Wait, what was that PIN?

It's a clever phonetic system that's been around for over 300 years. Instead of trying to memorize abstract digits, you turn them into consonant sounds, then into words and bizarre stories. Since our brains are built for visuals, locations and stories, not lists of numbers, it makes it much harder to forget.

Not at all. You only need to learn sounds for the ten digits (0–9) and practice finding these sounds in words. Most people get the hang of it in about 20 minutes of practice.

It feels hard because the method combines a few simple skills. It becomes overwhelming when you tackle them all at once. This frustration causes many people to quit early. With Numerista, you learn these simple skills one by one in bite-size lessons. You learn by doing, which is the best way to acquire any skill.

Nope! While it helps to have an imagination, Numerista handles the heavy lifting. If you get stuck, our generator and AI storyteller will literally build the stories for you.

Actually, this system is perfect for anyone. Whether you struggle with numbers or just want to upgrade your memory, it allows you to skip the "abstract" part and rely on your brain's natural talent for stories and pictures.

Absolutely. It's a lifesaver for history dates, periodic table numbers, or complex formulas. Once you turn the data into a picture, you stop memorizing facts and start remembering scenes.

For sure. You can use it to remember measurements, part numbers, budget figures, phone extensions, security codes, tax rates, dosages, allowances, processing times, error codes, addresses; the list is endless.

Just join the month and day! For March 11th (311), you might use "humidity" or "meditate." Pro tip: Always use two digits for the day (02 instead of 2) to avoid confusion between dates like November 2nd (1102) and January 12th (112).

You can break a 16-digit card number into mnemonic words, weave them into a story, and it becomes much easier to recall when you need it. Or you can let Numerista do it for you.

There's no set limit. Memory athletes use these exact systems to memorize thousands of digits. For everyday life, you might find yourself remembering measurements, prices, seat numbers, opening hours, PINs, locker codes, and other numbers with much less effort.

It will be available online (web), on Android, and on iPads/iPhones.

To be honest? No. You could find books, websites, and YouTube videos for free. But we've built Numerista to be the shortcut. It's a complete toolkit whether you want to sharpen your mnemonization skills or outsource all the heavy lifting.

We've explored many alternatives, such as Numzi, Memcoder, PinFruit, and the Major System database. Most simply list words. Ours builds the entire mnemonic instantly, favors common words you actually know, lets you quickly generate different options, and includes an AI storyteller to weave it all together.

Yes! The core features: training, mnemonic generator, and your saved numbers, all work without an internet connection. Even the web version works offline if you add it to your home screen or desktop. You only need a connection for AI storytelling.

We recognize that the Major System is sound-based, and pronunciation varies significantly across English accents. Our generator lets you choose how sounds map to digits: drop "th" or map to 1; drop "ng", map to 2, or map to 27; and whether rhotic /r/ (the pronounced "r" after vowels in American, Canadian, Scottish, and Irish English) maps to 4 or gets dropped like in non-rhotic British English. These settings let you match how you naturally pronounce words with generated mnemonics and peg suggestions.

The free version is great for learning and everyday use. Pro unlocks unlimited saved numbers and exercises, advanced pegs management: 3-digit and multi-word pegs, and AI storyteller credits to help you remember longer sequences.

It takes your generated word list and weaves them into a short, bizarre story. The weirder it is, the easier it is to remember. It saves you from having to come up with the logic yourself.

Definitely. There are simpler systems, such as number-rhyme (like 1=Bun), and more complex ones like the Dominic System or the Ben System. We chose the Major System because it strikes the perfect balance of complexity and versatility.

Yes, you can customize your pegs how you like it and use peg drill exercises to learn your pegs by heart.

"Pegs" are pre-memorized words for numbers 0-99 that serve as mental anchors. For example, 86 might always be "fish" (F=8, SH=6). When you need to remember parking spot "86," you picture a giant purple fish wearing sunglasses lounging across your car's hood. For longer numbers, split them into two-digit chunks and link the pegs together in a memorable scene.

For things like PINs or passport numbers, a short story or even a simple vivid scene works. But for dozens of digits, you want to combine the Major System with a Memory Palace. You break the big number into small chunks, turn those into scenes, and space them out along your mental walk.

Also called the Method of Loci, it's a technique where you imagine a familiar building (like your house) and "place" your mnemonics in specific well-known locations. When you need the info, you just "walk" through the building in your head and "see" them where you put them. It's an ancient power tool for long lists.

Even the best mnemonics can fade if you never use them. That's why we use Spaced Repetition (SRM) principles. The app reminds you to check in on your saved numbers just before you're likely to forget them, helping to lock them in for the long haul.

Completely. Your numbers are encrypted, and by default they stay on your phone or your computer and never even touch our servers.

No. We don't have access to your encrypted local data. Even when you use the AI Storyteller, only the mnemonic words (like "turbine") are sent to generate the story, not your actual numbers.

By default, it's on your device. You can choose to store it locally or enable secure cloud storage for accessibility across your devices.