Conviction

Conviction is a private on-device voice journal built for the space between therapy or coaching sessions. Instead of staring at a blank page or worrying that an AI is reading your words, you talk directly on your iPhone. Your transcription runs on your device, and your audio is not uploaded—so your entries stay readable only by you.

The app helps you review what you said and notice what keeps repeating. It includes pattern spotting and emotion tracking running on your iPhone, plus a “Mood Flow” view to see how your mood shifts over time. If you want structure, Conviction also 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 for people who want daily reflection without friction, especially if you’ve struggled with typing, streak guilt, or cloud-based journal anxiety. It’s also designed to help you go into your next session with the actual week, not a vague recap.

Pricing is simple: you can start free, and Pro is $3.99 as a one-time purchase (not a subscription). Pro unlocks advanced on-device 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.

How does Conviction keep my journal private?

Transcription, pattern spotting, and emotion analysis run on your iPhone, and audio is not uploaded. There’s no account, and nothing needs to leave your phone for you to write and review your entries.

Do I need an account to use Conviction?

No. 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.

Can I use Conviction in airplane mode?

Yes. Talking, transcribing, and storing your entries are designed to work without requiring a server, so airplane mode is fine.

What phone do I need to run Conviction?

Conviction requires an iPhone 15 Pro or later because it uses Apple Intelligence for the on-device features. If you don’t have that, it won’t be the right fit.

Is Conviction a replacement for therapy?

No. Conviction is not therapy and isn’t meant for crisis support. It’s designed to support the space between sessions with reflection and structured tools.

Is Pro a subscription?

No. Pro is $3.99 once (one-time), not a subscription.