# monolog - Your Second Brain — Recording without the effort

> AI-powered note-taking app for frictionless thought capture and retrieval. (iPhone/iPad app by TaeJin Kim.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monolog-your-second-brain/id6751247984 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [TaeJin Kim](https://appshunter.io/developer/310880581)
- Category: Productivity
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.6 · 98 MB
- Languages: American English, Arabic, Bangla, Bulgarian, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Estonian, Finnish and 29 more
- Released: 2026-01-22
- Data updated: 2026-08-26
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monolog-your-second-brain/id6751247984/reviews.md

## What is monolog?

Have you ever opened an app to record something, only to give up because you got stuck on the title and category first?
Sometimes, the format wears you out before you even get to write down the thought that really mattered.

Don’t force yourself to organize.
Your thoughts are enough, just as they are.

monolog is an app where you can record things as casually as sending a message to yourself,
while AI organizes the tags and timing for you.

All you have to do
is leave things there, just as they come to mind.


■ monolog keeps recording from feeling like homework

1. Frictionless Recording
- Leave things as casually as chatting with a friend. There’s no need to come up with a title or choose a folder. Capture them in whatever form they come to you — text, photos, links, even voice.

2. AI handles the organizing. You find it again in 1 second.
- AI understands the context of the records you leave behind almost without thinking, and adds tags automatically. Later, when you need something, just find it right away with tags and keywords.

3. Records that speak to you again
- These are not notes you write once and forget. The unfinished thoughts you left two days ago, a week ago, casually speak up and ask, “Haven’t done it yet?” Experience the moment when the past version of you — the one who knows you best — wakes up the present you.

4. A fast and safe space of your own
- Local-first sync: It saves the moment you tap. Keep recording without interruption, even in airplane mode or on the subway. Once you’re back online, everything syncs safely on its own.
- Strong privacy: Data used for AI features is never used to train models.


■ monolog is for someone like me

• someone who felt stuck from the very first line of a memo app
• someone who has managed life through “messages to myself”
• someone with plenty of records, but no easy way to find them again
• someone who values a single thought more than complex features


■ Reach for monolog at moments like these

• Hard-to-remember details — “What was our home Wi-Fi password again?”
• Kindness worth remembering — a friend’s gift preferences, your parents’ clothing sizes
• Turning anxiety into reassurance — when you took your medicine, the pillar number in the parking garage
• Fleeting inspiration — an idea that flashes right before you fall asleep
• For the master organizer — where you put that thing you tucked away somewhere deep


■ monolog is a slightly slow app

monolog is not an instantly responsive AI chatbot, nor a busy assistant managing your schedule.
There is only one value we insist on: “Memory.”

“Toss in a thought you wanted to remember, and even years later, find it again in 1 second.”

• Freedom from the burden of recording: You only need to focus on writing. monolog quietly takes care of the rest in the background.
• A place to find, not a place to ask: Instead of asking a chatbot, it helps you face your own past thoughts again in 1 second. Rather than speaking ahead of you, it is a tool that helps you bring your memories back most clearly.
• Coexistence that doesn’t rush you: It does not push you with alarms going off all the time. But if an unfinished record is beginning to fade, it quietly calls back the past version of you at just the right moment.

You may not feel a big change right away.
But as your records build up, and the moment comes when you need your memory,
monolog becomes the most reliable extension of it.

Now, stop putting effort into recording.
Start the experience of letting your fragmented thoughts return as meaningful stories,
with monolog.


Terms of Service : https://monolog.ing/terms
Privacy Policy : https://monolog.ing/privacy

## Key features

- Frictionless recording (text, photo, link, voice)
- AI-powered automatic tagging
- Quick retrieval by tags and keywords
- Local-first sync for offline use
- Strong privacy for AI data
- Records that prompt future action

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| monolog PLUS - Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| monolog PLUS - Yearly | $29.99 | per year |


## Recent user reviews (3 of 3)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monolog-your-second-brain/id6751247984/reviews.md

### 5/5 — 내가 찾던 앱 , 감동의 눈물 ㅠㅠ

*2026-07-19*

개발자님 감사해요. 건방증 심해 여러 메모앱을 시도해본 유목민 입니다. 이젠 메모조차 어디 써놨는지 바로바로 기억이 안날정도 이니 ㅠㅠ 
우울하던참에 너무 감사합니다

### 5/5 — 복잡한 일상을 심플하게!!!

*2026-01-29*

기술도 빠르게 변하고, 할일이 너무 많아지고, 다양한 툴들도 너무 많다 보니 여기저기 적어 놓고 어디 있는지 찾다가 결국은 좌절한 적이 한두번이 아닌데, 이건 진짜 내게 딱 필요한 앱이네요.. 개발자님
만들어줘서 고마워요.. ㅋㅋ

### 5/5 — 굿굿굿

*2026-01-24*

건망증으로 많은 일들을 놓치고 스트레스 받고 생활하고 있었는데 캘린더 관리와 해야할일 중요한 메모들(각종 아뒤와 비번/많은 레시피/각종경조사 주고받은선물/받은 명함도 사진으로 올리면 텍스트로 검색이…)
쓸수록 무궁무진함이 기대된다
캘린더+알람+메모장+카톡나에게보내기가 결합되어 있는듯한 어플~ 
그때그때 메모해야 하는 것들을 일단 음성인식으로 해서 입력만 해놓고 나중에 정리를 해놓으니 편하네~
무료 한달잘 써보고 다시 평가 해야겠다

## Frequently asked questions about monolog

### How does monolog organize my notes?

monolog uses AI to understand the context of your records and automatically adds tags. This allows for quick retrieval of your notes using tags and keywords without manual organization.

### Can I use monolog offline?

Yes, monolog features local-first sync, allowing you to keep recording without interruption even in airplane mode or on the subway. Your data syncs automatically once you are back online.

### What types of content can I record in monolog?

You can capture various forms of content, including text, photos, links, and voice recordings, making it versatile for different types of thoughts and information.

### Is my data safe with monolog?

monolog prioritizes strong privacy. Data used for AI features is never used to train models, ensuring your personal information remains secure.

### What are the subscription options for monolog?

monolog offers a subscription called 'monolog PLUS' with monthly ($2.99/P1M) and yearly ($29.99/P1Y) plans, providing access to premium features.

### How often is monolog updated?

The app was last updated on August 14, 2026, with version 1.18. This indicates a relatively active development cycle.

### What makes monolog different from other note-taking apps?

monolog focuses on frictionless recording and AI-driven organization, removing the burden of titling and categorizing. Its core value is enabling users to find any thought within 1 second, even years later.

### What is the age rating for monolog?

monolog has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.18 — 2026-08-14

- Find by context: It’s okay if the exact word doesn’t come to mind. Just recall the meaning, and we’ll find those scattered thoughts for you.
- Sketch of Thoughts: Now you can draw and take notes directly on photos and sticky notes.
- Seamless Connection: Move freely between web and mobile with a simple QR code scan.
- Refined Stability: We’ve optimised performance and fixed minor bugs for a smoother experience.

### 1.17 — 2026-04-20

- Search by Context: It’s okay if the exact word doesn’t come to mind. Just remember the meaning, and we’ll help you find those scattered thoughts again.
- Thought Sketches: Now you can draw and take notes directly on photos and sticky notes.
- Seamless Connection: Move freely between web and mobile with a simple QR code scan.
- Refined Stability: We’ve optimized performance and fixed minor bugs for a smoother experience.

### 1.16 — 2026-04-14

- Find by context: It’s okay if the exact word doesn’t come to mind. Just recall the meaning, and we’ll find those scattered thoughts for you.
- Sketch of Thoughts: Now you can draw and take notes directly on photos and post-its, beyond just text. Capture momentary inspiration more vividly.
- Seamless Connection: Move freely between web and mobile with a simple QR code scan, no complex logins required. Your memories continue everywhere.
- Refined Stability: We've carefully addressed even the smallest inconveniences in invisible places. Meet a lighter and more pleasant monolog.

### 1.15 — 2026-03-29

- Find by context: It’s okay if the exact word doesn’t come to mind. Just recall the meaning, and we’ll find those scattered thoughts for you.
- Sketch of Thoughts: Now you can draw and take notes directly on photos and post-its, beyond just text. Capture momentary inspiration more vividly.
- Seamless Connection: Move freely between web and mobile with a simple QR code scan, no complex logins required. Your memories continue everywhere.
- Refined Stability: We've carefully addressed even the smallest inconveniences in invisible places. Meet a lighter and more pleasant monolog.

### 1.14 — 2026-03-11

- Sketch of Thoughts: Now you can draw and take notes directly on photos and post-its, beyond just text. Capture momentary inspiration more vividly.
- Seamless Connection: Move freely between web and mobile with a simple QR code scan, no complex logins required. Your memories continue everywhere.
- Refined Stability: We've carefully addressed even the smallest inconveniences in invisible places. Meet a lighter and more pleasant monolog.

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