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Why Stey is different.
There are many ways to capture notes and memories. Here's how Stey compares to popular alternatives.
| Feature | Stey | Voice Memos | Day One | Notion |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Voice Recording | ||||
| Automatic Transcription | ||||
| On-Device AI Processing | ||||
| 100% Offline Capable | ||||
| No Cloud Required | ||||
| Smart Organization | ||||
| People/Relationship Tracking | ||||
| Guided Prompts | ||||
| Emotion/Context Analysis | ||||
| Export Options | ||||
| Biometric Security | ||||
| Legacy/Memory Focused | ||||
| Free Core Features |
What makes Stey unique
True Privacy
Unlike cloud-based apps, Stey processes everything on your device. Your voice and memories never touch a server.
AI Understanding
Not just transcription — our on-device AI understands emotion, context, and relationships to organize your memories meaningfully.
Legacy Focused
Built specifically for preserving memories for loved ones — not just taking notes. Every feature serves the mission of keeping your voice alive.
Stay vs. Voice Memos
Apple's Voice Memos is great for quick recordings, but that's where it stops. You get audio files with no transcription, no organization, and no way to search your content.
Stey automatically transcribes your voice, understands what you're talking about, organizes memories by people, places, and themes, and makes everything searchable. It's the difference between a drawer full of unlabeled tapes and a living archive of your life.
Stay vs. Day One / Journaling Apps
Journaling apps are designed for typing. They work well if you enjoy writing, but many people find it easier to speak than type — especially older generations.
Stey is voice-first, making it accessible to anyone who can speak. Plus, we focus specifically on legacy and memory preservation, not daily journaling. Our prompts are designed to unlock stories and wisdom, not track habits.
Stay vs. Notion / Note Apps
Notion is powerful but complex. It's designed for productivity, not preservation. Setting up templates, databases, and workflows is overhead most people don't need.
Stey is simple by design. Press record, speak, done. No setup, no configuration, no learning curve. The AI handles organization so you can focus on what matters: your stories.
Ready to try something different?
Download Stey free and experience voice-first memory preservation.
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