# From, Mama — Write letters to your children

> Digital journaling app for mothers to write letters and record memories for their children. (iPhone/iPad app by Shirin Ahmed.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/from-mama/id6760956480 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Shirin Ahmed](https://appshunter.io/developer/1887012908)
- Category: Lifestyle, Photo & Video
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.90/5 from 45 App Store ratings · 11 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.4 · 99 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-04-11
- Data updated: 2026-08-23
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/from-mama/id6760956480/reviews.md

## What is From, Mama?

From, Mama. Letters Your Children Will Keep Forever.

Motherhood moves fast. The first steps. The sleepless nights. The ordinary Tuesdays that somehow feel extraordinary. From, Mama gives you a quiet, beautiful place to write it all down in letters your children will one day read and treasure forever.

WRITE LETTERS THEY'LL CHERISH

Compose heartfelt letters to your children directly from your phone. Write by typing, or speak hands-free with built-in dictation (and transcript clean-up that gets your children's names right!). Because the best moments often happen when your hands are full. Add photos and videos to bring each memory to life. Every letter is saved to a beautiful timeline, organized by child and date, building into a living archive of your love. You can also record audio notes, and selfie-style videos to bring your letters to life when your children read them back years later.

A TIMELINE OF YOUR MOTHERHOOD

Every memory lives on a gorgeous, scrollable timeline, a private journal of your journey as a mama. Look back on any day, any milestone, any feeling you chose to capture. From first words to first days of school, your archive grows richer with every letter you write.

CAPTURE MEMORIES, NOT JUST SCATTERED PHOTOS AND VIDEOS

These days, we all have thousands of photos and videos of our children scattered throughout our phone. But memories are more than just photos and videos. Memories are about emotion. And that's something we never capture. With From, Mama you'll be able to look back not only on the photos, but also your own words and voice on that exact day. Why was this such a special moment? How were you feeling at that time? That is what you and your children deserve to capture. 

YOUR DAILY REFLECTION

The Reflect tab is your quiet corner of the day. Each morning, From, Mama curates something just for you — a meaningful quote, a piece of art, a podcast — thoughtfully chosen to honor the quiet heroism of motherhood. A place to pause, breathe, and feel seen.

YOUR VILLAGE

It takes a village to raise a child. Invite grandparents, partners, and loved ones to join your Village and contribute their own letters. One child. Many voices. A legacy written by everyone who loves them. Just imagine how special your children will feel when they can look through years worth of letters written for them by all of those involved their upbringing. 

BEAUTIFULLY DESIGNED

From, Mama is designed to feel like opening a beloved journal. Warm, unhurried, and deeply personal. No noise. No feed. No distraction. Just you, your words, and the children you love.

WHO IT'S FOR

From, Mama is for every mama who has ever thought "I want to remember this moment forever." Whether your child is a newborn or heading to college, it's never too early, or too late, to begin.

ABOUT DR. SHIRIN SYED

From, Mama was created by Dr. Shirin Syed, a physician, mother, and advocate for the emotional lives of women. Inspired by her own experience of motherhood and the desire to leave her children something more lasting than photos, she built the app she wished had existed. 

Begin your first page today.

Made with love for mamas everywhere

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## Key features

- Write letters to children
- Add photos and videos
- Record audio notes
- Hands-free dictation
- Organized timeline by child
- Daily reflection prompts
- Invite loved ones to contribute

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| From Mama Premium Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| From Mama Premium Monthly | $5.99 | per month |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 11)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/from-mama/id6760956480/reviews.md

### 5/5 — The best way to document your little ones’ lives!

*2026-07-06*

As parents, we get so caught up in life that we forget to live in the moment with our little ones, often forgetting that this is the last time they’ll ever be this little again. This app has been a great reminder to stop and appreciate the small moments that we will probably forget years later. It’s been motivating me to document the sweet moments, the funny phrases, the big feelings my little one has. I haven’t written for fun in years, but somehow every time I open this app, the words just pour out of me. Thank you for creating such a thoughtful app for us mamas 🤍

### 5/5 — Best app on my phone

*2026-07-02*

I didn’t realize until I started using this app, how precious it is to write to my child and document our beautiful memories to look back on one day. Highly recommend to every mom regardless of the stage of motherhood they are in! This app truly makes it so easy to document memories with your little ones.

### 5/5 — Best thing I’ve ever done in my motherhood journey

*2026-06-07*

Being dr shireen’s avid follower for the last 6 years, I couldn’t be more proud of her! Thank you for creating this and helping all us mamas document our journeys, something we all wanna do, pen down our feelings because a camera simply cannot capture emotions. All the best to you for your beautiful motherhood journey and much love to your wonderful kids

### 5/5 — best part of my day !!

*2026-05-22*

I am such a sentimental Mum and I would always open my Notes app on my phone to record little snippets of our day but this app truly makes that sane experience elevated, enjoyable, organised and even interactive with members of my village. It’s such a beautiful and intuitive experience, i’m so glad this app exists, it’s got me feeling excited for my kids to grow up and read these letters rather than the fear and anxiety i used to feel!

### 5/5 — Love!

*2026-05-20*

Love the app and the ability to store all our memories somewhere more organized

### 5/5 — Beautiful and much needed.

*2026-05-09*

I’m a working mom, and I love to journal. But i haven’t been able to lately. Came across your app and felt this is exactly what I needed. 🤍

### 5/5 — Amazing

*2026-05-09*

Already loving it and helping to put words in to existence and calming my own brain Thankyou Shirin

### 5/5 — Beautiful App

*2026-05-08*

I have never written a review for every app but this is single most precious app I have ever used. The first letter, i started crying. 

Thankyou for making this and such a beautiful beautiful outlook this app has. Just simply beautiful.

### 5/5 — One of the best apps I’ve ever used

*2026-05-08*

This app is so seamless, functional, purposeful and beautiful. I’m loving using it as a busy mama who loves to reflect and capture the moments.

### 5/5 — Truly needed this

*2026-05-05*

I usually write letters in my notes app this has made it so much easier !!! So thoughtfully made for every mom

## Frequently asked questions about From, Mama

### What is From, Mama?

From, Mama is a journaling app designed for mothers to write letters and capture memories for their children. It allows you to save these moments in a private, organized timeline.

### Can I add more than just text to my letters in From, Mama?

Yes, From, Mama allows you to enrich your letters by adding photos, videos, and audio notes. This helps bring your memories to life when your children read them back.

### How does From, Mama help me remember specific moments?

The app creates a beautiful, scrollable timeline organized by child and date. This archive grows with every letter, photo, video, or audio note you add, preserving your journey as a mother.

### Can other family members contribute to the letters in From, Mama?

Yes, you can invite grandparents, partners, and other loved ones to join your 'Village' and contribute their own letters. This creates a collective legacy for your children.

### Does From, Mama have ads?

No, From, Mama is designed to be a distraction-free experience and does not contain advertisements.

### What kind of content can I expect in the Reflect tab of From, Mama?

The Reflect tab offers daily curated content for mothers, such as meaningful quotes, art, or podcasts, designed to honor the experience of motherhood and provide a moment of pause.

### Is From, Mama available on Android devices?

Based on the provided data, From, Mama is currently supported on iPhone and iPod devices. Information regarding Android compatibility is not available.

### How often is From, Mama updated?

The latest version of From, Mama is 1.6, and it was last updated on June 17, 2026. This indicates a relatively recent update cycle.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.7 — 2026-07-22

Bug fixes and upgrades.

### 1.6 — 2026-06-17

- Bug fixes and upgrades.

### 1.5 — 2026-05-08

Improved onboarding and video upload.

### 1.4 — 2026-05-07

Bug fixes and improved stability.

### 1.3 — 2026-05-04

- Improved stability and bug fixes.

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