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CortexOS compared with Glanced
DetailCortexOS logo CortexOSGlanced logo Glanced
What it doesThe zero-knowledge AI journal with on-device AI that reads what you wrote and reflects on it, keeping your words on your phone. RSS reader with AI summaries, full-text search, and podcast support
StageStartup Not given
FoundedNot given Not given
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Pricing modelFreemium Freemium
PricingFree: 10 encrypted entries per month. Premium Monthly: $7.99/month. Premium Annual: $49.99/year. Lifetime: $99.99 one-time purchase. All paid plans include a 7-day free trial. Free plan with 100 feeds included. Lite: $4.99/month or $49.99/year with 1,000 feeds, AI summaries, and top stories. Plus: $7.99/month or $79.99/year with 2,500 feeds, saved searches, API access, webhooks, and MCP. All new accounts get a 14-day free trial of Plus.
Key features
  • On-device Llama 3.2 language model with no cloud calls
  • 20+ emotion detection with intensity scoring
  • Deep Analysis: multi-paragraph AI reflections connecting to past entries
  • Cognitive distortion alerts based on CBT principles
  • On-device voice transcription with OpenAI Whisper
  • Zero-knowledge cloud vault with AES-256-GCM encryption
  • Memory layer that learns your patterns over time on-device
  • Behavioral pattern detection and cognitive pattern naming
  • 7-day chapters that automatically organize journaling into narrative arcs
  • Therapist PDF reports for sharing with mental health professionals
  • AI-generated summaries of articles
  • Full-text search across all articles
  • Automatic grouping of related articles by story
  • Smart tag suggestions while reading
  • Multiple layout options: grid, list, and magazine view
  • API access and webhooks on Plus plan
  • Saved searches and custom smart feeds
  • Browser extensions for easy subscription
  • Integration with read-later apps
  • Cross-device sync and offline access
What makes it different
  • Only journaling app combining zero-knowledge encryption with on-device AI analysis
  • Open-source cryptographic core published under MIT license on GitHub
  • AI runs entirely on-device with zero network calls for data processing
  • Recovery phrase creates permanent data deletion if lost, proving zero-knowledge works
  • Automatically fetches full article content instead of truncated previews
  • Groups coverage of the same story across multiple outlets to eliminate repetition
  • AI summaries help you decide what to read in seconds
  • Free plan available with no credit card required
Free planNot given Not given
Open sourceNot given Not given
PlatformsNot given Not given
Public APINot given Not given
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)15 +3 (up) since last check32 +1 (up) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)99
Citation Flow (Majestic)2026
Referring domains (Majestic)17140

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