the worry jar
Krishna Desai Health & Fitness iPhoneiPadiPod touchApple Watch
the worry jar is a free Health & Fitness app for iPhone and iPad by Krishna Desai. Requires iOS 17.0. Updated June 16, 2026.
- Price
- Free
- on the App Store
- Size
- 12 MB
- Age 4+
- Updated
- Jun 16
- 2026 · v1.1
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About the worry jar
the worry jar is a small, quiet space for the things weighing on you. When something is on your mind, tap the jar and let it out. Your worry settles inside as a soft, glowing firefly — wandering gently, waiting. When you're ready, release one. It floats up and out of the jar, transforming into a star in your night sky. Some things belong to the sky now — there's no need to carry them. - A calm night-sky aesthetic with twinkling stars and soft amber glows - Tap to drop a worry in. Long-press to peek at what's inside. - Release a worry and watch it become a wish-star — tap one, and it gently reminds you not to dwell on what you've already let go - A daily gentle reminder, on your terms — never a notification storm - Subtle haptics and ambient sound (rain, wind, night) for a soothing ritual - Fully private. Your worries never leave your device. Built for moments when you don't need a journal, a therapist, or an app full of features. Just a place to set something down. Sleep a little easier tonight.
What’s new
Version 1.1 · Updated June 16, 2026
a few quiet additions: — lock the jar with face id (settings → privacy) — speak a worry instead of typing it — a small apple watch companion small fixes throughout. sleep a little easier tonight.
App privacy
The developer, Krishna Desai, reported these privacy practices to Apple.
Data Not Collected
The developer does not collect any data from this app.
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| the worry jar | – | Free | June 16, 2026 | |
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