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Orca - Gratitude Journal

Orca - Gratitude Journal

Reflect Daily, Share Memories

4.1K ratings
324 reviews
💪 Health & Fitness
📷 Photo & Video
Free
In-App Purchases

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Released
September 23, 2013
Updated
August 25, 2026

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Developer

HappyFeed Inc.
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This app is a daily photo and video journal focused on gratitude and positive memories. It helps users reflect on good things to boost happiness and offers private or group sharing options. Features include daily prompts, memory recaps, and secure storage.

✓Daily photo and video journaling
✓Gratitude prompts and quotes
✓Private and group memory sharing
✓Daily throwbacks and widgets
✓Gratitude Jar for random memories
✓Passcode and biometric lock
✓PDF/CSV export (Plus only)
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What users say about Orca

Reviews of Orca are mostly positive: the Health & Fitness app is rated 4.8/5 from 4.1K App Store ratings. What users like most: gratitude journal, ability to add photos. Top complaints: limited free version, subscription model. Summarized from real user reviews.

Positive things

  • ❤️Gratitude journal
  • 📷Ability to add photos
  • 🗓️Ability to look back on past entries
  • 🙂Helps focus on the positive
  • 🤗Brings joy and happiness
  • 🎨Beautiful design and interface
  • 🤝Sharing with friends/groups
  • 🔒Secure and private
  • 🎉Motivating streak feature

Negative things

  • 🔒Limited free version
  • 💰Subscription model
  • 🗓️Limited calendar view in free version
  • 📝Character limit for entries
  • 🤖Distracting prompts
  • 🐛Syncing issues
  • 🤖Rigid pod system
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What's New in Orca

4.2.3

August 25, 2026

We've gone deep optimizing the app - ensuring photos load more quickly and aren't stored for longer than needed, clearing up space on your device while keeping the app snappy and smooth. Thank you so much for making Orca a part of your daily routine! Your feedback is a huge help in how we decide what to build next, so please reach out anytime via email, hello@okorca.com or leave a review :)

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Subscriptions & In-App Purchases

Video Diary & Log - Monthly

Premium journaling features like the calendar

$3.991 Month
7 Days trial
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Events

Read more about Summer Gratitude Journal
Event EndedChallenge

Summer Gratitude Journal

Save summer photos to view as memories next year

Jul 14, 2026 — Aug 14, 2026

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Read more about Gratitude in Glossy Goodness
Event EndedMajor Update

Gratitude in Glossy Goodness

Experience a design refresh for the latest OS

Oct 17, 2025 — Nov 17, 2025

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Read more about Bring Gratitude Back to School
Event EndedChallenge

Bring Gratitude Back to School

Make a Pod to share joys with your mains on campus

Sep 22, 2025 — Oct 23, 2025

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User reviews

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I literally hate the name Orca

I miss Happyfeed. The name matters. I notice I don’t share it, or feel as inspired to do it daily anymore because the name sucks! 😭I really wish they would change it to something/anything inspiring! Please and thank you!
LELynnie Ellis

Exactly what I’ve been looking for!!!

This is the perfect alternative to social media! I love posting photos for myself or to friends and family all in one place without the pressure of social media. 10/10 Love it
LLauraws48

4/5

Love this concept and that it is free!! Wish the app was a bit more user friendly as it takes a little bit of time to maneuver and get used to.
TTessaJ1818

Beautiful Gratitude Journal

I love this app. I love the layout, the ease of use and the beautiful messages. It really helps remind me to appreciate at least one small moment that brings me joy each day!
CMCoffee cake muffin

Love!

A great way to remember the good in the day/week/month. I love being able to go back through highlights.
GJGrae J
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

3 issues

Widget not working properly

Bug

Entries not saving correctly

Bug

Crashes on older devices

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Requested Features

8 requests

Ability to add more than 3 entries per day

Feature

Offline mode

Feature

More customization options

Feature

Advanced search and filtering

Feature

Ability to comment on others' entries

Feature

Exporting/printing entries

Feature

Mood tracking

Feature

Video support beyond 3 seconds

Feature

FAQ

What is Orca (formerly HappyFeed Diary)?

Orca is a daily photo and video journal designed to help you focus on gratitude and positive memories. It encourages reflection on good things to enhance happiness and offers features for both private journaling and sharing memories with friends and family.

What are the key features of Orca?

Key features include the ability to add photos and videos to your moments, daily throwbacks and widgets, group sharing for friends and family, unique daily prompts and quotes, a Gratitude Jar for random past posts, and strong privacy controls with passcode and biometric locking.

Is Orca free to use?

The app offers a free tier with unlimited posting days. However, a 'Orca Plus' subscription unlocks premium features such as unlimited calendar views, journal export to PDF/CSV, enhanced search capabilities, and the ability to post more good things per day with more photos per post.

What devices is Orca compatible with?

Orca is available as an iPhone app and has a web version, allowing you to upload and view your past moments across multiple devices. Your moments are securely synced to your account.

How does Orca help with gratitude journaling?

The app facilitates gratitude journaling by providing daily prompts, quotes, and fun facts to inspire reflection on positive experiences. The practice of actively recalling good things is known to reduce stress, anxiety, and improve overall happiness by refocusing attention on the positives in life.