FAQ

Does my voice audio leave the device?

Not by default. Transcription runs on-device, so your voice recording stays on the phone, and ThoughtSift sends only the text transcript to build your sift. Audio goes to the cloud (Google’s Firebase and Gemini services) only if you choose cloud transcription in Settings, or approve it when on-device transcription can’t run. See Capture.

What kinds of diagrams can it produce?

ThoughtSift can produce seven diagram types: flowchart, mind map, map, summary, timeline, comparison, and action plan.

How are my thoughts classified?

Cloud-side sift intelligence reads the text transcript, identifies the shape of the thought, and recommends a diagram style. Your source voice recording is not sent for that step.

What’s the difference between the tiers?

ThoughtSift is free while in private beta. The pricing page shows planned launch tiers, not a live checkout. See Pricing for the current plan.

Do shared diagrams need an install?

No. Shared sifts open in the web viewer. The viewer renders the animated diagram, and optional transcript access stays under your control.

Can I edit a transcript before the diagram is generated?

Yes — enable manual review to edit the transcript first, so the diagram reflects exactly what you meant. See Capture.