Shine questions
Straight answers about Shine. Prefer a walkthrough? Browse the how-to guides.
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What is Shine?
Shine is a free iOS app that puts positive quote widgets on your home and lock screen. Pick affirmations, gratitude lines, or motivation quotes and refresh them daily.
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Is Shine free on the App Store?
Yes. Shine is free to download on the App Store. Optional premium packs unlock extra widget designs and quote categories.
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Can I put affirmations on my iPhone home screen?
Yes. Add a Shine widget to your home screen and choose affirmation, mindfulness, gratitude, or motivation categories.
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Does Shine work on the lock screen?
Yes. Lock screen widgets show a fresh positive quote each day without opening the app.
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Can I customize quote widget designs?
Yes. Change fonts, colors, and layouts. Premium packs add more visual styles.
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What quote categories does Shine offer?
Mindfulness, gratitude, motivation, and daily affirmations. You can switch categories or mix styles across widgets.
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Do I need to open Shine every day for new quotes?
No. Widgets refresh on a schedule you set. Opening the app is optional once widgets are configured.
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Does Shine work on iPad?
Shine is built for iPhone and supports home and lock screen widgets on supported iOS versions.
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Is Shine therapy or medical advice?
No. Shine offers short motivational quotes for personal use. Talk to a professional for mental health support.
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Where do I download Shine?
Get Shine free on the App Store from the Shine landing page download buttons.
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How many affirmation widgets should I use?
One on the home screen is enough for most people. Add a lock screen widget later if you want a second reminder.
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Can I write my own affirmations in Shine?
Use built-in categories first. Custom lines may arrive in future updates; check the app for current options.
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How often should motivation quotes refresh?
Once per day is enough for most users. More frequent changes can feel noisy.
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Are premium packs required for motivation quotes?
No. Free designs cover motivation quotes. Premium adds extra visual styles.
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Can gratitude widgets replace journaling?
They complement journaling. Widgets spark the habit; a notes app captures longer entries when you have time.
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What size widget works best for gratitude?
Small widgets fit lock screens. Medium widgets show more context on the home screen.
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Do premium design packs change the quotes?
No. Packs change visuals. Categories control which quotes appear.
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Can I use the same design on lock and home screen?
Yes. Duplicate the style on both placements for a consistent look.
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Is a mindfulness widget enough on its own?
It is a cue, not a full practice. Pair it with longer sessions when you have time.
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Where should I place a mindfulness widget?
First home screen page or lock screen so you see it before diving into busy apps.
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Can I stack multiple quote widgets on the lock screen?
iOS limits space. One Shine widget plus clock and shortcuts is usually the cleanest layout.
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Do lock screen quotes work with Face ID?
Yes. Widgets sit below the clock and remain visible before you unlock.