Comparison

Hippo vs ConnectNotes

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Hippo

This app helps you remember important details about your contacts, track events, and set reminders. It allows you to link people together to visualize relationships and ensures your data stays private on your device.

Highlights
  • Jot down contact details
  • Track important life events
  • Set reminders for follow-ups
  • Link contacts to show relationships
  • Private, on-device data storage
  • Import calendar events
Features
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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. ————— 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/

About

ConnectNotes

Features
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ConnectNotes: Elevate Every Interaction Have you ever had a fleeting thought during or after a conversation and wished you had a way to note it down? ConnectNotes is designed to simplify this for you. Make every contact interaction productive and never lose sight of essential details. Key Features: Message-style Noting: It feels like sending a message, but you're creating a personal note. Seamlessly integrate your contacts list with your notes. Boost Productivity: Stay on top of tasks and important details. Turn casual chats into actionable tasks and reminders. For Your Eyes Only: These aren't messages sent to others; these are your notes attached to each contact. Easy Search: Dive into your contacts and instantly add or view notes. Your productivity tool is always just a tap away. Intuitive Design: User-friendly interface ensures you spend less time figuring things out and more time noting important details. Whether it's for business or personal use, ConnectNotes is your go-to tool for ensuring you remember the little details that matter most. Transform your contact list into a powerhouse of productivity.

Screenshots

Hippo4 screens
ConnectNotes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Hippo at Free against ConnectNotes's $1.99. ConnectNotes's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and update cadence (every 3 days vs monthly). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Hippo is free to download; ConnectNotes costs $1.99 up front. Hippo sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. ConnectNotes asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hippo ships an update monthly, ConnectNotes every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Hippo versus ConnectNotes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHippoConnectNotes
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating3.0 (8 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews62.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS18.411.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB45 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRoel van der KraanNadim Kamal

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Hippo

Subscriptions4
  • Hippo Monthly1 Month trial$1.991 Month
  • Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Hippo Yearly$13.991 Year
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  • Hippo Yearly1 Month trial$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime – Personal CRM$29.99
None

ConnectNotes

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Hippo free?
Hippo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ConnectNotes free?
ConnectNotes costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Hippo or ConnectNotes have ads?
Neither Hippo nor ConnectNotes shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hippo or ConnectNotes?
Hippo ships an update monthly, and ConnectNotes every 3 days. Most recently, Hippo was updated on October 29, 2026 and ConnectNotes on October 25, 2026.

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