Voice Capture Anywhere
One tap on iPhone or Apple Watch to capture thoughts in seconds — while walking, commuting, or between meetings.
AI JOURNALING FOR REAL LIFE
The journal that listens, understands, and gives your day back to you.
Pensieve captures your thoughts by voice, turns messy moments into clean transcripts, and organizes your life into a searchable timeline — all with privacy-first intelligence.
Today in Pensieve
- 08:12 Voice capture → "Morning walk, clear head"
- 12:43 Inbox summary generated from 5 clips
- 19:30 Guided prompt: “What energized you today?”
- 21:15 Ask My Journal: “How was my focus this week?”
FEATURES
Capture fast. Reflect deeply. Find anything.
Smart Transcription
Fast, accurate speech-to-text with punctuation and speaker-aware formatting so raw moments become readable notes.
Transcript Cleanup
Automatic cleanup removes filler words, organizes fragmented ideas, and preserves your unique voice and tone.
Inbox Summaries
Daily and weekly summaries turn scattered captures into digestible highlights, open loops, and follow-ups.
Timeline + Search
Browse your life chronologically and search instantly by people, places, themes, or exact phrases.
Guided Journaling
Thoughtful prompts help you process your day, track emotions, and build a consistent reflection habit.
Templates + Insights
Use structured templates for gratitude, planning, and reviews, then uncover trends in mood, focus, and energy.
Ask My Journal
Chat with your own history: ask patterns, decisions, or lessons learned — grounded in your private timeline.
Map & Stats (Optional)
Enable location context and activity stats to visualize where your meaningful moments happen over time.
PLATFORMS
Designed for the full Apple ecosystem.
iOS
Quick capture, lock-screen widgets, inbox triage, and private prompts on the go.
macOS
Long-form reflection, timeline review, semantic search, and deep editing in a focused desktop workspace.
watchOS
Ultra-fast voice snippets from your wrist when inspiration strikes and your phone is out of reach.
Sync happens through iCloud so your journal stays updated, private, and always with you.
HOW IT WORKS
From thought to insight in four simple steps.
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1. Capture
Record a quick voice note from iPhone or Apple Watch whenever a thought appears.
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2. Transform
Pensieve transcribes and cleans your audio into clear, searchable text.
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3. Organize
Entries flow into your inbox and timeline, grouped by day, topic, and context.
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4. Reflect
Use prompts, summaries, and Ask My Journal to spot patterns and make better decisions.
PRIVACY & SECURITY
Your journal is yours. Full stop.
Privacy-first architecture
Pensieve is built to minimize data exposure with local-first processing where possible.
On-device AI options
Use on-device intelligence for sensitive workflows, reducing dependence on cloud inference.
iCloud-based sync
Entries sync across your own Apple account. Your personal context is not sold or shared.
Control and export
Delete entries anytime, export your journal, and choose exactly which optional features are enabled.
FAQ
Common questions
Do I need to type my journal entries?
No. Pensieve is voice-first. You can speak naturally and let transcription + cleanup do the heavy lifting.
Which devices are supported?
Pensieve supports macOS, iOS, and watchOS with iCloud synchronization across all your devices.
Is my data used for ads or sold to third parties?
No. Pensieve is designed for private personal reflection, not ad targeting.
Can I search old entries and ask questions about them?
Yes. Timeline search and Ask My Journal are core features for rediscovering patterns and memories.
Is location tracking required for map/stats?
No. Map and stats are optional. You can keep them off and still use every core journaling feature.
Build a memory practice that actually sticks.
Join early users shaping Pensieve into the most thoughtful private journal for Apple devices.
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