Frequently Asked Questions

What does Sessions do?

Record a live conversation or thought, or import an existing audio file. Sessions creates a searchable transcript and can turn it into a focused summary, highlights, and action items.

Where are my recordings and notes stored?

They are stored in Sessions’ private app storage on your device. Optional Cloud Sync, shared-note links, and cloud processing can send supported content to the services you choose to enable. Each feature has a separate purpose; see the Privacy Policy.

Device backups are controlled by your Apple and system settings, not by Sessions. We recommend protecting your iPhone with a strong passcode and keeping iOS up to date.

Does transcription happen on my iPhone?

Sessions supports on-device transcription for live and imported audio. With Pro, you can choose Cloud Transcription for live captions and finished recordings after accepting its processing policy. Your original recording stays on your iPhone, and interrupted processing can resume from the locally saved file.

Do I need an account?

No account is required for the current local experience. Sessions does not need you to connect a cloud service before you can capture and organize notes. For optional account features, you can sign in with Apple or Google.

What permissions does Sessions request?

Sessions asks only when a feature needs access:

• Microphone for live recordings.
• Notifications for optional action-item and meeting reminders.
• Calendar or Reminders only when you choose to enable those integrations.

You can change these permissions later in iOS Settings or inside the relevant Sessions setting.

Can I export my work?

Yes. Sessions is designed to let you export recordings, notes, transcripts, summaries, and action items. Content you choose to share is then handled by the destination you select.

What happens when I delete a note?

Sessions removes the note and its locally managed audio. A deleted note may still exist in a system-managed device backup until that backup is replaced or removed.

Can I record other people?

Recording laws vary by location and situation. Tell people when you are recording and obtain any consent the law or the context requires. Sessions cannot determine whether a particular recording is lawful.

How do optional cloud features work?

Cloud Sync, shared-note links, Cloud Transcription, Cloud Insights, and Cloud Assistant are separate choices. Apple Intelligence can process Assistant and Note Insights on device or with Apple’s Private Cloud Compute. Private Cloud Compute needs a supported device, iOS or macOS 27 or later, internet access, and available Apple usage allowance; it is included without Sessions Pro. Choose your intelligence provider in Settings. Changes apply to new chats and future note insights. Sessions Cloud processing requires its own permission; enabling Cloud Sync does not grant that permission. See our Privacy Policy for data handling and controls.

Where can I download Sessions?

Get Sessions for iPhone on the App Store.