Don’t just record your life. Understand it.
Why your voice reveals what text hides
Many apps today support emotional wellbeing.
Most do it through text, guided exercises, or self-reported moods.
Kensho takes a different approach.
It listens to emotional signals in your voice — not just to the words you choose.
Below is a simple, honest comparison to help you understand where Kensho fits.
Text-based AI companions
(Examples: Replika, Wysa, Youper)
The Problem with Text:
You can type “I’m fine” while crying. Text-based AIs analyze your syntax (grammar), so they can be easily fooled by a fake smile.
How they work
- Interaction happens mainly through text. You can type “I’m fine” even if you are crying.
- Emotions are guessed from syntax (grammar). They can be easily fooled by your choice of words.
- Many offer generic advice. They try to “fix” you with standard exercises or scripts.
- Understanding is limited. It depends entirely on what you choose to tell them.
The Kensho Difference:
- We don’t read. We listen.
Kensho analyzes Vocal Biomarkers and frequency shifts that are impossible to fake. - It detects the truth.
We identify the anxiety or exhaustion hidden behind the “I’m fine”. It’s a biological mirror. - Responses adapt to your state.
The AI reacts to how you sound, not just what you say. - No advice, no instructions.
We don’t try to fix you. We offer reflection and clarity so you can understand yourself.
Journaling and mood-tracking apps
These apps rely on self-reporting.
How they work
- High Friction.
Requires typing or writing. When you are exhausted or burned out, writing feels like work. - Manual Guessing.
You have to subjectively pick your mood (“Happy” or “Sad”) from a list. - Static History.
Your past entries become a “wall of text”. Hard to see trends without reading everything again.
How Kensho is different
- Zero Friction.
Just speak. It flows naturally at the speed of thought. - Visual Evolution.
Kensho transforms your voice data into a Living Graph. - Effortless Insight.
Watch your emotional journey (anxiety, energy, calm) flow over days and weeks. No reading required, just see the map of your feelings.
Meditation and mindfulness apps
These apps provide guided content.
How they work
- Guided Practice.
Provide structured exercises and programs to calm the mind. - Focus on Technique.
Help you train relaxation and mindfulness skills. - A Shared Experience.
Offer the same proven content to all users.
How Kensho is different
- Unguided Awareness.
No scripts, no programs. Just you, your voice, and honest reflection. - Focus on Diagnosis.
Kensho helps you understand the emotional state you are in, before you try to change it. - A Personal Experience.
Each interaction is 100% unique to your biomarkers in that exact moment.
What Kensho is designed for
Kensho is ideal if you want:
- To process emotions at the speed of speech.
(No typing, no friction, just flow). - To see the invisible.
(Visualize your emotional evolution through our new Living Graph). - To detect the hidden truth.
(Gain awareness of biomarkers and patterns you might not consciously notice). - A Private Sanctuary.
(A non-judgmental space to unburden your mind, knowing your data stays on your device).
What Kensho is not
Kensho is not intended to replace:
- Therapy or clinical support
- Diagnosis or treatment
- Structured coaching or step-by-step guidance
The Kensho Philosophy:
Kensho is an emotional mirror, not a therapist, coach, or guru.
We don’t try to fix you because we believe you are not broken.
We provide the clarity so you can find your own answers.
Emotional safety, by design
When the AI steps back:
If a user expresses intent of self-harm or severe distress, Kensho recognizes its limits immediately. The analysis stops, and support begins.
Our Safety Protocol:
- Immediate Shift.
The focus shifts from analyzing biomarkers to offering calm, grounding support. - No Diagnosis.
We never attempt to diagnose conditions or assume reasons. - The Bridge to Humans.
We provide immediate guidance toward real human support, crisis lines, and local resources.
The Kensho Pledge: We use AI to foster awareness, but we know that technology is not a substitute for professional care. In moments of crisis, we point you to the people who can help.
Experience the difference
Different tools serve different needs.
Kensho serves moments when you want to understand what you feel — through your own voice.