Xolace is an anonymous, end‑to‑end encrypted journaling app that helps users capture and label fleeting or undefined emotions using text, voice, or taps.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Many individuals experience fleeting or undefined emotional states that they cannot articulate, leaving them without a safe, private outlet to process these feelings. Existing tools often require detailed self‑description, expose personal data, or provide unsolicited advice, which can feel invasive or unhelpful.
Solution
Xolace offers an anonymous, end‑to‑end encrypted journaling app that lets users capture emotions even when they lack precise words. Users can type, speak, or tap fragments, and the Mirror AI instantly reflects the input back with a concise, named description. After each session, the app presents an anonymous “Glimpse” – a short video of another user who felt a similar emotion – to provide reassurance without advice. An optional Vent feature records a voice release that is deleted after the session, ensuring no lasting data. Built‑in safety checks detect language indicating real danger and respond with discreet help resources while preserving privacy.
Target Audience
Primary users are individuals who seek a private, non‑clinical space to process undefined or transient emotions, especially those who are not ready for therapy or prefer anonymity.
Features
- Mirror AI that transforms fragments or spoken input into a clear, named emotional label in 1‑3 sentences
- Vent mode for ephemeral voice recordings that are automatically erased after the session
- Glimpses library of short, anonymized videos from real users describing comparable feelings
- End‑to‑end encryption for data in transit and at rest; no human staff reviews user content
- Fully anonymous experience with no profiles, followers, or social feed
- Automatic safety monitoring that triggers gentle, location‑aware assistance when potential self‑harm is detected