1.0
Version 1.0
The very first release of Tell Me Your Story — everything you need to record, preserve, and print your family memories.
Voice Recording
- One-tap voice recording with real-time waveform visualization
- Pause and resume recordings whenever you need a break
- Audio playback with speed control (0.75x, 1x, 1.25x)
- Works completely offline — no internet required
On-Device Transcription
- Private on-device transcription powered by Apple Speech — nothing leaves your device
- English and German language support
- Edit your transcript anytime to fix small mistakes
Guided Life Journey
- Seven life chapters guide you from Childhood to Wisdom & Reflections
- Curated story prompts spark memories you might have forgotten
- Gentle nudges when you're ready to explore the next chapter
- Progress tracking so you can see your life story coming together
Story Organization
- Organize stories into life chapters with drag-and-drop reordering
- Add approximate dates ("Summer 1965", "1972") to place stories in time
- Tag stories by theme: Love, Adventure, Funny Moments, Hard Times, Lessons Learned
- Search across all your stories by keyword
- Grid and list views with sorting options
Photo Attachment
- Attach photos from your library or take new ones
- Add captions to give each photo context
- Full-screen photo viewer with pinch-to-zoom
- Photos appear beautifully in your printed book
AI Story Creator (optional upgrade)
- AI story polishing that tidies your words while keeping your authentic voice
- Side-by-side comparison — keep your original or use the polished version
- AI-generated follow-up questions anchored to your current life chapter
- AI Book Editor that assembles your stories into a cohesive book with foreword, chapter introductions, transitions, and afterword
- One free "magic moment" preview before purchasing
Book Creation & Printing
- Choose a book voice style: Narrator, First Person, or Letter to Family
- Two elegant book templates: Heirloom (warm serif) and Modern (clean sans-serif)
- Review and edit every AI-written section before printing
- Generate a professional PDF ready to share or print at home
- Order a printed hardcover book delivered to your door
Guest Stories
- Invite family members to contribute their own memories
- Guest stories are woven into your book with proper attribution
- Contributors can view and order the finished book
Privacy & Security
- All data stored in your private iCloud — we never see your stories
- On-device transcription — audio never leaves your device
- AI processing is transient — your text is polished and immediately discarded
- No accounts required for core features
- GDPR-compliant data export and deletion
Accessibility & Localization
- Full English and German language support
- Large touch targets and warm, readable typography for users of all ages
- VoiceOver support throughout the app
- Dynamic Type support — the app adapts to your preferred text size
- Reduce Motion support for gentle transitions