Introduction to Yooz
Welcome to Yooz - privacy-first apps with local AI that keep your data under your control.
The Problem with Modern Apps
Modern productivity apps force you to choose:
- Cloud apps (Notion, Evernote): Your data on corporate servers, surveillance, no offline access
- Big Tech (Apple Notes, Google Keep): Locked ecosystems, limited features
- DIY solutions (Obsidian + manual sync): Technical setup, no mobile polish
The result? Most people compromise either privacy or user experience.
The Yooz Solution
Yooz builds apps that don't force you to choose:
✅ Privacy-first - All data stays on your devices ✅ Intuitive UX - Apple-grade design and polish ✅ Offline-first - Full functionality without internet ✅ Cross-platform - Works everywhere (web, iOS, Android)
Our Apps
Yooz Notes (Available Now)
Privacy-first note-taking with powerful features:
- Bear-style markdown editor
- Mermaid diagram support
- End-to-end encryption
- RTL and CJK language support
- Offline-first PWA
Yooz Keyboard (Coming Q1 2026)
AI-powered keyboard that keeps your typing data private:
- Local AI predictions (zero cloud)
- 15+ language support
- Voice typing integration
- Works across all your apps
Yooz Messenger (Coming Q2 2026)
End-to-end encrypted messaging:
- Signal Protocol encryption
- No metadata collection
- Family-safe communication
How Yooz is Different
vs. Cloud Apps (Notion, Evernote)
| Yooz | Cloud Apps |
|---|---|
| ✅ Your data stays local | ❌ Data on their servers |
| ✅ Works fully offline | ❌ Limited offline mode |
| ✅ Zero tracking | ❌ Telemetry and analytics |
| ✅ No vendor lock-in | ❌ Proprietary formats |
vs. Big Tech (Apple Notes, Google Keep)
| Yooz | Big Tech |
|---|---|
| ✅ Cross-platform (all devices) | ❌ Ecosystem lock-in |
| ✅ Advanced features (Mermaid, encryption) | ❌ Limited features |
| ✅ Open source components | ❌ Proprietary |
| ✅ User controls data | ⚠️ Limited control |
vs. DIY (Obsidian + Syncthing)
| Yooz | DIY Solutions |
|---|---|
| ✅ Just works (no setup) | ❌ Manual configuration |
| ✅ Mobile-optimized | ❌ Desktop-focused |
| ✅ Consumer UX | ❌ Technical interface |
| ✅ Built-in sync | ❌ Manual sync setup |
Privacy Principles
1. Local-First Always
Your notes, messages, and data live on your devices, not our servers.
2. End-to-End Encryption
Optional encryption ensures even if you use cloud sync, we can't read your data.
3. Zero-Knowledge Architecture
We never see your encryption keys. If you lose your password, we can't recover it.
4. No Tracking
No analytics, no telemetry, no surveillance capitalism.
Market Opportunity
70% of consumers don't trust cloud AI but lack consumer-grade local alternatives.
Yooz bridges this gap with apps that are:
- As private as DIY solutions
- As beautiful as Big Tech apps
- As powerful as cloud platforms
Next Steps
- Try Yooz Notes: Quick Start Guide
- Learn About Privacy: Privacy Principles
- Explore Features: Mermaid Diagrams
Ready to own your data? Let's get started.