Just Checking In: Stay Close

Just Checking In: Stay Close

Daily Check-Ins for Your Mind

87 ratings
79 reviews
Free
In-App Purchases

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • June 5, 2020
  • July 13, 2026

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Stay connected with loved ones by sharing your well-being status with simple check-ins. Receive notifications if a check-in is missed, ensuring safety and peace of mind for both you and your contacts. Strengthen bonds and support mental health with this convenient companion app.

Simple check-ins to share well-being
Notifications for missed check-ins
Customizable check-in reminders
Create circles of friends and family
Emergency text alerts for missed check-ins
Vacation mode
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What users say

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What's New in Just Checking In

10.1.18

July 13, 2026

This update is about the small things working the way they should. -Larger text now fits everywhere. If you turn up the text size on your phone, screens stay tidy and nothing gets cut off. -"Pick who sees this" works exactly as it says. When you choose who sees a check-in, only those people are notified and can see it. -Adding and accepting friends is smoother. No more stuck buttons or a request that looks sent when it wasn't, and the share sheet can now find anyone on Just Checking In. -Fewer surprises. A quick background refresh no longer shows a red error screen, and a new invite stays highlighted until you have a chance to act on it. Thanks for checking in. We are always here.

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Subscription plans

Duo Plan

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User reviews

Freezes

I installed this app and it started to take the tour, then froze where it shows how to check in. There’s no way out of it or to skip the tour to avoid the problem. Restarting goes back to take the tour and freezes at the same point again. So the app has a great idea, but I can’t use it.

Did not work

I subscribed to the app so I could have friends and family get notifications without downloading the app. I was diligent about checking in daily, but somewhere along the line I stopped getting reminders and missed a couple of days. No one got the text alert. I got back on the habit of checking but again daily reminders kinda stopped and I missed a few days this time, again no one got their alert. I’m very upset to have spent money on the app thinking it was helping and it didn’t work.
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Response from developer

We’re truly sorry for this experience. This happened on an older build of Just Checking In, and the reminder and alert issues you described should not have happened. We’ve since rebuilt and relaunched the app with major improvements to reminders, check-ins, notifications, and support-circle alerts. The new version is live now and working much better. Please contact us at [support@justcheckingin.co] with the email used for your account so we can review your subscription and help make this right.

Keeps freezing

Just downloaded and can’t get thru the instructions without it locking up

Can’t even set up the app.

App won’t let you scroll during set up, leaving you unable to get past the enable push notifications screen.

Glitchiest app I’ve ever used.

Great concept and so simple that I’m baffled how it can have so many problems.

Constantly have messages sent to say I haven’t checked in when I either (a) have checked in or (b) haven’t had the reminder I’ve set. Or conversely I get reminders I haven’t set when I’ve already checked in. Details randomly disappearing, unable to contact support team and no useful help section/instructions.

To top it off, having paid £30 for a years subscription (doesn’t expire til March), today the app has deleted all my details and is telling me I need to subscribe for £30 a *month*(!!!) to have SMSs sent to my emergency contacts if I don’t check in (so what I’ve already paid for…..)

If I could contact the company I’d be asking for a refund as it’s not fit for purpose.
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

11 issues

App freezes during onboarding/tour

Bug

Cannot scroll through setup screens

Bug

Keyboard covers input fields during registration

Bug

Inconsistent reminder notifications

Bug

False alerts about missed check-ins

Bug

Check-in data not syncing to circle members

Bug

Random data deletion

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App crashes when checking in

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Emergency contact feature not working properly

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Subscription pricing confusion

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UI freezing and locking up

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Requested Features

16 requests

Dark mode option

Feature

Mental health articles and educational content

Feature

Mood trend graphs and analytics

Feature

Direct messaging between circle members

Feature

Suggested mood descriptors/prompts

Feature

Self-care activity suggestions

Feature

Motivational quotes based on mood

Feature

Task/checklist functionality

Feature

Meditation and breathing exercise reminders

Feature

Community forums for peer support

Feature

Contact import from phone

Feature

Multiple fixed check-in times per day

Feature

Adjustable alert windows (not just 24 hours)

Feature

Activity tracking correlated with mood

Feature

Better contact discovery within app

Feature

Engagement features between circle members

Feature

FAQ

What does Just Checking In do?

Just Checking In is a companion app designed to help you stay connected with your loved ones by allowing you to share your well-being status through simple check-ins. It ensures your safety and provides peace of mind by notifying your contacts if you miss a check-in.

What are the key features of Just Checking In?

Key features include the ability to share your well-being status with a simple check-in, receive notifications if a check-in is missed within 24 hours, set customizable check-in reminders, create circles of friends and family, and activate emergency text alerts for missed check-ins. It also offers a vacation mode.

How much does Just Checking In cost?

The app offers a free account that includes all primary features and in-app notifications. There is also a subscriber account available for $43 annually, which activates an emergency text feature to inform your emergency contact if you miss a check-in, even if the app is not required for this specific feature.

Who is Just Checking In for?

This app is ideal for individuals living alone who want to ensure their safety, and for their loved ones who seek peace of mind knowing their family and friends are okay. It's also beneficial for strengthening bonds and supporting mental health by facilitating regular connection.

Can I use the emergency text feature without the app?

Yes, the subscriber account activates an emergency text feature that can inform your emergency contact in the event you miss your check-in. This specific feature does not require the recipient to have the app installed.