# Cairn - Values Sort — Stack What Matters

> Personal values sorting and reflection tool with guided questions and visualization. (iPhone/iPad app by Kory Hoopes.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cairn-values-sort/id6790974704 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Kory Hoopes](https://appshunter.io/developer/6790974706)
- Category: Health & Fitness, Lifestyle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 18.0 · 5 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-08-03
- Data updated: 2026-08-11
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cairn-values-sort/id6790974704/reviews.md

## What is Cairn?

Cairn is a quiet space to notice what matters to you.

Sort a deck of 100 personal values, one card at a time, into three piles:
Very Important, Important, and Not Important. Narrow the Very Important pile
to the handful you care most about, then rank them into your Cairn: your top
values, stacked.

Your Cairn is more than a list:

- A Reflect deck pairs each of your top values with a gentle question and an
  invitation toward one small, concrete step.
- The shape of your Cairn shows which areas of life your top values come
  from, drawn as a small stack of stones.
- Share your Cairn as a single quiet image, or keep it entirely to yourself.
- Previous Cairns keeps your past sorts, so you can notice what matters
  shifting over time.

Not sure where to start? The values library lets you browse all 100 values
by category, each with a fuller meaning, before sorting or without ever
sorting at all.

DESIGNED TO BE CALM
One decision at a time. Pause mid-sort and pick up right where you left
off. No streaks, no badges, no reminders, no pressure. Cairn never tells
you what your values mean about you, and never puts your reflection on a
schedule.

PRIVATE BY DESIGN
Everything stays on your device. No account, no backend, no ads, no
analytics. Data Not Collected means exactly that.

FREE, FULLY UNLOCKED
Every feature is included for everyone. If Cairn helps you, an optional tip
jar is the only thing for sale, and tipping changes nothing in the app.

ACCESSIBLE THROUGHOUT
Every drag has a tap alternative, VoiceOver works everywhere, and the app
respects Dynamic Type and Reduce Motion.

A THOUGHTFUL LINEAGE
The card set descends from the Miller Personal Values Card Sort (2001,
public domain), expanded with additions drawn from contemporary values
research.

Cairn is a reflection tool. It is not therapy or medical advice, and it is
no substitute for professional care.

## Key features

- Guided values sorting
- Personalized reflection questions
- Visual representation of top values
- Track value shifts over time
- Browse values library
- Private and ad-free experience

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pebble | $0.99 | one-time |
| Stone | $2.99 | one-time |
| Boulder | $4.99 | one-time |



## Frequently asked questions about Cairn

### What is Cairn?

Cairn is a quiet space designed to help you identify and prioritize what matters most to you. It guides you through sorting personal values and offers reflection questions.

### How does Cairn help me understand my values?

You sort 100 personal values into piles of Very Important, Important, and Not Important. You then narrow down and rank your top values to create your personal 'Cairn'.

### Can I share my Cairn?

Yes, you can share your Cairn as a single quiet image. Alternatively, you can keep your reflections entirely private.

### Does Cairn have ads?

No, Cairn is completely ad-free. The app is designed to be private and free of distractions.

### Is Cairn free to use?

Yes, Cairn is free and fully unlocked for everyone. Every feature is included without any cost.

### Does Cairn collect my data?

No, Cairn is private by design. It does not collect any data, has no account, no backend, and no analytics.

### How often is Cairn updated?

Cairn was last updated on August 3, 2026, with version 1.0. Future updates will depend on developer plans.

### What devices does Cairn support?

Cairn is currently supported on iPhone devices.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.0 — 2026-08-03

No release notes.

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