Just 5 Words
AI-powered storytelling.
Pick 5 words from a shuffled pool. Watch AI weave them into a unique short story, almost like a haiku. Then see it come to life as an image. Everything runs on-device using Apple Intelligence. No API calls, no cloud processing, no waiting.
Why I Built This
When I started using AI heavily for my work, the most frustrating thing was hitting quota limits. "Usage reset at 3:00 AM" — and I had to stop. I started exploring on-device inference as an alternative, but my Mac's 16GB of RAM made serious AI work impractical.
Then I stumbled upon Apple Intelligence. It's a collection of optimized models running directly on device, capable of decent text and image generation. Not powerful enough for code generation, but perfect for creative tasks.
That's when the idea clicked: what if I built something that turned random words into stories, then stories into images? A simple creative toy that showcases what on-device AI can do.
The deeper I went, the more addictive it became. There's something magical about watching words transform into short stories, almost like haikus, and then seeing ephemeral, gentle images emerge from them.
It's beautiful. And now it's yours to explore.
Pick Your Words
Choose 5 words from a shuffled pool of creative prompts. Each combination creates a unique starting point for AI generation. Don't like what you see? Shuffle as many times as you want until you find the perfect set. The randomness is part of the fun — unexpected combinations often create the most interesting stories.
AI-Generated Stories
Apple Intelligence transforms your 5 words into a short, creative story. Every generation is unique — the same words can produce different narratives each time. Not happy with the result? Generate a new variation instantly. The stories feel almost like haikus: brief, evocative, and surprisingly poetic.
Stories Become Images
Turn your story into visual art. Choose from multiple styles — sketch, animation, illustration, and more. Adjust perspectives and add modifiers to fine-tune the output. The images are ephemeral and gentle, matching the poetic nature of the stories. Pro users unlock all styles, modifiers, and perspectives.
Share Your Creations
Built-in share sheets for Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok make sharing effortless. Each platform gets optimized formatting for its content style. Share your stories and images with friends, or post them publicly using #5Words. What's a beautiful creation if no one else can see it?
Requirements: Just 5 Words requires iOS 18.4 or higher on an iPhone 15 Pro or newer. Apple Intelligence must be enabled in Settings. The app runs entirely on-device — no internet required for generation, no API calls, no cloud processing.
Creativity, Simplified
Free to start. Generate stories and images right on your device. Pro unlocks all styles and removes ads.
Download Free on App StoreRequires iOS 18.4+ with Apple Intelligence enabled.