Memex
Memex is a private learning library for organizing books, podcasts, videos, PDFs, and other documents in one place.
What Memex is
Memex is a private learning library for organizing books, podcasts, videos, PDFs, and other documents in one place. Its unified library can use local files or iCloud Drive, and works offline without requiring an account for core use. Notes can point to an exact page, passage, or moment in a source. The complete app adds on-device AI transcription, read-along transcripts, study tools, folders, and export tools. Memex says transcription runs locally on the device, while its privacy policy describes anonymous usage analytics and crash reports without personally identifiable information through analytics. It says personal information is not sold, traded, or shared with third parties. Memex supports iPhone, iPad, and Mac; Mac use requires macOS 14 or later and Apple M1 or later. The Free plan is free, and Study Monthly is $4.99 a month. Eligible new subscribers can receive a 7-day free trial.
Good
- Unified library for books, audio, video, and documents
- Offline core use without an account
- Notes link to exact source locations
- On-device AI transcription
- iCloud Drive integration
Watch out
- Mac requires macOS 14 and Apple M1 or later
- Complete study tools require a paid plan
- Anonymous analytics and crash reports are collected
Who it suits
Memex suits learners who want one offline library for mixed media and source-linked notes. It also fits users seeking local AI transcription and iCloud Drive support on Apple devices.
Verdict
Memex combines offline organization, precise notes, and local transcription for Apple users. The free core library covers basic use, while Study Monthly adds the complete study toolkit for $4.99 a month.
Plans and prices
From Memex's own pricing page, checked 9 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Memex Free | Free | Core library access · files available offline · Free |
| Memex Study Monthly | $4.99 a month | Complete app · optional study tools · $4.99 monthly |
| Memex Study Yearly | $39.99 a year | Complete app · optional study tools · $39.99 yearly |
The facts
Each one read from Memex's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- AI privacy
- The privacy policy says AI transcription runs entirely on the device using local models.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Analytics
- The privacy policy says Memex collects anonymous usage analytics and crash reports, and does not collect personally identifiable information through analytics.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Compatibility
- The App Store lists iPhone and iPad support and Mac compatibility requiring macOS 14 or later and an Apple M1 chip or later.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Data sharing
- The privacy policy says Memex does not sell, trade, or share personal information with third parties; anonymous analytics are processed by PostHog.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- iCloud Drivechecked 21 Sep 2026
- Notes and links
- Notes can link to an exact page, passage, or moment in a source.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Offline access
- Yeschecked 21 Sep 2026
- Offline use
- The product says the library works without internet and does not require an account for core use.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Memex is a private learning library for organizing and studying books, audio, video, PDFs, and documents.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Study tools
- The complete app includes on-device AI transcription, read-along transcripts, study tools, folder organization, and export tools.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Support
- Support is available by email or Telegram, and the support page states a typical response time within one business day.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Sync and storage
- Memex works with local files and iCloud Drive, and says it does not have access to users’ files.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Unified library
- The app organizes books, podcasts, videos, and documents in one library.checked 9 Oct 2026
Money
- Free plan
- Yeschecked 21 Sep 2026
- Trial
- Eligible new subscribers can start a 7-day free trial.checked 9 Oct 2026
Where it runs
- Supported platforms
- iOS,macOSchecked 21 Sep 2026
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