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Capture thoughts privately with voice, text, scans, videos, and files in a unified timeline. Your data stays on your device or chosen cloud storage, with no accounts or tracking. Edit, tag, and export your notes easily.
✓Unified timeline for voice, text, scans, video, and files
✓On-device transcription and Apple Intelligence cleanup
✓Private data storage (device, iCloud, or Files app)
✓Video trimming, reframing, and image cropping
✓Document scanning with text extraction
✓Tagging and filtering for organization
✓Markdown or JSON export options
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What's New in Fleeting Thoughts
1.7
October 19, 2026
Same tags on every device - Turn on Sync Tags with iCloud on iPhone and Mac, and your tags (names, colors and order) match everywhere. Only tags sync. Your thoughts and Mac dictation stay where you captured them. - Merge tags: fold one tag into another. Every thought in the old tag moves to the new one. iPad and Apple Vision Pro - Now on iPad and Apple Vision Pro, with a layout that fits every screen, including iPhone Duo. Included in your purchase. Your thoughts reach your folder on their own - Captures from Apple Watch, iPhone and the share sheet are saved to your chosen folder within seconds, usually without opening the app. See Good to know below. - Watch recordings are transcribed right on your iPhone. A better share sheet - See all your tags at once, add a new tag on the spot, and write a longer note. - Put Fleeting Thoughts first: tap Share, swipe the row of apps to More, tap Edit, turn on Fleeting Thoughts and drag it to the top. Also - Apple Watch: swipe between pages and choose a capture button style. Good to know - Every capture is saved right away. Nothing is lost. - Your folder's service (iCloud Drive, Dropbox, Google Drive) uploads on its own schedule: usually seconds, sometimes longer when your iPhone has been idle. Opening Fleeting Thoughts, or the Files app, gets anything waiting moving. - Want a more direct line? Connect your own server or drive in the Files app (••• › Connect to Server), then choose a folder there.
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What is Fleeting Thoughts?
Fleeting Thoughts is a private application designed for capturing and organizing your thoughts. It supports various media types including voice notes, text, scans, photos, videos, and files, all within a single timeline.
How does Fleeting Thoughts handle user data privacy?
User data is kept private and never leaves your control. The app does not use cloud storage owned by the developer, nor does it employ tracking. You can choose to store your thoughts on your device, in iCloud Drive, or any folder within the Files app.
What devices does Fleeting Thoughts support?
Fleeting Thoughts is available for iPhone (iOS 26+), Apple Watch (watchOS 10+), and Mac (macOS 26+). A single purchase unlocks functionality across these platforms.
Does Fleeting Thoughts have ads?
No, Fleeting Thoughts does not contain advertisements. It is a paid application with a one-time purchase model, ensuring an ad-free experience.
How can I edit or export my thoughts in Fleeting Thoughts?
You can edit any thought using voice or text by long-pressing or tapping the entry. Options to copy, share, or edit are available by tapping, and sharing sends clean text by default. You can export entire tags as readable bundles in Markdown or JSON format.
What new features were added in version 1.5.5?
Version 1.5.5 introduced the ability to capture videos, screen recordings, and PDFs directly into your timeline. It also includes video trimming and reframing, image cropping, and PDF markup capabilities.
How much does Fleeting Thoughts cost?
Fleeting Thoughts is available for a one-time purchase of $9.99. There are no subscriptions or upgrade fees, meaning you own the app and its features forever.
What is the update frequency for Fleeting Thoughts?
The app was last updated on May 24, 2026, with version 1.5.5. This indicates a relatively active development cycle, with updates addressing new features and improvements.
