Kithmap vs SoonCall

Kithmap is a personal relationship CRM for keeping track of people and connections. Its graph lets users label links such as family, friends, partners, colleagues and classmates. People can be added by typing or pasting names, then organized with tags or groups and given photos and notes. Users can set a follow-up cadence, see who is overdue, record conversations and receive birthday reminders.

Kithmap describes itself as a single-user tool for personal memory, not a sales CRM. It runs on the web and macOS, and users sign in with Google. Optional connections to Google Contacts, Gmail and Calendar are subject to the access a user authorizes. Kithmap says Gmail thread bodies are not stored, although thread headers and relevant calendar events are cached on its server; for the Mac companion, message bodies remain on the Mac and only derived log entries are sent. Users can export data as JSON or delete an account in Settings. The open beta plan is free. Kithmap says it is US-only and not yet GDPR-compliant for EU residents.

SoonCall is an iOS wellbeing app focused on preventing loneliness by helping people keep up with existing relationships. It uses a contact frequency set by the user and past interactions to suggest who may be ready for a catchup. After calls made through the app, SoonCall prompts users to log the catchup; users can also mark catchups manually. Catchup History stores notes against each contact, and friendship insights show catchup streaks, trends and history. The free plan costs nothing and supports five meaningful relationships, catchup planning and tracking, and smart suggestions. SoonCall Pro costs $6.99 a month or $39.99 a year. Pro adds unlimited relationships, automatic catchup reminders, friendship insights, significant date tracking, a timezone helper, home screen widgets and beta access. The maker says the app is currently available only on iOS, with an Android version in development. SoonCall is designed to strengthen existing relationships rather than help users meet new people.