Comparison

Hey Me vs Kappi

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

Head to head
About

Hey Me

Capture thoughts, to-dos, and ideas in a unique chat-style interface. Organize notes into themed conversations with customizable visuals and instant search. It's a private and delightful way to keep your mind uncluttered.

Highlights
  • Chat-style note-taking
  • Themed conversations
  • Instant search across chats
  • Customizable chat colors and illustrations
  • Move notes between conversations
  • Rich link previews
  • Private and secure
Features
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Take notes like you're chatting with yourself ;) Hey Me will transform how you capture your thoughts... Forget boring lists! Hey Me is a note-taking app with a twist — it works like a chat with yourself. Capture thoughts, to-dos, ideas, quotes, or dreams in familiar chat bubbles, and organize them into themed conversations you can easily move between. It's the comfort of chatting with a friend, but the friend is YOU! Why you'll love Hey Me: - Chat-style notes in themed conversations - Task lists right inside your chats — check things off as you go - Search your chats, links, and tasks to find anything, instantly - Custom colors and illustrations for each chat - Move notes between conversations instantly - Quick capture without folder hunting - Links come alive with rich previews — images, titles, and descriptions - Completely private and secure Whether it's a brilliant idea, a random grocery item, a wedding plan, or your dream journal - Hey Me keeps your brain uncluttered in a space that feels warm, familiar, and delightful. Perfect for: - To-do lists & reminders - Ideas & brain dumps - Journals & self-reflection - Project & event planning - Favorite quotes & life notes - and anything else you can think of! Ready to give your thoughts a cozy home? Download Hey Me and start chatting with yourself today! Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://heyme.bitoverloaded.com/legal/privacy

About

Kappi

This app helps you regain control of your time by blocking distracting applications and app categories. It allows you to set focus sessions and schedule protection for specific times of the day, encouraging mindful usage and reducing unproductive scrolling.

Highlights
  • Block distracting apps
  • Start focus sessions
  • Set protection rules for specific times
  • Privacy-focused, device-local data
  • Progress signals for resisting distractions
Features
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Kappi is a screen time blocker for people who want to spend more time doing what they want, instead of being stuck scrolling. Pick the apps that distract you, protect the parts of your day when you need focus, and let Kappi help you pause before scrolling turns into another lost hour. Kappi uses Apple's Screen Time tools to help block distracting apps and app categories on your device. Your protected-app choices stay on your device; Kappi never uploads the names of apps you block. With Kappi you can: - Choose distracting apps to block - Start focus session protection when you need to get things done - Set protection rules for vulnerable parts of the day - See simple progress signals and Kappi's reactions as you resist distractions - Keep your focus setup private and device-local Kappi Plus requires a paid subscription and unlocks the full blocking experience after onboarding. Eligible users can start a 7-day free trial with the annual plan. Terms of Service: https://www.getkappi.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.getkappi.com/privacy

Screenshots

Hey Me4 screens
Kappi4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Hey Me at 5.0 against Kappi's 4.2. Kappi's advantage is ratings volume (5 vs 1) and iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Hey Me sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Kappi sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $39.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Hey Me holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Kappi has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hey Me ships an update every 2 months, Kappi monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Hey Me versus Kappi: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHey MeKappi
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.2 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings15 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS26.018.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size82 MB62 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAndre LouwBlane Steckline

Customer experience

Hey Me

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Kappi

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Hey Me

One-time2
  • iCloud Sync$4.99
  • Unlimited Chats$4.99
1 purchases

Kappi

Subscriptions1
  • Kappi Plus Annual7 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Hey Me free?
Hey Me is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Kappi free?
Kappi is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Hey Me or Kappi?
Hey Me is rated higher. Hey Me averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Kappi averages 4.2 from 5 ratings.
Do Hey Me or Kappi have ads?
Neither Hey Me nor Kappi shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hey Me or Kappi?
Hey Me ships an update every 2 months, and Kappi monthly. Most recently, Hey Me was updated on October 30, 2026 and Kappi on October 31, 2026.

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