For family
A life story app made for parents
Help a parent capture their memories through voice recordings, photos, and conversation - even if sitting down to write feels difficult. MeldLife places everything on a timeline and shapes it into readable chapters.
Free to start. No credit card needed.
Why voice works better than writing
Most people do not struggle to remember their lives. They struggle to write them down. A voice note changes that. Ask your parent one question and let them talk. MeldLife transcribes the recording, places it on a timeline, and starts building a picture.
You do not need a formal interview. A short conversation over the phone, a recorded story at the dinner table, or a voice memo sent on their own works just as well.
How MeldLife is different from a notebook or prompt app
- Prompt apps give you questions. MeldLife gives you a growing timeline that connects the answers.
- Printed memory books require you to fill in a form and send it back. MeldLife lets the story grow over months or years.
- Scanning services digitise old photos. MeldLife gives those photos context - a place, a date, a sentence or two from the person who was there.
What you can capture
- Voice recordings and phone conversations
- Photos and scanned prints
- Short videos
- Written notes typed on their behalf
- Documents and letters
Everything goes on the timeline. No exact dates required.
Good for busy families
You do not need to sit down for a single marathon session. A voice note here, a photo there, a question during a Sunday call. MeldLife holds everything together and shows how the story is growing over time.
Common questions
Does my parent need to be comfortable with technology?
Not especially. The simplest path is a voice note - they just speak and MeldLife handles the rest. You or another family member can help add photos and context alongside.
Can multiple family members contribute?
Yes. You can record conversations, add photos, or type notes on their behalf. MeldLife keeps everything in one place.
What if they cannot remember exact dates?
That is fine. MeldLife works with rough dates, decades, or descriptions like "around the time we moved north". You do not need precision to build a good timeline.
Who can see the story?
Only people the story owner chooses to share it with. Everything is private by default.
Is there a printed book option?
A premium export is available for those who want a polished PDF or printed version once the story is built. The story itself can be started and grown for free.
Start with one memory
A short voice note or a single photo is enough to begin. MeldLife handles the rest.
Begin the storyFree to start. No card needed.