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YOUR PRIVATE FAMILY JOURNAL APP

Help grandparents,
parents & children feel
closer with real-life stories

Simirity is a private family journal app, helping families share stories even when they live apart.
Discover new stories about your family’s past
Have conversations you’ll remember forever
Leave your children a cherished family legacy

Unlike social posts lost in endless feeds, stories here preserve words, photos, voice and video in your family's permanent archive.

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Simirity is a private family journal app, helping families share stories even when they live apart.
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Rewarding for all families.

Essential when living apart.

Authentic family stories connections conversations in a space you can trust

Use storytelling about moments from the past and present to inspire family conversations about what really matters.

Simirity gives your photos and videos the context and stories that messaging apps can’t provide — creating a private family space where you explore your family’s past, deepen today’s relationships, and build tomorrow’s most precious family treasures.

Rewarding for all families.

Essential when living apart.

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Your family’s
safe haven

A trusted space for precious family stories — no ads, no algorithms, and no data sharing. You control who sees what, always.

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Create engaging
family stories

Use text, photos, videos, voice recordings, maps and more — each story becomes a rich entry in your family’s journal.

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Your family’s
home online

Every memory, story, and piece of family wisdom lives in one beautifully organised space, that your children and grandchildren will treasure.

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Our family’s challenge

When we relocated overseas, we soon realised that our usual communication apps weren’t enough to feel truly connected to our extended family. Time zone differences and busy schedules meant that communication was reduced to short messages, random photos, and ‘catchup’ video calls where we rarely connected over anything meaningful.

We missed that feeling of being a part of our family’s lives, and wanted a more fulfilling way to bridge the gaps between us. That’s how the Simirity family journal app was born. A way for our extended family to connect deeply and meaningfully with each other. No matter how far apart we were.

If I can help you on your family’s storytelling journey, please book a call.

“I’ve never felt closer to my parents”             “Helps families build deeper bonds by sharing meaningful moments”             “Intentional bonding rather than passive scrolling”             “It’s about the whole family, not focusing on an individual”             “Private – for family only to enjoy”             “Preserving real moments from day-to-day life”         “Makes it easier to retrieve old family stories”              “An antidote to the distractions of modern digital life”

“I’ve never felt closer to my parents”             “Helps families build deeper bonds by sharing meaningful moments”             “Intentional bonding rather than passive scrolling”             “It’s about the whole family, not focusing on an individual”             “Private – for family only to enjoy”             “Preserving real moments from day-to-day life”         “Makes it easier to retrieve old family stories”              “An antidote to the distractions of modern digital life”

“Proud to capture these moments for my kids”             “A structured way to build a lasting family legacy together”             “Gives future generations a sense of belonging”             “A treasured keepsake for future generations”             “Think ‘family time capsule’ ”             “Ideal for families with multiple generations”             “Fun to start when your kids are little”             “A permanent family record, not temporary updates”

“Proud to capture these moments for my kids”             “A structured way to build a lasting family legacy together”             “Gives future generations a sense of belonging”             “A treasured keepsake for future generations”             “Think ‘family time capsule’ ”             “Ideal for families with multiple generations”             “Fun to start when your kids are little”             “A permanent family record, not temporary updates”

Help your family remember bond grow !

By uniting your family’s past, present and future in stories:

Past

Save family stories before they're lost forever

Your family’s real history lives in your parents’ memories — the funny stories, real-life experiences, and what your great-grandparents were really like. When they’re gone, these stories disappear forever. 

  • Ask questions while you still can — Use Story Requests to gently ask family members about topics you’ve always wondered about.
  • Find inspiration for rewarding stories — Explore 100’s of prompts that go beyond everyday conversations.
  • Keep loved ones’ memories alive — Create online memorials that preserve their stories and celebrate their lives.

My sister and I in our childhood years

Our family at one of
our biannual meetups

Present

Ignite conversations that bring your family closer

Move beyond everyday small talk to explore topics your family rarely discuss. Enjoy conversations about memories, thoughts and experiences that bring you genuinely closer.

  • Escape social media superficiality — Simirity is a safe space for sharing authentic thoughts, feelings and experiences which are rarely discussed online.
  • Turn storytelling into a family venture — Collaborate on writing, add photos and build stories together.
  • Watch stories grow into conversations — Through story comments and the family discussions that follow.
Future

Give your children something truly special

Create something your entire family will love — a living family history that lets children revisit their childhood and helps future generations know their roots.

  • Capture family wisdom that schools don’t teach — Real experiences and lessons that help in times of need.
  • Document your children’s childhood — Create memories that you and your children will love revisiting.
  • Keep memories alive — Anniversary notifications bring family stories back each year so they’re never forgotten.
A family heritage photo, or senior family members enjoying a moment with their cat

My grandparents, whose lives we are still learning about

 

Today’s stories, bringing old memories
back to life

 

Your family’s experiences, brought to life in every detail

 

Profiles paint a complete picture, letting you step into their life story

Tailor-made family journaling app so that everyone can join in:

  • It’s easier than you think — Stories can be as simple as a photo and title, or as comprehensive as you want them to be. 
  • Help family members participate — Manage accounts for your children and assist elderly relatives who need support.
  • Family members everywhere can join — The digital app allows them to contribute at their own pace and in their own time.

Start your free
family journal today

Life's best when shared!

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Join for Free

No credit card required

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Add Your First Story

Keep it simple to start

Three

Invite Your Family

Share and build memories together

Still have questions?

How is Simirity different from social media or messaging apps?

Unlike social media or messaging services, Simirity is a family journal app that’s designed for deeper conversations with your family. Explore our demo account to see the difference for yourself.

It’s a private, ad-free space where your stories don’t get lost in a feed and your data isn’t shared with advertisers. Instead of quick updates, Simirity helps you preserve memories, deepen family bonds, and create a lasting family legacy—all in one place. Here’s how Simirity’s different.

Is Simirity free?

Yes! You can create a private family journal in the Simirity app for free and share stories with unlimited users. We also offer premium subscriptions for those who want to enhance their experience with extra storage and advanced storytelling tools. Explore our pricing for more details.

How private is my family’s data?

In recent years, we’ve watched countless online communities transform from genuine spaces for connection into data-harvesting platforms cluttered with advertisements. The big social media companies don’t just want to connect you with others—they want to analyse your every interaction to build detailed profiles for advertisers. As the saying goes, ‘If you’re not paying for the product, you are the product.’

We created Simirity because we believe families deserve better. Your family’s online space should feel like your actual home—safe, private, and free from unwanted intrusions.

  • No advertisements breaking up your conversations.
  • No algorithms tracking your interactions.
  • No data being sold to third parties.

As a family business, we answer to our own families first, not to shareholders or investors. Our heartfelt mission is to help families connect in meaningful ways, while respecting their privacy. Our business model is simple and transparent: we sustain our service through optional premium subscriptions, not through advertising or data harvesting.

At Simirity, your family’s private moments stay private. Period.

How is Simirity different from other family journal apps?

Traditional family journals capture individual thoughts, but Simirity is designed specifically for family connection. We’re a family-focused journaling app that brings everyone together through shared storytelling.

Unlike basic journaling apps, Simirity organises your family’s experiences into individual story entries—each like a mini digital journal focused on a specific moment, experience, or theme that multiple family members can engage with.

What sets us apart is that you control exactly who sees each story — whether that’s your entire family, a selected few, or just you. In contrast, most family journal apps and journal websites share entire journals with specific people, but we let you choose the audience for every individual story.

As a shared journal app for families, Simirity offers unique advantages:

  • Rich storytelling: Bring stories to life with photos, videos, and audio recordings of family voices
  • Always accessible: Your family journal is with you on any device, anywhere
  • Global connection: Family members around the world can explore and contribute, no matter the distance
  • Flexible sharing: Choose who can see each story—from your whole family to specific individuals
  • Living memories: Individual stories can evolve over time as you add new details or perspectives
  • Private & safe: Everything remains private and advert-free, creating a secure space for authentic family sharing

And unlike traditional journals that capture just one person’s perspective, your Simirity family journal app actively strengthens connections between all family members today while creating a collaborative legacy for generations to come.

For more info, see how traditional journals compare to Simirity.

Explore our demo account to see it in action.

How does a family journal app help with deeper family connections?

Real family connection goes beyond discussing daily routines or sharing quick updates. The conversations that truly bring families closer explore experiences, values, and stories that don’t usually come up in regular catch-up calls. Simirity helps families have these conversations naturally, and includes inspiration such as these family journal ideas to get them started.

Through digital storytelling, family members can share authentic experiences, highlight family values naturally to children, and engage in conversations about the past with story prompts such as these questions to ask parents.

Your family journal is so much more than a story archive—it’s the starting point for conversations that genuinely matter.

Can I control who sees my stories and photos?

Yes! Simirity app gives you complete control over who can see your content. You can share stories with your entire family or limit access to specific people. Additionally, if authors want to share their story outside of Simirity, they may do so with a private link.

Is there a limit to how many family members can join?

No, there’s no limit! You can invite as many family members as you like. Simirity is a family journal app that’s built for your whole family, whether that’s just a few close relatives or a big extended family spread across different places. Premium subscriptions have a limited number of seats, so large families might need multiple subscriptions, but everyone will be connected regardless of which subscription they are using.

How does Simirity support families across generations?

Simirity helps family members beyond your home feel more included in your lives. Parenting is so hard in the modern world, and losing the support of your parents, siblings, and cousins makes it even harder. Simirity bridges the generational gap and any distance that separates you, ensuring that you face life’s challenges together as one big family.

When it comes to activities for retirees, it’s hard to beat Simirity—giving grandparents priceless insights into their loved ones’ lives while offering them a way to share stories from their past that ignite family conversations. And at the other end of the scale, your children benefit too by feeling part of a larger family story while learning from experiences beyond their immediate household.

As they say, it takes a village to raise a child—your family is already a wonderful foundation.

How long will these stories last?

We recognise the importance of your shared family journal and are fully committed to preserving your stories for the long term. We hope that your family’s digitised memories and thoughts will connect your family for generations to come.

As a family business, we built Simirity because we wanted to capture our own family’s stories before they were lost. We’re using it with our own children, parents, and extended family every day. We understand the importance of these memories because we’re on the same journey. Our mission isn’t just about building a business—it’s about creating a legacy for families like yours and ours.

Whatever the future holds, we will ensure your stories are safe, private and available to you in the best way possible. The family moments you preserve today will become the treasured legacy of tomorrow.

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