Communication · Open source
Friend Alert
Davidoskky
Nurture distant friendships with timely reminders
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About Friend Alert
FriendAlert: Keep Your Friendships Thriving, No Matter How Far Apart
Life's adventures lead us to friendships that cross cities, countries, and even continents. While
these connections add immeasurable value to our lives, keeping them vibrant across distances can be
a challenge. Born from this universal struggle, FriendAlert is your go-to solution for keeping those
important friendships alive and well.
Functions
The application offers a simple reminder to remember to contact your friends: you can set how often you
want to keep in touch and every time you call a friend you can record that inside the app. If you
do not call one of your friends for a time longer than the limit you set, you'll be sent a notification.
🌍 Your Central Hub for Global Friendships
Whether your friendships were formed on the playground or during an international journey,
FriendAlert functions as your unified platform for sustaining these invaluable bonds. With
FriendAlert, neither miles nor time zones can weaken your connections.
🗣️ Foster Authentic Connections: More than Just Check-ins
Social media may offer cursory updates about people's lives, but it's no substitute for genuine
conversation. FriendAlert encourages you to engage in meaningful dialogues that go beyond the
superficial.
A Personal Perspective
I created FriendAlert with the aim of maintaining contact with the people who matter most to me.
While the app's utility can vary, here are some personal guidelines I follow:
Use FriendAlert to track those you find you're losing touch with, not the friends you see
regularly.
Although in-person meetings are irreplaceable, phone or video calls serve as excellent
alternatives when that's not feasible.
Texting, though convenient, falls short in conveying emotional nuance and should not be your
What's new in 1.2.0
- The contact notes are displayed when tapping on a contact - The synchronization with the Android contacts should now be more reliable
How to install Friend Alert
- Tap Download — the app's official page on F-Droid opens.
- Install it with the F-Droid app (recommended, for automatic updates), or use the download button on that page.
- If Android asks, allow the F-Droid app or your browser to install apps, then tap Install.
- Open Friend Alert from your app drawer.