Question 1

What is the 'Are You Alive?' app?

Accepted Answer

Are You Alive? is a free daily check-in app where you press a button to confirm you are alive. If you miss the check-in, the app sends a notification to your designated contacts. It gained popularity in 2025-2026, inspired by the viral Chinese app 'Are You Dead?' which topped paid app charts. • One-button daily check-in: press to confirm you are alive • Notifications sent to contacts if you miss the check-in • Free to use with a simple, gamified interface • Lightweight and minimal: no encryption, no file attachments • Inspired by the viral 'Are You Dead?' app from China

Question 2

How is CheckPoint different from Are You Alive?

Accepted Answer

Are You Alive? is a single daily button press. CheckPoint is a full safety communication system with multiple protocol types, encrypted emergency messages, file attachments, and multi-channel alerts. Think of it as the difference between a light switch and a home security system. • CheckPoint supports multiple check-in schedules, not just one daily button • Emergency messages include medical details, files, and encrypted credentials • Alerts go via SMS and email simultaneously, not just push notifications • End-to-end encryption protects all your emergency information • Multiple protocol types: check-in, heartbeat, location-based

Question 3

Is Are You Alive? free?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Are You Alive? is free to use. CheckPoint also has a free tier (Safety Base) with 1 contact and 1 encrypted email alert per month. For more contacts and SMS alerts, CheckPoint offers paid plans starting at $9.99/month. • Are You Alive?: free, push notification alerts only • CheckPoint Safety Base (free): 1 contact, 1 email alert, encryption included • CheckPoint Safety 101 ($9.99/mo): 10 contacts, recurring protocols, 50MB storage • CheckPoint Survival ($19.99/mo): SMS + email, audio alerts, 100MB storage • Both apps offer free entry points for basic check-in needs

Question 4

Can I use CheckPoint as a daily 'am I alive' check-in?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Set up a recurring daily protocol with a one-tap check-in confirmation. If you miss it, your contacts receive your pre-written emergency message with full context. It works like Are You Alive? but with encrypted emergency details attached. • Daily recurring protocol with customizable check-in time • One-tap confirmation from the app or push notification • Grace period before alerts are sent (configurable) • Emergency message includes your address, medical info, and instructions • Contacts receive SMS and/or email, not just app notifications

Question 5

What about the 'Are You Dead?' app from China?

Accepted Answer

Are You Dead? is a viral paid app from China that topped the App Store charts in early 2026. It uses the same concept: press a button regularly, and if you stop pressing, your contacts are notified. Are You Alive? is the English equivalent. CheckPoint builds on this concept with encryption, multi-channel alerts, and structured emergency context. • Are You Dead? popularized the 'dead man's switch' concept for personal safety • Simple premise: press a button, or your contacts get alerted • CheckPoint adds what these apps lack: context, encryption, and reliability • SMS and email alerts reach contacts even without the app installed • Emergency packages with files, credentials, and detailed instructions

Question 6

When should I choose Are You Alive? instead of CheckPoint?

Accepted Answer

Choose Are You Alive? if you want the simplest possible daily check-in with zero setup. It is a fun, lightweight app. Choose CheckPoint if you need your check-in to actually deliver actionable emergency information to your contacts via SMS and email with encryption. • Are You Alive? is great for casual use and awareness • No setup required: just install and press the button daily • CheckPoint is for serious safety: encrypted context, multi-channel delivery • CheckPoint works for travel, recovery, protests, and family coordination • If your life depends on it, you want the encrypted emergency package

Feature	Are You Alive?	CheckPoint
Daily check-in
Free tier
One-tap confirmation
Push notification alerts
SMS alerts to contacts		Survival plan ($19.99/mo)
Email alerts to contacts
Multiple check-in schedules
Pre-written emergency message
Encrypted file attachments
Encrypted credentials & links
Multi-channel alerts (SMS + email)
Recurring protocols	1 daily only
End-to-end encryption
Audio message alerts		Survival plan
Travel / protest / recovery use cases

CheckPoint vs Are You Alive?
Simple Button vs Full Safety System

Feature Comparison

What CheckPoint Does Differently

Context, Not Just a Ping

SMS + Email Delivery

Multi-Scenario Protocols

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