Glue - Keep in Touch Reminder
Glue is a small personal tracker for the people you do not want to drift away from. For each friend, relative or colleague you choose how often you would like to be in touch, for example every 14 or 30 days. Whenever you call, message or meet them, you record the contact with one tap, and Glue keeps track of how long it has been since then.
The app turns that simple log into a clear picture: a green, orange or red marker on each person shows whether you are up to date, a reminders list shows upcoming birthdays, anniversaries and the next planned catch-up, and an analysis screen sums up how your circle is doing.
It is meant for anyone who has ever realised that months have passed since they last spoke to a good friend. There is no account and no sign-up: everything you enter stays in this browser.
The app runs entirely in your browser. What you enter is saved only on this device.
How to use Glue
- Add a person. Tap the + button on the Contacts tab. Enter a name and how many days you would like to go at most between contacts (30 is the default).
- Add a photo and details (optional). Tap the round picture at the top of the form to choose a photo from your device. You can also set a birthday, add anniversaries with a title and date, and write a memo such as their partner's name or what you talked about last time.
- Record a catch-up. After you talk to someone, tap the phone icon on their card, or open the person and use Record Contact. The last contact date is set to today and the status marker turns green.
- Check who is due. On the Contacts tab each card shows how long ago you were last in touch. A person becomes due once the days since the last contact reach your chosen frequency, and overdue at twice that.
- Look ahead in Reminders. The Reminders tab lists upcoming birthdays, anniversaries and the next planned contact date for each person, sorted by date, so you can plan a message in advance.
- Review the Analysis tab. See how many people are up to date, due or overdue, how your contact frequencies are distributed, what is scheduled this week, and simple statistics such as the average frequency.
- Edit, search or remove. Open a person to edit or delete them, or use the search icon at the top to find someone by name.
Features
- A contact list with photo, memo, birthday and any number of anniversaries per person
- Your own desired contact frequency in days for each person
- One-tap recording of a catch-up, with today, yesterday or the number of days since shown on each card
- Status markers for up to date, due and overdue
- Reminders list of upcoming birthdays, anniversaries and planned contact dates
- Analysis screen with status overview, frequency groups (weekly to less frequent), this week's schedule and statistics
- Search by name
- Available in many languages; data stays in your browser with no account
How to keep in touch without it feeling like a chore
Why a little structure helps
Most friendships do not end with an argument; they fade because nobody gets in touch for a while and then it starts to feel awkward. Busy weeks turn into months without anyone deciding to stop. A light system that tells you who you have not spoken to in a while removes the guesswork and makes the first message easier, because you notice the gap before it becomes large.
Choosing a realistic frequency
Not everyone needs the same rhythm. A useful way to think about it is in rings: a handful of very close people you might contact every week or two, a wider group of good friends and family every month or two, and a larger circle of old friends and former colleagues a few times a year. Start with fewer people and longer intervals than you think you need. A target you can actually keep is far more motivating than a long list that is always red.
If someone keeps showing up as overdue, that is useful information too. You can lengthen the interval to match the relationship as it is today, rather than how you feel it ought to be.
What counts as contact
A catch-up does not have to be a long call. A short message about something that reminded you of them, a reply to their photo, a voice note or a coffee all keep the connection alive. What matters is that it is personal rather than a generic like. Recording it right away keeps your list honest, and a quick note in the memo field (a new job, a child's name, a trip they planned) gives you something specific to ask about next time.
Birthdays and anniversaries
Dates are natural openings to get in touch. Seeing them a few days ahead lets you send something on the day rather than a belated apology, or plan a card or small gift in time. Anniversaries do not have to be weddings: the day you met, a friend's move to a new city or a shared trip can all be worth remembering.
Making it a habit
Pick a regular moment, such as Sunday evening or a lunch break, to open the list, look at who is due and send two or three messages. Small, regular check-ins work better than occasional big catch-up sessions, and over time the people you care about hear from you consistently.
Frequently asked questions
Where is my data stored?
Only in this browser on this device: the contact list in local storage and photos in the browser's IndexedDB. There is no account and nothing is sent to a server. Clearing your browser's site data deletes it, and it does not sync to other browsers, devices or the phone app.
Does Glue send me reminders or notifications?
No. Reminders are shown inside the app on the Reminders and Analysis tabs when you open it. Nothing is sent by email or push notification.
Does the phone icon call the person?
No. The phone icon records that you were in touch today. Glue does not read your phone's address book or make calls; you contact people however you normally do.
Are the photos uploaded anywhere?
No. A photo you choose is resized and kept in this browser only, so it stays private. If you do not pick a photo, a simple placeholder icon is used.
When is someone shown as due or overdue?
A person is due once the number of days since your last recorded contact reaches the frequency you set for them, and overdue when it reaches twice that frequency.
How is this different from the iPhone app?
The core features are the same. The phone app keeps data on your device and can take a photo directly with the camera; the web version has no in-app purchases and keeps its data separately in this browser.
Limitations of the web version
- No notifications: reminders are visible only when you open the page
- Data stays in this browser and does not sync between devices or with the phone app
- No import from your phone's contacts; people are added by hand
- Clearing browser data or using a private window loses your list
Phone app
Glue is also available as an app for phones and tablets: