# Cleft - For Verbal Thinkers

> Speak. Capture. Clarity.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6479458038](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6479458038)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id6479458038`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Cleft AI
- **Category:** Utilities
- **Rating:** 4.70 / 5 (68 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.14.3
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-03
- **First published:** 2024-08-27
- **Size:** 270 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-04
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/cleft-for-verbal-thinkers/id6479458038)
- **Website:** [https://cleftnotes.com](https://cleftnotes.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.cleftnotes.com/privacy](https://www.cleftnotes.com/privacy)

## Description

Cleft is designed for verbal thinkers who think out loud. It captures thoughts before they vanish, on-device and offline-first, so you can record ideas exactly as they land. Available on iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, and CarPlay, Cleft keeps your notes private with on-device transcription and encrypted storage.

Cleft features fast, accurate transcription that keeps up with your speech; one-tap voice-to-text capture; Spotlight Search to find notes instantly; offline-first operation with secure syncing; and rich exports and integrations (Markdown export, Notion auto-send, Obsidian & Apple Notes). It also supports Siri Shortcuts, Apple Watch recording, CarPlay hands-free capture, Widgets, and keyboard shortcuts for speed. Built with accessibility in mind and designed for ADHD, Autism, and Dysgraphia, it prioritizes privacy by design.

## Rankings

- #154,849 — Overall

## Review summary

Users broadly view Cleft as a transformative tool for verbal note-taking with strong AI summaries and a clean UX, but reliability hurts the experience—especially after updates, with crashes, auto-records, and sync problems. The app’s cross-device use and supportive team are frequently praised, and its value for ADHD/ Parkinson’s contexts is highlighted. The main recurring drawbacks are stability, inconsistent transcription quality, and occasional feature gaps or billing quirks.

### Pros

- Life-changing tool for capturing thoughts and turning speech into organized notes, especially helpful for users with Parkinson's or ADHD.
- AI-powered summaries and clean formatting that quickly turn long dictations into usable, shareable notes.
- Cross-device usability and syncing across iPhone, iPad, and Mac for seamless workflows.
- Clean, uncluttered UX that makes voice-first note-taking easy and efficient.
- Responsive support and ongoing updates from the developer that address issues and improve the product.

### Cons

- Stability issues after updates (notably iOS 18): auto-records, white screens, and crashes that disrupt use.
- Recording reliability problems: some recordings don’t save, or long recordings produce gibberish or are lost.
- Transcription quality can regress or be inconsistent across updates.
- Sync prompts and data-loss risk: users report frequent manual sync messages and potential loss of notes.
- Language support and billing quirks: limited language transcription (e.g., Chinese not supported) and occasional subscription/upgrade issues.

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