Mote: Everyday Appreciation

Mote: Your Private Space for Two
Mote is a quiet, private space where two people write daily appreciations to each other. No followers, no algorithm, no likes – just you and one other person. Whether it's a partner, a close friend, a parent, or an adult child, Mote offers a slow, intentional shared journal to nurture your most important relationships. Discover the power of small, consistent noticings that build into something truly meaningful over time.

Why Mote is Different
• Deepen Connections: Relationships flourish from a thousand small noticings, not just grand declarations. Mote helps you capture and share these everyday moments of gratitude.
• Intentional Attention: In a world fighting for your attention, Mote rewards attention paid to someone else. It's a dedicated channel you'll genuinely want to return to, because every entry is written just for you.
• Build Shared Memories: Over time, Mote creates a beautiful, long-term memory archive of all the good moments you've shared together.

What You Can Do
• Daily Appreciations: Write a short appreciation in seconds, whenever inspiration strikes.
• Express Moods: Pick a mood with a single tap – no words needed – to let the other person know how you're feeling.
• Schedule Warmth: Schedule a special note to arrive at the perfect time, like a birthday or a challenging Monday.
• Private Archive: Keep a personal and shared archive of your last year of warmth and memories.
• Add Photos: Enhance your notes with photos, encrypted and stored locally on your device.

A Calm, Unhurried Experience
Mote is designed to feel small, calm, and unhurried. It's like writing a heartfelt postcard you'll hand over tomorrow. Mote doesn't buzz for attention, chase engagement, or try to be your primary app. It's a serene corner of your phone dedicated to your closest person, fostering genuine connection without the noise.

Built for the Closest Two
• Two-Person Pairs: Exclusively for one-to-one relationships – partners, friends, family.
• Truly Private: Your words and photos stay strictly between you and your paired person.
• Local-First & Offline: Works offline, with your archive living securely on your devices.
• Calm UI: Enjoy a thoughtful user interface in both light and dark modes.

Privacy & Monetization
Your privacy is paramount. Photos are encrypted on your device. We never sell your data, and there are no personalized ads. Mote is free to use with light banner ads. Upgrade to Premium to remove ads and unlock additional features, enhancing your private appreciation experience.

Full privacy policy: https://macsiem.github.io/mote-privacy/