Golden Thread
Keep the moments you care about.
Private Life Timeline
Golden
Thread
Golden Thread is a private timeline for the memories, milestones, people, pets, and places you want to keep. No feed, no followers, no algorithm deciding what matters.
Your archive stays on your device unless you choose to turn on iCloud sync.
Add memories
Memories
Notes, photos, dates, and tags for the moments you want to remember.
People, pets & places
Connect memories to the people, pets, and places that were part of them.
Anniversaries
Save dates you want to remember each year.
Timeline
Browse by year and month, then search or filter when you need to find something.
Look back
- Insights — archive totals, type breakdowns, your most-mentioned tags and people
- On This Day — memories and anniversaries from today’s date
- Coming Up — upcoming reminders in one place
More with Plus
- Memory Map — every located memory pinned on a map of your life
- Unlimited photos per memory (free tier: one)
- iCloud sync across your Apple devices
- Year in Review — a printable PDF recap of any year you choose
Designed for privacy
- Local-first storage on your device
- Optional iCloud sync (Plus), off by default
- Private memories unlock with Face ID or Touch ID
- Locations only show up where you put them — the app doesn’t access your current location
- No accounts. No ads. No AI training.
Keep a copy
- Export your entire archive as a single open
.gtarchivefile - Re-import on another device, share with family, or keep a copy offline
- Public memories can appear in iOS Spotlight search
Golden Thread isn’t built around daily streaks. Add to it when there’s something worth saving.