Unlike social media where everything is public or completely private, Simirity gives you granular control. Share family-wide stories with everyone, or keep certain memories between just siblings, parents, or any combination you choose.
How it Works
Simirity transforms how families capture, discover, and share their stories through four powerful capabilities:
Tell your story your way
Create rich, multimedia stories that capture life as you experienced it. The interactive example below shows how you can combine photos, audio, text, and more into meaningful family narratives.
Info Card
Capture additional information about people, dates, location map and more in the story’s Info Card.
Favourite Stories
Mark stories as favourites for easy future access.
Co-author Stories
Create stories on your own or with co-authors.
Favourite Media
Mark photos and videos as favourites and you’ll be able to view all your favourites in a visuals feed.
Media Comments
Attach family comments to any image or video.
Name People
Name the people who are featured in photos or videos.
Photo Carousel
Create photo carousels to show multiple images, with the option to view in full screen.
Photo Narrations
Record 12-second voice narrations about photos. Saving you time while adding a fun, new and personal dimension to photos.
Voice Recordings
Record audio recordings of up to 20 minutes. Because there is far more to a story than the written words alone… It’s the voice that really captures the moment and preserves the character of the storyteller.
Life Lessons
Create bite-sized Life Lessons that share your hard-earned learnings and subtly invite family to reach out if they need help.
Supporting Family
Encourage your family to seek support in Simirity by connecting your Life Lessons to standardised categories. Users can view all Life Lessons on a page designed to help families support each other through hard times. Here, your family can search for Life Lesson categories that meet their needs, find advice and access the full story to understand the context. And if still in doubt, it’s easy to reach out to the author for help.
Embed
Embed photo albums from Google and Flickr or playlists from Spotify.
Videos
Share videos with story readers, presented in the context of the story, not isolated on their own.
Attach Documents
Attach documents of relevance to your stories.
Story Comments
Use the story as an opportunity to connect with your family. Share your comments and feedback for the author(s).
What’s Next?
Connect your story to other similar stories or to a Story Tag, so readers can open the ‘What’s next?’ section to find similar stories.
Ready to explore more? Try our demo stories to see the full range of storytelling possibilities.
Find your next story
From childhood adventures to life lessons learned the hard way - find endless inspiration for your next family story. Browse hundreds of carefully curated prompts that spark curiosity and unlock the memories your family never thought to share. Here are just a few examples of the conversations waiting to happen:
Authentic Collection
'The quirky, ordinary moments that make your family unique'
What little-known details about your daily life might surprise others?
Education & Work Collection
'Career dreams, workplace tales and lessons learned'
If all jobs paid the same what would you choose to do?
Places & Journeys Collection
'Adventures taken, places loved and journeys still calling'
What would get listed on a map of all the places special to you?
Significant Times Collection
'The moments that made you laugh, cry and become who you are'
What entertaining stories do others tell about you?
Thoughts on Life Collection
'Deep reflections, life philosophy and unexpected revelations'
Where or what is ‘paradise’ for you?
World News Collection
'How the world has changed and where it's heading'
What do people take for granted today that was not the case when you were younger?
The perfect prompt might not be for you - it might be for your parent, sibling, or grandparent. Using Simirity's Story Requests, you can gently encourage family members to share their experiences on topics that matter to you, creating conversations that might never happen otherwise.
Keep it in the family
Your family's private sanctuary - where every story, memory, and moment of wisdom stays safely within your circle. You decide who sees what. Share broadly with the whole family or keep certain stories between just a few members. Complete privacy, total control.
Privacy Controls
You decide who sees what
- Choose your audience — Share with everyone or keep stories between select family members.
- Create safe spaces — Enable private conversations between siblings, parents, or generations.
- Stay in control — Update privacy settings as your family grows and relationships evolve.
Family Archive
Your complete story collection — organised and always accessible
Every family story, photo, and memory lives in one secure, searchable archive. Find exactly what you’re looking for instantly, whether it’s stories from a specific year, memories about a particular family member, or wisdom on topics that matter to you.
- Find stories instantly — Search and filter through years of stories to find exactly what you’re looking for.
- Stories get better with time — Your archive becomes more valuable as decades of family memories accumulate.
- Always accessible — Access your complete family story collection from any device, anywhere.
Personal Profiles
Every family member's complete story in one place
Missing someone? Their profile becomes a place to feel close again. Everything they’ve shared with your family, all gathered in one beautiful space. It’s the most complete portrait of a person you’ll find anywhere, built from their Simirity stories.
- Their complete journey — Every story, photo, and video they’ve shared, organized to show their life through family moments.
- Their voice, preserved — Personal recordings capture not just their words, but their warmth and personality.
- Their support lives on — Life lessons and insights continue guiding family through challenges, even when they’re no longer here.
Life Lesssons Hub
Timeless family insights that help every generation thrive
Stories tell the whole tale. Life lessons capture the wisdom. Family members add these optional insights to their stories, and they all gather on your family’s Life Lessons page—organised by topic so you can instantly find guidance from generations of experience.
- Browse ten categories — Mental wellbeing, relationships, career, and more—find exactly the guidance you need.
- Context at your fingertips — Each life lesson links back to its full story, giving you both quick wisdom and rich context.
- Share your wisdom — Add life lessons to your stories and create a legacy that will help family who you’ll never meet.
Create a powerful treasured lasting legacy
Transform scattered family memories into a powerful legacy. From honouring those who came before to capturing today's moments to building tomorrow's connections - every story adds to your family's enduring narrative.
Honour the Past
Keep the memory of loved ones alive through dedicated memorial profiles. Their stories, wisdom, and voices remain part of your family's ongoing conversation, ensuring their legacy continues to guide and inspire future generations.
Capture the Present
Turn today's ordinary moments into tomorrow's treasured memories. From children's evolving perspectives to family traditions in the making, preserve the experiences that are shaping your family's story right now.
Build the future
Create connections that span generations. Every story you save today becomes a bridge to the future - helping your children understand their roots and giving future generations a roadmap of family wisdom.
Key features that make it all possible
Memorial & Child Profiles
From ancestors to newborns – everyone gets their own space
Admin & Coauthoring
Making it easy to help less tech-savvy relatives
Stories Start Conversations
Users can add comment to stories or media files within stories
Growing Families
New family members join seamlessly, so stories live on
And our favourite feature…
Story Anniversaries — keeping family memories alive!
Your stories don't just sit in digital storage, forgotten like journals in a drawer.
Anniversary notifications bring meaningful memories back to life - your ancestor's wedding day, your child's first steps, life-changing family moments - all resurfacing exactly when they're most meaningful to remember.
We've covered the essentials, but there's so much more waiting to be discovered. The full Simirity experience can only be understood by diving in and creating your family's first stories.
Still have questions?
How much does Simirity cost?
Simirity starts completely free so your family can begin creating stories right away. Our free plan includes essential features for small families. When you’re ready for unlimited stories, advanced privacy controls, and premium features, our family plans start at $8/month for a family of ten. View detailed pricing.
Are stories complicated to make?
Creating a Simirity story can be as simple as sending a text message! You might just add a title and a photo to capture a moment – that’s it. But if you want to go deeper, you have all the tools to create rich, detailed stories by combining photos, videos, voice recordings, and text. The beauty is that you choose how much or how little to include based on what feels right for each memory.
What if I start a simple story but want to add more later?
Stories are completely flexible! You can start with just a photo and title, then come back later to add voice recordings, more photos, or detailed memories. Many families begin with simple stories and gradually build them into rich family treasures as more memories and perspectives are shared.
Does my family need to be tech-savvy to use Simirity?
The initial setup of creating and connecting accounts is the most complicated part, but once done, it’s simple and intuitive. If your family members are comfortable sending messages or sharing photos, they will have no trouble adding stories to your family journal. Plus, if a family member needs extra help, they can assign you as their Admin so you can manage parts of their account for them.
Still not sure? Explore our demo account to see it in action.
What if some family members are more active than others?
Every family is different, and that’s perfectly fine! Some people love creating detailed stories, while others prefer to read and comment. You can even help less tech-confident family members by creating stories on their behalf, or they can simply enjoy reading and responding to stories others have shared. There’s no pressure – everyone contributes in their own way.
Can I add my children to Simirity?
Yes! You can create child-friendly accounts so your kids can be part of the family journaling experience in a safe and private way. As a parent, you can add real-life stories to their profiles for them to enjoy in future years. When children are old enough to access Simirity independently (they must be at least 13 years of age), you may share their login details with them.
Is there a mobile app for Simirity?
Simirity provides an app-like experience on smartphones, tablets, and computers, using your existing web browser. A dedicated mobile app is on our roadmap, but for now, you can enjoy the full family journal experience without needing to download anything. Explore our demo account on your mobile to see how it looks.
Can I share stories with people outside my Simirity family?
Simirity is designed as your family’s private space, and you can even add close family friends to your Simirity family so they can be part of your story sharing. For special occasions when you want to share with friends outside Simirity – like a wedding story or family milestone – the story author can create a private link to share. Your friends can view the story without needing to log in or create accounts.