Conviction
Conviction is a personal voice journal designed for use between therapy or coaching sessions. It allows you to speak directly into your iPhone without worrying about AI reading your words or having to stare at a blank page. The transcription takes place on your device, and your audio is not uploaded, ensuring that only you can read your entries.
The app helps you review your spoken words and identify repeating patterns. It includes features like pattern detection and emotion tracking, running on your iPhone, as well as a "Mood Flow" view to visualize your mood changes over time. If you prefer structure, Conviction offers optional tools for thought work and grounding, such as CBT/DBT-style journaling (the Mirror), somatic grounding (Safe Harbor), chain analysis (Pattern Lab), assertiveness and validation (The Council), and shadow work.
Conviction is ideal for people who want to reflect daily without any obstacles, especially those who struggle with typing, feel guilty about breaking streaks, or are anxious about cloud-based journals. It's designed to help you prepare for your next session with a clear overview of the week, not just a vague recap.
The pricing is straightforward: you can start using the app for free, and the Pro version costs $3.99 as a one-time purchase, not a subscription. The Pro version unlocks advanced features like mood detection, shadow pattern detection with goal tracking, personalized shadow work prompts, deeper analysis, and optional iCloud backup and Apple Health via Apple Sign-In.
Transcription, pattern spotting, and emotion analysis run on your iPhone, and audio is not uploaded. No account is required, and nothing needs to leave your phone for you to write and review your entries.
Yes, you can open the app, talk, and start journaling without creating an account. Apple Sign-In is optional and only for encrypted iCloud backup or Apple Health.
Yes, the app is designed to work in airplane mode, as it does not require a server for transcription, pattern spotting, and storing entries.
Conviction requires an iPhone 15 Pro or later because it uses Apple Intelligence for the on-device features. If you don't have a compatible device, it might not be suitable for you.
No, Conviction is not a substitute for therapy and is not meant for crisis support. It's designed to complement therapy by providing reflection and structured tools between sessions.
The Pro version is priced at $3.99 once, not as a subscription.