will tremble, then let go, and tumble through the air, and where it lands upon the bough, a leaf will open there.

And leaf by leaf, your sapling grows through summer, fall, and snow; each leaf its month's own hue, so you will always know.

And should you touch a leaf someday, it whispers, soft and low, the very thing you told it then, a year or so ago.

And down below, where roots run deep, in rows by month they lie, the words you've written, safe asleep, till you come wander by.

There are no streaks, there is no score, no stars for being good; and if you're gone a month or more, your tree waits, as trees should.

Your tenth leaf brings a plum in bloom, your first year, persimmon-bright, and now and then a visitor will perch, and then take flight.

By day a red sun hangs in mist, by night, a moon of dusty blue, and both of them keep watch upon the tree that grew from you.

Your words stay home; they never roam. There's no cloud and no spy, no sign-in and no signal needed, and nothing you need to buy.

And if your tree's been good to you, a tip jar waits below, at the bottom of your History; it unlocks nothing, but helps Branches grow.

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Branches is a daily gratitude journal and thankful diary for iPhone and iPad: a few calm minutes of reflection and self-care at the end of the day. Free, with no ads and no subscriptions. Works offline, with no account; everything stays on your device, so it's a private diary in the truest sense. Edit an entry or let a leaf fall from your History, and export your words as plain text anytime. An optional evening reminder never mentions missed days. Full VoiceOver support, plus Dynamic Type, Bold Text, Increase Contrast and Reduce Motion.

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tip | $1.00 | one-time |
| Kind Tip | $5.00 | one-time |
| Generous Tip | $10.00 | one-time |
| Very Generous Tip | $20.00 | one-time |


## Is Branches safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess Branches.

## Is Branches legit?

Branches: Gratitude Journal appears legitimate, with a few gaps. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for Branches is 65 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.


## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.0 — 2026-10-19

No release notes.

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