Golden Thread - Memory Journal
Private diary of milestones
About
This app helps you create a private archive of significant life moments. You can add details like photos, notes, and locations to your memories, organizing them into a personal timeline. It's designed for privacy with no ads or AI, keeping your data on your device.
What's New in Golden Thread
1.1
November 6, 2026
The people, places, and little moments that made the memory. PEOPLE & PETS Tag who was there. With Plus, everyone you tag gets their own page, where you can revisit every memory you've shared together. PLACES Your memories already know where they happened. With Plus, Places turns them into a checklist and a map of where you've been — states and countries. MEMORIES WITHIN MEMORIES A trip is more than one moment. Keep the drives, meals, and unexpected stops together, all within the memory they belong to. VIDEO Some moments deserve more than a photo. With Plus, keep the movement, sounds, and details that pictures can't quite capture. WHAT IT COST Record what something cost, and with Plus, see where it went — by category, by thread, or by tag. ROOM TO BREATHE Rebuilt for iPad and iPhone Duo: your archive on one side, the memory on the other. ALSO Birthdays on your timeline, with ages. Choose which tabs you see. And with Plus, multi-year recaps and more control over what's kept on your device and what stays in iCloud.
MoreSubscriptions & In-App Purchases
$19.99
Golden Thread Plus
Unlock sync, maps, photos, and more.
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FAQ
What is Golden Thread?
Golden Thread is a private digital archive designed to help you capture and organize significant life moments and memories. It allows you to add details like photos, notes, and locations, creating a personal timeline of your experiences.
Does Golden Thread have ads?
No, Golden Thread is ad-free. The app is designed with privacy in mind, and it does not contain advertisements or use AI to train anything with your data.
What are the limitations of the free version of Golden Thread?
The free version of Golden Thread allows one photo per memory and two threads. It covers all core features for capturing and organizing your memories privately on your device.
What features are included in Golden Thread Plus?
Golden Thread Plus, a one-time purchase, offers unlimited photos per memory, unlimited threads, video clips, audio memos, iCloud sync, a map of places visited, spending tracking, and PDF recaps.
Can I use Golden Thread on multiple devices?
Yes, you can export your entire archive as a .gtarchive file and import it on another device. With Golden Thread Plus, you can enable iCloud sync for seamless cross-device synchronization.
How private is Golden Thread?
Golden Thread is private by design, with your archive living on your device by default. You can mark memories as private, revealing them only with biometric authentication or a passcode, and they are excluded from Spotlight search.
How often is Golden Thread updated?
The latest version of Golden Thread is 1.1, which was last updated on November 6, 2026. Updates typically focus on enhancing features and maintaining app performance.
What is the age rating for Golden Thread?
Golden Thread has an age rating of 4+. This indicates it is suitable for users of all ages, with no mature content or themes.
