Orca - Gratitude Journal
What is Orca?
Orca (formerly Happyfeed) is a gratitude journal that lets you record positive moments each day using photos, short videos, and location. Posts are private by default, and you can share selected memories with friends, partners, or family in groups called Pods.
Pricing. Orca - Gratitude Journal is free to download on the App Store.
Good for
- Keeping a daily record of positive moments
- Sharing selected memories with a partner or family
- Reviewing past posts through widgets or random Gratitude Jar entries
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Why this app is in A tier
Orca scores 88 out of 100: rating 97, rating count 78, App Store search rank 78, update recency 100. The four parts are averaged with no weights, and A tier follows from that score within this list. The full explanation, as data.
Description
Orca (formerly Happyfeed) is a gratitude journal that focuses on beautiful photos, short videos, and sharing options. Record positive moments every day to improve your mood and remind yourself of all the good. Plus, you'll be creating an record of all your best memories. Keep it private or use groups like a micro social network by sharing select memories with friends and family. • Add multiple photos, video & location • Widgets: Daily throwbacks and shared memories • Group sharing for couples, friends & family • Unique prompts, quotes, and fun facts every day • Gratitude Jar to view random past posts • All posts are 100% private by default • Tag your best days with an emoji • Unlimited days you can post for free • Passcode & lock screen with Face ID • PDF/CSV Export for printing (Plus only) Explore Your Past Memories - After one week, you can view memories in your gratitude journal from a week ago. This period grows to months and even years. You can also see random moments using the Gratitude Jar. Each month, create a recap video of your favorite photos and clips. Journaling Together - Pods are private groups for sharing memories and send emoji reactions. Send only sele
Compare in Photo Journaling
| Measure | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Tier | A | A | A |
| Score | 88 / 100 | 89 / 100 | 88 / 100 |
| Rating | 4.8 ★ | 4.7 ★ | 4.8 ★ |
| Ratings | 4.1K | 9.5K | 5.2K |
| Latest ratings · 180d | — | 4.0 ★ · 20 reviews | — |
| Last update | 57d ago | 6d ago | 3d ago |
| Price | Free download | Free download | Free + IAP |
Alternatives
See all 7 ›Where else it ranks
- Best Memory Journaling AppsB tier, #5, score 80
- Best Gratitude Journaling AppsA tier, #6, score 89
- Best Memory Keeping AppsD tier, #15, score 69
- Best Journaling AppsC tier, #38, score 69
Questions about Orca
Are my posts public?
No. The listing states all posts are 100% private by default and are only visible to you, and they are never posted publicly. You can choose to share selected memories with groups.
Do I need an account?
Yes. The listing says an account is required to keep moments safe and to manage them across multiple devices. A web version is also offered for uploading and viewing past moments.
Is there a paid version?
The app is free to download. Orca Plus is a subscription that provides features such as unlimited calendar, search, PDF or CSV export, and posting up to 10 good things per day.
Is Orca free?
Orca is free to download.
What is Orca good for?
Orca is built for keeping a daily record of positive moments, sharing selected memories with a partner or family, reviewing past posts through widgets or random gratitude jar entries. It sits in the photo journaling list on AppTierList.
Is Orca worth it?
Orca is A tier, ranked #4 of 8 photo journaling apps with a score of 88 out of 100, from a 4.8 App Store rating across 4,109 ratings. It is in the list's top tiers; 3 apps rank above it.
How does Orca compare to minutiae?
Orca is A tier at 88; minutiae is A tier at 89. minutiae ranks higher. Orca is free to download, minutiae is free to download.
How often is Orca updated?
Orca was last updated on 2026-08-25, 57 days ago.
All the facts
- Lists
- Photo Journaling (A tier, #4) · Gratitude Journaling (A tier, #6) · Memory Journaling (B tier, #5) · Journaling (C tier, #38) · Memory Keeping (D tier, #15)
- Tier
- A (Excellent)
- Score
- 88 / 100
- Rank in list
- #4 of 8
- Ranking certainty
- settled
- Price
- Free download
- App Store rating
- 4.8 out of 5
- Number of ratings
- 4,109
- Current version
- (57 days ago)
- App Store data read
- App Store category
- Health & Fitness
- Good for
- Keeping a daily record of positive moments, Sharing selected memories with a partner or family, Reviewing past posts through widgets or random Gratitude Jar entries
- Requires
- iOS 14.0 or later
- Size
- 55 MB
- Age rating
- 12+
- Languages
- 1
- Maker
- unclaimed
- As data
- JSON · why it ranks here
App Store data read · ranking · how it is computed