# ChecktheBack! — A Child Car Safety App > Critical alert app to prevent children and pets being left in cars. (iPhone/iPad app by MobileDev99 LLC.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/checktheback/id1501619068 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [MobileDev99 LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1241466048) - Category: Lifestyle, Utilities - Price: $0.99 - Rating: 3.75/5 from 4 App Store ratings · 6 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 14.4 · 9 MB - Languages: Arabic, English, French, Chinese, Spanish, Chinese - Released: 2020-09-08 - Data updated: 2026-07-07 - Monetization: paid - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/checktheback/id1501619068/reviews.md ## What is ChecktheBack!? Over the last few years, there have been several tragic incidents related to infants, young children and pets inadvertently left in the back seats of cars in adverse temperatures. ChecktheBack! is an app developed by MobileDev99 to help prevent such occurrences. After driving, ChecktheBack! sends a notification to your iPhone and/or Apple Watch to remind you to check the rear seat of your vehicle. The notification is accompanied by a photo that you upload to the app as an additional means of jogging your memory about your precious cargo. Two minutes after sending the initial notification, ChecktheBack! sends another one, just in case you happen to be juggling multiple things at once. Adding widgets to your home screens, Today View, and lock screen will further help to remind you to check the back! Language support added for: Arabic Chinese(Simplified) Chinese(Traditional) French Spanish Features: • Approved by Apple to send Critical Alerts. Notifications appear and a sound is played whether your iPhone is locked, muted or Do Not Disturb is on. • Sends a notification to iPhone and/or Apple Watch to check the backseat shortly after a driving trip. • Allows for adding a photo that appears in your notifications to further help jog your memory. The photo can be updated at any time. • Set it and forget it - no need to interact with the app after initial setup. • Vehicle independence - No fumbling with settings, bluetooth connections, nor linking your phone to vehicles. ChecktheBack! works on your phone regardless of the vehicle you are traveling in. • Uses the most energy efficient algorithms to optimize battery life. • ChecktheBack! widgets are available for home screens, Today View and lock screen. Helps to jog your memory to check the back! Add them to all your home screens, Today View and lock screen to always remind you to be vigilant. • Dismiss current notifications with a long press of a notification. Works on iPhone and Apple Watch notifications. • Acknowledge notifications and dismiss them when a notification is displayed while the app is open. • Reset notifications from within the app by tapping the X in the toolbar. • Open the app by pressing on a widget. Disclamer: ChecktheBack! is NOT a substitute for remaining aware of your children or pets in the backseat and it DOES NOT in any way guarantee outcomes. It is a tool to help you in your efforts to avoid leaving your children or pets in the backseat of a vehicle for an extended period of time. ChecktheBack! SHOULD NOT be solely relied upon to remember to check the backseat before leaving your vehicle. ## Key features - Critical alerts for iPhone and Apple Watch - Customizable photo reminders - Automatic post-drive notifications - Home screen and lock screen widgets - Vehicle independent operation - Energy efficient design ## Recent user reviews (6 of 6) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/checktheback/id1501619068/reviews.md ### 1/5 — Privacy concerns *2023-05-31* The app didn’t recognize I was driving unless I gave it full access to my precise location (which is then going to be at all times unless you remember to open and close the app every time you drive). I don’t see any reason why it has to be precise location (vs. approximate, which is also an option). **Developer response:** I understand your concern. However, as stated in the app description on the App Store, the app DOES NOT collect any data. Location is the only approved mechanism allowed by Apple to trigger app launch locally on the device to get motion data, which is used solely to determine driving state. ### 1/5 — Zero notifications *2021-10-15* I have yet to receive a single notification for the app. I have my location turned on all the time, and all the notifications settings on. It does not work at at all. Edit 10/15: I just checked, and the slider for motion and fitness it turned on. I have ever setting turned on. It still does not work. **Developer response:** I am sorry that you are having trouble with the app. It sounds like Motion & Fitness is not set to ON for ChecktheBack!. Please toggle Motion & Fitness to ON for the app. It requires all of its settings in order to function properly. Edit: 10/16 Again, I am sorry you are having trouble with the app. This is the first time this has happened - what version of iOS are you running? Have you tried to delete and reinstall it? Please give this a try and re-establish the settings at initial start of the app. Please let me know if this corrects the problem. ### 5/5 — Wonderful idea for an app! *2021-08-30* This app works great and addresses the ongoing issue of children being left unattended. Very beneficial for babysitters or anyone in child care. ### 2/5 — Great idea, but needs maintenance *2021-08-09* App works sometimes and alert will go off at random times hours after car stops. Is there a way to set to go off when phone disconnects from car Bluetooth? ### 4/5 — Better than nothing *2021-08-07* It works reasonably well but there are a few quirks: 1. The photo doesn’t appear during setup, only after you restart the app (minor but initially confusing) 2. It is a bit inconsistent (it doesn’t always trigger after a car trip) 3. It is annoying that there is no way to prevent either of the two alerts (IMO when we open the app there should be a button to say « ok I checked », so that we can preventively disable the alerts after stopping the car, or disable the 2nd alert after the first one) I hope it will get improved in the future! ### 1/5 — Too late... *2021-04-13* I’m sorry, but the whole point is to get reminder when you stop driving, before you get out of the car, not 5-10 minutes after. Useless... the idea is good, though... **Developer response:** Thank you so much for your comments. I understand your viewpoint. The app is designed to use Apple's event-driven technology for triggering the end of a driving session with minimal use of the phone battery. This provides the functionality we need without draining battery life. While the balance results in a small delay in notifications, the app functions as designed — and with the goal of helping you to remember children, pets, and even packages in the vehicle. ## Frequently asked questions about ChecktheBack! ### What is ChecktheBack!? ChecktheBack! is a paid app designed to send critical alerts to your iPhone and Apple Watch, reminding you to check your car's back seat after a drive. It aims to help prevent tragic incidents of children or pets being left behind. ### How does ChecktheBack! work? After you finish driving, the app sends an initial notification to your iPhone and/or Apple Watch. You can upload a personalized photo to appear with the alert. A second notification is sent two minutes later as an additional reminder. ### Can I customize the reminders in ChecktheBack!? Yes, you can upload a photo to your ChecktheBack! profile, which will then appear in your notifications. This personalized image serves as an extra prompt to remember your precious cargo. ### Does ChecktheBack! require any special setup with my car? No, ChecktheBack! is vehicle independent. You do not need to connect to Bluetooth, link your phone to your car, or adjust any vehicle settings. It works directly from your iPhone. ### What devices is ChecktheBack! compatible with? ChecktheBack! is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. It supports critical alerts, meaning notifications will appear and sound even if your device is locked, muted, or in Do Not Disturb mode. ### How often is ChecktheBack! updated? The app was last updated on February 10, 2023, with version 3.0. This indicates a relatively recent update, suggesting ongoing support and potential for future improvements. ### What is the price of ChecktheBack!? ChecktheBack! is a paid application, available for a one-time purchase of $0.99. This price point offers a straightforward way to access its safety features without ongoing subscription costs. ### Is ChecktheBack! suitable for all ages? ChecktheBack! has an age rating of 4+, making it appropriate for a wide range of users. The app's functionality is straightforward and focused on a critical safety reminder. ## Version history (last 3 releases) ### 3.0 — 2023-02-10 Home screen, Today View and lock screen widgets Dismiss notifications Acknowledge notifications Reset notifications Bug fixes ### 2.0 — 2020-12-31 Approved by Apple to send Critical Alerts Language support added for: Arabic Chinese(Simplified) Chinese(Traditional) French Spanish ### 1.0 — 2020-09-08 No release notes. ## Apps similar to ChecktheBack! | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Hevron](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hevron/id1484249782) | 5.0 (1) | Free | Lifestyle | | [Messenger Go](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/messenger-go/id474584488) | 3.5 (2) | Free | Lifestyle | | [NCC Tacoma](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ncc-tacoma/id1538505129) | 5.0 (7) | Free | Lifestyle | | [Temple Judea Gables](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/temple-judea-gables/id1470259718) | 5.0 (4) | Free | Lifestyle | | [Plant Ed Plant Watering Diary](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plant-ed-plant-watering-diary/id1584693335) | — | Free | Lifestyle | | [Plainfield Country Club](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plainfield-country-club/id1451107150) | 5.0 (6) | Free | Lifestyle | --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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