LifeMantle

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What LifeMantle is

LifeMantle is a private, invite-only family space for preserving photos, milestones, letters, and a shared family story. Members get a private feed with comments and reactions, shared photo and video albums, and a family calendar. The service builds a chronological timeline and supports milestone entries plus growth tracking for measurements such as height and weight. Future Letters are encrypted end to end in the browser, with recovery available to the space owner and co-owner. Its photo vault encrypts images in the browser before upload. Spaces use database-level row security, while other content is encrypted in transit and at rest; LifeMantle says its systems can technically read that content. Passwords are hashed, authenticator-app two-factor authentication is available, and sign-in is protected against automated abuse. Content is backed up nightly, with export and deletion requests available. There are no ads, and LifeMantle says family content is not sold or used for advertising or AI training. It runs on web, iOS, and Android home screens in English and Spanish.

Who it suits

LifeMantle suits families wanting a private place for shared memories, child milestones, and long-term family records. A parent or guardian creates a child’s space and consents to collecting that child’s photos and information.

What it does well

Invite-only family spaces with admin approval
Shared photo and video albums
Browser encryption for Future Letters and photos
Nightly backups with export and deletion requests
Free Keepsake plan with 1 GB storage

What to know first

Free plan limited to 1 GB storage
No dedicated desktop app
Other content may be technically readable by LifeMantle
Paid plans are shown as coming soon

Limits

Keepsake is free with up to five invited members and 1 GB of secure photo storage. Family and Legacy plans list expanded membership, storage, and features, but are shown as coming soon and free during beta.

Plans

Plan	Billed and limits	Price
Keepsake	Up to 5 invited members · 1 GB secure photo storage · Timeline, gallery & family feed · Invite-only + admin approval	Free
Legacy	$199/yr · Unlimited members · Guided family storybook · Legacy mode & inheritance · Family tree & travel map · White-glove onboarding · Paid plan shown as coming soon and free during beta	$199 a year
Family	$99/yr · Up to 25 family members · Unlimited photo & video storage · Future Letters Vault (E2E) · Growth & development tracker · Priority support · Paid plan shown as coming soon and free during beta	$99 a year

As lifemantle.com lists them, read 8 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.

Getting started

Open the LifeMantle website in a browser
Create a family space as a parent or guardian
Invite family members and use administrator approval
Add LifeMantle to an iOS or Android home screen if desired
Choose the free Keepsake plan or review Family and Legacy plans

Verdict

LifeMantle combines family sharing, timelines, growth records, and encrypted features in one invite-only space. Its free plan covers basic use, while larger storage and additional family features are listed for upcoming paid plans.

Questions

Is LifeMantle free?

Yes. The Keepsake plan costs nothing. Family is listed at $99 a year and Legacy at $199 a year, with both paid plans shown as coming soon and free during beta.

Which platforms does it support?

LifeMantle works in a web browser and can be added to iOS and Android home screens. It does not have a desktop app.

How many members can join?

Keepsake supports up to five invited members, Family supports up to 25, and Legacy lists unlimited members.

Does LifeMantle encrypt content?

Future Letters use end-to-end browser encryption, and photos are encrypted in the browser before upload. Other content is encrypted in transit and at rest, though LifeMantle says its systems can technically read it.

Can families export their data?

Yes. Content is backed up nightly, and users can export data or request deletion.

Facts from LifeMantle's own pages

Account protection: Passwords are hashed, authenticator-app two-factor authentication is available, and sign-in is protected against automated abuse. · lifemantle.com, 8 Oct 2026
Ads and data use: LifeMantle says it has no ads and does not sell family content or use it for advertising or AI training. · lifemantle.com, 8 Oct 2026
Backups and export: Content is backed up nightly, and users can export their data or request deletion. · lifemantle.com, 8 Oct 2026
Family sharing: The service includes a private feed with comments and reactions, shared photo and video albums, and a family calendar. · lifemantle.com, 8 Oct 2026
Future Letters: Future Letters are end-to-end encrypted in the browser, with recovery available to the space owner and co-owner. · lifemantle.com, 8 Oct 2026
Headquarters: Lincoln, Nebraska, USA · lifemantle.com, 28 Sept 2026
Integrations and service providers: The privacy policy names Supabase, Netlify, Cloudflare, Resend, and Sentry as service providers; Stripe processes payments if billing is enabled. · lifemantle.com, 8 Oct 2026
Intended users: The maker describes LifeMantle as a family memory and digital-legacy service; a parent or guardian creates a child’s space and consents to collection of the child’s photos and information. · lifemantle.com, 8 Oct 2026
Photo vault: The photo vault encrypts photos in the browser before upload. · lifemantle.com, 8 Oct 2026
Platforms and languages: LifeMantle works in a web browser and can be added to the home screen on iOS and Android; it is available in English and Spanish. · lifemantle.com, 8 Oct 2026
Product: LifeMantle is a private, invite-only family space for photos, milestones, letters, and a family story. · lifemantle.com, 8 Oct 2026
Security: Spaces are invite-only with database-level row-level security; other content is encrypted in transit and at rest, though LifeMantle says its systems can technically read it. · lifemantle.com, 8 Oct 2026
Support: The Family plan lists priority support; the Legacy plan lists white-glove onboarding. · lifemantle.com, 8 Oct 2026
Timeline and milestones: LifeMantle creates a chronological timeline and supports milestone logging and growth tracking for height and weight. · lifemantle.com, 8 Oct 2026

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