Comparison

Hippo vs Remena

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. You can jot down notes, track events, and set reminders to stay connected and informed about people in your life. Your data is securely stored on your device.

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

Remena

Features
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Your digital life grows every day. Accounts, subscriptions, documents, important information. But what happens to all that information when you're no longer here? Remena helps you securely and clearly store important digital information for later — for the people you trust. Not exciting. But important. What is Remena? Remena is a privacy-first digital transfer vault where you can calmly store: • Where important accounts can be found • Which subscriptions need to be cancelled • Which steps need to be taken first • Practical instructions for your partner or family • Everything you want to leave behind clearly Everything stays completely private until it's truly needed. Security is central Remena is built with zero-knowledge encryption. • All data is encrypted on your device • We cannot read your data • Nobody gets access without your emergency key • Access goes through a controlled activation procedure You stay in control. Always. How does it work? Create your digital vault Add a trusted person Store your personal emergency key safely Only in an emergency can access be requested Until that moment, everything stays completely private. Why Remena? A password manager helps you log in. Remena helps you leave clarity behind. For moments that are already hard enough.

Screenshots

Hippo4 screens
Remena4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Remena at every 2 weeks against Hippo's monthly. Remena also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.4). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. Hippo sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Remena sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hippo ships an update monthly, Remena every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Hippo versus Remena: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHippoRemena
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (8 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews62.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS18.415.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRoel van der KraanStormzaak - Web & App

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Hippo

Subscriptions4
  • Hippo Monthly1 Month trial$1.991 Month
  • Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Yearly$13.991 Year
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  • Hippo Yearly1 Month trial$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$29.99
3 purchases

Remena

Subscriptions1
  • Remena Maandelijks$1.991 Month
One-time2
  • Remena Lifetime$84.99
  • Together Lifetime$139.99

Questions

Is Hippo free?
Hippo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Remena free?
Remena is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Hippo or Remena have ads?
Neither Hippo nor Remena shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hippo or Remena?
Hippo ships an update monthly, and Remena every 2 weeks. Most recently, Hippo was updated on October 23, 2026 and Remena on October 24, 2026.

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