Side by side
Coleva vs Hilo
Both stand on personal crm software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan iPhone
Coleva combines journaling, relationship organization, reminders, and a connected map on iPhone. Its local-storage approach comes with no separate backup service, and optional Cloud Assist can send limited information to an external API when enabled.
Visit Coleva Free plan iPhoneMac
Choose Hilo if you want a free iOS app for keeping track of close personal relationships, with reminders, notes, follow-up alerts, and saved recommendations. Look elsewhere if you need a business CRM or an Android app now.
Visit HiloThe facts
| Coleva | Hilo | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | iPhone | iPhone, Mac |
| Lowest paid plan | Coleva Plus Yearly: $39 a year | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 3 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | getcoleva.com | hilo-crm.com |
| On personal crm software | #4 of 26 | #8 of 26 |
Coleva: what it does well
- Entries can be typed or dictated.
- On-device extraction can be undone with one tap.
- Local storage covers notes, diary entries, and photos.
- Cloud Assist can be switched off.
What to know first
- Requires iOS 26.0 or later.
- Free plan covers up to 20 people.
- There is no separate sync or backup service.
Hilo: what it does well
- Free plan has no cost or subscriptions.
- Organizes contacts as friends, family, or colleagues.
- Reminders cover birthdays and special moments.
- Notes help preserve details after calls or meetings.
- Can save recommendations for later reference.
What to know first
- Available on iOS; Android is listed as coming soon.
- Requires iOS 15.1 or later, or iPadOS 15.1 or later.
- Apple says it has not verified the developer's privacy practices.