Guide
Getting started with Linc
Set up Linc in minutes. This guide walks you through downloading the app, adding your first friends, and configuring reminders that work for you.
Last updated: February 2026
Free download — iOS 17.0 or later required
Download Linc from the App Store
Linc is available exclusively on iOS. Search for "Linc Friendship Tracker" in the App Store, or tap the download button above. The app is free to download with no payment required upfront.
No account required
Linc does not require you to create an account, verify an email, or log in for local use. Open the app and you're ready to go immediately. Your data is stored on your device by default, with optional account sync for backup and cross-device access. That's deliberate: this data is personal.
Add your first friends
Tap the "+" button to add a person. You can add friends from your address book or enter their name manually. Either way, you deliberately choose who you want to track.
- Start small — add 5 to 10 people you genuinely want to stay in touch with
- Include people you might accidentally neglect — old friends, distant relatives, former colleagues
- Avoid adding people you see daily — save Linc for relationships that need intentional effort
Set reminder intervals
For each person you add, choose how often you want to connect. Linc lets you set a custom interval in days, or choose from common presets.
You can also set any custom number of days. Most people use weekly for close friends and monthly or quarterly for extended network contacts.
Enable notifications
Linc will ask for notification permission when you set up your first reminder. Allow notifications to receive alerts when it's been too long since you've connected with someone. Notifications are local push notifications sent directly from the app on your device — they don't go through any external server. You can manage notification preferences in iOS Settings at any time.
Log your first interaction
After setting up a friend, log an interaction right away — whether it was a call this morning, a coffee last week, or a text yesterday. This tells Linc when the clock should start for their next reminder. Tap on a person's name, then tap "Log Interaction." Choose the date, optionally add a note, and save.
You're all set
Add people, set intervals, log interactions — you'll find the right frequency for each person as you go.