GladlyGladly is a daily affirmations and gratitude app for iPhone built for people who like the idea of a gratitude journal but never keep one going. There's nothing to write. You read today's affirmation, tap how you feel, tap what you're grateful for, and you're done in about 15 seconds.
How a check-in works
- Read today's affirmation. A new one every day, from 434 written by people, never repeated within a year.
- Tap how you feel. Five gentle moods: Radiant, Calm, Okay, Low and Stressed, each drawn as a soft face you can read at a glance.
- Tap what you're grateful for. Pick as many gratitude stickers as you like. No sentence to finish, no word count.
- Peanut cheers. Peanut, a plush baby elephant companion, celebrates with you and your streak ticks up.
The 22 gratitude stickers
Every sticker is positive, so your journal stays a kind place to look back on.
- Loved Ones: family & friends, a good conversation, someone's kindness, quality time
- Body & Mind: good health, restful sleep, a peaceful mind, fresh air & a walk, energy & vitality
- Simple Pleasures: hot coffee or tea, a delicious meal, cozy shelter, a quiet moment, good music
- Nature & Surroundings: sunny weather, time in nature, a clean, cozy space
- Growth & Wins: completing a goal, learning something new, a small victory, overcoming a challenge, personal strength
Why taps instead of writing
A journal entry asks for time, a quiet moment and the right words. A tap asks for none of that, so the habit fits into the edges of a day: in bed right after waking, or just before sleep, with your phone in one hand.
Streaks are gentle too. You get one free grace day every week, and after a break Gladly shows the days you've had together, never a zero. Peanut never sulks or nags.
Gladly is a small, kind daily ritual, not therapy or medical care.
When you do want words
With Gladly Premium you can add your own gratitude stickers and a short note of up to 140 characters. Notes pass a gentle positivity check that runs on your iPhone, so the journal stays a kind place.
Watching the good add up
Each check-in becomes a little mood face in your journal calendar. Every month brings a mood ribbon, your top gratitude themes and a "30 Days of Reflection" recap. With Gladly Premium, your year becomes a set of Year in Gratitude story cards you can save and share.
Private by default
No account, no ads, no trackers and no third-party analytics. Your check-ins stay on your iPhone unless you turn on cloud backup, and you can export or delete everything at any time. Read the privacy policy.
Questions
Is Gladly free?
Yes, with no time limit. The daily affirmation, the check-in with all 22 stickers, Peanut, streaks, the Home Screen widget, this month's insights and last month's recap are free. Gladly Premium is $19.99 a year with a 1-week free trial, or $2.99 a month (US prices).
Which iPhones does it work on?
Any iPhone with iOS 17 or later. Gladly is in English for now and coming soon to the App Store.
Can I fill in a day I missed?
Yes. You can fill in any of the last 7 days from the Journal.