# Metta - Gratitude Journal — Build a gratitude practice

> Audio and text-based gratitude journal with local storage and daily reminders. (iPhone/iPad app by Justin Steffen.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metta-gratitude-journal/id1350619035 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Justin Steffen](https://appshunter.io/developer/771289059)
- Category: Health & Fitness, Lifestyle
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 24 App Store ratings · 4 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 14.0 · 35 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2018-10-21
- Data updated: 2026-08-08
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metta-gratitude-journal/id1350619035/reviews.md

## What is Metta?

Metta is a simple gratitude journal.  You can record, save, and playback audio clips of what you're grateful for throughout your day.  Take one minute a day to reflect and record and soon you'll have a collection of personal gratitudes.

Features include:

* Daily reminder to capture what you're grateful for
* Speech to text transcription as you speak
* Audio and text based entries
* All data is stored locally on your device

## Key features

- Daily gratitude reminders
- Audio recording and playback
- Speech to text transcription
- Text-based entries
- Local data storage

## Recent user reviews (4 of 4)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metta-gratitude-journal/id1350619035/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Simplicity wins

*2020-04-22*

This is exactly what I needed to reflect on my blessings at the end of the day. Easy to delete items and the voice-to-text saves me a lot of time. Pretty accurate too! There’s enough context that I don’t worry about misspellings here and there. Its about acknowledging what is good in my life and this app’s straightforward design accomplishes that. My only request is to be able to export the data (date, time, location, text) for personal use down the road.

### 5/5 — Never knew I needed this

*2019-02-25*

Surprisingly has been pretty helpful in clearing my head. Very straightforward to use

### 5/5 — Outstanding

*2019-01-05*

This app is lit! Huge game changer

### 1/5 — Doesn’t record

*2018-12-23*

I like the idea behind this app, but it doesn’t record, which is the core function. If it worked, I would be interested in using it. Also, could there be a function to write a gratitude list rather than speaking it out loud?

**Developer response:** Thank you for your rating.  We use this to improve our app!  

For this current version, you need to 'tap and hold' on the big yellow button on the recording screen.  As long as you hold your finger down the app will record audio.  After you release the button, you'll be taken to the review screen, where you get a chance to review your recording before saving it.  Would you give that a try and let us know how you like the app then?

We could totally add a gratitude list feature, but I was considering doing speech to text recognition, and then allow you to edit the transcribed text.  Would you find that feature valuable?

## Frequently asked questions about Metta

### What is Metta used for?

Metta is a gratitude journal that allows you to record audio clips and text entries about what you are grateful for. It aims to help users build a daily gratitude practice.

### Does Metta have ads?

No, Metta is ad-free, providing an uninterrupted journaling experience.

### How accurate is Metta's speech to text?

The app utilizes speech-to-text transcription for your audio entries. While specific accuracy rates are not provided, this feature aims to convert your spoken gratitude into text for easy review.

### Where is my data stored in Metta?

All your journal entries, including audio and text, are stored locally on your device, ensuring your personal reflections remain private and accessible only to you.

### What devices does Metta support?

Metta is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.

### How often is Metta updated?

The latest version, 2.4, was released on March 10, 2021. While update frequency isn't detailed, the app has been available since October 21, 2018.

### What is the age rating for Metta?

Metta has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

### What do users like about Metta?

Users appreciate Metta's simplicity and its focus on building a gratitude practice. The audio recording feature and local storage are frequently cited as positive aspects.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.4 — 2021-03-10

* Adopts iOS Dark Mode. The app will automatically transition to light or dark mode based on iOS system settings.

* Improve performance for app launch

* Minor bug fixes

### 2.3 — 2019-06-12

* Adds a customizable daily reminder notification.
* Quick compose an entry by using 3D Touch or long press on the notification.

### 2.2 — 2019-05-05

* Adds speech recognition
* Adds text only entry so you can make an entry in a quiet or noisy location

### 2.1 — 2019-01-10

* Fixes date picker text color in dark mode.

### 2.0 — 2019-01-03

Happy New Year!  We've been working hard to revamp the look and feel of the app.  With this version we've added:

* New visual layout and design (no more swiping between pages)
* Mini player at the bottom is tappable and displays the details of your recording
* Location services to capture the location of your recording
* Metta Minute Reminders - Go to settings to add a daily reminder
* Two new themes 'Light' and 'Dark Mode'

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