Your life purposes, in one place.
Purposely helps you name what matters to you, plan for it, show up, and reflect. Free on iPhone. No ads, no subscription.
Your life purposes, in one place.
Purposely helps you name what matters to you, plan for it, show up, and reflect. Free on iPhone. No ads, no subscription.
Scan with your iPhone camera to download.
Start with what your life is for.
Most goal apps start with tasks. Purposely starts with the question underneath them. Once you name your purposes, your plans have somewhere to point.
Stay focused
Choose the handful of commitments you want your days to add up to. Keep them in front of you.
Make progress
Turn each purpose into something you can act on this week. Track what you actually did.
How it works
Your reflections stay yours.
Purposely has no ads, no social feed, no followers, and no sharing. We do not sell your data, and we do not use your writing to train AI models. You can delete your account and everything in it from inside the app at any time.
The people behind Purposely
Eric Maisel, PhD
Eric Maisel is an author, family therapist, and creativity coach who has spent more than forty years helping people build meaningful lives. He has written more than sixty books on creativity, meaning, life purpose, and the challenges of being human. Purposely is built on the life purposes framework developed by Eric.
Siddant Bharath
Sid Bharath is a high school senior in Northern California. He built Purposely to put a life purpose practice in his pocket and to share it with anyone who wants one. He is also the author of It’s Never That Serious, a memoir of ten true stories about everything he once thought was the end of the world. He started writing it at seventeen and finished it at eighteen.
Start naming your purposes today.
Purposely is free on iPhone. No in-app purchases and no subscription.
Scan with your iPhone camera to download.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Purposely?
Purposely is an iPhone app that helps you identify your life purposes, plan around them, and reflect on your progress.
Who is Purposely for?
Anyone who wants their days to add up to something, from high school students thinking about their future to adults navigating career, family, or retirement.
How much does it cost?
Purposely is free. There are no in-app purchases and no subscription.
Is my data private?
Yes. There are no ads and no sharing. We do not sell your data or use your writing to train AI models.
Does anyone read what I write in Purposely?
No. We do not monitor your reflections, so no one will see what you write or respond to it. If you’re going through something that needs attention, reach out to someone you trust or a qualified professional.
How do I delete my account?
You can delete your account and all of your data from inside the app. Deletion is permanent.
Is Purposely available on Android?
Purposely is available on iPhone. Enter your email in the contact form below if you’d like to hear about other platforms.
Is Purposely a substitute for therapy or medical care?
No. Purposely is a self-guided tool for personal reflection and goal-setting. It does not provide medical, psychological, or therapeutic advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and using it does not create a therapist-client or any other professional relationship. If you have questions about your mental or physical health, talk with a qualified health provider.
What should I do if I'm in crisis?
Please don’t use Purposely. Call your local emergency number right away. Purposely is not able to respond to emergencies or provide crisis support.
Contact Purposely
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Purposely supports reflection and personal goal-setting. It is not therapy, counseling, or medical care.
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