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Cleft helps you capture thoughts before they vanish. Basic covers quick notes; Plus adds room for longer recordings. This is about capture, not organization.

Basic

$0

  • On-device transcription
  • Structured notes from rambles
  • 5 minutes recordings
  • 3 built-in output styles
  • 50 characters custom instructions
  • Auto-copy & Local Sync
  • Tags, search & export
  • Widgets, Siri & Shortcuts
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Cleft Plus

$39.99

per year, save 52%

  • Everything in Basic, plus:
  • 30 minutes recordings
  • 500 characters custom instructions
  • Append & continue notes
  • Custom output styles
  • Custom auto-copy formats
  • Custom Local Sync formats
  • Attachments
  • Notion & Zapier integrations
  • Password-protected links
  • Family Sharing (up to 5)
  • Preview new features via TestFlight
Upgrade to Plus
iPhoneiPadMacApple WatchCarPlay

Prices are in USD and may vary by region.

Everything you get

Basic covers quick notes. Plus gives longer thoughts more room.

Recording
Recording length

Basic gives you 5 minutes. Plus gives you 30 for meetings, lectures, and long walks

Basic5 minutesPlus30 minutes
Append & continue notes

Add new recordings to existing notes. Pick up where you left off

BasicPlus
Works offline

If your device turns on, Cleft works. No Wi-Fi needed

BasicPlus
99 languages

Speak in any language, even switch mid-sentence

BasicPlus
Come back later

Close mid-recording, reopen later, pick up where you left off

BasicPlus
Text notes

Create text-only notes without recording

BasicPlus
AI & Transcription
On-device transcription

Cleft transcribes recordings locally, then securely syncs signed-in notes

BasicPlus
Structured notes from rambles

Ramble freely. The AI turns it into something you'd actually want to read back

BasicPlus
Custom AI instructions

Give Cleft reusable guidance for how to shape your notes. Plus gives you more room

Basic50 charactersPlus500 characters
Built-in output styles

Pick Organised, No bullets, and Verbatim from the dial

Basic3 stylesPlus3 styles
Custom output styles

Save your own output styles on the dial for repeat formats

BasicPlus
Auto-copy

Copy your note to the clipboard when it's ready

BasicPlus
Custom auto-copy formats

Choose exactly what gets copied and how it is formatted

BasicPlus
Markdown editor

Polish your notes with headings, bold, code blocks, lists. Keyboard shortcuts on Mac

BasicPlus
Organization & Sharing
Tags & search

Tag by project, filter by topic, search across everything

BasicPlus
Export & share

Send notes to any app on your device via the share sheet

BasicPlus
File & image attachments

Attach photos and documents to your notes for context

BasicPlus
Password-protected links

Share a note via link. Add a password if it's sensitive

BasicPlus
Notion integration

Send notes directly to your Notion workspace

BasicPlus
Zapier integration

Connect Cleft to 5,000+ apps. Notes flow into your existing tools

BasicPlus
Local Sync

Sync notes to a local folder on iPhone, iPad, and Mac

BasicPlus
Custom Local Sync formats

Tailor Local Sync for tools such as Obsidian, Bear, NotePlan, Drafts, Ulysses, and Logseq

BasicPlus
Platform & Support
iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, CarPlay

Record on Watch or CarPlay, edit on iPhone, review on Mac. Same notes, everywhere

BasicPlus
Family Sharing (up to 5)

Share the cost, not your thoughts. Up to 5 family members, each with their own notes

BasicPlus
Priority support

Questions go straight to Jonathan or Justin. Personal, fast responses

BasicPlus
Preview access (TestFlight)

Plus members get a TestFlight invite, where new features land a week or two before they reach the App Store

BasicPlus
Widgets & Lock Screen

Start recording from Lock Screen, Dynamic Island, or Control Center

BasicPlus
Action Button

iPhone 15 Pro+. Press the button, you're recording. No unlock needed

BasicPlus
Siri & Shortcuts

'Hey Siri, take a note.' Hands-free capture plus custom Shortcuts automations

BasicPlus

Why people keep using it

You literally have built one of the BEST apps for ADHD people.

- Jenner

I was just rambling with my phone on the desk and it got the recording perfect and organized it into topics and steps. Very impressive.

- David

If I'm dictating a to-do list to myself, I use Cleft as it is really good at organizing my ramblings into checklists and bullet point lists.

- Anna

Transcription runs on your device

Cleft transcribes recordings locally with Whisper. When you sign in, your notes can sync securely, and your content is never used to train AI.

Local transcriptionWorks offlineSecure sync
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Start free with Basic.

If longer thoughts need more room, Plus adds 30-minute recordings, append, and Family Sharing.

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Billed through the App Store. Prices are in USD and may vary by region.

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