Frequently Asked Questions

MindVoice — Everything you need to know

General

What is MindVoice?

MindVoice is a voice-based brain dump app. Tap to record your thoughts anytime — grocery lists, work tasks, ideas, reminders — and MindVoice transcribes, categorizes, and summarizes them for you. Think of it as a second brain for everything you'd otherwise forget.

How does it work?

  1. Tap the widget on your home screen (or open the app)
  2. Speak your thought
  3. MindVoice transcribes your words and auto-categorizes the note
  4. Browse your entries anytime, organized by day and category
  5. Get an AI-generated daily summary of everything you captured

Do I need to create an account?

No. MindVoice uses your device identity for authentication — no email, no password, no account creation. Just install and start recording.

What categories are available?

MindVoice automatically sorts your notes into: Shopping, Work, Health, Personal, Ideas, Reminders, and Other. Categories are assigned automatically — you don't need to tag anything manually.

Recording & Transcription

How do I record a voice note?

Two ways:

Can I record from the widget without opening the app?

Due to iOS limitations, widgets cannot access the microphone directly. The widget opens the app to start recording — it's still just one tap.

How accurate is the transcription?

It depends on your tier:

Does transcription work offline?

Yes — the free tier transcribes entirely on your device with no internet required. Premium cloud transcription requires an internet connection.

What languages are supported?

On-device transcription (WhisperKit) supports many languages including English, Spanish, French, German, Chinese, Japanese, and more. Cloud transcription supports an even wider range. The app interface is currently English only.

Is there a recording time limit?

There is no hard time limit for recordings. However, MindVoice is designed for quick brain dumps (a few seconds to a couple of minutes). Very long recordings may take longer to transcribe. The file size limit for cloud transcription is 25 MB.

AI Features

How does the daily summary work?

At the end of the day (or whenever you tap "Generate Summary"), MindVoice reviews all your entries and creates a concise summary grouped by category. On the free tier, this uses Apple Intelligence or a simple grouping. Premium users get Claude AI-powered summaries that are more natural and insightful.

How does auto-categorization work?

Each voice note is categorized as soon as it's transcribed:

Can I change a category after it's assigned?

Automatic category editing is not available in v1 but is planned for a future update.

Privacy & Security

Is my data private?

Free tier: 100% on-device. Nothing leaves your phone. We cannot see your data.
Premium tier: Audio is sent to cloud services for transcription and AI processing over encrypted connections. Data is processed in real-time and never stored on our servers.

Read our full Privacy Policy for details.

Do you sell my data?

No. We never sell, share, or use your data for advertising. Period.

Subscriptions & Pricing

Is MindVoice free?

Yes — the free tier is fully functional with unlimited recordings, on-device transcription, categorization, and daily summaries. No trial period, no hidden limits.

What does Premium include?

Premium ($4.99/month or $49.99/year)
Everything in Free + cloud transcription (ElevenLabs, higher accuracy) + real-time streaming + Claude AI summaries + iCloud sync across devices

Can I try Premium before subscribing?

Yes — every user gets a 7-day free trial of Premium with full access to all features. No credit card required. If you don't subscribe, you'll keep using the free tier with no limitations on core features.

How do I cancel my subscription?

Open your device's Settings app → tap your name → Subscriptions → find MindVoiceCancel Subscription. You'll retain access until the end of your billing period.

Can I get a refund?

Refunds are handled by Apple (iOS) or Google (Android) through their respective refund processes. We do not process payments directly.

Technical

What devices are supported?

MindVoice requires iOS 26 or later. It runs on all iPhones that support iOS 26. Apple Intelligence features (on-device AI categorization) require an iPhone 15 Pro or later.

Why does MindVoice need microphone access?

Voice recording is the core feature of the app. Without microphone access, MindVoice cannot capture your voice notes. The app only records when you explicitly tap the record button.

Does MindVoice work in the background?

MindVoice uses background audio mode to continue recording if you switch to another app briefly. It does not record continuously in the background — only when you've actively started a recording session.

How much storage does MindVoice use?

Audio files are stored as compressed WAV files. A typical 30-second recording is about 500 KB. Transcriptions and summaries use minimal storage. The WhisperKit model (for on-device transcription) requires approximately 50-100 MB on first download.

Can I export my data?

Data export is planned for a future update. Currently, transcriptions are automatically copied to your clipboard after recording, so you can paste them anywhere.

Troubleshooting

Transcription is not working

The widget doesn't appear

Categories seem wrong

Auto-categorization is best-effort. On devices with Apple Intelligence, categorization is more accurate. The keyword-based fallback on older devices relies on matching specific words. Premium cloud categorization using Claude AI provides the highest accuracy.

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