Coleva
Coleva: A private iPhone relationship journal with CRM structure, reminders, and AI assistance. Ranked #18 of 26 in Personal CRM Software by our editors (7.2/10); pricing: Free plan; best for private iPhone users with small networks.
At a glance
- Editor score7.2 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forPrivate iPhone users with small networks
- Free planYes
- Contact limit20 contacts
- Facts checked22 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Turns journal entries into structured people, dates, and relationships
- Local storage with no account or Coleva-hosted content database
- Free plan includes reminders, a living map, and up to 20 people
Where it doesn't
- Available only on iOS
- The Free plan is limited to 20 people
- Calendar-linked nudges and AI assistance require a Plus tier
Our verdict on Coleva
Coleva combines a personal CRM with a relationship journal for iPhone users who want to maintain a small network through notes, reminders, and personal context. Users can write or speak diary entries, while the app organizes people, relationships, dates, places, and details into a living map. Birthday reminders, follow-up nudges, plain-language questions about stored notes, and voice journaling with on-device transcription support ongoing relationship tracking without requiring a separate account.
The standout feature is its journal-to-relationship workflow. Instead of relying only on manually entered contact records, Coleva converts diary entries into structured information and connects people, places, and relationships in the living map. Voice journaling adds on-device transcription, while AI assistance can help with difficult sentences and gift ideas. Apple Contacts, Apple Calendars, Apple Maps, and Apple Intelligence provide a focused fit for people already using Apple’s ecosystem, though the product is limited to iOS.
The Free plan includes Journal capture, Living map, Birthdays and reminders, and support for up to 20 people. Coleva Plus and Coleva Plus Yearly add Unlimited people, Calendar-synced nudges, AI assist, Photo avatars, and App lock. Coleva stores data locally on the iPhone and requires no account, which suits users who prioritize keeping relationship notes on their device. Choose it if you want a private, journal-led personal CRM for a small network on iPhone. Consider another option if you need Android access or a broader platform footprint.
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Coleva fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Not verified |
| Contact limit | 20 contacts |
| Follow-up reminders | Yes |
| Email/calendar sync | Yes |
| Mobile apps | Ios |
| Import/export | Not verified |
| Interaction history | Yes |
| Deployment | Mobile |
| Platforms | iOS |
| Compliance & security | GDPR |
| Support | |
| Built for | Solo, Small business (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 4 integrations: Apple Contacts, Apple Calendars, Apple Maps, Apple Intelligence |
| Pricing | Free plan (source) |
| Website | getcoleva.com |
| Facts checked | 22 Sep 2026 |
Coleva integrations
Coleva lists 4 integrations on its own site.
- Apple Contacts
- Apple Calendars
- Apple Maps
- Apple Intelligence
Alternatives to Coleva
- DexA broad personal CRM for connected contact management, reminders, and interaction history.9.2
- Contacts+ Personal CRMA broad personal CRM with free core tools and useful paid upgrades.9.0
- CovveA broad personal CRM for organized follow-up, scanning, and CRM-connected contacts.8.9
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