# Just Checking In. vs Not Dead Yet!

The clearest difference is rating: Not Dead Yet! at 5.0 against Just Checking In.'s 4.1. Not Dead Yet! also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 76%). Just Checking In.'s advantage is update cadence (weekly vs monthly) and ratings volume (86 vs 1). 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 Not Dead Yet! sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $28.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Not Dead Yet! 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. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of Just Checking In.'s written reviews are positive against 100% of Not Dead Yet!'s.

Just Checking In. ships an update weekly, Not Dead Yet! monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Just Checking In. | Not Dead Yet! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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/not-dead-yet/id6759566987/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **86** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 75.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 57 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Heraclius LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1507778734) | [Iterate Pulse LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1879552458) |

## 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


### Not Dead Yet!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/not-dead-yet/id6759566987)

This app provides a simple, automated way to let loved ones know you're safe. It prompts you to check in and alerts your trusted contacts if you miss it, offering peace of mind for those living alone or apart from family.

**Highlights:** One-tap check-ins, Flexible check-in scheduling, Multi-channel alerts (Push, SMS, Email), Optional location sharing, Family Dashboard, Trusted Contacts management

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $28.99 | per year |
| Premium | $28.99 | per year |
| Premium | $28.99 | per year |
| Family | $48.99 | per year |
| Family | $48.99 | per year |
| Family | $48.99 | per year |
| Premium Lifetime | $99.00 | one-time |
| Family Lifetime | $179.00 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Just Checking In. free?

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

### Is Not Dead Yet! free?

Not Dead Yet! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Just Checking In. or Not Dead Yet!?

Not Dead Yet! is rated higher. Just Checking In. averages 4.1 out of 5 from 86 ratings, while Not Dead Yet! averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Just Checking In. or Not Dead Yet! have ads?

Neither Just Checking In. nor Not Dead Yet! shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Just Checking In. or Not Dead Yet!?

Just Checking In. ships an update weekly, and Not Dead Yet! monthly. Most recently, Just Checking In. was updated on October 15, 2026 and Not Dead Yet! on October 9, 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.*