Solo developer building Council, a private iOS journaling app that reflects your writing back.

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<h3>A unique journaling experience designed to foster deeper self-reflection. Council offers a private space on your iOS device where ten distinct archetypal voices—the Critic, the Caretaker, the Rebel, and seven others—engage with your written entries. These voices do not offer advice or remember past interactions; they simply reflect your words back from unique perspectives, helping you explore thoughts and feelings you might otherwise overlook.</h3><ul><li>Core Functionality: Write or speak your thoughts, then select up to six archetypal voices to interpret your entry.</li><li>Privacy Focused: All entries and transcriptions remain on your device. No account or cloud sync is required. Your writing is never sold or used for advertising.</li><li>AI Interaction: Entries are processed locally to generate reflections. Your writing is not used to train models.</li><li>Distinct Voices: Ten archetypes, including The Critic, The Dreamer, The Worrier, The Caretaker, The Rebel, The Pleaser, The Protector, The Skeptic, The Joker, and The Sage, each offering a unique viewpoint.</li><li>Customization (Pro): Choose up to six voices, customize their names, colors, and even their reading voices.</li><li>Audio Playback: Hear any voice read its reply aloud, with audio generated on your phone.</li><li>No Gamification: Unlike many journaling apps, Council omits streaks, badges, and unsolicited advice, focusing purely on reflective thought.</li><li>Pricing: Offers three free sessions per month, with an optional subscription for unlimited sessions and advanced customization.</li></ul>Council is designed for those who seek to understand themselves better by engaging with their own words through a diverse set of internal perspectives. It's a tool for thinking, not for coaching.