Examined Self
A Toolkit for Better Thinking
Only for iPhone
Free · In‑App Purchases
iPhone
Welcome to Examined Self — a journal for people who want more than just a place to write.
It’s a system for thinking, helping you reflect on life’s important questions and apply time-tested wisdom to your own challenges and priorities.
Your notes become the starting point for personalized insights that connect your thinking to philosophy, psychology, and powerful mental models — revealing deeper patterns as the system learns from your writing.
Begin with a free trial. Continued access requires a subscription.
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WHAT MAKES EXAMINED SELF STAND OUT
Many powerful ideas from philosophy, psychology, and decision science can change how we see our lives — but they often remain abstract.
Examined Self aims to make those ideas practical and personal, helping people think more clearly about purpose, priorities, decisions, and how to live well.
PERSONALIZED INSIGHTS FROM YOUR WRITING
As you write, Examined Self generates insights and questions tailored to your notes — helping you see patterns in your thinking and approach challenges more clearly.
APPLY TIME-TESTED WISDOM TO YOUR LIFE
Ideas from philosophy, psychology, and decision science appear directly in your insights — connecting your writing to ideas that have guided thinkers, creators, and decision-makers for generations.
A TIMELINE FOR YOUR THINKING
Your writing builds into a timeline of key ideas and reflections, helping you see your thinking across time and return to what matters most.
GUIDED BY A LIBRARY OF POWERFUL IDEAS
Explore a growing library of concepts, mental models, and prompts designed to deepen reflection and support wiser decisions.
INSPIRATION FROM REAL STORIES
Learn from thinkers, creators, and historical figures whose stories illuminate your own path.
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SUBSCRIPTIONS & TERMS
Examined Self offers a free trial so you can explore everything before subscribing. After the trial, continued use requires a subscription.
Payment is charged to your Apple ID account upon confirmation of purchase. You can manage or cancel anytime in your App Store settings.
Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula
Privacy Policy: https://www.examinedself.app/privacy
Ratings & Reviews
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Minor improvements and updates to the App Store listing.
The developer, Pedro Vasconcelos, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Linked to You
The following data may be collected and linked to your identity:
- Contact Info
- Identifiers
Data Not Linked to You
The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:
- Usage Data
- Diagnostics
Accessibility
The developer has not yet indicated which accessibility features this app supports. Learn More
Information
- Seller
- Pedro Vasconcelos
- Size
- 52 MB
- Category
- Health & Fitness
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 18.0 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 18.0 or later.
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- In-App Purchases
Yes
- Premium Subscription Monthly $11.99
- Premium Subscription Yearly $79.99
- Examined Self Premium – Monthly $7.99
- Copyright
- © 2025 Pedro Vasconcelos