We Were Your Age
Stories across generations
Free · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.
Every life has a story worth sharing.
We Were Your Age is a safe, meaningful space where older generations can preserve their memories and pass down wisdom to the people who matter most — children, grandchildren, family, and friends.
Whether you lived through a historic moment, overcame incredible odds, or simply want to share what life was like "when I was your age," this app makes it easy to tell your story with photos, videos, and voice recordings.
TELL YOUR STORY, YOUR WAY
Create posts using photos from your library, record new videos with the built-in camera, or capture your memories in your own voice with audio recordings. Add a written caption or use speech-to-text to dictate it — whatever feels natural.
GUIDED STORY CATEGORIES
Not sure where to start? Choose from thoughtful prompts designed to spark your best stories:
When I Was Your Age
One Piece of Advice
What I Wish I Knew
Fondest Memories
Against the Odds
Moments in History
Love & Relationships
Career Lessons
Family & Heritage
Veteran Voices
Each category includes tips and best practices to help you craft a meaningful post.
STORYTELLER OR LISTENER — YOU CHOOSE
Set your profile as a Storyteller if you love sharing, or a Listener if you prefer to follow along and enjoy the stories of others. Either way, you're part of the community.
CONNECT WITH LOVED ONES
Follow family and friends to see their stories in your feed. Like, comment on, and bookmark the posts that mean the most to you. Keep your account private so only approved followers can see your stories, or share openly with the community.
BUILT FOR SIMPLICITY AND SAFETY
We Were Your Age is designed with ease of use in mind. Large, clear navigation. Simple sign-up with phone or email. Optional Face ID login so you never have to remember a password. Your privacy is our priority — you control who sees your content.
A DIGITAL TIME CAPSULE
The stories you share today become treasures for generations to come. Preserve your family's history, celebrate your heritage, and leave a lasting legacy — all from your iPhone or iPad.
We Were Your Age is created by a nonprofit organization dedicated to bridging generational gaps and ensuring that every story, memory, and life lesson is preserved and shared.
Ratings & Reviews
- Fixes for account creation, profile pic no longer required
- Updated login screen to reflect the app name
- Fixed volume when playing videos with iOS Ringer turned off
The developer, When We Were Your Age, 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 Not Linked to You
The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:
- Contact Info
- User Content
- Identifiers
- Usage Data
- Diagnostics
Accessibility
The developer has not yet indicated which accessibility features this app supports. Learn More
Information
- Seller
- when we were your age LLC
- Size
- 15.8 MB
- Category
- Social Networking
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 18.6 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 18.6 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 18.6 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 15.6 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
13+
- 13+
- This app has an age rating of 13+ with content restrictions. Some content may be rated higher, but access is managed by the developer through in-app controls.
- In-App Controls
Age Assurance
Contains
User-Generated Content
- Copyright
- © 2026 When We Were Your Age LLC