I'm Alive: Daily Check-In
One tap so your family knows
About
This app provides peace of mind for families by facilitating daily check-ins and using passive phone activity signals to ensure loved ones are safe. It offers a two-layer protection system with active check-ins and optional passive monitoring, with smart escalation alerts for missed check-ins.
What's New in I'm Alive
2.2.0
July 13, 2026
What's new in 2.2.0 I'm Alive now protects you beyond the daily check-in — at home, on trips, and outdoors. • Active Living: turn on cover for a trip or an outing, with live location only while you're active — and nothing in between. • Multi-day journeys: heading away for a few days? Your circle knows you're okay each day. • Test My Safety Net: fire a real drill to your own phone and watch your alerts arrive — test mode, your contacts are never alerted. • A clearer Home, Trusted Circle, and safety escalation. • Reliability and polish across alerts and sign-in. Thanks for trusting us with the people you love.
MoreSubscription plans
Premium Monthly
SMS, 10 contacts, escalation, dashboard
In-App Purchases
$4.99
Lifetime
Custom schedules, check-in notes, test alert
Developer apps
FAQ
How does I'm Alive ensure user safety?
I'm Alive uses a two-layer protection system. It includes active daily check-ins where users can tap 'I'm Okay,' and optional passive monitoring that looks for signs of recent phone activity like unlocking, charging, or movement.
What are the different subscription tiers for I'm Alive?
I'm Alive offers a Lifetime one-time purchase for up to 3 emergency contacts and personal notes. There is also a Family Subscription which includes SMS alerts, a guardian dashboard, weekly reports, and priority support for up to 10 emergency contacts.
Does I'm Alive track location continuously?
No, I'm Alive prioritizes privacy and does not use continuous background location tracking. Emergency location sharing is optional and only shared during active alerts, then automatically deleted after 72 hours.
How does the smart escalation alert system work in I'm Alive?
If a check-in is missed, I'm Alive gradually escalates notifications. This can include push reminders, follow-up reminders, email notifications, and SMS alerts for urgent situations, designed to reduce unnecessary alerts while keeping families informed.
What devices is I'm Alive available on?
I'm Alive is currently supported on iPhones and iPods, as indicated by the provided device compatibility data.
Is I'm Alive suitable for children?
I'm Alive has an age rating of 4+, indicating it is generally suitable for younger users. However, its primary design is for independent seniors, adult children, and solo individuals needing safety check-ins.
How often is I'm Alive updated?
The latest version of I'm Alive is 2.1.0, and it was last updated on June 23, 2026. This suggests a relatively active development cycle for the application.
Does I'm Alive have ads?
No, I'm Alive is designed with privacy first and explicitly states that it has no ads. This ensures an uninterrupted user experience focused on safety.