# Bright Notes — Surprise yourself with love.

> Send and receive self-kindness messages scheduled for the future. (iPhone/iPad app by BT Productions.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bright-notes/id1346848935 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [BT Productions](https://appshunter.io/developer/523453876)
- Category: Lifestyle, Health & Fitness
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 50 App Store ratings · 29 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 4 MB
- Languages: American English, German (Germany)
- Released: 2018-11-29
- Data updated: 2026-08-19
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bright-notes/id1346848935/reviews.md

## What is Bright Notes?

Write nice things to Future You and receive them in the future. Surprise yourself with kindness!

BACKSTORY
"Where did this idea come from?!" you ask. Well, I originally made this app for myself.

I was using iOS Reminders to send my future self inspiring messages, but manually entering the dates was annoying. I just wanted to say nice stuff and my phone take care of planning/sending the notifications. So I made this app!

This app has been transformational in keeping me buoyant. Like, I'll get a notification from Past Me telling me to drop my shoulders and realize "Oh. Yeah. I'm stressing out over nothing." Boom.

Who was angsty five seconds ago but not right now?

This guy.

Bright Notes has been so useful for me that I made it into a full app to share with you. I hope it brightens your life!

FEATURES
* Say something nice to Future You; receive it in the future! (Duh)
* No ads :)
* Automatic messages from me to you! Just to ensure you're always getting some lovin'. (Prepare to be ambushed with strange, atypical motivational messages!)
* Themed packs of Note to buy! All made with care and love. Stress, Physical Wellness, Mindfulness, and Challenges!
* Customize how often and when you get notifications
* Blast-Me-Tomorrow: Need an extra kick of love mañana? Toggle this on.
* “Ahhh I don’t know what to write!!” That’s okay! Deep breaths, beautiful. The app has a button for ideas to get your kindness pump gushing. Sploosh!
* You can write ANYthing to yourself. Seriously. Anything. You can use this app to send yourself a daily insult. Whatever you want. The world is your oyster.
* View your notification history
* Hand your device to a friend to add stuff for you! (This is a lot of fun, and always surprising.)

This app has made an ongoing difference in my life, and I hope it does for you too.

*** This app requires local notifications to be turned on. ***

## Key features

- Send messages to your future self
- Receive automatic motivational messages
- Customizable notification frequency and timing
- Themed message packs available for purchase
- Inspiration button for writing prompts
- View notification history
- Allow friends to add messages for you

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| The Stress Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Note Pack - Physical Wellness | $1.99 | one-time |
| The Mindfulness Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| The Challenges Pack | $1.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 29)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bright-notes/id1346848935/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Cute BUT

*2026-07-15, version 1.3.1*

Needs improvement. Very cute concept, but once you write your note it won’t recycle. Like if I write a note today, it will show me to whatever time frame in the future it will show me, but then that’s it. It won’t recycle. I would have to type it in again for it to show up again. I wish my notes could just cycle through whenever I haven’t written in a while because I put a lot of good notes I don’t feel like having to keep putting every time just to see again and feel the predictably.

### 5/5 — Love! Highly recommend.

*2025-01-13, version 1.3.1*

Love this app so much. The only recommendation I have for the developer would be to have the notes we add repeat.

### 5/5 — This is seriously my favorite app!!

*2024-04-30*

If you want to feel happier everyday……get this app!!

### 3/5 — Huh?

*2023-08-05, version 1.3.1*

Actually, I’m still hoping this app does what I’ve been looking for: random notifications of my affirmations/inspirations/etc. But how do you manage how often? The clock icon produces a blank page…

### 5/5 — Such an uplifting app

*2023-06-24, version 1.3.1*

Download it - you won’t regret it! It always brings a smile to my face and is the best random reminder app I’ve used (I’ve tried a few!)

### 5/5 — Surprisingly love it!

*2023-05-15, version 1.3.1*

It's always great when you find ways to send your future self some love. I wasn't expecting much from this app, but I guess the randomness of getting nice notes from yourself is always a pleasant surprise. I now use this all the time and it definitely brings a smile to my face everytime I get a push notification. Thanks for making this app, Brett! The world needs more people like you.

### 2/5 — Cannot Reuse Notes

*2022-11-16, version 1.3.1*

It would’ve been perfect if not for the major problem that makes the app ineffective: inability to reuse notes. After typing out a bunch of notes full of my favorite quotes and reminders, they move to “inactive” after appearing and can’t be added back unless you manually retype every sentence. I think that completely defeats the purpose of the app, once you add desired notes you shouldn’t have to retype them every time you want to see them again. There should be a setting to automatically repeat notes and/or an option to select which ones you want to appear again.

### 5/5 — It’s so nice!!!!!

*2021-10-23, version 1.3.1*

This app is genuinely so nice I think you should download it it helps me with my mental health and with my medication it’s just a little cute thing that I have on my phone that just helps me feel that little bit better

### 3/5 — Pretty good!

*2021-02-15, version 1.3.1*

I like this app, but is there a way to recycle the same notes I’ve written for myself? I want to read the same ten notes over and over again.

### 5/5 — A wonderful idea, well written with such good intention . Thank you

*2020-12-20, version 1.3.1*

I think everyone could benefit from this adorable app. 
And hope others find it. 
I myself have spells of being very downcast and discouraged but to be able to create pep talks ( whilst uplifted ) for my discouraged me , is such a grand idea. Will be keeping this, and fine tuning my phrases and am certain it will be a positive help. Thank you very much to the developer for sharing it.

## Frequently asked questions about Bright Notes

### What does Bright Notes do?

Bright Notes allows you to write messages to your future self and schedule them to be delivered at a later time. It aims to provide moments of surprise, kindness, and motivation from your past self.

### What are the key features of Bright Notes?

Key features include sending messages to your future self, receiving automatic and customizable notifications, access to themed message packs for purchase, an inspiration button for writing prompts, and the ability to view your notification history.

### Is Bright Notes free to use?

The app is free to download and use, offering core functionality without ads. However, it does offer themed packs of notes for purchase, providing additional content and features.

### What are the compatibility requirements for Bright Notes?

This app requires local notifications to be turned on. Specific operating system version compatibility is not detailed, but it is designed for mobile devices.

### How can I use Bright Notes for self-improvement?

You can use Bright Notes to send yourself encouraging messages during stressful times, reminders to practice self-care, or even just to acknowledge your progress. The surprise element of receiving messages from your past self can be a powerful tool for maintaining motivation and positive self-talk.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 2.0 — 2026-08-14

Hello after 8 long years!! I'm procrastinating on my other projects by updating this one. YOLO.

Updated for iOS 26. Improved visuals, added repeat-notes setting, a search notes feature, and a bunch of other goodies!

### 1.3.1 — 2018-11-29

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

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