# Hippo - Contact Notes — Remember personal details

> Personal contact detail organizer with notes, events, and reminders. (iPhone/iPad app by Roel van der Kraan.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hippo-contact-notes/id1458330948 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Roel van der Kraan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1458330947)
- Category: Productivity, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.00/5 from 8 App Store ratings · 8 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.0 · 31 MB
- Languages: American English, Danish, Dutch, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Norwegian Bokmål, Brazilian Portuguese, European Spanish, Swedish
- Released: 2019-07-22
- Data updated: 2026-08-09
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hippo-contact-notes/id1458330948/reviews.md

## What is Hippo?

Remember everything about your friends, family, and colleagues with Hippo — your personal CRM. Take notes, track events, set reminders, and see how the people in your life are connected. The next time you meet, a quick glance at their profile is all you need to remember the details.

NOTES
• Quickly jot down what you learn about your contacts.
• Names of kids, a new job, a promotion, holiday plans, gift ideas.

EVENTS
• Create events for meetings or important life moments.
• Get reminded so you can ask about it next time.
• Quickly import events from your calendar app into Hippo

RELATIONSHIPS
• Link contacts to each other — partners, siblings, colleagues, mentors, and more.
• See at a glance how the people in your life connect.

REMINDERS
• Remember the questions you want to ask the next time you meet.
• Stay in touch with the people who matter.

PRIVACY
• No account needed
Hippo is filled with private data, so it stays on your device and in your iCloud — and nowhere else. We have no servers, and we can't see your notes, events, or contacts.

SUBSCRIPTION
Hippo is free to try with up to 25 contacts. To add more, purchase a yearly or lifetime subscription.

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Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at the confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your account settings on the App Store after purchase.

Terms of Service: https://gethippo.app/terms/

## Key features

- Contact notes
- Event tracking
- Custom reminders
- Secure on-device storage
- No contact access required
- iCloud Drive backup

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hippo Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Hippo Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $13.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (8 of 8)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hippo-contact-notes/id1458330948/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Photos sideways

*2026-08-04, version 2.0.4*

A great idea and easy to use app. Just downloaded and will use. However the photo’s for each individual are displayed sideways. Can this please be fixed

*Amended  -  Great developer response both here and via the Hippo contact link. Thanks for the developer support.

### 2/5 — Good fundamentals, bad maintenance

*2026-06-18, version 2.0.2*

App has a habit of crashing, you can’t re-order reminders after you write them, everything besides birthday is up to you to write in notes

### 3/5 — Any future support

*2023-04-01*

Worried about future support (APRIL 2023) . 

Is this still under development? Last updated in January 2021, and newsletter is on GetRevue which was killed January ‘23

**Developer response:** Yes, Hippo is still under development! I’m working on a Mac version.

### 5/5 — Thanks

*2021-05-01, version 1.5.0*

Your article of NSPersistentContainer is very helpful.

### 5/5 — Great app

*2021-04-01, version 1.5.0*

By comparison with other personal CRM Apps here in the App Store, it has the best price for the many features. I like everything about this app except the app icon.

### 2/5 — Forced to pay monthly.

*2020-12-25, version 1.4.0*

From what I’ve seen there are 2 sustainable options when it’s about payment which satisfied customer and developer.   
    
First being, free with premium features. For example you have 5 friends for free on the app, if you want more you have to pay x money a year or as a lifetime thing.    
    
Second being one time purchase.    
    
I‘d gladly support it with a 1 time paYmeant if I like it but not on a monthly basis.    
    
Why are the contacts not in different colours and all blue?

### 4/5 — What I have been looking for!

*2020-10-11, version 1.4.0*

Simple, great interface and cheap!  Does the job better than many high priced CRMs.  Highly recommend!

### 5/5 — Easy to use

*2020-02-04*

Super useful tool and easy to learn compared to others. Pricing is more than fair also. Thanks so much for creating this app :)

## Frequently asked questions about Hippo

### What is Hippo?

Hippo is a productivity app designed to help you remember personal details about your contacts. It allows you to create notes, track important events, and set reminders so you can stay informed and connected.

### How does Hippo handle my data privacy?

Hippo prioritizes your privacy by storing all your data securely on your device and optionally in your iCloud Drive. It does not require access to your device's contacts and the developers cannot access your notes or events.

### What are the subscription options for Hippo?

Hippo offers a 1-month free trial for its subscription. After the trial, you can choose between a monthly subscription for $1.99 or a yearly subscription for $13.99 or $14.99. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled.

### Can I still access my notes if my Hippo subscription ends?

Yes, even if your subscription or trial ends, Hippo will enter a read-only mode. This ensures you can still access all your previously saved notes and contact information.

### What devices is Hippo available on?

Hippo is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It is designed to work across these Apple devices.

### How often is Hippo updated?

The latest version of Hippo is 1.5.0, which was last updated on January 21, 2021. Update frequency can vary based on developer releases.

### What is the age rating for Hippo?

Hippo has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

### Does Hippo have ads?

No, Hippo does not contain advertisements. The app is free to try and offers subscriptions for full functionality.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.0.4 — 2026-07-11

Welcome to Hippo 2 — a complete redesign of your personal CRM. Connect your contacts with relationships, see your Calendar events right alongside Hippo and enjoy a brand-new native Mac app. Plus countless improvements throughout.

### 2.0.3 — 2026-06-20

Welcome to Hippo 2 — a complete redesign of your personal CRM. Connect your contacts with relationships, see your Calendar events right alongside Hippo and enjoy a brand-new native Mac app. Plus countless improvements throughout.

### 2.0.2 — 2026-05-11

Welcome to Hippo 2 — a complete redesign of your personal CRM. Connect your contacts with relationships, see your Calendar events right alongside Hippo and enjoy a brand-new native Mac app. Plus countless improvements throughout.

### 2.0.1 — 2026-05-04

Welcome to Hippo 2 — a complete redesign of your personal CRM. Connect your contacts with relationships, see your Calendar events right alongside Hippo and enjoy a brand-new native Mac app. Plus countless improvements throughout.

### 2.0.0 — 2026-05-01

Welcome to Hippo 2 — a complete redesign of your personal CRM. Connect your contacts with relationships, see your Calendar events right alongside Hippo and enjoy a brand-new native Mac app. Plus countless improvements throughout.

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All apps by Roel van der Kraan: https://appshunter.io/developer/1458330947

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