# lastwords.rip — last words & dead man's switch

> Record and securely send encrypted last words to loved ones if you fail to check in. (iPhone/iPad app by Rene Jossen.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lastwordsrip/id1031089012 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Rene Jossen](https://appshunter.io/developer/969844422)
- Category: Utilities, Health & Fitness
- Price: $1.99 with in-app purchases
- Rating: 2.43/5 from 7 App Store ratings · 12 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 13.2 · 1 MB
- Languages: English, German
- Released: 2015-10-03
- Data updated: 2026-07-19
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lastwordsrip/id1031089012/reviews.md

## What is lastwords.rip?

What does «My last words» do?
We offer the service to record secret and encrypted last words for posterity. Our service constantly checks if you're still alive via push-messages and e-mail. If you repeatedly do not answer our calls, your last words will eventually be sent to registered friends and relatives.

Is this a «testament» or «last will»?
It kind of is of course. But it is not recognized by law (yet). We strongly advice not to talk about what happens to your wealth and belongings. 

We focus on the emotional part of such last words. What is currently the last thing you want to tell your friends? How do you want your friends and family to say goodbye? How and where do you want to be buried? Who knows, maybe they will show your video or text at the funeral. Maybe you just want to share your Facebook- or Twitter-Password so they inform the online community about your early demise.

How does this work exactly?
It's very easy! You just register and login. Then you'll write your text or record a video message. You can always change the text. To make sure nobody hacks your account and just changes your last words to something they want, we keep versions of every change. Nobody (including you) can change or delete «old versions» of your last words.

Logged in you just push the green button to tell us you're still alive. You'll see a countdown below. As soon as it changes to zero, your last words will be sent to the registered recipients.

## Key features

- Record secret and encrypted last words
- Dead man's switch check-ins via push/email
- Automatic delivery to registered contacts
- Text or video message recording
- Version history for all changes
- Secure account protection

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: $1.99.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| buy one video | $1.99 | one-time |
| buy 5 videos | $4.99 | one-time |
| buy 10 videos | $7.99 | one-time |
| buy 25 videos | $14.99 | one-time |
| Activate «last words» | $6.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 12)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lastwordsrip/id1031089012/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Simple and effective

*2025-03-14, version 1.4*

I wanted something simple and effective. It’s been around for over a decade without much support, but it works.

### 1/5 — Impossible to Delete Account, No Support Response

*2025-02-01, version 1.4*

I signed up for this app a few years ago and have been unsuccessfully trying to delete my account ever since. Every week, I have to confirm my account, but there’s no way to remove it. Support is completely unresponsive—it feels like no one is there.
	•	No way to delete your account – Attempts to remove the profile have failed.
	•	Support doesn’t respond – Requests for help are ignored.
	•	Your data is stuck forever – If you’ve uploaded files, don’t expect to delete them.

If you care about having control over your data, choose a different platform from the start.

### 1/5 — Idee ist gut

*2024-12-21, version 1.4*

Die Umsetzung ist nicht schlecht, aber, wie jemand anderes schon geschrieben hat, ist es nicht möglich Daten oder das Profil zu löschen. 
Ich habe die App vor einigen Jahren benutzt, gestern habe ich 2 emails bekommen, dass in 2 Tagen mein letzter Wille verschickt wird… was mich dazu genötigt hat die App wieder runterzuladen, mein Passwort zu ändern weil ich es nicht mehr wusste und zu schauen was da noch für Daten sind, damit niemand aus Versehen irgendwas absolut nicht mehr aktuelles geschickt bekommt und denkt ich sei 2020 gestorben.

### 5/5 — Exactly what I was looking for

*2024-10-28, version 1.4*

Unfortunately some of us are in the situation where if something happens to us, it may go unnoticed. Even if you have no one to tell the app to reach out to, you can use professionals like your dr or relevant others. So that you know you not be forgotten or left. This is vital for those of us who are disabled or chronically ill.

### 5/5 — Very sensible

*2024-01-23, version 1.4*

This is a solution to a concern I’ve had for a while, as a chronically ill person living alone. The three stages of severity are excellent, the fact the timing between them is individually controllable is a massive bonus too.

I like that you can set multiple recipients with personalised messages, and that each will get an email asking to check in with you at stage 2’s trigger.

It’s a shame that I am the first review, and I’m a little worried about the longevity of this platform. Fingers crossed.

### 1/5 — Löschen nicht möglich

*2022-04-03, version 1.4*

Hi ich möchte meine Daten löschen aber auch nach dem löschen der App bekommt man weiterhin die Erinnungsemails.

### 2/5 — Save button hidden

*2020-11-17, version 1.3*

My biggest gripe may be a mix of Apple sucking and the app sucking. If you’re in the last words part the save button is hidden by the keyboard and nothing I do can make the keyboard disappear or the save button to appear.

### 5/5 — Hey, i’m just wondering how to disable this?

*2020-10-16, version 1.3*

I had a really bad fever recently and I live alone. I thought I might die, this app sort of gave me a peace of mind when I was sick. But now apparently I’m still alive. It constantly still reminds me to push the I am still alive button. I don’t want to accidentally send messages to all of my friends and relatives telling them I’m dead? The countdown is really nerve-racking. How do I disable this and maybe use it next time when I am really sick or going on adventure or something?

### 1/5 — Nope

*2019-08-30, version 1.3*

Cheap interface. Useless unless you pay

### 1/5 — Don’t get this. I want my $6.99 back.

*2019-06-28, version 1.3*

I want my money back for paying for the <<my last words>> activation. The time on the app is wrong, the settings are inconsistent (and half of them are in german for whatever reason), and most annoyingly: there is NO FUNCTIONALITY to do 90% of what you claim in this apps description! You’ve wasted both my time and my money. Do everyone a favor and either fix this, or remove it from the App Store.

## Frequently asked questions about lastwords.rip

### What is lastwords.rip?

lastwords.rip is a service designed to record secret and encrypted last words for posterity. It acts as a dead man's switch, checking your status and sending your messages if you fail to respond.

### How does lastwords.rip ensure my messages are sent?

The service sends push messages and emails to check if you are alive. If you repeatedly do not answer these prompts, your recorded last words will be sent to your registered friends and relatives.

### Can lastwords.rip be used as a legal testament?

While it serves a similar emotional purpose, lastwords.rip is not legally recognized as a testament or last will at this time. It is strongly advised not to use it for matters concerning wealth and belongings.

### What kind of messages can I record with lastwords.rip?

You can record text messages or video messages. These can include final thoughts, farewell messages, or even practical information like social media passwords.

### How secure is my account and my last words on lastwords.rip?

The service keeps versions of every change made to your last words, preventing unauthorized modifications. Nobody, including you, can change or delete old versions of your messages.

### Is lastwords.rip available on Android devices?

Based on the provided data, lastwords.rip is currently supported on iPhone and iPod devices. Android compatibility is not specified.

### How often is lastwords.rip updated?

The latest version of lastwords.rip was released on January 2, 2021. The update frequency is not explicitly detailed, but the last update was over a year ago.

### What is the user sentiment for lastwords.rip?

The app has a rating of 2.4 stars from 7 ratings, indicating a mixed to negative user sentiment. This suggests potential areas for improvement in user experience or functionality.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.4 — 2021-01-02

Our Website and App have been completely overhauled. Now you can upload any kind of files and documents in the app and the website. We also streamlined the user interface.

### 1.3 — 2016-06-24

Thanks to everyone for the amazing positive feedback! We listened and added/changed the following things:
- Schedule your next phase (e.g. you'll be on a long vacation or you plan to do something very dangerous)
- TouchID activates the «I am still alive»-Button immediately
- Now you can change your password
- We redesigned several elements and made them more intuitive

### 1.2 — 2016-02-09

Thank you very much for your amazing feedback!

+ As you can see, we added an english localization!
+ Recipients-tab
+ Push message after half of the time
+ Full https-support

### 1.1 — 2015-10-10

Vielen Dank an die ersten Benutzer und Feedbacks! 

- Registrierungsproblem bei kleineren Display behoben
+ Neues Feature: Automatischer Videoupload nach 15 Sekunden

### 1 — 2015-09-29

No release notes.

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