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Mobile and desktop apps

CalKeep ships as a web app at calkeep.com, a native iOS and Android app, and a desktop wrapper for Windows and macOS. All four share one workspace and one auth surface.

This page covers what's included on each, how the auth/security policies behave on mobile, and which surfaces are intentionally web-only.

What's available​

PlatformStatus
Web (calkeep.com)Mobile-first responsive — works fully on phone or tablet browsers
iOSNative app (React Native + Expo)
AndroidNative app (React Native + Expo)
Windows desktopElectron wrapper
macOS desktopElectron wrapper

For current download links, contact support@calkeep.com. Marketplace and store listings are confirmed only after release validation.

Mobile-first by design​

The web app is mobile-first, not a shrunken desktop layout:

  • Bottom tab bar for primary navigation on phones.
  • Swipeable drawers for secondary surfaces (filters, sort options).
  • Full-screen dialogs instead of cramped modals.
  • Mobile agenda view for the calendar — the day view is readable on a phone screen.
  • Drag-to-schedule is desktop-only; on mobile, schedule a task by tapping Schedule on the task editor.

The native apps share most of this UI but get platform-native push notifications and a lighter shell.

Auth on mobile​

Mobile devices respect the same auth model as web:

  • MFA — TOTP, WebAuthn / passkeys, recovery codes. WebAuthn on mobile uses the platform authenticator (Touch ID, Face ID, Android biometric) or a paired hardware key.
  • Trusted devices — a 30-day trusted-device token can be issued per device. Revoke any device at Settings → Security → Trusted devices.
  • IP allowlist (Enterprise) — applies to mobile too. If you're on a cellular network outside an allowed range, the app blocks API calls with a clear error.
  • Session timeout (Enterprise) — applies. Custom 5-min-to-24-hour windows lock the app the same way they lock the web session.
  • Magic-link login — works fine; the link opens in your browser, mints a session, and you switch back to the app already signed in.

Push notifications​

  • Web — VAPID-based browser push. Grant permission once per browser.
  • iOS / Android native — APNS / FCM via Expo. Grant permission on first launch.
  • Desktop — system notifications via Electron.

Push is used for:

  • Booking confirmations (host side).
  • Task and contact reminders (when the channel is set to push).
  • Sync errors (so you can reconnect without checking the web).

You can mute channels at Settings → Notifications.

What's web-only​

Some admin and configuration surfaces are intentionally web-only because they're rarely-used and benefit from a wider screen:

You can still view audit summaries and notification settings on mobile; the multi-step admin flows are web-only.

Offline behavior​

CalKeep mobile reads cached data while offline (calendar, contact list, recent tasks) and queues changes for sync when connectivity returns. Bookings and webhook-driven actions require network — they aren't queued, since they have side effects on a customer's calendar.

If you're in poor connectivity and a booking action fails, the app shows a clear retry prompt rather than silently dropping the action.

Buyer-facing positioning​

For how mobile fits into a real field-professional workflow, see Manage bookings and follow-ups from your phone.