Comparison

m vs Alive&Kicking

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

m

This tool facilitates emotional monitoring by connecting researchers with participants. It allows for the creation and delivery of mobile-optimized questionnaires to gather data on emotions, complaints, and context on a scheduled basis. Responses can be tracked over time through an online dashboard.

Highlights
  • Emotional monitoring
  • Questionnaire design
  • Scheduled data delivery
  • Mobile-optimized questions
  • Response tracking
  • Online dashboard
Features
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This app is an emotional monitoring tool, connecting surveyors and respondents in a seamless manner. Researchers or practitioners devise questionnaires for participants or clients respectively, which are then offered to the responder according to an agreed upon schedule. These questionnaires are optimized for a mobile interface and can include questions on momentary emotions, possible complaints, contextual questions and more. The surveyor designs these questionnaires in an online dashboard, and can follow up on responses over time.

About

Alive&Kicking

Features
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Living alone? Going on a solo trip? Dating strangers? Working late shifts? One tap a day is all it takes to give yoursel, and the people who love you , real peace of mind. Tap the green button every 2, 4, 6, 12, 24, 36, 48 or 72 hours to say you're okay. Miss your check-in? Your emergency contacts automatically receive a personalized alert email with your custom message, a link you've added (meeting location, medical info, dating profile...) and clear instructions on what to do next. The alert fires even if your phone is dead or offline , it runs on a server, not your device. Your contacts don't need the app. They just get an email. WHAT MAKES IT DIFFERENT No location tracking No wearable required No battery drain Works even when your phone is off Your contacts don't need to install anything FEATURES Guardian Mode : automated check-in with countdown timer Automatic alert emails to up to 5 emergency contacts Custom emergency message + link in every alert Flexible check-in intervals: 2 / 4 / 6 / 12 / 24 / 36 / 48 / 72 hours Daily streak to build the habit : 11 badges to unlock Streak Shields : miss a day without losing your streak Refer a friend : you both get 1 month free Push notification reminder 1 hour before your deadline Beautiful dark & light mode 5 languages: English, Nederlands, Français, Deutsch, Español PERFECT FOR People living alone Seniors living independently Solo travelers & backpackers Hikers & outdoor enthusiasts Night shift workers Women & men dating strangers Students away from home People with chronic conditions or health concerns Anyone who values independence + safety PRICING 7 days completely free : full access, no credit card needed. After your trial: • €0.99 / month • €19.99 lifetime (one-time payment) Refer a friend and you both get an extra 30 days free (unlimited) Being alone doesn't mean being unprotected. Download Alive & Kicking and activate your personal safety net. Terms of Use: https://alive.quartierconsult.com/terms-of-service.pdf Privacy Policy: https://alive.quartierconsult.com/privacy-policy.pdf

Screenshots

m4 screens
Alive&Kicking3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: m at none against Alive&Kicking's 1. On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Alive&Kicking sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. m asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

m ships an update fortnightly, Alive&Kicking every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
m versus Alive&Kicking: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametermAlive&Kicking
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.515.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size60 MB19 MB
Age rating12+4+
Developerm-Path SoftwareSteven Quartier

In-app purchases

None

m

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Alive&Kicking

One-time1
  • Premium Monthly$17.99

Questions

Is m free?
m is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Alive&Kicking free?
Alive&Kicking is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do m or Alive&Kicking have ads?
Neither m nor Alive&Kicking shows ads.
Which is updated more often, m or Alive&Kicking?
m ships an update fortnightly, and Alive&Kicking every 10 days. Most recently, m was updated on October 27, 2026 and Alive&Kicking on October 25, 2026.

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