Healthyself Journal - Support

Healthyself is a voice journaling app that helps you develop deeper self-understanding through AI-powered reflective dialogue.

Getting Started

Quick Setup

Download the app from TestFlight (iOS).
Grant microphone permission when prompted.
Add your API keys in Settings (required for AI features) - see below.
Start journaling by pressing the record button.

Getting API Keys

Healthyself requires your own API keys for transcription and AI features:

OpenAI API Key (for transcription)

Visit platform.openai.com
Sign up or log in
Go to API Keys section
Create a new key
Copy and paste into Healthyself Settings

Anthropic API Key (for AI dialogue)

Visit console.anthropic.com
Sign up or log in
Go to API Keys section
Create a new key
Copy and paste into Healthyself Settings

Important: Keep your API keys secure. Healthyself stores them locally on your device and never transmits them to our servers.

Features

Voice Recording

Press the microphone button to start recording
Speak naturally - there's no time limit
Press stop when you're done
Your audio is saved locally on your device

AI-Powered Reflection

After recording, your speech is transcribed to text
AI generates thoughtful questions based on what you shared
Continue the dialogue to deepen your reflection

Privacy & Security

All journal entries stored locally on your device
Your API keys never leave your device
Optional Dropbox sync to YOUR account only
No data collection or tracking

Dropbox Sync (Optional)

Go to Settings
Tap "Connect Dropbox"
Authorize the app
Your sessions will sync to a folder in your Dropbox

Troubleshooting

"Transcription failed"

Check your OpenAI API key is entered correctly
Verify you have API credits in your OpenAI account
Check your internet connection

"AI responses not working"

Check your Anthropic API key is entered correctly
Verify you have API credits in your Anthropic account
Check your internet connection

"Microphone not working"

Go to iOS Settings > Privacy > Microphone
Ensure Healthyself has permission
Restart the app

"Lost my API keys"

API keys are stored securely on your device
If you delete the app, you'll need to re-enter them
Check your OpenAI/Anthropic accounts to view or regenerate keys

Frequently Asked Questions

Why do I need my own API keys?

We believe in complete privacy. By using your own API keys, your journal content goes directly from your device to the AI service - we never see it.

How much will API usage cost?

OpenAI: Typically $0.006 per minute of audio
Anthropic: Approximately $0.01-0.03 per journal session
Most users spend $1-5 per month with regular use

Is there an Android version?

Android support is planned for future release. Currently iOS only.

Can I use the app offline?

Voice recording always works offline.

Cloud transcription and LLM features require internet connection.

Local on-device AI is in development.

How do I export my journal entries?

In the current version, your transcripts are saved locally and synced to Dropbox (if connected).

Export features are coming soon.

Is my data backed up?

Local backups via iOS system backups
Optional Dropbox sync for cloud backup
We recommend enabling Dropbox sync for safety

Privacy Policy

Healthyself is committed to your privacy:

No data collection: We don't collect or store your journal entries
Your API keys: Used directly from your device, never sent to us
No tracking: No analytics, no ads, no user tracking
Open source: Our code is transparent and auditable

Contact

For questions, feedback, or issues:

Email: hello@healthyselfjournal.org

GitHub: https://github.com/gregdetre/healthyselfapp

Beta Testing

Thank you for testing HealthySelf! Please report any issues or suggestions through TestFlight or email.

Known Limitations (Beta)

Foreground recording only (background recording coming soon)
Requires API keys for AI features (on-device AI in development)
iOS only (Android planned)

Technical Details

Built with Flutter for cross-platform compatibility
Uses OpenAI Whisper for transcription
Powered by Anthropic Claude for LLM dialogue
Evidence-based approach using 30+ research papers
Clean architecture for reliability and performance

HealthySelf - Your voice, your journal, your privacy.

Version 0.1.0 (Beta)