Frequently Asked Questions

Cleft is an AI-powered note-taking app that transforms your thoughts into organized notes through voice transcription and text input. It uses OpenAI’s Whisper model for highly accurate transcription and supports voice and text capture, custom AI processing, and integrates with popular note-taking apps like Notion and Obsidian.

Cleft offers flexible pricing options:

• Monthly: $3.99
• Annual: $29.99 ($2.50/month)

Start with a free trial to explore all features. For detailed pricing comparisons with other apps, check our comparison guides.

1. Download Cleft from the App Store
2. Sign in with your email (one-time code authentication)
3. Choose your preferred note-taking apps for integration
4. Start capturing notes with voice or text

For detailed setup instructions, visit our voice notes guide.

Cleft is available on Apple platforms:

• macOS
• iOS
• iPadOS

Your notes sync automatically across all devices when signed in with the same account. Some features like Obsidian integration are currently macOS only.

• Voice-to-text transcription using OpenAI’s Whisper model
• Real-time note capture and organization
• Offline mode support for recording and editing
• Rich media support and document attachments
• Cross-device syncing
• Integration with popular note-taking apps
• Support for 50+ languages

Voice recording in Cleft offers:

• Real-time transcription as you speak
• Background recording support
• Voice append to existing notes (Plus)
• Automatic language detection
• Original audio file download
• Sound alerts for recording actions

Learn more in our voice notes guide.

Cleft supports 50+ languages with < 50% word error rate, including:

• English (optimized for US English)
• Major European languages
• Asian languages
• And many more

See the complete list in our languages guide.

Free features:

• Custom AI processing for note enhancement
• Smart organization and tagging
• Context-aware processing
• Multi-language support

Plus features:

• Personalized formatting through custom instructions
• Extended recording time (30 minutes)
• Advanced integrations

Check our custom instructions guide for examples.

Yes! Cleft works offline with these capabilities:

• Create new notes with voice or text
• View and edit existing notes
• Add tags and organize content
• Search through loaded notes
• Automatic sync when back online

Learn more about offline usage in our offline guide.

Free integrations:

• Apple Notes
• Apple Shortcuts

Plus integrations:

• Obsidian (macOS only)
• Notion (Beta)
• Zapier (connects to 5000+ apps)

Learn more in our integration guides.

Cleft offers several automation options:

• Apple Shortcuts integration for custom workflows
• Zapier integration for connecting with 5000+ apps
• Custom instructions for automatic note formatting
• Auto-copy to clipboard feature

Check our automation recipes for examples.

• One-way sync from Cleft to your chosen apps
• Maintains formatting and structure
• Dedicated inboxes in connected apps
• Automatic syncing of new notes
• Custom organization options per integration

Note: Audio files are not synced to integrated apps, only the transcribed and processed text.

Yes! Export options include:

• Direct sync to integrated apps
• Copy as markdown or plain text
• Share via secure links
• Auto-copy to clipboard
• Export through Zapier automations
• Download original audio files

We prioritize your data security and privacy:

• End-to-end encryption
• On-device transcription
• Secure authentication with email codes
• GDPR and CCPA compliance
• No data selling or third-party sharing
• Regular security updates

Learn more in our privacy guide.

Your data privacy is our priority:

• You own all your data (notes, transcripts, audio)
• Audio files are stored locally for 1 hour
• Transcription happens on your device
• Only text is processed for AI features
• Data retained for 2 years after last login
• Manual export available as .zip file

For details, see our privacy guide.

Both plans include:

• On-device transcription
• Data ownership
• Basic integrations
• Manual data export

Plus adds:

• Extended recording time (30 minutes)
• Advanced integrations (Obsidian, Notion, Zapier)
• Custom AI instructions
• Voice append to notes

View our pricing comparison.

Through Settings, you can:

• Update your account information
• Manage integrations and permissions
• Control sync preferences
• Configure offline access
• Export your data as .zip
• Download original audio files
• Request data deletion

See our privacy guide for details.

Support channels include:

• Email support at [email protected]
• Documentation at docs.cleft.com
• Video tutorials on YouTube
• Feature requests through feedback
• Community discussions

Visit our community page for more ways to connect.

Yes! The TestFlight Beta is open to all Cleft users:

• Email [email protected] with “Beta” in subject
• Get early access to new features
• Provide feedback on updates
• Help shape the future of Cleft

Learn more in our beta guide.