Everything you need to know to use First Timers.
App Overview
Welcome to FirstTimers, your personal journal for capturing and celebrating life's first experiences. Whether it's trying a new cuisine, visiting a new place, or learning a new skill, FirstTimers helps you document and remember these special moments.
Installation
Download First Timers from the iOS App Store
Launch the app
Sign in or create an account
Grant necessary permissions when prompted:
Photo library access (for adding photos)
Camera access (for taking photos)
Note: These permissions can be modified later in your device's Settings.
Key Features
Capture Life's Firsts
Record every new experience with photos, ratings, and personal notes.
Choose Your View
Switch between an intuitive calendar view or scrollable list format.
Private & Secure
Keep experiences private or share them - all data stays on your device.
Track Your Journey
See your stats, favorite categories, and rating patterns over time.
Categories & Filters
Organize experiences by type and find them easily with powerful filters.
Quick & Easy
Simple interface designed to capture moments in seconds.
Creating Your First Experience
Follow these simple steps to record your first experience:
Start New Experience
Tap the 'Add New' tab at the bottom of the screen
Enhance Your Entry
Add a photo by tapping the camera icon
Rate your experience (from "Not for me" to "Loved it!")
Write notes about your experience
Set privacy (public or private)
Add Basic Details
Enter a title for your experience
Select the date it occurred
Choose a category that best fits
Add a location (optional)
Save Your Experience
Tap 'Save' to add the experience to your timeline
Your experience will appear in both list and calendar views
Tips for Better Experiences:
Be specific with titles to make searching easier
Add photos while the memory is fresh
Include location details for better organization
Use notes to capture your thoughts and feelings
Set privacy preferences before saving
Basic Navigation
FirstTimers uses a simple tab-based navigation system:
View Tab
View all your experiences
Switch between list and calendar views
Filter and search experiences
Access detailed experience views
Add New Tab
Create new experiences
Add photos, ratings, and notes
Set privacy preferences
Stats Tab
View your experience statistics
Track your most common categories
See your rating distributions
Settings Tab
Access app settings
Manage privacy preferences
Backup and restore data
Get help and support