Support

Last updated May 6, 2026

If you need help with Memoir, this page is the place. Direct contact below; common questions further down.

Contact

Email: jasperabundant@gmail.com
Most replies arrive within 48 hours, weekdays.

Frequently asked

I missed this month. Can I still write it?

No. The interview window opens for the first five days of each month and then seals. This is a deliberate design choice — Memoir is the opposite of a streak app. The chapter is recorded as missed, and you continue with the next month.

Can I read what I wrote earlier in the year?

Inside the app, no — chapters are sealed until December 31. If you need the raw text earlier, Settings → Your Data → "export raw transcripts" produces a JSON file of every Q&A you've answered, bypassing the seal. The seal is a creative constraint, not a privacy one.

How does the AI interviewer work? Is it ChatGPT?

No. The interviewer is a deterministic algorithm running entirely on your phone. It composes each question from a library of 60+ frame templates, 8 thematic tracks, 12 month "stations", and follow-up patterns slot-filled with what you just said. There is no model in the cloud and no network call.

Where do I cancel my subscription?

Subscriptions are managed by Apple. Open the iOS Settings app → tap your name → Subscriptions → Memoir Pro → Cancel. The change takes effect at the end of the current billing period.

How do I get a refund?

App Store refunds go through Apple. Visit reportaproblem.apple.com, sign in with your Apple ID, find the Memoir purchase, and request a refund. Apple decides; we cannot override.

What about the printed hardcover?

The hardcover is a one-time non-consumable purchase ($79) fulfilled by Lulu, our print partner. Returns and damage replacements follow Lulu's terms, which are presented when you order. If something goes wrong, email us and we'll connect you.

I deleted the app. Can I recover my chapters?

No. The encryption key lives only in your device's Keychain — when the app is removed, the key goes with it, and any sealed chapters become permanently unreadable. If you want a backup, enable iCloud sync (Pro) before deleting, or export raw transcripts from Settings.

Is voice recognition private?

Yes. Memoir uses Apple's on-device Speech framework. Audio is processed locally and never sent to a server.

Can I use Memoir for someone else's memoir (parent, partner, etc.)?

That's the Storyworth use case. Memoir is designed for self-interview. We're considering a "for a parent" mode for a future release — let us know if you'd want it.