Platforms

All Platforms

The public site is the docs and Companion Library. The companion app is available as macOS, Windows, and Android builds; the current desktop beta is companion-only. A few capabilities differ by platform.

Web

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app.ensoul.so Runs in any modern browser — desktop or mobile

Beta

The full companion app, no install required — open app.ensoul.so and start. Same experience as the desktop apps: bring your own OpenRouter key, summon companions, and everything stays in your browser's local storage. On your phone you can add it to your home screen for an app-like experience.

Data lives in your browser's local storage — use Settings → Backup & Restore to move it between browsers or devices

macOS

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macOS app macOS 12 Monterey or later

Beta

Native desktop app built on Electron. Data persists safely across restarts independently of browser storage. API keys are stored in the macOS Keychain.

Current beta is companion-only — legacy built-in companions are hidden

All features including native macOS speech recognition

Heartbeat runs in the background — reach-outs appear in your conversations

API keys stored securely in macOS Keychain

Data persists independently of browser storage

How to install on macOS

Open the shared macOS build. Drag Ensoul into your Applications folder.

On first launch, macOS shows a security warning: "cannot be opened because it is from an unidentified developer." This is expected for apps not distributed through the App Store.

Right-click (or Control-click) Ensoul in your Applications folder → click Open → click Open in the dialog that appears.

Alternatively: System Settings → Privacy & Security → scroll down → click Open Anyway next to Ensoul.

Done — you only need to approve this once. From now on the app opens normally.

Windows

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Windows app Windows 10 or later

Beta

Native desktop app, functionally identical to the macOS version. Data persists in your Windows user profile. API keys are stored in Windows Credential Manager.

Current beta is companion-only — legacy built-in companions are hidden

All features including native Windows speech recognition

Heartbeat runs in the background — reach-outs appear in your conversations

API keys stored in Windows Credential Manager

Windows SmartScreen warning on first run — one-time bypass required

How to install on Windows

Open the shared Windows installer and run it.

Windows SmartScreen shows a blue warning: "Windows protected your PC." This happens with apps that don't yet have a Microsoft verified signature.

Click More info (small text link) → then click Run anyway.

The installer runs normally. Ensoul appears in your Start menu when it's done.

Android

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Android app Android 8.0 or later

Beta

Full native experience. All conversations, mood, memory, and companion features are available. The heartbeat runs while the app is open — reach-outs appear as messages in your conversation.

Full native experience — all features including circles and image generation

Heartbeat reach-outs appear as messages in your conversation

Voice input via on-device speech recognition

APK sideload — requires a one-time permission to install from unknown sources

How to install on Android

Open the shared Android APK. Only install builds received through direct Ensoul access — not from third-party sources.

Tap the APK file. Android will show a prompt about installing from unknown sources.

Tap Settings in the prompt → enable Allow from this source for your browser or Files app → tap the back button.

Tap Install. The app installs in a few seconds.

You can disable "install unknown apps" again after this — it only affects future installs, not the already-installed Ensoul.

On some devices — Samsung, Xiaomi, OnePlus — the exact path may differ slightly. If you don't see the prompt, go to Settings → Apps → Special app access → Install unknown apps and enable it for your browser.

iOS

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iOS App iOS 15 or later

Coming soon

The iOS version shares the same codebase as Android and is in active development. Watch this page for updates.

Choosing a platform

Use the web app if…

You want to try Ensoul right now with nothing to install — app.ensoul.so works on any desktop or mobile browser.

Use desktop if…

You want persistent storage, native speech recognition, and a dedicated app experience on macOS or Windows.

Use Android if…

You want a native app experience with persistent storage, voice input, and the full companion feature set on mobile.

Your data across platforms

Ensoul stores everything locally — no account, no sync server. Your data lives on the device you use it on. To move everything to a new device, use Settings → Backup & Restore → Export to create a backup file, then import it on the new device.

Backups are cross-platform — a backup from the Android app can be restored on web or desktop, and vice versa.

If you use the included API key, an anonymous device identifier, your platform, and approximate token counts are sent to our server for fair-use enforcement. No conversation content is included. Own-key users are entirely exempt. See the privacy policy for full details, including retention and deletion handling.