# Just Checking In. vs Onesty

The clearest difference is rating: Onesty at 5.0 against Just Checking In.'s 4.1. Just Checking In.'s advantage is ratings volume (86 vs 1) and update cadence (weekly vs every 4 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Just Checking In. sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Onesty sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $8.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Onesty holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Just Checking In. has 86 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Just Checking In. ships an update weekly, Onesty every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Just Checking In. | Onesty |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (86 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/just-checking-in/id1507778735/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/onesty/id6742191714/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **86** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 75.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 57 MB | 143 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Heraclius LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1507778734) | [Onesty](https://appshunter.io/developer/1797319240) |

## What reviewers say

### Just Checking In.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/just-checking-in/id1507778735)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| JCI Premium Account | $4.99 | per month |
| Duo Plan | $30.00 | per year |
| Advocate | $42.00 | per year |
| Premium | $42.00 | per year |
| Family Plan | $80.00 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy-to-use interface
- 💡 Innovative concept for mental health tracking
- 🔗 Effective support circle/accountability feature
- ⏰ Customizable reminder notifications
- 📊 Mood history and tracking capability

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app freezing and crashes
- 🐛 Setup/onboarding process broken
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🐛 Unreliable notification system
- 🐛 Missing check-in alerts

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes during onboarding/tour
- Cannot scroll through setup screens
- Keyboard covers input fields during registration
- Inconsistent reminder notifications
- False alerts about missed check-ins

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Mental health articles and educational content
- Mood trend graphs and analytics
- Direct messaging between circle members
- Suggested mood descriptors/prompts


### Onesty

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/onesty/id6742191714)

Engage in structured self-discovery through personality tests and track your personal patterns over time. Understand your strengths, blind spots, and growth areas to make more conscious decisions and build an aligned life.

**Highlights:** Engaging personality tests, Understand strengths and growth areas, Track personal patterns and identity, Observe evolution of internal balance, Scored, clear, and meaningful insights

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $8.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Just Checking In. free?

Just Checking In. is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Onesty free?

Onesty is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Just Checking In. or Onesty?

Onesty is rated higher. Just Checking In. averages 4.1 out of 5 from 86 ratings, while Onesty averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Just Checking In. or Onesty have ads?

Neither Just Checking In. nor Onesty shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Just Checking In. or Onesty?

Just Checking In. ships an update weekly, and Onesty every 4 weeks. Most recently, Just Checking In. was updated on October 11, 2026 and Onesty on September 26, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*