# Kin App — Social media made personal

> Private social media app for close connections, featuring future messaging and memorial accounts. (iPhone/iPad app by TODOS MEDIA LTD.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kin-app/id1527084735 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [TODOS MEDIA LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1527084737)
- Category: Lifestyle, Social Networking
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 2.80/5 from 10 App Store ratings · 20 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 14.1 · 53 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2021-02-01
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kin-app/id1527084735/reviews.md

## What is Kin App?

Traditional social media can be great for casual communication. But what about the 
conversations that really matter? Do you really want to share all your personal moments in front of thousands of bystanders? Didn’t think so. That’s why we made Kin. A space for friends. A space for families. A space for sharing stories. And remembering and celebrating loved ones. A space where you can escape ads and share your content in complete privacy knowing your data is protected. 

Completely private & secure

You control who sees your messages, images and videos. No one outside of your Kin 
family can see them. We’ll never sell your data.
 
Ad-free and clutter-free
 
We are a paid subscription app. That means no ads, or anything else that gets in the way of sharing with the people you care about.
 
Message the future

Send posts to the group that open on a date in the future you specify. Do the same with messages to individual members of your Kin family.

Young Person Accounts
 
A profile for those too young to be part of the conversation. You can grant them control 
when they turn 13.
 
Memorial Accounts

For those gone but not forgotten, so they remain part of your Kin family.

## Key features

- Private and secure sharing
- Ad-free experience
- Future message scheduling
- Young person accounts
- Memorial accounts
- Control over content visibility

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lite Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Plus Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Extra Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Lite Annual | $28.49 | per year |
| Plus Annual | $42.99 | per year |
| Extra Annual | $70.99 | per year |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 20)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kin-app/id1527084735/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Couldn’t register

*2025-10-24*

I used Apple, Google and even manually entered the info and could not register. The connected logins returned a network error and when registering manually the app crashed after click next step.

### 1/5 — Dead?

*2024-12-07*

Is it safe to assume this app is dead? I’ve read other reviews about the app not working, I tested it out myself and it won’t let me sign up. Not sure what has happened or what will happen. Looking for something that me and my family can share memories on without all the other clutter…

### 1/5 — Can't make an account

*2024-11-22*

Looked good until I found I couldn't make an account

### 5/5 — Issues seem to be resolved

*2024-05-15*

I was experiencing the same issues as all the other reviews. Everything looks to be sorted out now.

### 1/5 — No Longer Working

*2024-04-09*

Been down for about a month now. Took our money and ran. Lost shared family posts with no warning. Displeased to say the least.

### 3/5 — App isn’t working anymore

*2024-04-05*

I’ve been using the Kin app for almost a year and suddenly it isn’t functioning. The Kin website is down. Their email is down. I can’t reach anyone from the company to find out what is happening.

### 1/5 — App Outage

*2024-03-25*

The app is acting really funky. Been like this for the past several days now. It won’t update the feed and it keeps giving a network error message. Even the website is down. What’s the issue?

### 1/5 — Very very unhappy

*2023-09-10*

I have received charges to my bank account that i did not make as i had never heard of this app until about a month ago who the first charge occurred. I then reached out to support, emailing about my situation and waited for a response. None came, this month I received another charge, this time I downloaded the app, and made an account to try and contact support there. However there is no place for support on the app so once again i emailed the company. I have heard nothing back, i have never signed up for a subscription or ever downloaded the app (until recently to try and contact support). I have since asked my bank to block any charges from this app, and i am deeply upset and disappointed that no one has reached back out to help me or refund me the $10 they have took over the last 2 months. I would not recommend this app especially if you have young children who can make purchases through apps.

### 5/5 — Social Media the Right Way

*2023-06-13*

This is exactly the type of app I was looking for with social media. It strips away all the trash that IG, FB, SC, and twitter throw at you every second of every day. This is for truly connecting with your social group. So glad I found this app.

### 5/5 — Kin App

*2023-01-24*

I like the Kin app I can send media to my family. But the upload speeds are a bit bad. It takes like 5 seconds to upload a 3 second video.
Also it recommends me to send a future message to my pets but when I try, I can’t. Good app overall but much rooms for improvement.

## Frequently asked questions about Kin App

### What is Kin App's subscription model?

Kin App offers a variety of subscription plans, including Lite, Plus, and Extra, available on a monthly or annual basis. Several plans include a free 1-month trial period.

### How does Kin App protect user privacy?

Kin App emphasizes complete privacy and security, stating that users control who sees their messages, images, and videos. The app also explicitly states it will never sell user data.

### Can I schedule messages with Kin App?

Yes, Kin App allows you to message the future by sending posts to your group or individual members that open on a specified future date.

### What are Memorial Accounts in Kin App?

Memorial Accounts are a feature in Kin App designed for departed loved ones, allowing them to remain a part of your Kin family and their memories to be preserved.

### What is the age rating for Kin App?

Kin App has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users. It also includes specific features for young person accounts.

### How often is Kin App updated?

Kin App was last updated on January 5, 2024, with the latest version being 1.16.6. This indicates a relatively recent update frequency.

### What devices support Kin App?

Kin App is currently supported on iPhone and iPod devices.

### What is the user sentiment for Kin App based on ratings?

Kin App has a rating of 2.8 stars from 10 ratings, suggesting mixed to negative user sentiment based on the limited available data.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.16.6 — 2024-01-05

We're thrilled to introduce a new feature designed to boost your engagement on Kin. Our latest update introduces the Nudge feature. Receive special notifications to send future messages to the people you love. Enjoy a more interactive experience with easy-to-use buttons in full-screen prompts. Elevate your Kin journey – thanks for being part of our community!

### 1.16.2 — 2023-12-14

The latest version contains bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 1.14.1 — 2022-10-19

In this release you can create accounts for those not quite ready to join. We call them Shadow accounts. You can also create accounts for your lovely pets so you don't forget those beautiful moments with them.
Our playful "KinPics" are already available for those users that do not have a profile picture set. Guess who is who in the Storyline!
We have also updated the Members menu. The admins of the Space now have more control.

### 1.14 — 2022-10-11

In this release you can create accounts for those not quite ready to join. We call them Shadow accounts. You can also create accounts for your lovely pets so you don't forget those beautiful moments with them.
Our playful "KinPics" are already available for those users that do not have a profile picture set. Guess who is who in the Storyline!
We have also updated the Members menu. The admins of the Space now have more control.

### 1.13.3 — 2022-09-01

We found a few little bugs, so we fixed them.

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-10.*
