Frequently asked questions about still()

What is still()?

still() is a private, on-device Bible companion app for iOS, made by ipe Studio for hard days. You tell it what you're carrying — a sentence, a sigh, a single word — and it returns a comforting Bible verse, a short plain-language word on what the verse means, and calm ipe lofi music to rest with. It is rooted in Psalm 46:10: “Be still, and know that I am God.”

Is still() the same as other apps called Still?

No. Several apps and websites use the name “Still”. still() — written with the brackets, made by ipe Studio and found at still.ipe.rest — is a separate, independent app. See how still() is different.

Does what I type leave my phone?

No. What you type is understood on your device by an on-device model. There is no account and no sign-in, and nothing you write is sent to a server, stored by us or seen by us. The app only downloads the model file itself, one way. The app itself collects nothing about you. Only this website (not the app) measures visits, with Google Analytics, which uses cookies, and with Cloudflare Web Analytics, which does not. Details are in the privacy policy.

Is still() free?

There is a free tier, Still: a verse and a gentle word every day, saving the verses that find you, and a selection of calm music. An optional subscription, Still & Deep, costs US$3.99 per month and adds unlimited moments, the full ipe music library and longer reflections. You can cancel anytime in the App Store. There are no countdowns and no “last chance” offers.

Does AI write the Bible verses?

No. The verses are human-reviewed Scripture and are never generated. A small on-device model only helps match your words to a verse, and signs of crisis are handled by fixed rules rather than by the model.

Is still() therapy or a replacement for counseling?

No. still() offers comfort and Scripture, not counseling, medical care or emergency services. If you are thinking of harming yourself or are in immediate danger, contact your local emergency number or a crisis line now — you can find a free helpline for your country at findahelpline.com — or reach out to someone you trust.

Which devices and languages does it support?

still() is an iOS app. This website comes in 13 languages: English, Korean, Japanese, Chinese, Spanish, Portuguese, Indonesian, Russian, Vietnamese, French, German, Arabic and Hindi. The app is fully translated into English and Korean; in Russian, Vietnamese, French and German only the general screens are translated.

Who makes still()?

still() is made by ipe Studio, an independent studio whose brand is ipe() — “when the process finally rests”. Visit ipe.rest, or write to ipe.haven@gmail.com.