Comparison

Drift vs Vera

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

Head to head
About

Drift

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Drift is the relationship tracker that stops contacts from drifting away. Track relationships with friends and family using intelligent reminders designed for busy people managing personal networks. WHY DRIFT? Losing touch is not laziness - it is busy life. Drift relationship tracker adapts to your connections, turning "I should reach out" into "I just connected." Unlike generic contact managers, Drift tracks relationship patterns to prevent drift when life gets hectic. INTELLIGENT RELATIONSHIP TRACKING Drift smart tracker recognizes natural relationship patterns. Our contact manager learns when you connect with friends, family, and network contacts. People need gentle nudges - Drift delivers them with intelligent reminders for busy professionals tracking personal relationships. VISUAL TRACKING & SMART MANAGEMENT See your personal network grow with intuitive contact visualization. Track connection frequency and manage relationship health. Drift auto-suggests optimal reach out times. Gentle reminder system includes personal notes for friends and family. Manage relationships in under 2 minutes daily. NEVER LOSE TOUCH First-ever relationship drift tracker with real-time contact suggestions. Drift calculates when relationships need attention based on connection history. Visual tracking shows contact frequency and prevents relationship neglect. Track connections daily and build relationship momentum. BUSY-LIFE OPTIMIZED Minimal distractions for maximum relationship focus. Track one contact at a time to prevent overwhelm. Drift shows ONLY who needs attention next - perfect for busy people managing networks and tracking personal connections. FLEXIBLE REMINDER TRACKING Built-in reminder manager adapts to hectic schedules. Custom frequencies with gentle nudges. Set daily, weekly, monthly, or custom intervals for each contact you track. COMPREHENSIVE CONTACT TRACKING Track birthdays, anniversaries, and important dates. Add personal notes and conversation topics. Organize contacts by relationship type - friends, family, professional network, or custom categories. FOR EVERY RELATIONSHIP New Connections: Simple tracker guidance for building friendships. Long-Term: Track patterns, optimize frequency, prevent drift. Professional: Manage business relationships and networking contacts. Family: Track and stay close with relatives. COMPLETE FEATURES Smart contact reminder tracker, visual relationship tracking, drift detection, flexible reminder manager, personal support, gentle nudges, contact history, connection frequency tracking, daily insights, minimal distraction design, reach out suggestions, network visualization, 60-second setup, history logs, friendship tips, works offline, calendar integration, birthday reminders, custom categories, streak tracking, contact notes manager. WHAT MAKES DRIFT DIFFERENT Drift is the only app preventing relationship drift before it happens. Unlike contact managers that store information or reminder apps that nag constantly, Drift intelligently tracks and balances staying connected with respecting your schedule. Managing relationships takes effort, but tracking should not feel like work. Drift surfaces the right contact at the right time - helping maintain connections before they drift away. PRICING Try Drift free for 7 days, then subscribe to continue: Premium: $2.99/month or $19.99/year 7-day trial - Cancel anytime Subscription renews automatically unless canceled 24 hours before period ends. Payment charged to iTunes at confirmation. Manage subscriptions in Account Settings. Privacy: https://www.driftapp.com/privacy Terms: https://www.driftapp.com/terms SUPPORT Email: support@driftapp.com Web: www.driftapp.com Join thousands tracking meaningful relationships with gentle reminders and smart contact management. Download Drift and discover how easy relationship tracking keeps connections alive. Your personal tracker for staying connected.

About

Vera

This app helps you stay connected with friends and family by sending gentle reminders to reach out. Organize contacts, set custom reconnection frequencies, and receive smart notifications to prevent relationships from fading due to busyness. It offers a simple way to maintain important connections without added pressure.

Highlights
  • Organize important contacts
  • Set custom reminder frequency
  • Smart reconnection notifications
  • Keep notes on conversations
  • Track who you haven't contacted
  • Maintain consistent friendships
Features
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Most relationships don’t end. They slowly fade. Not because you stopped caring, but because life gets busy. Vera is a relationship reminder app that helps you stay in touch with the people who matter, without forcing it. Add your friends, family, or important contacts. Choose how often you want to reconnect. Vera gently nudges you when it’s been a while, so distance doesn’t happen by accident. No pressure. No noise. Just a small reminder, when it matters. With Vera, you can: · Add and organize the people who matter most · Set reminder frequency (weekly, monthly, or custom) · Get smart notifications to reconnect at the right time · Keep notes about conversations and important details · See who you haven’t talked to in a while · Stay consistent with friendships and relationships Perfect for: · Keeping in touch with friends and family · Long-distance relationships · Busy people who don’t want to lose connections · Remembering to check in regularly · Anyone looking for a simple personal CRM for relationships Vera is built for something simple: helping you stay close to the people who matter. Vera Premium unlocks: · Up to 25 people · Custom reminder frequency · Smart notifications with context · Important dates and events · Direct actions (call or WhatsApp) Privacy Policy: https://www.notion.so/Privacy-Policy-Vera-3208dfe2c9fd808b8a26d538d6b2ac4b Terms of Use: https://www.notion.so/Terms-of-Use-Vera-App-3258dfe2c9fd80feaee7ec7699227251

Screenshots

Drift4 screens
Vera4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Vera at 3 against Drift's 1. Vera also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, 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. Drift sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Vera sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per 6 months. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Drift versus Vera: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDriftVera
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequency—Fortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLance Sessions IIBrayan Alexis Ramirez Martinez

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Drift

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Yearly Premium7 Days trial$19.991 Year
2 purchases

Vera

Subscriptions2
  • Vera Premium1 Month trial$19.996 Months
  • Vera Premium1 Month trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Drift free?
Drift is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Vera free?
Vera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Drift or Vera have ads?
Neither Drift nor Vera shows ads.

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