Compare Story Preservation Apps
Olmo, StoryWorth, and HereAfter AI all help preserve family stories. Here's how they differ.
Quick Summary
Voice-first with AI follow-ups. You talk, Olmo asks questions and writes your story. Best for people who prefer speaking to writing.
StoryWorth
Writing-based with printed book. Weekly email prompts, typed responses. Best for people who enjoy writing and want a physical book.
HereAfter AI
Voice recording with preset questions. Fixed question library, audio archive output. Best for preserving the sound of someone's voice.
Detailed Comparison
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When to Choose Each
Choose Olmo if:
- The storyteller prefers speaking to writing
- You want conversational guidance with follow-up questions
- You want your story written in your voice
- Recording alone feels awkward—you want a patient listener
Choose StoryWorth if:
- • The storyteller enjoys writing
- • You want a physical printed book as the final product
- • Weekly prompts with no time pressure work well for you
- • You prefer typed text over voice recording
Choose HereAfter AI if:
- • Preserving the actual sound of their voice is the priority
- • You want an audio archive you can play back
- • A fixed set of questions is enough—you don't need adaptive follow-ups
- • The storyteller is comfortable answering questions without much back-and-forth
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Olmo or StoryWorth better for my parents?
It depends on whether your parents prefer speaking or writing. StoryWorth sends weekly email prompts that require typed responses—great for people who enjoy writing. Olmo is voice-first: your parents just talk, and Olmo asks follow-up questions. If your parents find typing difficult or tiring, Olmo is likely a better fit.
What's the difference between Olmo and HereAfter AI?
Both Olmo and HereAfter AI use voice recording, but they differ in guidance and output. HereAfter uses a fixed library of preset questions with no adaptive follow-ups. Olmo asks follow-up questions in real-time based on what you've shared. HereAfter's primary output is an audio archive; Olmo writes your story from your voice.
Which app is best for recording family stories?
The best app depends on your preferences. Choose StoryWorth if you enjoy writing and want a printed book. Choose HereAfter AI if you want to preserve the sound of someone's voice as the primary artifact. Choose Olmo if you prefer speaking to writing and want conversational guidance with your story written from your voice.
Does StoryWorth have voice recording?
No. StoryWorth is entirely text-based. Users receive prompts via email and type their responses. If you want voice-based story recording, consider Olmo or HereAfter AI.
What do I get at the end with each app?
StoryWorth produces a printed hardcover book of written stories. HereAfter AI provides an audio archive you can play back. Olmo gives you your life story written from your voice recordings, plus the original audio and transcripts.
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