Ribbon vs RelNet
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Ribbon
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You hear the perfect gift idea in March and by their birthday in October, it's gone. You buy your dad the same thing three years running. You overspend on some people and completely forget others Ribbon fixes all of that Ribbon is your year-round gift idea collector. Capture ideas the moment they strike, track what you've already given, and get reminded well before every occasion. No more last-minute scrambling. No more repeat gifts. Just thoughtful, stress-free giving KEY FEATURES • Organized by Person · Keep every gift idea sorted by the people you care about • Capture Ideas Anywhere · Use the Share Extension to save links from Safari, Amazon, or any app directly into Ribbon • Occasions & Countdowns · Track birthdays, anniversaries, and holidays with a live countdown and at-a-glance gift readiness • Smart Reminders · Get notified days or weeks ahead so you always have time to shop • Gift History · Every gift you mark as given is saved to a timeline, so you never repeat a present • Contacts Integration · Import friends and family from your phonebook, birthdays included • Home Screen Widget · See your next upcoming occasion without even opening the app • Share extension · Add gift ideas from any share sheet, system wide • iCloud Sync · Your ideas stay in sync across iPhone and iPad, automatically and securely Give better gifts. Start collecting ideas with Ribbon today! Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
RelNet
Visualize and manage your personal and professional connections with a dynamic network graph. Log interactions, receive smart reminders for important dates, and get AI-powered suggestions for communication. Gain insights into your network's composition and growth.
- Dynamic network graph visualization
- Log all interactions with contacts
- Smart reminders for events and follow-ups
- AI-powered communication suggestions
- Network insights by industry and location
- Business card scanning for contact entry
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RelNet turns your contacts into a real relationship system. NETWORK GRAPH See your whole network as a living graph — node size shows activity, line style shows how often you're in touch. Drag, pinch, and tap to explore. LOG EVERY INTERACTION Keep a simple record of calls, meetings, and messages so you always remember where things stand with each person. SMART REMINDERS Get nudged before a relationship goes cold, and never miss a birthday again. AI SCRIPTS When you're not sure what to say, RelNet helps you find the right words to reach back out. INSIGHTS See your network by industry, city, and relationship strength — and track how it grows over time. SCAN BUSINESS CARDS Add new contacts in seconds by scanning a business card. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your data stays local-first on your device, syncing only when you choose to. RelNet Pro unlocks unlimited contacts, AI scripts, and smart reminders. Subscriptions: monthly, quarterly, yearly, or a one-time lifetime unlock. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: RelNet at every 3 weeks against Ribbon's every 4 months. RelNet also leads on iOS requirement (16.4 vs 26.0). 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
Both are free to download. Ribbon sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and RelNet sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Ribbon ships an update every 4 months, RelNet every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.
| Parameter | Ribbon | RelNet |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 16.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 51 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | RanduSoft SRL | Weiyanda (Shanghai) Information Technology Co., Ltd. |
In-app purchases
Ribbon
- Ribbon Premium Monthly$0.991 Month
- Ribbon Premium Yearly$4.991 Year
- Ribbon Premium$9.99
RelNet
- RelNet Pro – Monthly$4.991 Month
- RelNet Pro – Quarterly$9.993 Months
- RelNet Pro – Yearly$24.991 Year
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- RelNet Family – Yearly$49.991 Year
- Lifetime Pro$49.99









