What is Still Here?
StillHere, from joinstillhere.com, is a daily hello app. The person checking in sends one tap a day. If they miss it, after reminders, their watchers get a push notification. It is built for aging parents, students away from home and anyone who wants a quiet daily signal, not a phone call.
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- One-tap daily hello at a time you choose
- Reminders at 30 minutes, 2 hours and 6 hours if you miss it
- Watchers then get a push notification, not SMS or email
- Watchers never pay; only the person checking in subscribes
- iOS and Android
How is Safety Checkpoint different from Still Here?
Both apps share the core check-in concept. Safety Checkpoint adds encrypted emergency context (detailed messages, file attachments, credentials), email on every plan, SMS on Survival, and protocols for scenarios beyond a daily hello: solo travel, night commutes, protests, and recovery.
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- StillHere: daily hello with a push nudge to watchers
- Safety Checkpoint: daily check-in with encrypted emergency package
- Safety Checkpoint supports multiple simultaneous protocols for different situations
- Alerts via email on every plan, and via SMS on Survival
- File attachments, encrypted credentials, and audio recordings available from Safety 101
Is Still Here free?
Watchers are free. The person who checks in pays $2.99 a month or $19.99 a year, with a seven-day trial. Safety Checkpoint's free tier includes 1 one-off protocol a month, 1 contact and unlimited email alerts, with paid plans for additional contacts and SMS alerts.
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- StillHere: watchers free; owner $2.99/mo or $19.99/yr, push only
- Safety Checkpoint Safety Base (free): 1 one-off protocol a month, 1 contact, unlimited email alerts, encryption included
- Safety 101 ($4.99/mo): 10 contacts, recurring protocols, 50 MB encrypted storage
- Survival ($9.99/mo): SMS + email, 20 contacts, 100MB storage
Can I use Safety Checkpoint for an elderly parent instead of Still Here?
Yes, on Safety 101 and above. Safety Checkpoint supports daily recurring check-ins with automatic alerts if your parent does not confirm. Your parent checks in from their own account, with you as a contact. Help them pre-write an emergency message with their medical details, address, and care instructions, all encrypted. A caregiver can be the contact for several people.
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- Daily check-in with one-tap confirmation
- Pre-written emergency message with medical info and access instructions
- Encryption for each contact protects sensitive health information
- Email alerts, and SMS on Survival, reach caregivers without an app
- Be the contact for several people (parents, relatives). Each person's protocol lives in their own account
Does Safety Checkpoint work for scenarios beyond living alone?
Yes. While Still Here focuses on daily check-ins for people living alone, Safety Checkpoint supports solo travel, night commutes, post-surgery recovery, protests, and family coordination. Each protocol can have its own contacts, timing, and emergency context.
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- Solo travel: check-ins with itinerary and embassy contacts attached
- Night safety: safe arrival alerts for walking home or rideshares
- Family: coordinate check-ins across time zones and households
- Recovery: temporary daily protocols during post-surgery care
- Protests: encrypted emergency packages with legal contacts
When should I choose Still Here instead of Safety Checkpoint?
Choose Still Here if you want the absolute simplest daily check-in with minimal setup and a very low-tech-friendly interface. Choose Safety Checkpoint if you need encrypted emergency context, SMS delivery, file attachments, or safety protocols beyond daily living.
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- Still Here is ideal for tech-averse seniors who want one simple button
- Still Here has a very minimal learning curve
- Safety Checkpoint is the better fit for emergency communication
- Safety Checkpoint supports multi-scenario protocols and encrypted file storage
- If you need SMS alerts (not just push), Safety Checkpoint offers them (SMS on Survival)
