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DetailCortexOS logo CortexOS NoBacksies
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. Commit for real with refundable deposits on daily habits
StageStartup Not given
FoundedNot given Not given
Based inMT IN
Pricing modelFreemium Paid
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. Joining fees: ₹49 for 14-day Kickstart plan, ₹99 for 30-day Standard plan, ₹149 for 60-day Iron Will plan. Deposit floors: ₹250 minimum for 14 days, ₹500 minimum for 30 days, ₹1,000 minimum for 60 days. 30-day Standard plan example shows ₹1,099 total (₹99 joining fee plus ₹1,000 deposit). Deposits a
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
  • Daily photo-verified check-ins for accountability
  • Gym check-in and wake up early activities
  • 14, 30, and 60-day challenge durations
  • Custom deposit amounts starting at duration minimums
  • Full deposit refund on challenge completion
  • Charitable forfeiture to Akshaya Patra on failure
  • Earned progression system for 60-day challenges
  • No gamification with streak badges or countdown timers
  • Public ledger showing transactions and donations
  • Completion certificates upon challenge success
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
  • Forfeited deposits go to charity, not the company
  • Simple, transparent pricing with no subscriptions or hidden charges
  • Full refunds guaranteed for completed challenges
  • No fake gamification or manipulative design patterns
  • Photo verification ensures real accountability
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 check6 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)90
Citation Flow (Majestic)200
Referring domains (Majestic)170

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