Amazing!
My memories, indexed! To be flipped through like a journal, and reflected upon. Love the concept, love the design.
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This app helps you capture and cherish small positive moments from your day. It offers a minimalist interface for easy journaling and provides gentle prompts to encourage mindfulness. Enjoy a private and ad-free experience with your memories stored securely on your device.
✓Frictionless memory capture
✓Rolodex-style memory archive
✓Daily prompts for mindfulness
✓Ambient living environments
✓Lock screen and home screen widgets
✓Siri Shortcuts integration
✓Private by design, on-device storage
✓JSON data export
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What's New in shoebox
2.1
June 19, 2026
use themes! new widget for memories as well
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FAQ
What is shoebox?
shoebox is a minimalist memory archive designed to help you capture and savor small positive moments from your day. It focuses on retraining attention toward what's good, acting as a beautiful place to keep things you don't want to forget.
How does shoebox help with mindfulness?
shoebox is built on the psychology of savoring and provides gentle daily prompts to help you notice small positive details. Its design encourages you to land on each memory, fostering a mindful practice.
Is shoebox private and secure?
Yes, shoebox is private by design. All your data lives on your device and syncs silently via your personal iCloud. It has no ads, no tracking, no accounts, and no corporate backend.
Can I export my memories from shoebox?
Absolutely. shoebox offers true data ownership, allowing you to export your entire archive to a clean JSON file at any time directly from the settings. This ensures you are never locked in.
What devices does shoebox support?
Currently, shoebox is supported on iPhone. It offers features like lock screen and home screen widgets to keep prompts accessible.
How often is shoebox updated?
shoebox is updated rarely and deliberately, with updates not focused on engagement metrics. It aims to be a quiet, reliable corner of your phone, ensuring stability and a consistent user experience.
Does shoebox have ads?
No, shoebox does not have ads. It is designed to be a quiet and private tool, free from advertisements and tracking.
What are the benefits of the 'Living Environments' feature?
The optional ambient backgrounds, known as Living Environments, shift through morning, afternoon, evening, and night with themes like sky, ocean, rain, and aurora. They add a subtle, immersive atmosphere to your memory archive.