# Meora

> Meora is a free, private, voice-first memory app for your family, your friends and yourself. You save things by talking, in any language (like medicines, important numbers, where things are kept, recipes and family stories), and anyone in your space can ask later and get the answer. It works on Android phones, iPhones, tablets and computers, with no account, email or password, and notes are end-to-end encrypted.

- App: https://meora.vercel.app
- Full help guide: https://meora.vercel.app/guide
- Price: free, no ads
- Made by: Meghana Dogiparthi

## About Meora

### What is Meora?
Meora is your family’s brain: one safe place where your family keeps the little things that matter, like medicines, important numbers, where things are kept, dates and family stories. You save by speaking, and anyone in the family can ask later and get the answer.
(https://meora.vercel.app/guide#what-is-meora)

### Who made Meora?
Meora was made by Meghana Dogiparthi, a software engineer in Wichita, Kansas. She built it so every family, every group of friends, and every person can keep the little things that matter, in their own language.
(https://meora.vercel.app/guide#who-made-meora)

### Who can use Meora?
Anyone in your family, including grandparents. You don’t need a password or email. Just speak or tap big buttons.
(https://meora.vercel.app/guide#who-can-use-meora)

### Does it cost money?
Meora is completely free, with no ads. It costs nothing.
(https://meora.vercel.app/guide#does-it-cost-money)

### Do I need an account, email or password?
No. There is no account, email or password. Your phone is your key. You open Meora with your fingerprint, face, or 3 pictures.
(https://meora.vercel.app/guide#do-i-need-an-account-email-or-password)

### Which languages does Meora support?
The app’s screens come in English, Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, Spanish, French, Arabic and Chinese. You can speak and save in many more languages, and even mix Telugu and English.
(https://meora.vercel.app/guide#which-languages-does-meora-support)

### How do I put Meora on my home screen?
Open Meora in Chrome, tap ⋮ (top right) → Add to Home screen → Install. On iPhone, open it in Safari, tap Share → Add to Home Screen. It then opens like a normal app.
(https://meora.vercel.app/guide#how-do-i-put-meora-on-my-home-screen)

### Does Meora work without internet?
Yes. You can read and save notes without internet. New notes are sent to your family automatically when you’re back online. Photos and voice clips need internet to save.
(https://meora.vercel.app/guide#does-meora-work-without-internet)

## Spaces: family, friends and just me

### Can I use Meora with friends, or just for myself?
Yes. When you start, choose who the space is for: Family, Friends, or Just me. Just me is your private diary; no one else can ever join it. You can have several spaces and switch between them: Family tab → Your spaces.
(https://meora.vercel.app/guide#can-i-use-meora-with-friends-or-just-for-myself)

### How do I keep a diary?
Tap “How was your day?” on Home (or open Meora from the evening reminder). Talk for a minute, pick how it felt, and save. It is saved as Only me, so nobody else can see it unless you choose to share it.
(https://meora.vercel.app/guide#how-do-i-keep-a-diary)

### How do I keep a note only for myself?
When you save, under “Who can see this?” choose Only me. Only you will ever see that note, even in a family space.
(https://meora.vercel.app/guide#how-do-i-keep-a-note-only-for-myself)

### What is today's question?
Each day Meora asks one gentle question, like “What song did your mother sing to you?” Tap Answer by voice to save your answer as a memory. Everyone in the space sees the same question that day. Tap Skip if you don't feel like it.
(https://meora.vercel.app/guide#what-is-todays-question)

### How do I get reminders on my phone?
Go to More → Settings → Reminders and tap Turn on reminders. You choose what you get: medicines and birthdays, “How was your day?”, today's question, when someone shares a memory, and a weekly summary. On iPhone, first add Meora to your Home Screen, then turn reminders on from there.
(https://meora.vercel.app/guide#how-do-i-get-reminders-on-my-phone)

## Joining and inviting

### Where are the 3 family pictures?
Open the Family tab at the bottom → tap Invite. Your space’s 3 pictures and the QR code appear there.
(https://meora.vercel.app/guide#where-are-the-3-family-pictures)

### How do I add someone to my space?
Tap Family → Invite (it says “Invite a family member” in a family space, or “Invite a friend” in a friends space). Show them the 3 pictures or the QR code, or send the invite on WhatsApp. On their phone they open Meora, tap “Join with an invite” and tap the same 3 pictures. Then you tap Allow.
(https://meora.vercel.app/guide#how-do-i-add-someone-to-my-space)

### How do I join my family?
Open Meora → tap “Join with an invite” → type your name → tap the 3 pictures your family shows you (or scan their QR code). Then wait for someone in your family to tap Allow.
(https://meora.vercel.app/guide#how-do-i-join-my-family)

### How do I scan the QR code?
Open your phone’s camera and point it at the QR code on your family member’s phone (Family → Invite). Tap the link that appears. Meora opens and you can join.
(https://meora.vercel.app/guide#how-do-i-scan-the-qr-code)

### I want to join, but nobody is allowing me.
Call someone in your family and say: “Open Meora and tap Allow.” They will see “(your name) wants to join” on their Home or Family page.
(https://meora.vercel.app/guide#i-want-to-join-but-nobody-is-allowing-me)

### How do I allow someone who wants to join?
You’ll see “(name) wants to join” on Home and on the Family page. Tap Allow only if you know them. Tap Don’t allow if you don’t.
(https://meora.vercel.app/guide#how-do-i-allow-someone-who-wants-to-join)

### Who can approve new people?
People marked “Can approve” on the Family page. The person who started the family can approve, and can give this to others: Family → tap a person → Can approve.
(https://meora.vercel.app/guide#who-can-approve-new-people)

### How do I remove someone from the family?
Family → tap the person → Remove. Their phone stops getting family notes.
(https://meora.vercel.app/guide#how-do-i-remove-someone-from-the-family)

### How do I change my name?
Family → Settings → Change my name.
(https://meora.vercel.app/guide#how-do-i-change-my-name)

### Can I be in more than one family?
Yes. Family → Start or join another family. You can switch between your families on the Family page.
(https://meora.vercel.app/guide#can-i-be-in-more-than-one-family)

### How do I leave a family?
Family → Leave this family. The family’s notes are removed from your phone. The others keep theirs.
(https://meora.vercel.app/guide#how-do-i-leave-a-family)

## Saving

### How do I save something?
Tap the round Save button in the middle of the bottom bar and just speak. Check the words, then tap Save. You can also type, add a photo, or record a voice clip.
(https://meora.vercel.app/guide#how-do-i-save-something)

### Can I type instead of speaking?
Yes. On the Save page, tap Type and write your note.
(https://meora.vercel.app/guide#can-i-type-instead-of-speaking)

### Can I save a photo?
Yes. On the Save page, tap Photo to take a picture or pick one, for example a prescription or a warranty card. Photos need internet to save.
(https://meora.vercel.app/guide#can-i-save-a-photo)

### Can I record a voice clip?
Yes. On the Save page, tap Voice to record, up to 2 minutes. It’s great for a grandparent telling a recipe or a story.
(https://meora.vercel.app/guide#can-i-record-a-voice-clip)

### What should I save?
Things your family often asks about: medicines and timings, doctors’ and helpers’ numbers, where documents and keys are kept, birthdays, bill and renewal dates, recipes and family stories. Start with 3 things.
(https://meora.vercel.app/guide#what-should-i-save)

### What are topics?
Meora sorts every note into a topic automatically: Medicines & Health, Contacts, Where things are, Important dates, Recipes, Home & Bills, Money, Kids & School, Vehicles, Family stories or Other. You can change it on the Check page.
(https://meora.vercel.app/guide#what-are-topics)

### The topic is wrong. How do I change it?
When saving, tap Change next to the topic. For an old note, open it → Edit → Change.
(https://meora.vercel.app/guide#the-topic-is-wrong-how-do-i-change-it)

### What is “About” when saving?
“About” is who the note is for, like Amma or Nanna. It helps Meora find the right answer when you ask “What is Amma’s tablet?”
(https://meora.vercel.app/guide#what-is-about-when-saving)

### Why was my note not saved?
To keep you safe, Meora never saves PINs, passwords, OTPs, card, bank account or ID numbers. Save where it is kept instead, like “The ATM card is in Dad’s wallet.”
(https://meora.vercel.app/guide#why-was-my-note-not-saved)

### How do I undo a save?
Right after saving, tap Undo. Later, open the note and tap Delete.
(https://meora.vercel.app/guide#how-do-i-undo-a-save)

### How do I edit a note?
Open the note → Edit. Make your change and tap Save. The note keeps a history of what it said before.
(https://meora.vercel.app/guide#how-do-i-edit-a-note)

### How do I delete a note?
Open the note → Delete. It is deleted for everyone in the family.
(https://meora.vercel.app/guide#how-do-i-delete-a-note)

### How do I hide a note from someone?
When saving, under “Who can see”, choose “Only some” and pick the people. Only they can open that note.
(https://meora.vercel.app/guide#how-do-i-hide-a-note-from-someone)

## Asking

### How do I ask a question?
Tap Ask in the bottom bar (or the “Ask anything” bar on Home) and speak or type your question, like “Where are the car papers?”. Meora answers from your family’s notes and shows who saved it.
(https://meora.vercel.app/guide#how-do-i-ask-a-question)

### Meora said nobody saved it. What now?
Tap “Ask my family”. Everyone gets your question, and when someone answers, it’s saved for next time.
(https://meora.vercel.app/guide#meora-said-nobody-saved-it-what-now)

### Where do I see questions my family asked?
They appear on Home under “Family asked”, and in More → Family asked. Tap Answer and speak the answer.
(https://meora.vercel.app/guide#where-do-i-see-questions-my-family-asked)

### Can Meora read answers out loud?
Yes. Tap Listen on any answer or note. To hear every answer automatically, turn on More → Settings → Read answers aloud.
(https://meora.vercel.app/guide#can-meora-read-answers-out-loud)

### Can I translate a note?
Yes. Open the note or answer and tap Translate, then choose the language you want, like Telugu, Hindi, Tamil or English. Meora translates it the way people really speak, not word by word. Tap Listen to hear it in a natural voice. Tap Change language to pick another one, or Show original to go back.
(https://meora.vercel.app/guide#can-i-translate-a-note)

### Can I call a number from a note?
Yes. When a note or answer has a phone number, a green Call button appears. Tap it to call.
(https://meora.vercel.app/guide#can-i-call-a-number-from-a-note)

### Can I speak Telugu when the app is in English?
Yes. With Smart voice on, speak Telugu, English or both mixed. Meora writes your exact words and also an English version, and finds the note in either language.
(https://meora.vercel.app/guide#can-i-speak-telugu-when-the-app-is-in-english)

## Reminders and dates

### How do reminders work?
When saving, choose Remind → Yes, pick how often (once, every day, week, month or year) and the time. Meora shows it on Home under “Today & coming up”.
(https://meora.vercel.app/guide#how-do-reminders-work)

### Will my phone ring for a reminder?
For a real phone alarm, open the note and tap “Add to my phone’s calendar” (or tap the bell on Important dates). Your phone’s calendar will then ring.
(https://meora.vercel.app/guide#will-my-phone-ring-for-a-reminder)

### Where do I see birthdays and dates?
On Home under “Today & coming up”, and in More → Dates & reminders.
(https://meora.vercel.app/guide#where-do-i-see-birthdays-and-dates)

## Emergency info

### What is the emergency info?
More → Emergency info. Fill in each person’s blood group, allergies, medicines and doctor once. In a hurry anyone in the family can open it and call in one tap.
(https://meora.vercel.app/guide#what-is-the-emergency-info)

### Can I print the emergency card?
Yes. More → Emergency info → pick the person → Print. Keep it on the fridge or in a wallet.
(https://meora.vercel.app/guide#can-i-print-the-emergency-card)

### Which emergency number does it call?
It uses your country’s number automatically. To change it: More → Settings → Emergency number.
(https://meora.vercel.app/guide#which-emergency-number-does-it-call)

## Privacy and safety

### Is my data safe?
Yes. Notes are locked (encrypted) on your phone before they leave it. Only phones your family allowed can open them. Not even the Meora server can read them.
(https://meora.vercel.app/guide#is-my-data-safe)

### Can strangers join my family?
No. Even with the 3 pictures, a new person can’t get in until someone in your family taps Allow. Only allow people you know.
(https://meora.vercel.app/guide#can-strangers-join-my-family)

### Does Meora use AI or Google?
Smart voice uses Google Gemini to understand speech in any language and to read answers in a natural voice. Your recording or question is sent to it only for that. Turn it off in More → Settings, and everything stays on your phone.
(https://meora.vercel.app/guide#does-meora-use-ai-or-google)

### How do I turn Smart voice off?
More → Settings → Voice & AI → turn off Smart voice. Meora then uses your phone’s own voice and keeps everything on your phone.
(https://meora.vercel.app/guide#how-do-i-turn-smart-voice-off)

## Lock and recovery

### How do I open the app with my fingerprint?
More → Settings → Lock → Fingerprint. If your phone has no fingerprint, choose Pictures to open with your own 3 pictures.
(https://meora.vercel.app/guide#how-do-i-open-the-app-with-my-fingerprint)

### My fingerprint is not working.
Your phone’s screen lock (PIN or pattern) also works. Or switch to 3 pictures: More → Settings → Lock → Pictures.
(https://meora.vercel.app/guide#my-fingerprint-is-not-working)

### How do I lock the app right now?
More → Settings → Lock now.
(https://meora.vercel.app/guide#how-do-i-lock-the-app-right-now)

### I lost my phone. What now?
Ask someone in your family to open Family → tap your name → Remove. On your new phone, tap Join my family and ask them to Allow you again. All notes come back.
(https://meora.vercel.app/guide#i-lost-my-phone-what-now)

### All our phones are lost. Can we get notes back?
Yes, with your 12 recovery pictures. On a new phone tap “Lost every phone? Use recovery pictures” and tap the 12 pictures in order.
(https://meora.vercel.app/guide#all-our-phones-are-lost-can-we-get-notes-back)

### Where are my recovery pictures?
More → Settings → Recovery pictures → See your 12 pictures. Write the words on paper and keep it safe. Don’t share them.
(https://meora.vercel.app/guide#where-are-my-recovery-pictures)

## Settings

### How do I change the language?
Tap the globe button at the top of Home, or More → Settings → Language.
(https://meora.vercel.app/guide#how-do-i-change-the-language)

### How do I make the text bigger?
More → Settings → Text size, and pick the bigger A.
(https://meora.vercel.app/guide#how-do-i-make-the-text-bigger)

### What is Simple mode?
Simple mode shows only Save, Ask and Family, which is great for grandparents. Turn it on in More → Settings → Simple mode.
(https://meora.vercel.app/guide#what-is-simple-mode)

### How do I turn on dark mode?
More → Settings → Dark screen.
(https://meora.vercel.app/guide#how-do-i-turn-on-dark-mode)

### How do I make the voice slower?
More → Settings → Voice speed → Slow.
(https://meora.vercel.app/guide#how-do-i-make-the-voice-slower)

### Where do I see what others saved?
More → What’s new shows notes your family saved recently.
(https://meora.vercel.app/guide#where-do-i-see-what-others-saved)

### Where are all my notes?
On Home tap “See all” next to Recently saved, or the “Everything saved” tile. It shows every note, newest first, with a search box. You can also open More → Everything saved.
(https://meora.vercel.app/guide#where-are-all-my-notes)

### How do I remove Meora from my phone?
More → Settings → Remove Meora from this phone. Your family keeps their notes.
(https://meora.vercel.app/guide#how-do-i-remove-meora-from-my-phone)

### How do I see the app tour again?
More → Show me how.
(https://meora.vercel.app/guide#how-do-i-see-the-app-tour-again)

## Fixing problems

### Why does the voice not understand me?
Allow the microphone when asked, speak close to the phone, and pause when you finish. With Smart voice on (More → Settings), Meora understands any language, even Telugu and English mixed. You can always tap Type instead.
(https://meora.vercel.app/guide#why-does-the-voice-not-understand-me)

### The microphone is blocked.
Tap the lock icon next to the web address → Permissions → Microphone → Allow. Then reload Meora.
(https://meora.vercel.app/guide#the-microphone-is-blocked)

### My family can’t see my note.
Check your internet. Notes are sent when you’re online. Also check “Who can see” on the note: “Only some” notes are only for the people you picked.
(https://meora.vercel.app/guide#my-family-cant-see-my-note)

### The app is slow or not loading.
Check your internet, then close Meora and open it again. If it still doesn’t work, tell the person who shared Meora with you.
(https://meora.vercel.app/guide#the-app-is-slow-or-not-loading)

## New features

### What if I lose my phone? How do I keep my memories safe?
Go to More → Settings → Keep your memories safe. The best way is Fingerprint backup: it is saved in your own Google or Apple account, and on a new phone you just touch your fingerprint. Or make a Recovery card: a card saved to your Photos. On a new phone, choose the card and tap your 3 card pictures. Nobody else can use these, not Meora and not your family. For family and friends spaces, a member can also tap Allow to let you back in.
(https://meora.vercel.app/guide#what-if-i-lose-my-phone-how-do-i-keep-my-memories-safe)

### How do I get my memories back on a new phone?
Open Meora on the new phone and choose Welcome back. Tap Use my fingerprint backup and sign in with the same Google or Apple account, or tap Choose my recovery card and pick the card from your Photos. For a family or friends space, you can also tap Join my family again and a member taps Allow.
(https://meora.vercel.app/guide#how-do-i-get-my-memories-back-on-a-new-phone)

### What is “One year ago today”?
On Home, Meora sometimes shows something your space saved on this same day a year ago, like a birthday, a trip with friends, or a diary moment of your own. It is a happy little surprise to remember the good days.
(https://meora.vercel.app/guide#what-is-one-year-ago-today)

### How do I find a setting quickly?
Open More and type in the search box at the top, like reminders, language or backup. Tap the result to go straight there.
(https://meora.vercel.app/guide#how-do-i-find-a-setting-quickly)

### Is Meora private and safe?
Yes. Your notes are locked (encrypted) on your phone before they are sent, so only the people in your space can read them. Even the people who make Meora cannot read what you save. Notes marked Only me are seen by you alone.
(https://meora.vercel.app/guide#is-meora-private-and-safe)