Pensieve
Quickly capture ideas and remember them with the notes app you’ll actually use.
Description
Pensieve makes capturing and remembering inspiration easy by allowing users to quickly jot down ideas, tasks, and to-dos as they occur. Notes are automatically sent to your email, ensuring nothing important slips through the cracks, all while you remain focused on your current activity.
Developed by Window Seat Labs, Pensieve offers a privacy-first experience without manipulative design, annoying notifications, or data selling. The app supports attachments, audio notes, and verified email destinations, and is available as a free download with an optional All Access plan for advanced needs.
Key Features
- Free and paid plans: Access core features for free or upgrade for higher limits
- Email integration: Automatically send captured notes to verified email addresses
- Attachment support: Add files with varying size and number limits
- Audio notes: Record short audio memos with optional transcripts
- Multiple verified destinations: Use several trusted email addresses for note delivery
- Privacy-focused: No manipulation, attention grabbing, or data collection
Use Cases
- Jotting down spontaneous ideas
- Writing quick tasks and to-dos
- Capturing fleeting thoughts while multitasking
- Sending reminders to self via email
- Managing notes and ideas for writers and creators
- Supporting ADHD-friendly note capture workflows
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Pensieve free to use?
Pensieve is free to download and use with some limits; advanced users can upgrade to the All Access plan for additional features.
How do I upgrade to the All Access Plan?
You can purchase a subscription to the All Access Plan after downloading Pensieve, opening the app, and navigating to Main Menu > Subscription.
How does Pensieve support privacy?
Pensieve does not manipulate users, collect or sell data, or pester users with notifications, maintaining a privacy-first and user-friendly approach.
What is the attachment limit for free and paid plans?
The Free Plan allows attachments up to 4 MB and 2 attachments per email. The All Access Plan increases this to 16 MB and 8 attachments per email.
Who develops Pensieve?
Pensieve is developed by Josh Beeler at Window Seat Labs in Portland, Oregon.
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