betterpal

Remember people better.

Most people you meet don't belong in Contacts. But you still want to remember their name, where you met, and a few things about them. A simple way to write it down, lock it in, and build stronger connections over time. Why we built it →

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How It Works

1

Write it down

Met someone? Type their name and a few details. That's it. The act of writing it down helps lock the memory in.

2

Add context

Tag people by where you met, link them to others, add birthdays. Build a picture of your network over time.

3

Remember them

Next time you see someone, you'll remember. Conversations pick up where they left off.

betterpal app quick entry screen - add contacts with natural language on iPhone

Quick Entry

Add new pals instantly with natural language input

process new entries - choose new person or add as a note

Process Entries

Add as a new person or add as a note to an existing one

betterpal add person details - select tags connections and info

Add Details

Set tags, connections, and info when adding someone

betterpal relationship linking - connect people together

Network View

Connect pals together and see how they relate

betterpal birthday reminders - never forget important dates

Never Forget

Track birthdays and important dates at a glance

betterpal pals list view - see all your pals

Pals View

See everyone in a clean list format

betterpal contact card - view all saved info about a person

Contact Card

View all the info you've saved about someone

betterpal map view - see where your pals are located

Map View

See where your pals are located around the world

Key Features

Quick Entry System

Capture pals and context in seconds. Just type "Sarah from coffee shop, graphic designer" and betterpal does the rest.

Smart Tagging

Organize by events, locations, groups, or projects. Visual tags help you find pals by context, not just names.

Recall Quiz

Test yourself on names and details about people you've met. A fun way to keep your memory sharp.

Visual Network

Interactive graph visualization shows your social network at a glance. Filter by tags, birthdays, or relationships.

Smart Reminders

Never forget birthdays or follow-ups. Get notifications with quick actions to call or message.

Privacy First

All data stored locally on your device. No cloud sync required. Export and import for backups.

Your data stays on your phone

100% Local

Everything lives on your iPhone. We don't have servers, we don't collect data, we can't see anything you write.

No Cloud Required

Optional iCloud sync if you want it, but nothing leaves your device by default. Your relationships are yours.

Export Anytime

Your data is yours. Export it, back it up, delete it. No accounts, no tracking, no analytics.

Stop forgetting people

We built betterpal for ourselves and use it every day. Give it a try.

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