Comparison

HereKin vs StillTap

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

Head to head
About

HereKin

Features
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HereKin is a simple daily safety check-in app that helps elders and their families stay connected and reassured. Tap once a day to check in. The people in your Care Circle can see that you're safe, and your streak grows over time. Features - One-tap daily safety check-in - Care Circle: invite family and friends to look out for each other - Guardian dashboard: a loved one's latest check-in, steps, heart rate, and location at a glance - Health sync: steps, sleep, and heart rate from Apple Health - Fall detection and one-tap SOS emergency call - Levels and streaks that make the daily habit stick - Helpful services: medical escort, home cleaning, errands, and equipment rental - Full English and Chinese support HereKin is built around one idea: a single tap a day brings peace of mind to the people who care about you.

About

StillTap

Features
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StillTap: A Quiet Ritual for the Present StillTap is a lightweight space for a short pause in a busy day. No courses, feeds, or account required. Tap, slide, listen, or follow a simple breathing rhythm to return to the present. Five ways to practice: • Wooden Fish: Tap for sound and haptic feedback. • Prayer Beads: Slide or tap through 108 beads. • Incense Timer: Use a visual timer for a short quiet session. • Singing Bowl: Strike once and let the resonance fade. • Breathing: Follow a clear inhale, hold, and exhale rhythm. Built for quiet moments: • No account required. Practice history, preferences, and Pro status stay on your device. • Core rituals are ready from the start. • StillTap Pro is a one-time purchase that unlocks more sounds, timers, styles, breathing options, and complete statistics. • Open the app whenever you need a brief pause.

Screenshots

HereKin4 screens
StillTap4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HereKin at none against StillTap's 1. HereKin also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). StillTap's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. StillTap sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. HereKin asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HereKin ships an update every 3 months, StillTap monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 3 level
HereKin versus StillTap: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHereKinStillTap
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShenzhen Yao Yao Technology Co., LTDzhentao zhang

In-app purchases

None

HereKin

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

StillTap

One-time1
  • StillTap Pro Lifetime$1.99

Questions

Is HereKin free?
HereKin is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is StillTap free?
StillTap is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do HereKin or StillTap have ads?
Neither HereKin nor StillTap shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HereKin or StillTap?
HereKin ships an update every 3 months, and StillTap monthly. Most recently, HereKin was updated on October 31, 2026 and StillTap on October 28, 2026.

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