Memo is a private space for recording thoughts, preserving moments,
and returning to the things you want to remember.
Memo can record audio, create on-device transcripts, organize
memories on a visual timeline, and help you add context such as
places, people, moods, photos, music, and notes.
Steno is a focused writing app for creating, organizing, and
preserving documents across your Apple devices.
Steno does not operate its own servers. Syncing and storage are
handled securely through Apple’s CloudKit and iCloud services.
Your documents remain tied to your Apple ID and under your control.
Steno also supports importing and exporting files to locations you
choose, including iCloud Drive and on-device storage.
These apps do not operate their own application servers, use
advertising, or include analytics or tracking frameworks. We do not
sell your information or use your content for marketing.
Memo content—including recordings, transcripts, photos, notes,
locations, and attachments—is stored on your device. When iCloud and
CloudKit are available, Memo may sync your memos through Apple’s iCloud
services.
Steno documents are stored locally or synced through Apple’s iCloud and
CloudKit services. Neither app sends your content to a separate Mikail
server.
Memo transcription
Memo uses Apple’s Speech framework to transcribe recordings on your
device when supported by your iPhone, language, and installed speech
assets.
Some iPhones or languages may not support on-device transcription.
Recording availability and transcription availability may differ.
Permissions
Memo only accesses information you choose to provide or permissions you
grant, including:
Microphone access for recording
Location access for identifying where a recording was made
Photos access when you add photos
Contacts access when you choose people from Contacts
Apple Music access when you add songs
You can change these permissions at any time in your iPhone’s Settings
app.
Your data
You can edit and delete your content inside the apps. If iCloud
syncing is enabled, the apps attempt to synchronize those changes
through CloudKit.
If you disable iCloud, content remains stored locally on your device.
If you delete an app without exporting your data first, locally stored
content may be lost.
Exported files are saved only where you choose, such as on-device
storage or iCloud Drive. We do not upload exported files to our
servers.
Privacy questions
If you have a privacy-related question or need help with your data,
contact
[email protected].