On-device by design
Vent runs speech recognition and Personal AI on your phone, not on Vent’s servers. Your vents and Conversations stay on your phone — not on Vent’s servers.
A private place to speak your mind.
Hold to Vent when something is on your mind. Everything stays on your device — nothing is sent to the cloud.
Vent is a hyper-private voice diary for iOS and Android. You speak aloud; Vent transcribes on your phone, saves encrypted text in your vault, and optionally reflects with on-device Personal AI. Diary and conversation content are not uploaded to Vent.
Built around your phone, not our servers
On-device speech, an encrypted vault, and reflection that stays local.
Your encrypted vault
Vent stores diary entries as encrypted files in a vault you choose on your device. Reconnect after reinstall with your passphrase.
Reflection on your terms
Optional on-device Conversations — including coaching-style guidance grounded in your vents — plus reflective mirroring. Not clinical care or diagnosis.
Three tabs. One habit.
Record
Hold to Vent when something is on your mind. Transcription runs on your phone after you finish.
Vents
Review private transcripts in your vault. Everything stays on your device.
Conversations
Reflect or get coaching-style guidance from a private on-device assistant, grounded in your vents.
Built for privacy, honestly
Clear device requirements — and a straight answer on what happens to your words.
~3.4 GB
Personal AI download
One-time on Wi‑Fi (speech + reflection models)
5 GB+
RAM
Minimum for the full on-device stack
Offline
After setup
Vent and reflect without internet
What happens to your words
You speak on your phone; transcripts stay encrypted on device and raw audio is removed after transcription.
- You record
- Vent transcribes on device
- Text is encrypted in your vault
- Cached audio is removed
- Reflection stays in your vault
How Vent compares
Same job as a voice memo or cloud journal — different architecture.
| Feature | Vent | Typical cloud AI journal | Phone voice memos |
|---|---|---|---|
| Voice capture | Hold to Vent, on-device transcription | Often text-first or cloud STT | Record audio only |
| Diary storage | Encrypted vault on device | Usually cloud account | Files app / memos |
| AI reflection | Optional reflection and coaching-style chat on device | Often cloud LLM, general chat | None |
| Privacy model | No Vent cloud for diary content | Data leaves device by default | Local but unstructured |
| Best for | Private spoken reflection with structure | General AI conversation | Quick audio notes |
Product facts may change as Vent evolves; see FAQ for current requirements.
Frequently asked questions
Privacy, offline use, and what Vent is — and isn’t.
Product & privacy
What is Vent?
Vent is a voice-first diary app for iOS and Android with on-device transcription, an encrypted vault, and optional on-device reflection and coaching-style Conversations. It is designed for private spoken reflection, not cloud chat.
Does Vent send my diary or Conversations to the cloud?
Diary and conversation content are not uploaded to Vent. Network use is mainly for the one-time Personal AI download.
What is Personal AI?
Vent’s on-phone speech and reflection models (On-device speech pack and reflection model, downloaded once on Wi‑Fi.) — not a remote chat service. Vents and Conversations are not sent to Vent for processing.
How is Vent different from ChatGPT for journaling?
ChatGPT is a general cloud assistant. Vent keeps diary content on your phone, deletes raw audio after transcription, and uses on-device models for reflection grounded in your own entries.
Device & offline use
How much storage does Personal AI need?
~3.4 GB one-time on Wi‑Fi for the speech and reflection models, separate from your diary vault (which grows with your entries). The app shows the exact size for your build before download.
Can I use Vent offline?
Yes, after setup. Recording, transcription, and on-device chat do not require internet.
Does Vent work without Wi‑Fi?
After setup, everyday recording, transcription, and on-device conversations do not require internet. The first-time Personal AI download needs Wi‑Fi (~3.4 GB).
What if I reinstall the app?
Reconnect your vault folder and unlock with your passphrase (iOS Files / Android Documents).
What phones support Vent?
Vent targets iOS and Android devices with at least 5 GB of RAM for the full Personal AI stack.
What Vent isn’t
Is Vent therapy?
No. Vent is a reflective practice tool, not therapy or crisis care. If you are in danger or need urgent help, contact local emergency services or someone you trust.
Is Vent a mental health app?
No. Vent does not diagnose conditions, score your mood, or replace professional care. If you are in crisis, contact local emergency services or someone you trust.
Can Vent coach me?
Yes. Vent offers optional on-device Conversations, including coaching-style personas grounded in your own vents. It is not therapy, crisis care, or a substitute for licensed professional coaching.
Is the reflection only mirroring?
You can choose reflective modes that mirror your patterns and ask open questions, or coaching-style guidance — always on device and grounded in your entries, not clinical diagnosis.
If anything here feels heavy, speaking to someone you trust is always worthwhile.
About Vent
Made with ❤️ in Scotland.
Vent is published by Workband Ltd (company number SC759552), based in Edinburgh. We build tools for private spoken reflection. Diary and conversation content are not uploaded to Vent.
Last updated 25 July 2026 — product facts synced to Vent app 1.0.0+57.