Forthword
Words worth waiting for
Only for iPhone
Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPhone. Not verified for macOS.
iPhone
Forthword is a legacy journaling app for parents who want to do more than collect photos — they want to capture the full story of their child's life, and leave a lasting record of who they are.
Most parents have thousands of photos but almost no narrated memories. Moments happen, get photographed, and get buried in camera rolls — without the context, the feeling, or the story behind them. Forthword changes that.
CAPTURE MEMORIES THAT LAST
Write entries with text and photos, and add the context that makes them meaningful — not just what happened, but why it mattered. Forthword organizes everything into a beautiful story of your child growing up.
WRITE LETTERS FOR FUTURE MOMENTS
Record messages to be delivered at exactly the right time — a first day of school, a 16th birthday, a wedding day, or any milestone ahead. Your words will be there when it matters most.
BUILD A FAMILY LEGACY
Invite grandparents, partners, and family members to contribute. Every voice adds depth to the story your child will one day carry forward.
A PHYSICAL HEIRLOOM
Export your journal as a beautifully designed printed book — a tangible keepsake that exists independent of any device or subscription.
Forthword is for parents who understand that the most important thing they can give their child isn't the photos — it's the story behind them.
FORTHWORD PREMIUM
Unlock unlimited entries, voice recordings, photo uploads, contributors, and more.
• Monthly: $4.99/month
• Annual: $34.99/year (save 42%)
• Lifetime: $99.99 one-time
Start with 10 free entries. Upgrade anytime.
Subscription automatically renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel in iPhone Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions.
Privacy Policy: https://forthword.app/privacy
Terms of Use: https://forthword.app/terms
Ratings & Reviews
Stay Inspired with Streaks
Track your journaling streak and watch your consistency grow. See your current streak, best streak, and total moments right from the home screen.
Smart Reminders
Gentle nudges to keep your journal going — streak alerts when you're about to lose your streak, weekly digests, and re-engagement reminders. Fully customizable in Settings.
Export as a PDF Book
Turn your journal into a beautiful keepsake book. Choose which sections to include, add a personal dedication, and share or print a professionally formatted PDF — complete with cover page, table of contents, and photo layouts.
The developer, KI CHOI, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Linked to You
The following data may be collected and linked to your identity:
- Purchases
- Contact Info
- User Content
- Identifiers
Data Not Linked to You
The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:
- Usage Data
- Diagnostics
Accessibility
The developer has not yet indicated which accessibility features this app supports. Learn More
Information
- Seller
- KI CHOI
- Size
- 32.1 MB
- Category
- Lifestyle
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 15.1 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 15.1 or later. - iPod touch
Requires iOS 15.1 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 12.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- In-App Purchases
Yes
- Forthword Pro Annual $34.99
- Forthword Pro Monthly $4.99
- Airloom Premium (Monthly) $4.99
- Airloom Premium (Annual) $34.99
- Airloom Lifetime $99.99
- Copyright
- © 2026 Ki Choi