Add & manage contacts
A contact in connect represents a person you actively want to nurture in your network. Unlike a simple phone contact, each entry has its own structure: when you last reached out, which channel you use, and how often you should get in touch.
When adding a new contact, fill in the key fields. Not all are required, you can always start with just a name and fill in the rest as you learn more.
Every contact gets its own pace, from daily to once a year. We think in relationships, not lists: how important is this person, and how often should you reach out?
Quick Actions
Each contact has direct actions available without opening the detail view:
- Mark as done, sets last contact to today and recalculates the next reminder
- Snooze, shifts the next reminder by a set period without permanently changing the rhythm
- Add note, quickly adds a note directly from the list view
- Open channel, opens the corresponding app (e.g. WhatsApp) with one tap
Contact Frequencies
The frequency determines how often connect reminds you about a specific contact. We offer seven predefined intervals covering most networking situations. Choose the frequency based on how you actually prioritize the relationship, not how you think you should.
| Frequency | Interval | Ideal for |
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| Daily | 1 day | Active projects, daily collaboration |
| Weekly | 7 days | Close mentors, active business partners |
| Biweekly | 14 days | Good acquaintances, regular colleagues |
| Monthly | 30 days | Network contacts, investors, clients |
| Quarterly | 90 days | Casual acquaintances, longer-term contacts |
| Biannually | 180 days | Keeping older contacts alive |
| Annually | 365 days | Important but rarely met contacts |
The frequency also affects your Health Score: if you haven’t reached out to a weekly contact in two weeks, it counts as overdue and lowers your score accordingly.
The Daily Overview (Today)
The “Today” view is the heart of connect. It shows at a glance which contacts are scheduled for today, sorted by priority and status. The goal: open, see, act, done.
The view divides contacts into three color-coded states:
- Overdue, the reminder date has passed. These contacts appear first and are highlighted as most urgent.
- Due today, the date is exactly today. The perfect moment to reach out.
- Coming up, due in the next 1–3 days. Optionally visible so you can plan ahead.
5 minutes daily is enough: open the app → see who’s due → send a message → mark as done → finished.
Step by Step
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1Open the app. The “Today” view is the default home screen and immediately shows all due contacts.
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2Tap a contact to see details: last conversation topic, channel, and your saved note as a conversation starter.
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3Choose “Open channel” to write directly in WhatsApp, LinkedIn, or your preferred app.
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4Once you’ve reached out, tap “Mark as done”. connect updates the date and removes the contact from the Today list.
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5You can also snooze a contact, e.g. if they’re on holiday, without losing the overall rhythm.
Circles & Groups
Circles are groups that divide your network into meaningful segments. Each contact belongs to exactly one circle. Circles make it easy to filter by context: “Show me only my investors” or “Who from my Clients circle is due this week?”
You can create as many circles as you like, but experience shows the system works best with a manageable number of clearly defined groups.
- Investors, potential or active backers
- Clients, existing or potential customers
- Mentors, people you learn from
- Colleagues, current and former coworkers
- Friends, your personal network
- Family, close relatives you want to keep in the loop
Circle Properties
Create a New Circle
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1Navigate to the "Circles" section in the bottom tab bar of the app.
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2Tap the "+" icon in the top right corner to create a new Circle.
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3Enter a name, choose a color, and optionally an emoji. Confirm with “Save”.
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4Assign contacts to this circle when adding them or in the edit view.
Network Health Score
The Health Score is a metric from 0 to 100 % that shows how actively you maintain your network. An honest answer to: “How well are you really keeping your relationships alive?”
The score is calculated in real time and updates every time you mark a contact as done or a date passes.
"Maintained on time" means: you reached out within the defined frequency interval. A contact that is two days overdue counts as not maintained.
Score Interpretation
Improving your score
- Reduce the number of contacts and focus on the most important relationships
- Set a realistic frequency, quarterly and consistent beats monthly and skipped
- Use the “Today” view daily, even if it’s just one contact
- Snooze contacts deliberately instead of ignoring them, keeps the score realistic
- Enable push notifications so you don’t miss due dates
The Reminder System
We remind you automatically when it’s time to reach out, without overwhelming you. One reminder at the right time, no more.
Every reminder is based on the contact’s due date: last contact date plus the frequency interval. Once that date arrives, connect triggers a push notification.
- On the due date: one notification at your configured time (default: 9:00 AM)
- Multiple contacts due: one bundled notification instead of many separate ones
- Overdue contacts: daily reminder until you mark the contact as done
Adjust your reminder time
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1Open app settings via the gear icon in the top right corner.
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2Navigate to “Notifications” and choose your preferred time of day.
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3You can also set whether you want reminders on weekends.
Enable Push Notifications
The reminder system only works if you’ve allowed push notifications for connect. If you’re not receiving them, check iOS Settings under Settings → connect → Notifications and make sure they’re enabled.
Gamification: Streaks, Levels & Badges
We make networking measurable and motivating. The gamification system rewards consistent action, not with points for their own sake, but with a realistic picture of your growth as a networker.
Streaks
A streak counts how many consecutive days you’ve maintained at least one contact. The counter is visible in the Today view and on your profile.
- Every day you mark at least one contact as done increases your streak by 1
- Missing a day completely resets the streak to 0
- Streaks build the daily habit, even on busy days, one contact is often enough
XP & Level-System
For each contact you maintain, you earn 10 XP multiplied by your streak multiplier (1.0× to 2.0×). These add up to unlock 13 levels, a measure of your networking maturity over time.
Streak multiplier: 1.0 + min(streak × 0.1; 1.0). A 7-day streak gives 1.7× XP; from 10 days the maximum 2.0× applies.
| Level | Title | XP required |
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| 0 | 🌱 Newcomer | 0 XP |
| 1 | ✉️ Contact Starter | 50 XP |
| 2 | 🌿 Network Explorer | 150 XP |
| 3 | ⚡ Active Networker | 300 XP |
| 4 | 🚀 Pro Networker | 500 XP |
| 5 | 💡 Network Expert | 800 XP |
| 6 | 🏅 Network Veteran | 1,200 XP |
| 7 | 🦋 Social Butterfly | 1,800 XP |
| 8 | 👑 Master Connector | 2,500 XP |
| 9 | ⭐ Network Legend | 3,500 XP |
| 10 | 🔮 Network Guru | 5,000 XP |
| 11 | 💎 Networking King | 7,000 XP |
| 12 | 🏆 Grand Master | 10,000 XP |
Streak Freeze ❄️
A Streak Freeze protects your streak for one missed day without resetting it. You earn one freeze per 7 consecutive streak days; up to 2 can be stored. New users start with 2 freeze tokens.
Badges, 48 in total
Badges are awarded once when you hit specific milestones. They stay permanently on your profile and trigger a full-screen confetti celebration. Badges cover every aspect of networking: contact milestones, streak records, XP thresholds, daily/weekly/monthly achievements, network diversity, and special accomplishments.
| Category | Examples |
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| Contact Milestones | 🎯 First Step (1), 🔥 Warm-up (5), ⚡ Rising Star (10), 🏆 Top Player (50), 💎 Legend (1,000) |
| Streak | 🔥 3-Day Streak, 🏅 7-Day Streak, 🌙 30-Day Streak, 🌟 90-Day Streak, 🏆 1-Year Streak |
| XP Milestones | ⭐ 500 XP, 💡 1,000 XP, 🚀 5,000 XP, 💎 25,000 XP |
| Daily Records | 💨 5 in one day, ⚡ 10 in one day, 🌅 Early Bird (before 8 AM), 🦉 Night Owl (after 10 PM) |
| Weekly / Monthly | 📅 10/week, 🗓️ 20/month, 🏆 100/month |
| Network Diversity | 🔗 Circle Connector (3 Circles), 🌐 All-Rounder (5 Circles), 🌟 25 unique contacts, 💎 50 unique contacts |
| Special | 🔄 Comeback, ⚡ Power Hour (3 in 1 hour), 🎩 Hat-Trick (3 days in a row), 🏃 Marathon (30 days straight), 🎯 Consistency (60 days), 🏖️ Weekend Warrior |
Leaderboard
The global leaderboard ranks all connect users by weekly XP. Your profile shows display name, industry, city, short bio, current level, streak, and weekly XP. The top 3 are highlighted on a podium.
- The ranking resets weekly, consistent daily activity counts more than occasional bursts
- Your rank, weekly XP, streak, and level icon are visible to other users
- You receive an in-app notification when your rank changes significantly
- Accessible via the “Leaderboard” tab in the app
Daily Goal & Progress Tracking
The daily goal sets how many contacts you want to maintain per day. Your progress is shown as a ring on the Stats screen and in several widgets. When you hit the goal, a notification celebrates the achievement.
| Preset | Contacts/day | Style |
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| 🌊 Relaxed | 1 contact | Simple daily habit, ideal for beginners |
| ⚡ Active | 2 contacts | Regular rhythm for active networkers |
| 🔥 Intensive | 4 contacts | Ambitious goal for serious networkers |
| 💀 Beast Mode | 7 contacts | Maximum effort, for the determined |
The Stats screen also shows activity charts: a 14-day daily view and an 8-week weekly view, both with a dashed target line. The most recent bar is highlighted so you can see your progress at a glance.
AI Features
quik connect integrates Claude AI (Anthropic) to deliver smart, context-aware conversation starters and news hooks, so you always have something meaningful to say when you reach out.
Circle News Summary
AI-powered news can be enabled per circle. connect searches Google News for the 3 most relevant articles based on the circle name and topic. The AI summarizes each in one sentence, giving you real talking points for your next contact.
- Finds the 3 most current relevant news items for your circle topic
- Each result shows title, one-line summary, source, and direct link
- Results are cached for 2 hours; tap "Refresh" to reload manually
- Monthly quota: 30 AI requests per user across all circles
- Circle name must be at least 3 characters or the topic at least 5 characters
AI Conversation Hooks
For each contact, connect can generate a personalized 1–2 sentence conversation starter. The AI considers the name, relationship type, circle topic, and your saved notes, picking a different angle each time: news hook, industry trend, open question, or provocative thought.
"Hey Marcus, I just read that early-stage valuations in B2B SaaS are picking up again. Given the Series A timing you mentioned, what are you seeing on your end?"
iOS Widgets
quik connect offers five home screen widgets that display your key network stats directly on the lock screen or home screen, without opening the app. All widgets update every 30 minutes.
| Widget | Size | Displays |
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| Due Contacts | Small | Number of currently due contacts plus active streak. Shows "All done ✓" when nothing is pending. |
| Stats | Small | Today’s progress (contacts / daily goal), weekly XP, level with progress bar. |
| Leaderboard Rank | Small | Your global rank with color-graded badge and weekly XP. |
| Streak | Small | Your current streak counter with 🔥 icon, a quick daily motivator. |
| Network Day | Medium | Ring with today’s progress vs. daily goal, list of recently contacted people, streak and level, your complete daily overview. |
Data Storage & Privacy
quik connect was built from the ground up on a "Privacy First" principle. Your contact data and networking information are sensitive; they belong to you and should stay that way. At the same time, a secure cloud connection ensures your data is accessible across all your devices and always backed up.
- Contact names and associated fields (topic, channel, circle, frequency)
- Due dates and date of last contact
- Optional notes you've added to a contact
- Your circles and their settings
- Contact history (when you reached out to whom)
- Gamification data (XP, streak, badges) and leaderboard profile
Where your data is stored
- Firebase Firestore (Google), all app data, contacts, circles, contact history, and gamification data, is securely stored in Firebase cloud. This enables sync, backup, and the live leaderboard. The connection is TLS-encrypted and your account is protected by Firebase Authentication
- Leaderboard profile, for the public leaderboard only your chosen display name, industry, city, bio, weekly XP, and streak are shared. Contact names, notes, and contact details are never published
- AI requests (Claude AI), for AI conversation hooks only the name, relationship type, circle name, and your own notes are transmitted. No phone numbers, no emails, no full contact history
What connect never does
- Share or sell contact data to third parties
- Analyze or evaluate your notes or conversation topics
- Run ads based on your networking activity
- Request access to your address book without explicit permission
For complete legal information, including how leaderboard data is processed and your rights as a user, please read our full Privacy Policy.