F.A.Q.
What is Symby?
Symby is a simple, easy to use database application you install on your computer. We created Symby to allow us (and now other parents and guardians) to record important children’s life events and situations so we can have this information readily available when needed to remove worries of forgetting something important to us, ourchild or any of their care providers whether they be social, academic, medical or for any other aspect of our child’s precious life.
How does Symby work?
Symby works like this. You enter an event like “Fourth Birthday” or “Dr. Jones Visit” and then categorize it appropriately. You can add as much or little information as you want. The main purpose is to convey information that is useful for future care considerations. As time goes on you will have an extensive log of information. You can run reports to print, print-to-file, email or share select information with whomever you choose – or to just have available with you wherever you may be.
How much does Symby cost?
Symby is currently free and we have every intention of keeping it that way. There are costs to maintaining Symby and this website so if you feel Symby has helped you and you would like to donate towards its expenses, please click the donate button on our home page.
Who can see my private information?
Whomever you choose to share it with. Symby only installs on a personal computer. Its like a word processor. Whoever you want to provide a printout to, you can. Nothing is automatically sent to a cloud, internet or any one or anyplace else automatically by Symby.
Where can I get Symby from?
Just go to our homepage and click the Get Symby button. It will start a download to your computer. Run the install file and you are all set.
What computers does Symby run on?
Microsoft Windows computers. We have only tested it on Windows 10 but it may work just fine on prior versions like Windows XP. Here are the full set of requirements:
Microsoft Windows operating System?
- Microsoft access 2010 or greater (if you dont have this, a file will automatically download and run Microsoft access for you – it’s free)
- 256 MB RAM
- 20 MB Disk space
Is there a version for Android or IOS?
Not yet.
Who developed Symby?
A mom and dad in New Jersey with three kids, two dogs, four lizards and a loud bird.