# Little Memory: One Line a Day — Private Diary & Daily Journal > Daily one-sentence journaling app with future memory recall and reflection. (iPhone/iPad app by Nerd Tower.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/little-memory-one-line-a-day/id514233379 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Nerd Tower](https://appshunter.io/developer/322079095) - Category: Lifestyle, Health & Fitness - Price: Free with in-app purchases (on sale, was $0.99) - Rating: 4.80/5 from 52 App Store ratings · 109 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 26 · 18 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2012-04-10 - Data updated: 2026-09-26 - Monetization: freemium - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/little-memory-one-line-a-day/id514233379/reviews.md ## What is Little Memory? Tried journaling before? Quit after a week? Little Memory is a journal for people who have a hard time keeping a journal. Write one line about your day, that's it. Fifteen seconds, done. A week, a month, a year from now, your words come back to you. You'll notice patterns you never expected, see how far you've come, and rediscover moments you would have lost. Featured in Apple Staff Favorites, Dear Diary, and Apps for Writers. "A clean, beautiful time machine." — App Store review "If the idea of keeping a journal is daunting, Little Memory is perfect." — Elite Daily What if there was a simple way to keep the moments that bring meaning to your life? A chance encounter, a first step, a perfect smile: saved in a quiet space that's all your own, and returned to you later, when you need them most. That's Little Memory. What you get: ■ Memories resurface on their anniversaries: a week, a month, a year later ■ A morning memory: your own words from a year ago, back on your lock screen ■ Nightly reminders and a streak saver, so a good run never slips away ■ Attach photos and note how each day felt ■ Mark your favorites, share a memory as a beautiful card ■ Streaks and stats that show the days adding up ■ iCloud sync across your devices ■ Private by design: your memories live on your device and your personal iCloud ■ Export all your memories anytime Premium: ■ Calendar: flip through every day you've written ■ Search across all your memories ■ Unlimited photos: preserve every detail ■ Photo grids: arrange a day's photos into a collage ■ Tags: organize your memories your way ■ Location: remember where you were ■ Extended insights: the people, places, and feelings your years are made of ■ Automatic Dropbox backup "The beauty of Little Memory is that it actually restricts you to short entries so keeping up with your journaling doesn't feel like a chore." "Oscar Wilde said that our memories are the diaries we carry around with us. I love Oscar, but the diary I carry around with me is the Little Memory." "A telegraph-style of journal. Evocative." Questions? ivan@thelittlememory.com https://thelittlememory.com Terms: https://thelittlememory.com/help/terms-and-conditions Privacy: https://thelittlememory.com/help/privacy ## Key features - Daily one-sentence journaling - Future memory recall (1 week, 1 month, 1 year) - Daily reminders - Photo uploads - Favorite memories - Streak tracking - Insights and emotion graphing ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **Subscriptions** | Subscription | Price | Period | | --- | --- | --- | | little memory: premium annual | $26.99 | per year | **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Premium Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time | ## What do users think of Little Memory? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - ✨ Simple and minimalist design - 📝 Easy quick journaling without pressure - 🎯 Perfect for busy people - 🔄 Great memory recall features (1 week, 1 month, 1 year ago) - 📊 Insightful mood and word analytics - 📸 Photo attachment capability - 🧠 Promotes mindfulness and self-reflection - 💭 Helps track personal growth over time - 🌍 Global memory sharing feature - ⏰ Customizable daily reminders - 🎨 Beautiful and clean interface - 🔐 Option for private or public entries - 💪 Motivates consistent journaling habits - 🎁 Weekly free photo credits **Cons** - 💰 Expensive subscription pricing ($10.99 for 6 months) - 📸 Limited free photo credits (only 5-6 free) - 🔒 Privacy concerns with server storage and data sharing - ❌ Cannot edit or delete memories - ⏮️ Cannot add entries for past days (only yesterday) - 🌐 Inappropriate content in public memories (porn) - 📱 Interface feels dated on some iOS versions - ⌨️ No line break/return key functionality - 🔐 Password protection moved to premium feature - 📧 Persistent reminder emails even after app deletion **Commonly reported bugs** - Login required error despite being logged in - Cannot add memories on iOS 11 and later - Keyboard size issues on iPhone 6 Plus - Memory recall not showing 1 month/3 month entries - Glitchy behavior (intermittent) - App crashes when adding memories **Most requested features** - Dark mode/grey mode option - Offline mode for areas without connectivity - Ability to upload 4 photos instead of 1 - Calendar feature on mobile app (available on web) - Edit and delete memory functionality - Add entries for multiple past days - Line break/return key support - Follow friends feature - Thumbs up/down rating for days - Export memories to email or other services - Sync with Tumblr or Evernote - Android version - Ability to tag people in memories - Better photo credit explanation/tutorial - More affordable subscription tier - Unlimited photo usage option ## Recent user reviews (10 of 109) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/little-memory-one-line-a-day/id514233379/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Vital! Best journal app *2026-09-24* Elegant, powerful, fantastic UI. I’ve been using it 12 years! V2.0 is a major improvement ### 5/5 — BEST APP FOR OVER 10 YEARS *2026-06-11* I've used this app nearly every day for over 10 years it has allowed me to document major life steps in a way nothing else can replicate. This app is far better than the built-in Apple journal, far better than a traditional notebook. Being able to add photos and a short blurb allows you to mark special memories that would otherwise go unnoticed. I cannot recommend this app enough **Developer response:** A decade of daily use is the highest compliment this app could get. Amazing! It means a lot to know Little Memory has helped you mark your special moments in life. Thank you. ### 5/5 — Get it!!! *2026-04-20* I can’t say enough about this app. I’ve been using this app since 2016, and an active user since 2019. It’s a great way to jot down the highlights of my day without having to read through a few pages of a journal. I love how you can attach a photo with a memory. It’s easy to look back at old ones as well. I also LOVE how it’s stayed familiar all of these years. Kudos to the developers for keeping it simple! PS: pleaseee made a dark mode/grey mode. Thank you for this app! **Developer response:** Thank you for the kind words, and for sticking with it since 2016. Keeping it simple has always been the goal, so it's good to hear that still comes through. The 2.0 update that just came out has a dark mode. I think you'll really like it. ### 5/5 — 5 star journal *2025-08-03* Get this little memory. It’s true Minimalism. It’s like micro-journaling (©️2025 by me sl1200mkII haha) Just jot down your thoughts on the day. Wind down. As you write more and more it’s able to show you what you talk about the most or whom and about how well you feel about that person place or thing. It’s minimal with great analytics to get you focused on the main part-journaling. You can see other entries from a week month year or 5. Just keep writing and you can scroll through to see what you wrote this time last year. 💯 percent get it. Micro-journal at its best. Quick. Easy. Distraction free. You can even add pictures (though to add more you have to purchase it but it’s worth it). Trust me I love this app. ### 1/5 — login required but already logged in? *2024-08-02* hi i used to love this app in high school. just rediscovered it today. to put my timeline in perspective, i’m graduating from university in a year. anyways i made a new account and i tried to enter a memory, but when i tried, it says login required? but i’m already logged in? i’m unable to save my memory because of this. please fix!! ### 5/5 — Daily Drop of Joy *2023-10-07, version 0.24.0* This is the first thing I check every morning! Simple but a wonderfully effective drop of joy ever day. And being able to compare how our life was a while ago and today is really interesting. I couldn’t recommend it enough! ### 5/5 — My favorite iPhone app *2022-12-06* I am so grateful for little memory. I’ve been using it for eight years and it’s my favorite app for iPhone. It allows me to jot down a thought, anecdote, or snapshot of the day in a simple and easy format. I get to receive this memory years down the road, as a reminder of good times had, struggles overcome, and triumphs big and small. Each “little memory” is a gift for the present. With 2,000+ little memories saved and counting, I can’t think of any other app that fills me with as much gratitude. ### 5/5 — Journaling system that works for me! *2022-05-03* I’ve tried for years and years to keep a journal. I tried various apps and tried using txt files. This app is so simple I don’t “feel bad” writing a sentence or two and being done. I have a few items to suggest for future updates: 1) offline mode. I was traveling in an area with no wifi / cell service and I wasn’t able to post for those days 2) ability to upload 4 photos. Currently you can only take 4 photos and upload 1 3) ability to add posts more than one day in the past. If I’m in an area with no radio signals my streak is broken. This is a great app and is will worth both the cost and the yearly subscription. ### 5/5 — lovely app *2021-08-26* this app has honestly gotten be to be so much more productive at journaling. HIGHLY recommend downloading. ### 4/5 — A hidden gem of an app! *2021-05-05* Absolutely love the simplicity of this app! Was looking for an alternative to social media, and I found it. I will say one thing to improve is that I would love to be able to add memories from days of my choosing. To be able to catch up of needed beyond just yesterday. But! Again, worth it. Happy to support this app and vision! **Developer response:** Thanks for your support and your feedback. Happy to hear you're loving how simple the app is, and it sounds like Little Memory's been a meaningful app for you to get away from social media and give yourself some self-care to help with your self-growth and reflection. We've got some things we're working on to let you catch up on previous days further than just yesterday, so stay tuned! Thanks again! ## Frequently asked questions about Little Memory ### What does Little Memory do? Little Memory is an iOS app designed for daily reflection. It prompts you to write a single sentence each day, saving your entries. These memories are then sent back to you at future intervals (one week, one month, or one year) for reflection, helping you track personal growth and gain self-awareness. ### What are the key features of Little Memory? Key features include daily one-sentence journaling, daily reminders to ensure consistency, the ability to attach photos to memories, marking favorite entries, and tracking your longest streak. The app also provides insights into word usage and emotions graphed over time. ### How much does Little Memory cost? The app offers a freemium model. Users can download and use the basic features for free. Additional features, such as unlimited photo uploads, search functionality, nightly backups to cloud services, and enhanced security like Face/Touch ID lock, are available through a premium upgrade. ### Who is Little Memory for? This app is ideal for individuals who want to practice daily reflection but find traditional journaling overwhelming or time-consuming. It's for anyone looking for a simple way to track their personal growth, gain perspective on their thoughts and feelings, and cherish meaningful moments. ### Can I back up my memories? Yes, the app provides an archive of all your memories for backup and safekeeping. With the premium upgrade, you can also set up automatic nightly backups of your memories to Dropbox and Google Drive, ensuring your reflections are securely stored. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 2.0 — 2026-09-22 Little Memory's been rebuilt from the ground up. • Your memories now live on your device, so the app works offline, even when you can't reach the internet. • Bring your memories over from your account when you set up. • After importing your memories to your device, you can write without signing in. • A new modernized design. • Photo recap shows you photos from your phone's library next to your memories. • Dark mode! ### 0.24.0 — 2021-11-06 Tags! Premium users can now tag memories and see tag streaks. You can either add a tag by typing it directly in a memory like: "So much #gratitude for the friends and family in my life during this Thanksgiving" or by tapping the tag icon under a memory after saving. I like to track which days I drink #coffee to see how many days in a row I've been caffeinated in the mornings. Try it out! I hope you enjoy using Tags, and let me know how you like this great new way to gain more insight into your own journey of self growth. ### 0.22.7 — 2021-09-08 Fixed a bug that was causing upgrades to Premium to fail. Major doh! If you previously purchased Premium but did not get upgraded properly, please select "Restore Purchases" from the Upgrade screen and your account should be updated to Premium. Thanks for the bug reports and patience, and please let me know if you're seeing any more bugs or issues. ### 0.22.6 — 2021-08-12 Cleaned up some code and did some housekeeping to keep the app running smoothly. Hope you're all staying cool! ### 0.22.5 — 2021-07-22 Fixed a crash when opening the app when the passcode lock is enabled. Eep! 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