# Narrative Arc: Voice Memoir — Your family's life story

> Record and transcribe spoken life stories into shareable memoirs. (iPhone/iPad app by GATZ HOLDINGS LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/narrative-arc-voice-memoir/id6783951749 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [GATZ HOLDINGS LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6783951931)
- Category: Lifestyle, Photo & Video
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 162 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-07-02
- Data updated: 2026-08-16
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/narrative-arc-voice-memoir/id6783951749/reviews.md

## What is Narrative Arc?

Some voices you never want to forget.

Narrative Arc helps the people you love tell their story, in their own words, before the chance passes. It is built for the people who were never going to sit down and write a book: parents, grandparents, anyone with a life worth remembering.

Talk, don't type.
Tap once and start talking. Narrative Arc records your voice and turns it into written stories, right on your device. No blank page, no pressure. If you would rather write, you can. If you would rather just talk, that is the whole point.

Gentle prompts that bring memories back.
Not sure where to begin? Narrative Arc offers warm, thoughtful questions drawn from the way real memories surface. One a day, or as many as you like. Start anywhere. The story finds its shape.

A memoir, in three forms to share.
Your stories become a real memoir you can keep and pass on: a beautiful printed‑style book with chapters and photos, a film that plays your story aloud, and a private web page your family can open from any phone.

Invite the whole family.
Some stories are not yours alone. Invite anyone to add a story from a browser, with no app and no account, credited to who told it. Or share one memoir among up to three authors, writing side by side.

Yours alone.
This is the most personal thing a person can make, so privacy is the whole promise. Your recordings, photos, and stories stay on your device. Nothing is analyzed. Nothing is sold. Your voice becomes text on your own device, not on our servers. Nothing is analyzed. Nothing is sold. Your stories sync only through your private iCloud, never to us, and nothing is public unless you choose to publish it.

Built to be easy.
Works beautifully with larger text and VoiceOver, so it's easy at any age or ability.

Start free, then unlock your full memoir, unlimited stories, and every way to share with Narrative Arc Premium.

Forge‑made.

Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

## Key features

- Voice-to-text transcription
- Guided memory prompts
- Printed-style book creation
- Private web page sharing
- Family collaboration
- Accessibility features

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Family Yearly | $149.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $99.99 | per year |



## Frequently asked questions about Narrative Arc

### What is Narrative Arc?

Narrative Arc is a mobile application designed to help users capture and preserve life stories through voice recordings. It automatically transcribes spoken words into written text, creating shareable memoirs.

### How does Narrative Arc work?

Users can tap to record their voice, and the app transcribes it into text. It also provides gentle prompts to help users recall and share memories. Stories can be saved in various formats, including a book-style memoir or a private web page.

### Can I invite family members to contribute to a memoir?

Yes, Narrative Arc allows you to invite others to add stories via a web browser without needing an app or account. You can also share a memoir among up to three authors for collaborative writing.

### Is my data private with Narrative Arc?

Privacy is a core promise of Narrative Arc. Recordings, photos, and stories remain on your device and are not analyzed or sold. Stories sync only through your private iCloud, and nothing is public unless you choose to share it.

### What are the pricing options for Narrative Arc?

Narrative Arc offers a free version to start. To unlock unlimited stories, full memoir features, and all sharing options, users can subscribe to Narrative Arc Premium, with monthly and yearly plans available.

### What devices does Narrative Arc support?

Narrative Arc is available on Mac, iPhone, and iPad, making it accessible across Apple's ecosystem.

### How often is Narrative Arc updated?

The app was last updated on July 15, 2026, indicating recent development and support. The latest version is 1.0.3.

### What is the age rating for Narrative Arc?

Narrative Arc has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users, including children and adults.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.0.11 — 2026-08-13

Starting your memoir is simpler. We have removed the setup questions we used to ask first, so the app takes you straight to recording your first story. Your chapters are created for you, and you can rename them, add to them, or move stories between them whenever you like.

Nothing you record is final. You can listen back and record a story again as many times as you like. We should have said that sooner.

If someone shared a family code with you, tap "I have a family code" on the welcome screen.

### 1.0.10 — 2026-08-12

Getting started is quicker. We no longer ask you to name your memoir before you begin, so you can go straight to recording your first story. You can name it any time by tapping the title on the home screen, and we will ask for it when you are ready to share your memoir with your family.

### 1.0.9 — 2026-08-06

If your microphone is turned off, you can now write your story instead of recording it, so nothing has to stop you from telling it.

### 1.0.8 — 2026-08-05

A warmer start to recording. A short, reassuring note now appears the moment you begin your story, so the first words come more easily.

### 1.0.7 — 2026-08-01

Small under-the-hood improvements as we keep making Narrative Arc better for preserving your family's stories. Your words and recordings remain private, on your device.

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