KeepContact vs Kinu
KeepContact
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| Figure | KeepContact | Kinu |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $2.08/mo | $5.83/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | — | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 4 | 4 |
| Spec score · Personal CRM Software | 8.0 (#11) | 8.2 (#10) |
| Integrations | The maker describes optional iCloud sync; the App Store listing also names Siri Shortcuts and calendar suggestions. | Apple and Google are listed for account sign-in; the maker pages opened do not state integrations with other productivity or contact-management products. |
| Offline use | The App Store listing says KeepContact works offline without an account or login. | After sign-in, the app works fully offline and saves writes to the device first. |
| Privacy | The maker says the app has no analytics or advertising trackers and does not upload imported contacts. | Relationship data is stored locally by default, and users can optionally enable free encrypted backup or paid encrypted sync. |
| Reminders | Users set how often they want to connect with each person, and the app reminds them when it has been a while. | Kinu gives gentle reminders when dates come around or it has been a while since you reached out. |
| Support | SuiteForge says users can send feedback from the app's settings or email [email protected]. | Kinu says its support team typically responds within 24 hours. |
Plans
KeepContact
- FreeFree
- KeepContact Pro — Monthly$4.99 a month
- KeepContact Pro — Yearly$24.99 a year
- KeepContact Pro Lifetime$69.99, paid once
Kinu
- FreeFree
- Kinu Plus (monthly)$6.99 a month
- Kinu Plus (yearly)$69.99 a year
- Founding Member Lifetime$149.99, paid once
In their own words
KeepContact
KeepContact is an iPhone personal CRM for people who want to remember relationships and follow up deliberately. Users choose how often to connect with each person, then receive reminders when that interval has passed. Contacts can be grouped into circles such as family, friends, and work; calls and meetings can be recorded with notes, building an interaction history. The App Store listing also names voice memo transcription, business card scanning, relationship statistics, Siri Shortcuts, calendar suggestions, and home screen widgets. KeepContact works offline without requiring an account or login. Its maker says names and notes remain on the device, with optional synchronization through the user's private iCloud, and says the app uses no analytics or advertising trackers and does not upload imported contacts. Contact and microphone permissions are optional. The listing says AI summaries and message suggestions use Apple's on-device model and that notes are not sent to a server. The app is iPhone-only and requires iOS 26.2 or later. Its free plan is free, with up to 15 contacts and three reminders; Pro options include monthly, yearly, and one-time payment plans.
Kinu
Kinu is a private personal CRM for remembering details and important dates about friends and family. It can remind users when a date arrives or when they have not been in touch for a while. For each person, users can keep moments, private and voice notes, dates, and rituals. It is designed for personal relationships rather than sales contacts or a larger social network, and has no feeds, followers, likes, or public profiles.
After sign-in, Kinu works offline and saves changes to the device first. Relationship data is local by default; users can enable free encrypted backup or paid encrypted sync. When either is enabled, data is encrypted on the device before it leaves and remains encrypted in transit and at rest. Voice notes stay on the device on every plan, and data can be exported at any time. Kinu is available on Android, iOS, and web. The free plan supports up to 10 people; Kinu Plus adds unlimited people and encrypted sync for $6.99 per month or $69.99 per year.