Small Hours - Parent's Journal
One photo a day, for everyone
About
Capture your child's early years with a shared digital journal. Post one photo daily, adding notes, milestones, and media. Share curated memories with family via a separate, simplified viewer.
What's New in Small Hours
5.10.2
November 4, 2026
Memories no longer close on the page before a video on iOS 27.2
Subscriptions & In-App Purchases
Plus — Annual
The keepsake layer, renewed yearly.
Developer apps
FAQ
What is Small Hours?
Small Hours is a shared digital journal designed for parents to capture their child's early years. It focuses on the ritual of posting one photo per day, supplemented with notes, milestones, videos, and voice notes.
How does Small Hours handle privacy?
Small Hours prioritizes privacy with no servers or accounts required. Your journal is stored in your iCloud, encrypted end-to-end, and synced via Apple's infrastructure. It has no ads, tracking, or analytics.
Can I share memories with family using Small Hours?
Yes, you can share curated memories with family through 'The Fridge,' a separate viewer where chosen memories appear like fridge magnets. Recipients can only view and react, with no comments or sharing links.
What are the 'Small Hours Plus' features?
Small Hours Plus offers keepsakes like 'Watch Them Grow,' which creates a film of daily photos with aligned faces, and 'The Year Book' for laying out any year of your child's life. Watching the last 30 days of 'Watch Them Grow' is free.
Is Small Hours free to use?
The core features of Small Hours, including photos, videos, notes, milestones, sharing, and export, are free and uncapped. 'Small Hours Plus' offers additional keepsake features via an annual subscription.
What devices does Small Hours support?
Small Hours is available on iPhone and iPad, supporting iOS devices. It also offers features like Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets.
How often is Small Hours updated?
The latest version is 5.10.2, and the app was last updated on November 4, 2026. Updates typically include new features, bug fixes, and performance improvements.
Does Small Hours have ads?
No, Small Hours is ad-free. The app explicitly states it has no ads, tracking, or analytics, ensuring an uninterrupted journaling experience.
