By Trailside · Now on iOS

Next Call

Life gets busy. Months slip by. Next Call keeps a gentle cadence with the people who matter most — and quietly lets you know when it’s been too long.

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Why it exists

You mean to call. Life just gets in the way.

There are people in your life you genuinely love — old friends, a parent, a mentor — and somewhere in the busyness of the week, they slip your mind. Not because you don’t care. Just because nothing prompted you.

Next Call is that prompt. It doesn’t nag or streak-shame you. It just keeps a quiet list of who you want to stay close to, and gives you a gentle nudge when it’s been a while.

What it does

Three things, done well.

Your own rhythm

Set how often you want to check in with each person — weekly, monthly, every couple of months. No one-size-fits-all schedule.

A gentle nudge

When it’s been too long since you last spoke, Next Call lets you know — calmly, without urgency. No guilt, just a reminder.

Pick up where you left off

After each call, jot a quick note — what they’re up to, what to follow up on. Next time, you’ll be ready.

How it works

Simple by design.

Add the people who matter

Pick from your contacts or add someone new. Keep the list short — just the people you genuinely want to stay close to.

Set a cadence for each

Choose how often. Some people warrant a weekly catch-up; others, a gentle quarterly check-in. You decide.

Next Call does the rest

We track the last time you spoke and send a calm nudge when someone’s overdue. That’s the whole app.

Questions

Frequently asked.

Is it available on Android?

No — Next Call is built just for iPhone, and we don’t have plans to bring it to Android.

Does it access my contacts?

Next Call can read your device contacts to make adding people easy, but nothing is uploaded to our servers. Your contact data stays on your device. See our Privacy Policy for details.

How does the reminder work?

When you log a call, Next Call records the date. Once your set cadence passes without another call, we send a quiet notification. You choose the timing — we never pester you.

Can I use it for work contacts too?

Absolutely. Next Call works for anyone you want to stay in touch with — a mentor, a client, a colleague you haven’t spoken to in a while. Whoever matters to you.

Still have a question? Visit Next Call Help & Support →