# Keep in Touch vs Check Up

The clearest difference is update cadence: Keep in Touch at every 3 weeks against Check Up's every 6 months. Keep in Touch also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.2). Check Up's advantage is ratings volume (12 vs 1). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Keep in Touch sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $6.99 per month and Check Up sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Keep in Touch against 5.0 for Check Up. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Check Up has 12 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Keep in Touch ships an update every 3 weeks, Check Up every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Keep in Touch | Check Up |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/keep-in-touch-kit/id6463192821/reviews) | [5.0 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/check-up-keep-friends-close/id6503481803/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **12** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 72 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kit App Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/1704107243) | [Ginkgo Labs LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1723258375) |

## What reviewers say

### Keep in Touch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/keep-in-touch-kit/id6463192821)

This app helps you stay connected by suggesting relevant conversation starters based on your contacts' interests and current events. It acts as a personal assistant to help you surprise and delight your important contacts with genuine messages.

**Highlights:** Personalized conversation starters, Contact interest analysis, Current events integration, Authentic message crafting, Top-of-mind contact strategy, AI-powered assistant

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly $6.99, 1 week free | $6.99 | per month |


### Check Up

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/check-up-keep-friends-close/id6503481803)

Easily manage your social connections by logging interactions, taking notes, and setting reminders to check in regularly. Strengthen relationships by ensuring you stay in touch with friends and family.

**Highlights:** Add and manage contacts, Log interactions and notes, Set regular check-in reminders, Track time spent with contacts, Unlimited contacts with Premium, Privacy-focused, data stays local

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Check Up Premium - Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Check Up Premium - Yearly | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Keep in Touch free?

Keep in Touch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Check Up free?

Check Up is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Keep in Touch or Check Up?

Keep in Touch and Check Up are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 12 ratings respectively.

### Do Keep in Touch or Check Up have ads?

Neither Keep in Touch nor Check Up shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Keep in Touch or Check Up?

Keep in Touch ships an update every 3 weeks, and Check Up every 6 months. Most recently, Keep in Touch was updated on October 19, 2026 and Check Up on October 30, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*