Purpose
AI mentor app for personal growth that chats by text or voice about goals, habits, decisions and relationships.
Purpose is an AI mentor app for personal growth. Purpose lets users talk by text or voice about stress, decisions, conflicts and goals, then reflects back what matters and suggests small steps. Purpose also offers personality insights and habit-building quests. Purpose runs as a web app and on Android, with a 7-day free trial.
Best for People who want an always-available conversation partner for goals, habits and everyday decisions, and who understand it is not therapy.
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- Health & WellnessAI Chatbots
- Platforms
- Web, Android
- Pricing model
- Subscription
- Free trial
- Yes
- Made by
- Purpose Growth, Inc.
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Last verified: . Information taken from purpose.app.
What is Purpose?
Purpose is an AI mentoring app for personal growth, co-founded by the author Mark Manson and operated by Purpose Growth, Inc. Users talk to it, in text or through a voice mode, about whatever they are dealing with, such as stress, a decision, a conflict or a goal. The app reflects back what seems to matter most and breaks a large problem into small steps that can be acted on. According to the site it draws on psychological frameworks backed by evidence and becomes more personalised with continued use. Alongside conversation it offers insights into personality and abilities, help with setting goals, and Personal Quests intended to build habits and self-awareness. Purpose is available as a web app and on Google Play, and the site describes it as a mentoring product that is neither clinical care nor a medical service.
Key Features
Round-the-Clock Chat
Lets users open a conversation with the mentor at any hour about a problem, plan or decision.
Voice Mode
Supports spoken conversations as an alternative to typing.
Personal Quests
Assigns activities designed to form new habits and increase self-awareness.
Personality Insights
Reports observations about the user's personality and abilities, which the site describes as science-based.
Goal Setting
Helps users find a direction and define goals that are clear and reachable.
Coaching Topics
Covers mindset, well-being and relationships, and gives feedback the site characterises as honest and challenging.
Use Cases
- Working Through a Decision
- Talk over the options for a job change or other choice and leave with next steps.
- Building a Routine
- Use quests and follow-up conversations to establish a morning or evening habit.
- Clearing Mental Clutter
- Describe everything on your mind and have it sorted into priorities.
- Career Development
- Discuss professional goals and what is blocking progress toward them.
- Handling a Conflict
- Think through a disagreement with a colleague, partner or relative before responding.
Things to know
- Not therapy or medical advice
- The site states that Purpose is meant for mentoring and personal growth and is neither a clinical nor a medical service, and it tells anyone in danger to call their local emergency number.
- Trial converts to a paid plan
- Purpose starts with a 7-day free trial; continuing afterwards requires a monthly or annual subscription.
- Data controls
- Purpose says data is protected in transit and at rest and is not sold, and that an account and its data can be deleted from Settings.
FAQs
What is Purpose?
Purpose is an AI mentor app for personal growth that users talk to about stress, decisions, conflicts and goals.
What is Purpose used for?
Purpose is used for building habits, growing in a career, personal and emotional development, making everyday decisions and working through difficult situations.
Is Purpose free?
Purpose offers a free 7-day trial, after which a monthly or annual subscription applies. See the official site for current prices.
Is Purpose a replacement for therapy?
No. The Purpose site states that the app is for mentoring and personal growth and is neither clinical nor medical care, and it directs people in danger to emergency services.
Does Purpose work on Android?
Yes. Purpose can be downloaded from Google Play, and it is also accessible straight away as a web app.
Who makes Purpose?
Purpose is operated by Purpose Growth, Inc. and was co-founded by the author Mark Manson.
How does Purpose handle my data?
Purpose says it protects data both while it travels and while it is stored, limits who can access it and does not sell personal data. Users can delete their account and data from Settings.
Who it's for
- People working on personal growth
- Professionals planning a career move
- Habit builders
- People facing decisions
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