Build your living family tree.

A family app for safer, social connections. Share today's moments in a private space, and preserve your legacy for generations to come.

A family connecting together with Relate
Why Relate?

Social media connects strangers. Relate connects families.

Built with privacy at its core, Relate gives families a secure space to communicate, celebrate milestones, organize life, and preserve memories, all in one place.

Private by design

Built around family privacy, not engagement.

Encrypted

Conversations and memories protected end to end.

Invitation-only

No strangers, no public feed. Only people you know.

You're in control

Your family decides who sees what, always.

Safety first

Strengthen family relationships, safely and securely

Designed to keep everyone safe, including kids. Interactions stay inside private, invite-only family circles with family-friendly content, secure sharing controls, and no strangers.

  • Family-friendly by design, for kids and grandparents alike
  • Secure sharing controls on every post and photo
  • No bots, no algorithms chasing your attention
A grandmother and granddaughter sharing a moment on Relate
Sharing photos and messages in a Relate family chat
Private circles

Chat in private family circles

Get in touch with relatives near and far through safe, secure family group chats of all sizes, from your household to the whole reunion list. Share a photo, a memory, or a quick voice message.

The Living Tree

See how you're related

See your living family members in an interactive family tree that shows how everyone is related across generations, and watch it grow as your family does.

The interactive Living Tree in the Relate app
A family building their legacy together
Today's moments

Live and share your family story

Most family trees focus on the past. Relate is focused on the present. Snap a picture, record a video, use stickers and GIFs, or send a voice message for a quick hello or a longer story.

How Relate works

From first invite to lasting legacy

1

Build your tree

Start with the people you know.

2

Invite family

Bring in the relatives who matter most.

3

Create circles

Spaces for any group you trust.

4

Share moments

Photos and updates that keep everyone close.

5

Preserve legacy

Stories kept safe for generations.

Why families choose Relate

A better way to stay close

Endless scrollingMore time connecting
Public postsShared safely, with people you trust
Losing memoriesKept organized for generations
Disconnected appsOne secure place for the whole family
Loved by families

What our users are saying

★★★★★

"Relate has transformed how my family communicates. We share daily stories and media in a secure space, and I feel more connected to my loved ones than ever."

Samantha D.Grandmother of five
★★★★★

"The perfect platform for sharing family moments. It feels safe and lets us stay connected no matter where everyone is."

John D.Dad & organizer
★★★★★

"This app brought my family closer together. We share our daily lives without ever worrying about privacy. Highly recommend."

Emily J.Aunt & cousin-in-chief

Average rating: 4.9 out of 5, from families across the Relate community

Protect your family's story

Connect through today's moments. Preserve them for tomorrow.

Private. Secure. Built for families.