Elpis - Art Journal
Art Journal & Time Capsule
About
This app provides a private space to store and organize children's artwork, voice memories, and stories. It allows for the creation of personalized books, posters, and timelines from these cherished moments. Optional AI features can enhance creations or provide gentle reviews.
What's New in Elpis
1.1.0
November 4, 2026
Elpis 1.1.0 brings your art journal to iPhone, iPad and Mac. • A refreshed iPhone experience for collecting drawings, stories, voice memories and Books. • New on iPad: draw with Apple Pencil, organize sketchbooks and keep a reference picture beside the canvas. • Enjoy a spacious iPad timeline, side-by-side artwork details, two-page Books and Frame mode for displaying your collection. • New on Mac: browse, edit and share your library with keyboard shortcuts, drag and drop, and separate windows. Export Books as a PDF or video. • Keep original drawings and styled versions together, with optional AI styles and reviews. • Bring your library across iPhone, iPad and Mac with iCloud. Enjoy favorite creations in iPhone widgets and the companion Apple Watch app. • Improvements to sharing, iCloud sync, accessibility and reliability.
MoreSubscriptions & In-App Purchases
Elpis PRO Monthly
Monthly access to AI art tools
FAQ
What is Elpis used for?
Elpis is a private digital journal designed to store and organize your child's artwork, voice memories, and stories. You can create timelines, favorites, posters, and personal books from these cherished creations.
How does Elpis handle privacy?
Elpis has no social feed, and your core library is kept in private app storage. AI features are optional, ensuring your child's memories remain secure and private.
What are the AI features in Elpis?
Elpis offers optional AI to beautify creations or write gentle reviews. Free users get 5 shared AI uses per month, while Elpis PRO offers 50 monthly uses with the option to purchase additional credits.
What devices does Elpis support?
Elpis is available for iPhone and iPad, with a companion Mac app. It also syncs across your devices via iCloud and has a companion Apple Watch app.
How much does Elpis cost?
Elpis is free to download and use, offering 5 free AI uses per month. For more AI uses and features, Elpis PRO is available via subscription at $2.99/month or $24.99/year.
Can I draw in Elpis?
Yes, you can draw on an iPad with Apple Pencil, using sketchbooks and a reference picture beside the canvas. Background removal is also available on supported devices.
How often is Elpis updated?
The latest version of Elpis is 1.1.0, which was last updated on November 4, 2026. This indicates a recent update, suggesting ongoing development and support.
What is the age rating for Elpis?
Elpis has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for young children and their parents to use together to document creative milestones.
