What is Cleft?
Voice memos into clear, editable notes.
Who is Cleft best for?
Cleft is best for Apple users who think out loud and want spoken rambles turned into structured notes.
People who think out loud
You ramble into your phone and it pulls out the main points and action items as a tidy note.
Private or offline capture
Transcription runs on the device and works without Wi-Fi, in 99 languages.
Obsidian and Notion users
Local Sync saves notes as files in a folder of your choice, and Plus sends them straight to Notion or through Zapier.
Capture away from the desk
You can start recording from an Apple Watch, CarPlay, the Lock Screen or the Action Button, then read the note on iPhone, iPad or Mac.
How much does Cleft cost?
Cleft is free on its Basic plan with 5-minute recordings, and Cleft Plus costs $6.99 a month or $39.99 a year for 30-minute recordings, custom styles and integrations.
- 5-minute recordings
- On-device transcription and 3 built-in note styles
- Tags, search, export, Local Sync, Siri and Shortcuts
- 30-minute recordings; add to existing notes
- Custom note styles and 500-character custom instructions
- Notion and Zapier, attachments, Family Sharing for up to 5
Billed yearly, Cleft Plus is $39.99 a year, which Cleft says saves 52%. Plus is billed through the App Store, renews automatically and is cancelled in your Apple ID settings. Prices are in US dollars and may vary by region. Full pricing on cleftnotes.com. We checked these prices on .
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What are the best Cleft alternatives?
Three tools on Recaply do Cleft's job.
Questions about Cleft
What is Cleft?
Voice memos into clear, editable notes.
Who is Cleft for?
Cleft is best for Apple users who think out loud and want spoken rambles turned into structured notes.
Is Cleft free?
Yes. Cleft has a free Basic plan: 5-minute recordings.
How much does Cleft cost?
Cleft's paid plans are Cleft Plus at $6.99 per month.
What are the best Cleft alternatives?
The closest alternatives on Recaply are AudioPen, Audionotes and Letterly.
Where can I try Cleft?
On its official website, cleftnotes.com.
Does Cleft work on Android or Windows?
Not according to its site. Cleft is built for Apple devices and lists only iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch and CarPlay. Notes sync between them when you sign in, and recordings are transcribed on the device, so it also works offline.
Can I share Cleft Plus with my family?
Yes. Cleft Plus works with Apple Family Sharing, so up to 5 family members get full access on one subscription. Each person keeps their own notes and settings.
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