Daily affirmations app for iPhone
Your daily reminder to be kind to you
For the hard days, a little company. Gentle is your mental wellness companion that sends short, kind affirmations when you choose, keeps one on your Lock Screen, and guides you through two minutes of calm breathing.
Free to download · No account needed
A reminder for you
nowWhatever today brings, you don't face it alone.
Time to breathe
8:00Two minutes. That's all this needs.
Quiet tools for loud days
Kind words, a slower breath, and nothing that asks more of you.
Daily affirmations, on your schedule
Short, kind affirmations picked for where you are, at the hours you choose.
A calm voice to breathe with
A whispered voice guides your breathing over soft nature sounds. Just close your eyes.
A kind word, always in view
Lock Screen and Home Screen widgets keep one waiting every time you pick up your phone.
Stays between you and your iPhone
No account. Your name and answers never leave your phone. No ads, no tracking.
A look for every mood
Calming themes to make Gentle feel like yours.
Nothing to keep up with
No feed, no streaks, no guilt for a day off.
Set it up once. Then let it come to you.
A few questions about you, and Gentle takes it from there.
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Tell it what you're working on
Sleep, stress, self-esteem: it picks affirmations to match.
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Choose how it should feel
Pick a theme, how often to hear from it, and when.
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It shows up on your Lock Screen
At the hours you chose, never when an algorithm decides.
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The change is quieter than you'd expect
Not a breakthrough. Just catching the harsh thought a little earlier.
For the thoughts behind the hard days
Honest, practical guides on self-doubt, self-esteem and the inner critic.
Low Self-Esteem: Why It Happens (And How to Start Rebuilding It)
Where it comes from, why it lingers, and small ways to rebuild.
Read the full guideAffirmations for low self-esteem
Why "I am confident" can backfire, and lines you can actually believe.
Read moreAffirmations on your iPhone Lock Screen
Three ways to keep a kind word in view, with step-by-step iOS instructions.
Read more4-7-8 breathing, explained
The steps, how many rounds, what the evidence shows, and when to go easy.
Read moreKind words, every day
You don't have to do today alone
Free to download. No account needed.
Download free on the App StoreHonest answers, before you download
What is Gentle?
Gentle is a free iPhone app for daily affirmations, with Lock Screen widgets and guided breathing.
Is Gentle free?
Yes, it's free to download. Gentle Premium is an optional subscription that unlocks all themes, topic choice and unlimited breathing. Cancel any time in your Apple Account settings. See the Terms.
Do I need an account?
No. Open the app and it works.
What data does Gentle collect?
Very little. Your name, answers and saved affirmations stay on your iPhone. No ads, no analytics, no tracking. See the Privacy Policy.
Which languages is Gentle in?
English, French, German, Japanese, Portuguese and Spanish.
Is it on Android?
Not yet. Gentle is for iPhone and needs iOS 18 or later.
Can Gentle replace therapy?
No. Gentle offers kind words and a breathing exercise, not treatment. If you're in crisis, call or text 988 in the US, or find a helpline at findahelpline.com.