Kinu
Private relationship companion. Local-first, private by default, calm by design.·kinu.care
Kinu is a private app for remembering small but meaningful details about the people you care about, such as birthdays, stories, and personal notes. It sends gentle reminders when it has been a while since you last connected with someone, or before an important date. Data is stored on the user's device by default, with an optional encrypted sync for cross-device access. It is explicitly positioned as not a CRM, social network, calendar, or AI companion.
What it's for
Features 14
- Ability to pause reminders for any person
- Account restore after uninstall via encrypted backup
- Birthday and important-date reminders
- Data export
- Data stored on device by default
- Encrypted sync and desktop access with Kinu Plus
- Free for up to 10 people
- Gentle reminders when it has been a while since contact
- Lenses for organizing people into categories
- Private notes, stories, and small moments for each person
- Relational Compass (closeness tracking)
- Rituals
- Sign-in with Apple, Google, or email
- Voice notes
At a glance
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Pricing
A one-time 'Founding Member' Lifetime option is available for $149.99, covering all Kinu Plus features permanently with no recurring charges.
Mobile only; no desktop access or sync.
Up to 10 people, mobile only, data stored on device
Annual billing offers 2 months free compared to paying monthly.
Unlimited people
$149.99 one-time payment for all Kinu Plus features forever.
One-time payment, no subscription