Questions & Answers
Everything you need to know about The Spread
Is this fortune-telling?
No. It's a journaling tool that uses symbolic imagery for self-reflection. You explore your thoughts and feelings; you make the decisions.
What is Personal Story?
As you write reflections, we use AI to notice patterns in your words and weave them into personalized narrative chapters—a book about you, written by you. Your first chapters unlock after 10 reflections and 7 days.
How does the AI work?
We analyze your written reflections using OpenAI's secure API to identify themes and patterns. Your data is processed privately, never used for training AI models, and you can delete it anytime.
What are the main features?
Daily reflections with symbolic prompts, Personal Story chapters that grow with you, weekly insights about your patterns, and tools to explore specific situations deeply.
Do I need my own tools?
No—you can reflect entirely within the app. But if you have your own symbolic tools (like tarot), you can enter what you drew and we'll help you reflect on it.
Is my writing private?
Yes. Your reflections are stored securely and never shared with other users. Only you can see your Personal Story. You have full control to delete your data anytime.
Do I need to sign in?
Yes. Sign in with Apple or Google to access the app. Your account keeps your reflections private and secure, and unlocks Personal Story as you write.
Who is this for?
Adults (17+) interested in self-reflection and personal growth. The app uses mature symbolic imagery and explores complex emotions.
Is it paid?
You can start free and explore core features. We'll add optional premium features with a subscription later.
Can this replace therapy?
No. This is a personal journaling tool, not a substitute for professional mental health care. If you're experiencing distress, please reach out to a qualified professional.
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