# minutiae: Real Life — Daily unscripted moments

> Daily random photo capture app for uncurated life moments. (iPhone/iPad app by minutiae, LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minutiae-real-life/id1192323032 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [minutiae, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1192323030)
- Category: Photo & Video, Lifestyle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 8,726 App Store ratings · 1,276 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 16.6 · 140 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2017-03-12
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: subscription
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minutiae-real-life/id1192323032/reviews.md

## What is minutiae?

minutiae: Uncurated, unfollowed, unfiltered.
An art project created by Martin Adolfsson & Daniel J Wilson

Description
minutiae is an anti-social media app that helps participants capture ordinary moments of life -- moments we don’t fully value until they’re gone. 


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HOW IT WORKS
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1. Once each day, at a random minute, all minutiae participants around the globe receive an alert simultaneously.

2. You have exactly one minute to respond to the alert and open the minutiae app.

3. Capture whatever is in front of you, there and then.

4. Once you’ve documented your moment, you have 60 seconds to explore previous moments. Both your own, and those of one random stranger you are matched with each day.

4. Repeat for 1440 days (once for every minute in 24 hours).

5. The final outcome of this long term collaboration between artist and participant is a digital archive of all of your captured moments, with the option to turn this archive into a physical book.

*NOTE* Notifications happen at the same time for all participants around the globe. This means that there will inevitably be notifications that happen while you are sleeping. To avoid receiving a notification at night you can put your phone on ‘do not disturb’ mode.


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THE minutiae MANIFESTO
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YOU ARE NOT YOUR TIMELINE
Social media was supposed to keep us in touch with our friends but has instead turned us all into unwitting monkeys filling out the world’s longest consumer survey.
Facebook doesn’t want your money. It wants your time.
minutiae is a response to our current moment: an anonymous anti-social media app that forces its users to document the in-between moments of life.
A collaboration between artist and participant that retrieves forgotten moments and celebrates the ordinary.
minutiae IS NOT A NORMAL APP
minutiae does not provide instant gratification
minutiae is not interested in your data
minutiae will not increase your efficiency
minutiae is not a popularity contest
minutiae is (let’s be honest) not for everyone
minutiae IS YOUR AUTOMATED SELF-PORTRAIT
minutiae is random moments.
minutiae is forgotten memories.
minutiae is life. Real life. Uncurated. Unfiltered. Unfollowed.
minutiae is a marathon, not a sprint.


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SUBSCRIPTION INFO
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Your payment will be charged to your iTunes account at the confirmation of purchase. Your subscription will automatically renew 24-hours before the end of the current period, and your credit card will be charged through your iTunes account unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Automatic renewals will cost the same price you were originally charged for the subscription.

You can turn off auto-renew at any time from your iTunes account settings.

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By using this app, you are agreeing to the minutiae Terms of Service (http://www.minutiae-app.org/tos/).


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For more information please visit the minutiae webpage at www.minutiae-app.org where you can find an FAQ.


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We encourage feedback and appreciate your reviews.

For any questions, ideas, or proposals please contact info@minutiae-app.org

## Key features

- Daily random timed alerts
- One-minute capture window
- Explore own and stranger's moments
- 1440-day archive creation
- Option to create a physical book

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Quarterly subscription | $2.99 | per 3 months |
| Annual Subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| Monthly Subscription | $3.99 | per month |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One-time payment | $14.99 | one-time |
| 360 Edition - 1 Year Book | $99.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of minutiae?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 💙 Wonderful app
- 🌎 Glimpse into other lives
- 🕰️ Captures everyday moments
- 🤩 Unique and fun concept
- 🎨 Artistic project
- 🕰️ Mindful of the present
- 🤗 Brings joy
- 📚 Excited for the final book

**Cons**

- ⏱️ Notifications too short
- 🌙 Notifications at inconvenient times
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 💰 Subscription model concerns
- 🌍 Time zone issues for some users
- 🤳 Disruptive to daily life

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Notifications not working consistently
- Camera not opening properly
- Photos not uploading successfully
- Subscription issues

**Most requested features**

- Longer notification window
- Time zone or location-based notifications
- Ability to view past photos
- Option to save missed moments
- Offline photo capture
- Ability to delete or edit photos

## Recent user reviews (10 of 1,276)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minutiae-real-life/id1192323032/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Wonderful app

*2026-08-25, version 6.19*

I love capturing a moment in your life and connecting with someone in another place of the world.

### 5/5 — There needs to be a tutorial for practical use of this.

*2026-08-25, version 6.19*

Edit: the developer reached out to me and explained how this app works. Honestly, I looked on YouTube for a tutorial. But I never really saw a real person using it. Some of us really need to see that. I am changing my rating to five stars.

I don’t think I’m stupid! I have three college degrees… However, none of them equipped me to figure out how this app works.  😁

I’m probably stupid but I can’t figure this app out.  By the time I get the notice, I have only rarely had time to snap a pic.  Also I never see what others are snapping.  Maybe I need a tutorial.  I want to like this app.

### 3/5 — Glitches

*2026-08-23, version 6.19*

It seems like every time I go to take a picture it tells me oops

### 5/5 — Year One, So Fun

*2026-08-21, version 6.19*

I started this app almost a year ago and love the spontaneity of catching a picture right now with almost no opportunity to arrange the pic / make it “instaworthy”. My family all knows now, that once every 24 hours, I will have a 60 second freakout when I get my notification. Heh. I’ve exchanged pics with strangers all over the world — and the other day, someone in the town next to mine. Love this app.

### 5/5 — So fun and interesting!

*2026-08-20, version 6.19*

I love seeing pictures of places and people’s lives, that would otherwise not be visible to me. And I love having a record of this chunk of my life!

### 5/5 — Time

*2026-08-19, version 6.19*

Time passes, why not keep a little of it for yourself. This Daily unscripted moment is capturing shadows of yesterday

### 2/5 — Potential

*2026-08-18, version 6.19*

I really like the idea of this project! I don’t like that your picture is just blank if you don’t get to the photo in time or miss the notification. Also, if the person you are matched with doesn’t get to the photo, it’s a let down to see the blank image.

### 1/5 — Great concept but annoying

*2026-08-18, version 6.19*

The alarms almost always happen when I am asleep. It is super annoying. The concept is great but why would I purchase a book with tons of black pages ???? It’s stupid. Update.  Ok no black pages.also. It’s not abt the dnd. It’s bar the fact that an entire 2 weeks have gone and the alarm has never gone off when I was actually able to take a photo.  It’s always when asleep. Still dumb. App is deleted. Bye

### 5/5 — So Much Fun!

*2026-08-17, version 6.19*

I love this app! It's so fun seeing moments from other places around the world!

### 5/5 — LOVE!!!!

*2026-08-17, version 6.19*

I love this idea! I don’t carry my phone around with me so I miss a lot of days but it’s very cool when I can take the picture and see someone else’s too! Great idea!

## Frequently asked questions about minutiae

### What is minutiae: Real Life?

minutiae: Real Life is an art project and an anti-social media app designed to help participants capture ordinary, unscripted moments of their daily lives. It prompts users at a random minute each day to take a photo of whatever is in front of them, fostering reflection on the value of these everyday experiences.

### How does the daily capture process work?

Once each day, at a random minute, all participants globally receive a simultaneous alert. You have exactly one minute to open the app and capture the moment in front of you. After capturing, you have another 60 seconds to explore your own previous moments and those of one random stranger.

### Is this app free to use?

No, this app operates on a subscription model. Your payment is charged to your iTunes account upon purchase confirmation, and subscriptions automatically renew unless turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period.

### What happens to the captured moments?

Over 1440 days, the app creates a digital archive of all your captured moments. This archive serves as a long-term collaboration between the artist and participant, and there is an option to turn this archive into a physical book.

### What is the purpose of this app?

The app aims to be a response to current social media trends, offering an anonymous alternative that focuses on documenting the 'in-between' moments of life. It celebrates the ordinary, retrieves forgotten memories, and acts as an automated self-portrait of your real life, uncurated and unfiltered.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 6.19 — 2026-08-01

We have improved the matching algorithm.

### 6.18 — 2026-07-28

We have improved the matching algorithm.

### 6.17 — 2026-07-23

We have improved the matching algorithm.

### 6.16 — 2026-07-17

We have improved the matching algorithm.

### 6.15 — 2026-07-15

We have improved the matching algorithm.

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