Small Hours - Parent's Journal
A private space for memories
About
This app allows parents to create a shared digital journal of their child's early years, focusing on one photo per day. It enables private sharing of memories with family members and offers features like growth logs and video recaps.
What's New in Small Hours
4.5
August 14, 2026
Small Hours is now an iPad app! Voice notes show their words right on the card Search finds what was said inside a voice note On iPad the photo grid and the artwork wall use the whole screen
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FAQ
What is Small Hours?
Small Hours is a private, shared journal app for parents to document their child's early years. It focuses on capturing daily photos and allows for adding notes, videos, and voice recordings to create a rich memory archive.
How does Small Hours handle privacy and security?
All data is stored in your personal iCloud account with end-to-end encryption. With Advanced Data Protection, photos are also encrypted. The app has no servers, no accounts to create, and no ads or tracking.
Can I share memories with family members using Small Hours?
Yes, you can invite grandparents and other family members to a separate 'Fridge' app. You choose which memories are shared, and they can interact by 'loving' photos, which appears back in your journal.
What is the 'Small Hours Plus' subscription?
The core journal features are free. Small Hours Plus offers additional keepsake features like a Year Book, Year in Review film, Then & Now comparisons, themes, and WHO growth curves. It costs $12.99/year or $34.99 once, with Family Sharing included.
Does Small Hours have ads?
No, Small Hours is completely ad-free. The developers emphasize a private and uninterrupted experience for users to focus on their memories.
What devices does Small Hours support?
Currently, Small Hours is supported on iPhone. It requires an iCloud account for data storage and synchronization between parents.
How often is Small Hours updated?
The latest version, 4.1, was released on August 7, 2026, indicating active development and regular updates to enhance features and reliability.
Can I export my memories from Small Hours?
Yes, you can export all your memories as a single zip file containing real files at any time. This ensures your data is never locked into the app.