Support
Questions, bugs or ideas: write to support@asketes.app. A real person reads every message.
Common questions
Is Zeno a therapist?
No. Zeno is an AI companion for reflection, built on Stoic philosophy. It isn't therapy or medical advice, and it says so. If something you write suggests you may be at risk, the app shows crisis resources and Zeno answers with care.
Where do the quotes come from?
From the original Stoic works: public-domain translations quoted word for word (George Long, W. A. Oldfather, Aubrey Stewart, R. D. Hicks), plus passages translated from the Greek and Latin for Zeno the Stoic. Every quote carries its exact reference, and you can read the full passage. The “In plain words” versions are modern rewordings, always shown next to the original and never presented as quotes.
Which philosophers are in it?
Marcus Aurelius, Seneca and Epictetus, plus Musonius Rufus, Cleanthes and Zeno of Citium himself, the founder of Stoicism.
Is it free?
Yes. The daily quote, morning and evening reflections, the seven-day paths, widgets, basic image designs and 3 messages with Zeno a week are free, with no ads. Premium is an optional subscription.
What's in Premium?
Up to 100 messages a week with Zeno, memory (a short note about your situation that you can see and edit), the weekly review of your reflections, every image design including classical paintings and your own photos, and no watermark. The yearly plan starts with a 7-day free trial. You can cancel any time in your Apple Account settings.
Do I need an account?
No. There is no sign-up. You open the app and begin.
What happens to my conversations?
Your conversations and reflections are stored on your iPhone. Before your first chat, the app asks your permission to send messages to our AI provider, which uses them only to write the reply. Our server keeps no conversation content. The details are in the privacy policy.
Is there an Android version?
Not yet. Zeno is made for iPhone, with home and lock screen widgets.
Your subscription
Premium is billed by Apple. To cancel or change your plan, open Settings › your name › Subscriptions on your iPhone, or in Zeno go to You › Subscription. Refunds are handled by Apple at reportaproblem.apple.com.
Bought Premium on another iPhone? Open You › Subscription › Restore purchases.
Your data
Your reflections, saved quotes and conversations are stored on your iPhone. To erase what our server holds about your install, use You › Privacy › Delete my data. The privacy policy explains the details.
If you’re struggling
Zeno is not a crisis service. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, contact your local emergency number or a crisis line now, for example 988 in the US, 116 123 in the UK and much of Europe, or find one at findahelpline.com.