Q: What is Autobiographer?
A: Autobiographer is an iOS (Apple mobile) app that helps you preserve your life stories, memories, and personal wisdom through conversations with a personal AI biographer. As it learns more about you, the app automatically writes these conversations into a digital biography that can be shared in PDF format from your device.
Q: How does Autobiographer work?
A: Autobiographer uses enjoyable conversations to guide you through the process of recalling and recording your memories. You can speak your stories, and the app's Guide will record them while helping you explore topics and create detailed, engaging narratives. When you’re ready, the app will also write your stories into specific formats, such as letters, short stories, or a full biography. You can then edit, organize, and share your finished stories with family and friends.
Q: Ok, so I talk to an AI biographer, but are there prompts? What is the conversation like?
A: Obviously we’re biased here, but the conversation is the best part. It’s something that should be experienced directly, so we recommend downloading the app for a free trial. While the biographer may start with common “get to know you” questions, the following conversation is natural and increasingly personal to your interests and background. It gives you that “woah, this is new!” feeling that often comes with advances in technology which improve our lives.
Q: And it writes, too?
A: The app is always gathering your conversations into a full-length biography, and it automatically writes the first version of that story once you cross a 50,000 word threshold, or about 8-10 hours of interviewing. Along the way, you can also write shorter stories about specific topics and letters of gratitude to your loved ones based on the stories you’ve told. These are written on demand and can be re-generated many times as you add more details to your stories. All stories are editable, include personal introductions and conclusions if you wish to write them, and can be instantly shared from your device on email, text, airdrop, etc. You can create content with your free trial to get a better sense of how the app writes and what the finished product looks like.
Q: Is there a limit to how often I can use it?
A: No. Once subscribed, you can converse with your biographer as often as you want, for as long as you want. In your personal Memory Vault, you can create as many interview topics as you want and preserve as many stories as you can think of. We built the app to offer unlimited storage and endless conversation with the intent of providing users with all the tools they need to effortlessly capture, save, and share their wisdom for those they love.
Q: What inspired the creation of Autobiographer?
A: The journey began with a deeply personal understanding of loss. Our founders realized how precious our stories are – and how easily they can slip away unshared. With recent breakthroughs in AI technology, we saw an opportunity to create something meaningful: a way to capture and preserve life stories that fits naturally into our busy lives. Autobiographer emerged from this vision of making personal storytelling accessible to everyone, turning conversations into lasting legacies.
Q: How does Autobiographer protect my privacy?
A: Protecting your privacy is our highest priority. All your data in Autobiographer is encrypted and stored securely on your personal device or in your private cloud. Autobiographer does not have access to your data. We will never sell your information to advertisers, and we refrain from sharing it with third parties without your explicit consent.
Q: Can I control who sees my stories and memories?
A: Yes, you have complete control over your content. The stories you record are private by default, accessible only to you. If you choose to generate a shareable story in the app's Studio feature, you can then share that specific story with whomever you wish. You always decide what to share and with whom.
Q: What devices is Autobiographer available on?
A: Currently, Autobiographer is available exclusively on US-based App Store iPhones running iOS 16 or newer. You can download the app from the Apple App Store.
Q: Will Autobiographer be available on Android or other platforms?
A: We are always evaluating opportunities to bring Autobiographer to more users. While we don't have any specific plans to announce at this time, we recommend following our social media channels or joining our mailing list to stay informed about future developments.
Q: What if I want to cancel my subscription?
A: You can cancel your Autobiographer subscription at any time directly through your Apple account settings. Once canceled, your subscription will remain active until the end of your current billing period, after which you will lose access to the app's features. Please note that per App Store policy, subscription payments are non-refundable.
Q: What happens to my data if I cancel my subscription?
A: If you cancel your subscription, your data will remain securely stored in the app and your iCloud backup and your account will remain fully active for the duration of the year period you purchased. After your membership period has ended, you will lose access to the app's features and will not be able to create new content or edit existing content until you resubscribe.
Q: Can I delete my account and data?
A: Yes, you can permanently delete your Autobiographer account and all associated data at any time. In the app, go to Settings > Account > Delete Account. Please note that this action is irreversible. If you have any concerns about account deletion, please contact our support team.
Q: How can I get support or provide feedback?
A: We welcome your questions, comments, and suggestions! The easiest way to get support is through the app: go to Settings > Support and choose "Contact Support" to send us a message directly. You can also email us at support@autobiographer.com or visit our website at autobiographer.com/support for helpful resources and to submit a request.