whether you're having a hard day or a quietly good one, otio helps you find the word for it. and when you can name what you're feeling, something shifts.
research shows that putting feelings into words can calm the emotional part of your brain. otio makes that easy, private, and peaceful.
no long journal entries. no pressure. just a simple check-in that takes 30 seconds and quietly changes how you relate to yourself over time.
◇ how it works
choose a mood, add your energy level, and optionally write a little context. that's it. otio does the rest.
◇ what's inside
track nuanced emotions
- go beyond "happy" or "stressed" with emotions drawn from the emotion wheel.
- build a richer emotional vocabulary over time.
personalized insights (optional)
- receive gentle reflections based on your check-ins.
- generated only when you opt in and open insights.
- your name and email are not sent to our ai provider for this feature.
zeitgeist (optional)
- see how others are feeling this week, anonymously and collectively.
- if you opt in, new logs you save can contribute to community mood signals.
- no names or emails are included.
soundscapes
- unwind with ambient noise and immersive nature sounds designed for focus, rest, or journaling.
- white, pink, green, and brown noise—find what calms you.
breath
- short breathing techniques when you need a steady reset—box, 4-7-8, physiological sigh, and more.
- optional reminders on your schedule, including prompts that open the matching exercise.
emotion calendar
- see your emotional patterns at a glance.
- tap any day to revisit and reflect.
gentle reminders
- kind, timely nudges to check in with yourself.
- on your schedule, at your pace.
your data, always yours
- export your emotion log as a csv anytime.
- journal entries are encrypted on your device before upload and stored encrypted.
- encryption keys stay on your devices, and recovery options are provided during setup.
◇ privacy
otio is built for private reflection. journal data is encrypted, and optional ai features are opt-in.
◇ a note from the developer
otio is built by one person who genuinely believes that understanding your emotions changes your life. if it helps you, i'd love to hear about it. reach out anytime at peter@otio.world.
◇ subscriptions
otio is free to download and use with full access to the features described above. otio does not sell new subscriptions in the app. if you previously subscribed through the app store, you can manage or cancel that subscription anytime in settings → apple account → subscriptions.
privacy policy: https://otio.world/app-privacy-policy
terms of service: https://otio.world/app-terms-of-service
A minimalist catch-all for my thoughts and reflections
acousdeek
I have been using Otio daily for weeks now and it has become the digital counterpart to my Field Notes, and supporting tool for long-form journaling. I recommend Otio for people who do not want to be on their phones but still take advantage of the convenience of digital reflection. It achieves this through offering an isolated experience that takes less than 30 seconds to form an entry, with helpful reflection summaries and introspective questions that you can take with you for long-form journaling. I appreciate how the minimalist the design is, keeping me focused on my feelings when logging an entry, and love the ability to add a photo/postcard to attach with my reflection. I look forward to seeing how Otio influences me to follow along with my own thoughts and feelings over time.
A tool that helps me understand myself
yeterhere
I built otio for myself so writing about it feels strange. But honestly it’s become essential to how I process my thoughts / emotions. The act of journaling my emotions has become clarifying. It forces me to name things I might otherwise ignore. The zeitgeist feature resonates with me. Knowing others are navigating similar struggles makes a real difference. I’ve also found soundscapes surprisingly helpful during work. They help me settle into focus without distraction.
Unique approach to journaling
brandon@sos
Very clean design. Interesting way of recording thoughts for mental health. The developer is one of the best folks I’ve met in life. I’m sure he’ll do whatever it takes to make this the best. Check it out. Very inexpensive as well.
Developer Response
Thanks for the kind words and the review. We hope the app continues to bring you more clarity and calm. Stay tuned. New features are on the way!
Simple and calming
qwgehdkckdfve
It’s quick to check in, doesn’t feel forced, and actually helps me notice patterns. Clean design, no pressure—just a nice way to stay in tune with how I’m feeling.
Developer Response
Thanks for sharing! Glad the check-ins feel natural and useful. If you’d like to see anything improved or added, please email me at peter@otio.world.
we added a new breath tab with simple practices and gentle reminders. sounds now has a random picker.
Version 2.17.2
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Information
Seller
OTIO LLC
Size
28.6 MB
Category
Lifestyle
Compatibility
Requires iOS 16.6 or later.
iPhone Requires iOS 16.6 or later.
iPad Requires iPadOS 16.6 or later.
Mac Requires macOS 13.5 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
