# Folio: Your AI Memoir Writer — You talk. We'll write the book > AI-powered app that turns voice recordings into physical printed memoirs. (iPhone/iPad app by FOLIO AI, INC..) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/folio-your-ai-memoir-writer/id6755158224 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [FOLIO AI, INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1830135763) - Category: Books, Lifestyle - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 5.00/5 from 29 App Store ratings · 22 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 18.2 · 209 MB - Languages: American English, Arabic, Dutch, Filipino, French (France), German (Germany), Hindi, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese and 12 more - Released: 2026-07-01 - Data updated: 2026-08-24 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/folio-your-ai-memoir-writer/id6755158224/reviews.md ## What is Folio? The stories that matter most are often the ones we haven't written down. Folio changes that by writing your memoir for you; all you need to do is talk. Whether you are preserving your own story or helping a parent start preserving theirs, Folio makes the memoir process simple. No typing. No outlining. No homework. No need to know where to start. You talk to us, then we'll write it for you and ship it to your doorstep. HOW IT WORKS: From Conversation to Family Heirloom 1. Just Have a Conversation Meet Ava and Ethan, your AI biographers. They ask you thoughtful, personalized, and guided follow-up questions about your life. Your childhood, your greatest adventures, and the quiet moments in between. Just answer out loud. 2. Watch the Story Grow Our AI actively listens, remembers the people you mention, and asks brilliant follow-up questions just like a professional biographer would. Speak at your own pace, whenever you have a few minutes. 3. We Write Your Book When you’re ready, our AI weaves your spoken memories together into a beautifully written, professionally structured memoir. It reads like a bestseller, but it sounds exactly like you. 4. Hold It In Your Hands We print and ship a physical book, heirloom-quality hardcover or paperback directly to your door. WHY FOLIO IS DIFFERENT • Voice-First: Stop typing. Speak naturally, and we do the heavy lifting. • Brilliant Interviewers: Our AI guides use the exact techniques professional biographers use to draw out your best stories. • Story Snippets: Along the way, we’ll write excerpts so you can see representative previews of your full memoir. • Smart Memory: Ava & Ethan remember names, places, and key details to build a rich, connected narrative of your life. • Beautiful Physical Books: We aren't just a digital app. We deliver a stunning physical book you can put on your coffee table. • Total Privacy: Your personal stories are used to provide Folio’s features. Folio does not train on your data, and your Q&As are kept on your device by default. CHOOSE YOUR HEIRLOOM Free Trial: Try it risk-free. Enjoy up to 40 guided conversations and preview how the AI captures your voice. The Keepsake: Perfect for focused stories. Includes a professionally written memoir (up to 35,000 words) and one beautifully printed paperback. The Heirloom: The complete life story. Includes a full-length memoir (up to 75,000 words) and one premium printed hardcover. The Legacy: For the ultimate family historian. Our most expansive memoir tier of up to 120k words, arriving in a stunning linen hardcover edition. Don't let your family's history fade away. Download Folio and start telling your story today. By using Folio, you agree to our Terms of Use (https://www.folioai.dev/terms) and Apple's EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ ## Key features - Voice-first memoir writing - AI guided conversations - Professional biographer techniques - Story excerpts previews - Physical book printing and shipping - Total privacy controls ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Legacy Gift | $99.99 | one-time | | Keepsake Gift | $69.99 | one-time | | Heirloom Gift | $69.99 | one-time | | Heirloom Gift | $129.99 | one-time | | Legacy Gift | $179.99 | one-time | | Gift – Keepsake (Launch Price) | $29.99 | one-time | | +1,000 More Questions | $49.99 | one-time | | Upgrade to Heirloom | $74.99 | one-time | | Upgrade to Legacy | $129.99 | one-time | | Upgrade to Legacy | $64.99 | one-time | | Keepsake | $69.99 | one-time | | Heirloom | $129.99 | one-time | | Legacy | $179.99 | one-time | | Extra Heirloom Hardcover Copy | $74.99 | one-time | | Extra Legacy Hardcover Copy | $99.99 | one-time | | Family Bundle (2 Books) | $139.99 | one-time | | Upgrade to Heirloom | $44.99 | one-time | | Upgrade to Legacy | $74.99 | one-time | | Upgrade to Legacy | $34.99 | one-time | ## Recent user reviews (10 of 22) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/folio-your-ai-memoir-writer/id6755158224/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Just started and love this new form of reflection *2026-08-06, version 1.0.8* I’m new to Folio. Right now it’s just an easier way to pick up my phone at a certain time of day and reflect on some things I don’t think of often. Excited to see what comes of everything as I keep feeding it stories. ### 5/5 — Creative Idea! *2026-07-28, version 1.0.6* I showed this to my aunt and it was very easy for her to use to share her memories so our family will have them forever. Such a creative concept, super user friendly and great storytelling! Would definitely recommend this to everyone! ### 5/5 — Easy to use and very sentimental *2026-07-28, version 1.0.6* This is my new favorite app. I answer a few questions each day and the prompts remind me of so many little moments from my past that I don’t actively think about. It’s an amazing way to capture all the memories and the fact that it will put it into a proper memoir is so special. I actively wish I could learn more about the details and life stories of my favorite people before they had passed. Excited to use Folio now to not let any more stories slip away! ### 5/5 — Amazing conversational approach to memoir writing *2026-07-28, version 1.0.6* This app is such a great way to share the story of you or your loved ones without the barrier of having actually journal and figure out what to write. The app itself is very intuitive to use, and the format is really unique as it’s all conversational. You can choose what style of voice you want to both talk to and have your stories told in, and there were a lot of options to really dial in each persons unique voice. And then talking to the AI was actually way easier than I thought - it responds and ask questions in a way that feels actually human and leads to really honest answers. I don’t think I would share this honestly if I was writing in a book. I love that it will compile it all for me in an actual memoir book. I can’t wait to have my aging family members try this, this is such a gift for families. ### 5/5 — A casual form of self-reflection *2026-07-28, version 1.0.6* I prioritize self reflection because I think it’s a huge aspect of personal development. Understanding my experiences growing up helps me to play to my strengths and develop my areas of improvement. Folio AI makes self-reflection feel seamless by asking thought-provoking questions. It’s not always easy talking about the past, but Folio AI gives well-curated responses with a heartfelt & compassionate tone. As someone who’s always striving for the next big milestone, Folio AI reminds me of how far I’ve come. I can’t wait to continue writing my next chapter IRL and with Folio AI. ### 5/5 — Awesome way to connect *2026-07-28, version 1.0.6* Really cool way to carve out time with parents and grandparents to talk about their life story. So fun hearing stories and life lessons Ive never heard before. The app makes it so seamless for elders who aren't very tech savy, and the daily reminders are great at making sure you keep up with it. Awesome app ### 5/5 — Telling your story, on your terms *2026-07-28, version 1.0.6* What a great way to capture core memories in a way that is easy and convenient. I love the ability to answer as few or as many questions as I want. I’ve been nagging my parents to start writing down their life story in a doc but that can feel daunting. This app is a game changer for that — I can’t wait to share this with them. ### 5/5 — Fantastic tool for writing and inspiration *2026-07-27, version 1.0.6* Showed this to my dad and helped him get started. He’s a natural story teller, but I know he probably never would have even had the idea to record any of them, much less sit down and write a comprehensive memoir. The conversational feel of this app is something he’s really enjoyed and with the structure and back and forth dialog, he’s already made a ton of progress - memorializing stories I’ve grown up listening to and uncovering brand new ones I never expected to hear. This app really has helped to facilitate something special. I can’t recommend enough as a gift to a loved one or as a writing tool to record your own story. ### 5/5 — Heartfelt, simple and fun! *2026-07-27, version 1.0.6* Folio made it easy to capture my parents stories in their own words. Just talking through memories turned into something I can actually share with my nephews and, one day, my own kids. Family stories/ lessons that would have been lost are now written down. Simple to use, and surprisingly moving. ### 5/5 — Intuitive & Easy for my dad to use *2026-07-27, version 1.0.6* This is very intuitive and user friendly app in the sense that it walks you through step by step and lets the user add their story in bite sized chunks. My dad is older (and not always the most tech savvy) and getting his story down is important to me so being able to capture it in guided and easy way meant a lot to our family ## Frequently asked questions about Folio ### How does Folio turn my voice into a book? Folio uses AI biographers, Ava and Ethan, to ask you guided questions about your life. You speak your answers, and the AI listens, remembers details, and then weaves your memories into a written memoir. ### What are the different book options with Folio? Folio offers several tiers: The Keepsake for focused stories, The Heirloom for a complete life story in hardcover, and The Legacy for the most expansive memoir in a linen hardcover. ### Can I try Folio before buying a book package? Yes, Folio offers a free trial that includes up to 50 guided conversations, allowing you to preview how the AI captures your voice and writing style. ### Does Folio have ads? No, Folio does not contain advertisements. The app is free to download and use for its trial period, with in-app purchases available for book creation and printing. ### How private are my stories with Folio? Folio prioritizes privacy. Your personal stories are used solely to provide the app's features, and Folio does not train on your data. Your Q&As are kept on your device by default. ### What devices does Folio support? Folio is available on iPhone and iPad, allowing users to create their memoirs on their preferred Apple mobile devices. ### How often is Folio updated? Folio was last updated on July 1, 2026, with version 1.0. This indicates a recent release, and users can expect future updates for improvements and new features. ### What is the age rating for Folio? Folio has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users interested in documenting personal or family histories. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.1.0 — 2026-08-14 Gifting system refinements & improvements, multi-language support updates. ### 1.0.9 — 2026-08-12 NEW: gifting system & referrals + transcription improvements. ### 1.0.8 — 2026-08-01 Cover studio UIUX improvements, transcription enhancements. ### 1.0.7 — 2026-07-29 UIUX improvements & excerpt generation enhancements. Also added profile picture to chat & progress tabs. ### 1.0.6 — 2026-07-26 Conversational improvements, chat flow UIUX improvements, bug fixes to cover styles. ## More apps by FOLIO AI, INC. - [Orrum: Kegels & Pelvic Floor](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orrum-kegels-and-pelvic-floor/id6760792843) All apps by FOLIO AI, INC.: https://appshunter.io/developer/1830135763 ## Related topics [memoir pulse](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/memoir-pulse) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-24.*