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What is friendo?A private friend journal and relationship closeness tracker for your friendships. Keep track of, nurture, and grow the relationships that matter, all on your device.

What are some of the features?- Visualize your friends in an orbit around you
- Smart notifications to remind you to stay in touch or grow relationships
- Birthday reminders
- Interaction logging
- Works offline
- Face ID protection

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friendo Privacy PolicyLast updated: January 11, 2026The short version: friendo doesn't collect, store, or share any of your data. Everything stays on your device.---
Data Collectionfriendo does not collect any personal data. We don't have servers, accounts, or analytics. The app works entirely offline.Data StorageAll your data — friends, notes, interactions, and settings — is stored locally on your device. Nothing is transmitted over the internet.Third-Party Servicesfriendo does not use any third-party services, analytics tools, or tracking software.Face ID / Passcodefriendo offers optional Face ID or passcode protection to keep your data private. This authentication happens entirely on your device using Apple's built-in security. We never see or store your biometric data.Notificationsfriendo sends local notifications to remind you to stay in touch with friends. These notifications are generated and scheduled entirely on your device. No data is sent to external servers.Data ExportYou can export your data at any time from within the app. Your data is yours.Children's Privacyfriendo does not knowingly collect any information from children under 13.Changes to This PolicyIf we update this policy, we'll post the new version here with an updated date.ContactQuestions? Reach out at [email protected]

friendo FAQ---
GeneralWhat is friendo?
friendo is a private app that helps you nurture your friendships. It visualizes your relationships as an orbit — closest friends near the center, acquaintances further out — and sends gentle reminders to help you stay in touch.Is friendo free?
Yes, friendo is completely free to download and use.Do I need to create an account?
No. friendo works entirely on your device with no sign-up required.---
Getting StartedHow do I add friends?
Tap the "+" button in the bottom navigation bar. Enter your friend's name and optionally add their location and birthday.How does ranking work?
When you add a friend, friendo shows you simple comparisons: "Who are you closer to — Alex or Sam?" Press the button on right for the friend you're closer to, left for the other. After a few rankings, friendo places your new friend in the right spot in your orbit.Can I change a friend's ranking later?
Yes! Open the friend's card and tap "Re-rank" (the cycle icon) to update their position in your orbit as your relationship evolves.---
The OrbitWhat do the rings mean?
Friends closer to the center are people you feel closest to. Friends on outer rings are more distant acquaintances. The orbit is a visual representation of your relationships.Why did a friend move to a different ring?
When you re-rank friends or add new ones, positions may shift to reflect your updated feelings about each relationship.Can I have multiple friends on the same ring?
Yes! Many friends can share the same closeness level.---
FeaturesHow do I log an interaction?
Open a friend's card and tap to log a text, call, video chat, or in-person hangout. You can also add notes about what you talked about.How do birthday reminders work?
Add a friend's birthday when creating or editing their card. friendo will send you a reminder so you never forget.What are tags?
Tags let you organize friends into groups like "College," "Work," or "Family." You can create custom tags and assign multiple tags to each friend.How do I add notes about a friend?
Open a friend's card and tap the notes section. Use this to remember important details, conversation topics, or memories.---
NotificationsWhat kind of notifications will I get?
friendo sends gentle reminders to reach out to friends you haven't connected with in a while, birthday reminders, and occasional prompts to keep your orbit fresh.Can I turn off notifications?
Yes. You can manage notification settings within the app under Settings. You can also block specific friends from notifications.Why am I not receiving notifications?
Make sure notifications are enabled for friendo in your iPhone's Settings > Notifications > friendo. Also check that you've granted notification permissions when prompted in the app.---
Privacy & SecurityIs my data private?
Yes. All your data stays on your device. friendo has no servers, no accounts, and no way to see your information.Does friendo share my data?
No. We don't collect, store, or share any data. There's nothing to share.What is Face ID lock?
You can enable Face ID or passcode protection in Settings to keep your friendship data private from anyone who picks up your phone.Can anyone else see my friends or notes?
Only if they have access to your unlocked phone. Enable Face ID lock for extra privacy.---
Data & BackupHow do I back up my data?
Go to Settings and tap "Export Data." This saves all your friends, notes, and interactions as a file you can keep safe.How do I restore my data on a new phone?
Use the "Import Data" option in Settings and select your previously exported file.What happens if I delete the app?
All your data will be deleted. Export your data first if you want to keep it.---
TroubleshootingThe app is running slowly
Try closing and reopening the app. If the issue persists, restart your phone.My orbit looks wrong
If friends seem misplaced, you can re-rank them individually to update their positions.Notifications stopped working
Check your iPhone Settings > Notifications > friendo to make sure notifications are enabled. Then open friendo to refresh the notification schedule.---
Contact & FeedbackHow do I report a bug or request a feature?
Email us at [email protected] — we read every message and appreciate your feedback!How do I leave a review?
If you're enjoying friendo, we'd love a review on the App Store. It helps others discover the app.