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Kin Review
Free AI app that records doctor visits and summarises next steps
By AppDuo Editorial Team · Fact-checked
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Our verdict
Kin suits people who want to remember what the doctor said, especially when helping a parent or relative, and it is currently free. The trade-offs: the app is new, works in English and Spanish only, has no independent accuracy evaluation, and sends data through two outside AI providers.
Best for: Caregivers who need to share visit summaries with family
Skip it if: People who need languages beyond English and Spanish
Pros
- Free for patients, families and caregivers
- Covers visit prep, summaries and a to-do list afterwards
- Selective sharing with family; summaries private by default
Cons
- English and Spanish only
- Not a HIPAA covered entity; audio and transcripts pass through Deepgram and Google
All pros and cons · Who is it for?
More pros
- Audio and transcripts deleted after 5 days; only the summary is kept
- Manages several people in one app, including children and pets
More cons
- No independent evaluation of summary accuracy found
- Revenue model (service referrals) is a plan, not yet proven
Best for
- People with chronic conditions or several specialists who want one to-do list
- Anyone wanting a free AI note taker for appointments
Skip it if
- Users who need a HIPAA-covered tool or want no third-party processing
Experience & key features
Kin is an app from Kin Health Technologies, Inc. (US) that helps patients and their relatives remember doctor visits. According to the App Store and Google Play, it helps prepare questions, takes notes during the visit and produces a summary with a to-do list. Kin says it does not diagnose, prescribe or replace a doctor.
Per TechCrunch, the app transcribes the visit, turns the transcript into a clinical narrative, then writes a plain-language summary with action items. According to the homepage and App Store, users choose which visits to share with whom in their care circle and can track several people, including children and pets. Kin recommends asking the doctor's permission before recording.
The app is free and the company says it will stay that way; per TechCrunch, revenue is planned from referrals to specialists or labs. On privacy, Kin's notice states that Deepgram processes the audio and Google (Gemini API) processes the transcript, and Kin deletes both after 5 days. Kin is not HIPAA-covered, which is worth weighing for sensitive medical information.
Kin fits caregivers and people who see several providers. It reached the App Store in April 2026 and Google Play shows 10K+ downloads, so independent evidence is still thin. General meeting-notes tools such as Otter.ai serve a different audience.
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Plans & pricing
Prices last verified Nov 11, 2026
Free
PersonalFree
Per the homepage and App Store, Kin is free for patients, families and caregivers. No paid plan is published and the App Store lists no in-app purchases.
- Free plan limits
- The official pages state no usage limits.
- Free trial
- No free trial
Cancellation & refunds
Not applicable, since the app is free. Per TechCrunch, the company plans to earn revenue from referrals to specialists and labs rather than charging users.
Privacy
According to the privacy notice (updated 2026-10-05), visit audio is sent to Deepgram for transcription, and the transcript plus health information you submit goes to Google (paid Gemini API) for summarisation. Kin says these providers are contractually barred from using the data to train general-purpose AI models. Kin keeps audio and transcripts for 5 days for quality assurance, then deletes them; only the summary is kept. The notice also describes third-party tools that may record mouse movements, clicks and keystrokes on its services, and Google Analytics on the marketing site. Kin states it does not currently sell Nevada residents' personal data. On its trust page, Kin says it is not a HIPAA covered entity but holds itself to the standard of a doctor's office.
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Controversies & incidents
Issues documented by the press, regulators, courts or the vendor itself. Every item is sourced; unproven claims are labelled as allegations. Last researched: Nov 11, 2026
No significant controversies or incidents found in the sources we checked.
Frequently asked questions
Is Kin free?
Yes. The homepage and App Store describe it as free for patients, families and caregivers. No paid plan is published.
Which languages does Kin support?
English and Spanish: per the App Store, notes and summaries work in both. The homepage says more languages are in the works.
How long does Kin keep recordings?
Per the privacy notice, Kin deletes audio and transcripts 5 days after the summary is posted; only the summary is retained.
Is Kin HIPAA compliant?
No. On its trust page, Kin says it is not a HIPAA covered entity but holds itself to the same standard as a doctor's office. TechCrunch attributes this to the app being patient-facing.
Do I need my doctor's permission to record?
Kin recommends asking your doctor's permission before recording. Recording rules differ by location, so check the law where you are.
Review evidence & sources7
Scores
- Ease of use
- 8.0
- Features
- 7.0
- Value for money
- 8.5
- Performance
- 6.8
- Support
- 6.5
- Privacy & security
- 6.8
Why this score
The App Store describes a clear prep, record and summary flow with voice input and read-aloud summaries. Marked down for supporting only English and Spanish.
Why this score
Covers visit prep, summaries, a shared to-do list, sharing, Q&A about visits, two-way calendar sync, Apple Watch recording and a library for medical documents. It does not yet pull in EHR data; TechCrunch describes that as planned.
Why this score
Free to users, with no paid plan or in-app purchases. Not higher because the long-term revenue model is unproven.
Why this score
Per TechCrunch, the company uses specialised medical models and checks output at each stage. Store ratings are high (4.8/5 from 1,228 App Store ratings, 4.8/5 from 149 Google Play reviews), but no independent accuracy evaluation exists, so the score stays moderate.
Why this score
A help center and the [email protected] address are available. No chat or phone support is listed.
Why this score
Credit for deleting audio and transcripts after 5 days, the providers' no-training commitment and private-by-default summaries. Marked down because Kin is not HIPAA-covered, health data goes to two AI providers, and the notice describes third-party tools that may record user interactions.
What users say
- Apple App Store (US)4.8/5 · 1,228
- Google Play (US)4.8/5 · 149
Sources
- Vendor-providedKin Health official websiteNov 11, 2026
- Vendor-providedKin Health trust and privacy pageNov 11, 2026
- Vendor-providedKin Health privacy notice (updated 2026-10-05)Nov 11, 2026
- storeApp Store listing: Kin - Remember Doctor VisitsNov 11, 2026
- storeGoogle Play listing: Kin - Doctor Visit SummariesNov 11, 2026
- pressTechCrunch (2026-05-18): Kin Health raises $9MNov 11, 2026
- Vendor-providedKin Health help centerNov 11, 2026
Specs & compatibility
- Developer
- Kin Health Technologies, Inc.
- Headquarters
- United States
- Launched
- 2026
- Category
- Health
Capabilities
- AI features
- Real-time collaboration
- Mobile app
- Integrations
Platforms
- iOS
- Android
Interface languages
- English
- Spanish
Integrations
- Calendar
Support
- Help center
Change history
- Feature.iOS version 1.18.0 adds a Health Library for medical documents.
- Update.Privacy notice updated; the current version names Deepgram and Google as AI processors and sets a 5-day deletion window.
- Company.Kin Health raises a $9 million seed round led by Maveron, per TechCrunch.
Full change history (4)
- Launch.Kin is released on the US App Store.
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