Penelope: Stay In Touch
Life is busy. Friendships shouldn’t fade because of that.
Penelope is a gentle nudge to reach and reconnect with real people in your life. No streaks, no pressure—just a simple way to find the "us" in your contacts again.
We help you go from scrolling to speaking.
How it works:
1. Get a notification to check in with someone you may not have spoken to in a while.
2. Find a moment during your day for a quick text or call.
3. Reach out and say hello!
Reach out. Refresh. Repeat.
We’re committed to two things: the privacy of your data, and keeping the app free. Because we’re free and not ad-supported, we don’t need to collect any of your data for the app to work, so we don’t.
If you like the app and want to support the ongoing costs of keeping it operational, Venmo us.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Not at all. There are no feeds, likes, or followers here. This is a private space for your existing relationships—a simple tool to help you move from "scrolling" to "speaking" with the people already in your life.
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Once you’ve allowed access to your contacts, the contact of the day is randomly chosen from the list by the app. No algorithm or optimization involved.
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Never. We believe the best connections are personal and human. The app provides the nudge and the reminder, but the "hello" always comes directly from you.
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Absolutely. Your privacy is our priority.
The app works locally on your iPhone, meaning your contacts and conversation history stay on your device and are never uploaded to our servers.
For more info on privacy, read our privacy policy.
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You only get one notification per day. It’s designed to fit into your life, not add to the noise.
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It’s free and always will be.
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Email penelopesupport@gmail.com.
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