On-device AI · Private by design

Your Second Brain,
Powered by AI.

Capture ideas, organize knowledge, chat with your notes, summarize documents, and think faster with a completely private AI‑powered workspace that runs on your device.

Private by design 100% offline-capable No account, no cloud
FREE TO START · ANDROID 8.0+ · OPTIONAL PREMIUM
Free tier · Forever

Everything your mind needs, in one place.

Eleven integrated tools that work together like a single instrument — no subscription required.

Notes & Writing

A full Notion-style workspace for everything you think.

Notes & PagesRich text, blocks, nested pages, wikilinks [[backlinks]], pinned pages, icons, and scratchpad.
Templates10+ page templates — Meeting Notes, Project Plan, Weekly Review, and more.
Voice NotesRecord audio, get AI transcription, and it's saved as a note automatically.
Infinite ScratchpadPer-page scratchpad with AI-organized output — tasks, events, notes, and journal.

Tasks & Productivity

Turn thoughts into actions that actually get done.

Tasks & To-DosTODO blocks with due dates, priorities, and checkboxes.
Kanban BoardDrag tasks across Todo, In Progress, and Done columns.
Quick TasksOne-tap task creation straight from chat or scratchpad.

Calendar & Planning

Stay on time without leaving your workspace.

CalendarMonth grid plus a daily agenda view.
EventsCreate, edit, and delete events with colors and reminders.
RemindersSet reminders on any note with reliable push notifications.
AlarmsStandalone full-screen ringing alarms — included in the free tier.

Databases

Structure information the way your brain wants it.

Custom DatabasesCreate databases with custom properties — Text, Select, Date, and more.
Database ViewsSortable, filterable rows where every row is a page.
Property TypesText, Select, Multi-select, Date, Number, and Checkbox.

AI Chat

A thinking partner that knows your whole workspace.

AI ChatMulti-turn conversations with streaming replies.
ConversationsMultiple chat threads with rename and delete.
Confidence IndicatorAI self-rates its answers 0–100 with reasoning.
Challenge My ThinkingAI critiques your ideas — fallacies, missing evidence, alternatives.
Document AttachmentsAttach documents to chat for context-aware Q&A.
Web ClipperShare any webpage or text to HigherSelf for an AI-extracted note.

On-Device AI

Fully offline intelligence — no internet, no limits.

Local LLM (llama.cpp)Runs entirely on your phone — no API key, no limits, no cloud.
Model ManagerDownload, import, validate, and repair GGUF models.
Auto-SummarizeAI generates summaries and tags the moment you save a note.
Recommended ModelsAn in-app catalog of free GGUF models ready to download.

Journal & Daily

Reflect daily and watch patterns emerge.

Daily JournalJournal entries with mood tracking and emoji.
AI Journal InsightsAI analyzes your entries for patterns and insights.
Daily BriefingMorning dashboard — open tasks, upcoming events, streak, and stats.
Journal StreakTrack consecutive days of journaling and never break the chain.

Search & Navigation

Find anything you've ever captured, instantly.

Global SearchSearch across notes, documents, journals, and chat history.
Page TreeNotion-style nested page hierarchy.
BacklinksAutomatic [[wikilink]] backlink tracking between pages.

Automation & Notifications

Your workspace keeps itself moving.

Automation RulesTime-based triggers → actions like AI briefing and task extraction.
Daily AffirmationsAI-generated affirmation push notifications.
Briefing NotificationsScheduled intelligence briefings at 8 AM, 1 PM, and 8 PM.
Productivity NudgesGentle reminders when you haven't used the app in a while.

Voice & Speech

Talk to your AI the natural way.

System TTSAndroid's built-in text-to-speech reads AI responses aloud.
Voice SettingsAdjust rate, pitch, and voice selection with instant preview.
Voice PresetsCalm Coach, Energetic, and Professional — pre-configured styles.

AI Providers

Bring your own keys — never pay for AI usage.

Multi-ProviderAdd unlimited providers — OpenAI, Gemini, Anthropic, Groq, and more.
Failover RouterAutomatic fallback when a provider fails.
Cost-Tier CascadingRoutes easy tasks to free/cheap models, hard tasks to quality models.
Provider TestingOne-tap connection test for each provider.
Key EncryptionAPI keys encrypted at rest via Android Keystore.
Free vs Premium

Start free. Upgrade when you're ready.

Every free feature stays free forever. Premium unlocks the complete AI arsenal — your data is always yours.

Free tier

HigherSelf Free

$0 forever

Everything below, with no subscription and no account.

Notion-style notes, pages & templates
Tasks, Kanban, calendar, events & alarms
Custom databases with full property types
AI chat, on-device AI & auto-summarize
Journal, daily briefing, search & backlinks
Automation, reminders, voice, multi-provider routing
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Premium

HigherSelf Premium

$8 /month

Everything in Free, plus the complete Premium AI toolkit.

AI Book Writer — full KDP-ready novels
AI memory, personality presets & custom instructions
Research browser, document AI & authoring
Workout builder, run tracker & route loops
Floating AI bubble, screen reader & image generation
Neural TTS voices — Piper & Kokoro, fully offline
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How Premium works

1 Subscribe

Sign up at higherself.app and subscribe via Stripe.

2 Get your code

Receive an activation code that binds to your device.

3 Enter it once

Activate in-app. Premium stays active while your subscription is current.

+ Payment lapses?

Premium features restrict — your data is never deleted.

Restore anytime

Restore payment and Premium comes back automatically.

Still zero-cost AI

Premium never charges for AI usage — you bring your own free API keys.

Premium · Unlocks the full toolkit

Serious AI power for ambitious minds.

Eleven premium capabilities — each built on the same private, on-device foundation.

AI Book Writer

Write complete KDP-ready books, chapter by chapter.

Full Novel GenerationComplete books chapter by chapter, ready for publishing.
Research LibraryAI researches your topic and stores facts per chapter.
Chapter PlansOutlines with purpose, arguments, evidence, and word targets.
Fact Checking & CitationsAI verifies claims and auto-generates bibliographies (APA, MLA).
Co-Author ChatDiscuss your book with the AI as you write.
Market Research & ExportViability scoring, audience demand, cover uploads, and formatted export.

AI Memory & Personality

An AI that actually knows you.

AI Memory ManagerView, edit, enable, or disable every fact the AI remembers about you.
Memory Sources & Custom InstructionsMemories auto-captured from notes, journal, and chat — plus your own system prompt.
Personality PresetsHigherSelf, Executive Assistant, Creative Partner, Teacher, Therapist, Coach.
Blending, Style & ToneCombine presets, choose response style, and pick a tone — Coach, Friend, Advisor.

AI Research Browser

Research the web without leaving your notes.

Web BrowserA built-in browser designed for research.
Page ExtractionExtract any webpage straight into a HigherSelf note.
AI Page AnalysisAsk the AI to summarize or analyze any webpage.

Document AI

Every document becomes searchable, summarized, answerable.

Document UploadUpload PDFs, text files, and Word documents.
AI Summaries & Q&AAutomatic summarization, plus chat about any uploaded document.
Versioning & Cross-ReferencesTrack version history and link documents to notes and conversations.

AI Document Author

Professional documents generated in seconds.

Email Composer & ProposalsProfessional emails, grant proposals, invoices, and business proposals.
Business Profile & ExportSave company info for reuse; share as text, PDF, or DOCX.

AI Workout Builder

Personalized training built around your goals.

Personalized WorkoutsAI generates workouts from your equipment, time, and goals.
Exercise Library & Tracking28 pre-loaded exercises; personal records tracked per exercise.
Calendar IntegrationWorkouts synced to your calendar; Strength, Cardio, Full Body, Recovery.

Run Tracker

Every run mapped, measured, and analyzed.

GPS Tracking & Pace AnalyticsReal-time GPS routes with average pace, best pace, and per-km splits.
Route Maps & LoopsRoutes on Google Maps/Geoapify; AI loop generator matches your target distance.
Planned vs Actual & CaloriesOverlay planned vs actual track, elevation gain, and calorie estimates.
Run HistoryA complete log of every completed run.

Floating AI Bubble

Your AI, one tap away in any app.

Chat Head OverlayAn AI chat bubble that floats over any app.
Voice Input & Auto-StartSpeak to the AI from any app; optional start on device boot.

Screen Reader

Let the AI read and respond to what's on your screen.

Screen Content ReadingAI reads on-screen text from any app.
Auto-Draft Responses & AccessibilityDrafts replies from on-screen context via system-level integration.

AI Image Generation

Turn prompts into art — no API key needed.

Text-to-ImageGenerate AI art from text prompts.
Free Models & GalleryUses freely available models; save and view generated images.

Neural TTS Voices

Human-like voices, fully offline.

Piper & Kokoro TTSPiper (7 voices, ~50MB models) and Kokoro-82M (50+ voices, multilingual).
Voice Selection & Auto-SpeakPick from 7 Piper voices or 50+ Kokoro voices; AI reads every reply aloud.
Pricing

Free to start. Zero-cost to run.

The app never charges for AI usage — you bring your own keys, and the best options are free.

HigherSelf AppDownload and use all Free Tier features forever Free
HigherSelf PremiumStripe subscription — activation code binds to your device
On-Device AI (llama.cpp)Runs on your phone — no internet, no limits $0
Google Gemini API1,500 free requests per day $0
Groq Cloud APIGenerous free tier — 30+ req/min $0
Google Maps API$200 free monthly credit (~28,000 map loads) $0
Geoapify API3,000 free requests per day $0
DeepSeek API500 free requests per day $0
Ollama (local)Runs on your computer — no limits $0
OpenAI APIgpt-4o-mini — ~$0.15 / million tokens
Anthropic Claude APIRequires pre-paid credits
OpenRouterSome free models available
Recommended setup

Zero-Cost Monthly Setup

$0.00/month
  • HigherSelf Free Tier
  • AI: Gemini (free) + Groq (free) + On-Device (free)
  • Maps: Google Maps ($200 credit) + Geoapify (free)

Even on Premium you only need free-tier API keys. The app never charges for AI usage — you bring your own keys.

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Experience the next generation of private AI productivity. Download the latest Android APK and start building your second brain today.

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ANDROID 8.0+·NO ACCOUNT·100% OFFLINE‑CAPABLE

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. HigherSelf is free to download and use — the entire Free Tier works with no subscription. Premium is optional and never locks away your data.

Subscribe at higherself.app, receive an activation code, and enter it once in the app. The code binds to your device. Premium stays active while your subscription is current — if payment lapses, features restrict but your data is never deleted. Restore payment and Premium comes back automatically.

Premium is $8/month via Stripe at higherself.app. The app itself never charges for AI usage — you bring your own API keys, and the recommended zero-cost setup uses entirely free keys.

Yes. On-device AI models run directly on your phone, so notes, chat, and document intelligence all work without an internet connection — no API key, no limits.

Yes. The Model Manager lets you download, swap, and manage on-device GGUF models, and the AI Providers screen lets you add unlimited cloud providers with automatic failover and cost-tier routing.

Yes. Your notes, documents, and conversations are stored locally on your device and are never uploaded to a server. API keys are encrypted at rest via Android Keystore.

No. There's no sign-up and no login — install the APK and start using HigherSelf right away.