The GDPR-Compliant Alternative to Demumu
Demumu — originally “Si Le Me?”, meaning “Are you dead?” — went viral in early 2026: an app that alerts one contact by email if you don’t check in for a while. Since then it has disappeared from the App Store, and a number of copycat apps have taken its place. Still OK is the stable, GDPR-compliant alternative from Europe: it notifies several trusted people via WhatsApp, SMS and email — with GPS location on request, in 45 languages, ad-free, and with all data in EU data centers.
Still OK and Demumu Side by Side
| Feature | Still OK | Demumu |
|---|---|---|
| Availability | App Store + Google Play | No longer available on the App Store (as of 2026) |
| Alert channels | Email, WhatsApp & SMS | Email only |
| Emergency contacts | Multiple | One |
| Pricing | Free + Premium (€4.99/mo) | One-time purchase (~€1) |
| Data location | EU data centers (Frankfurt) | China — not documented |
| Languages | 45 languages | ~10 languages |
| GPS location in alert | Yes (on request, Premium) | No |
| SOS instant alert | Yes (Premium) | No |
| Emergency profile | Yes | No |
| NFC check-in | Yes | No |
| Ad-free | Yes (even free version) | Not documented |
| GDPR compliant | Yes, EU data centers | Not documented |
Why look for a Demumu alternative?
Search for “Demumu” today and you hit two problems: the original app is no longer available on the App Store — and a number of copycat apps of unknown origin have appeared in its place. For a safety app you rely on in an emergency, both are a real risk.
- The viral original is gone — you can’t build a safety net on something that no longer exists.
- The search term is now occupied by copycat apps from unknown developers; who you trust with your daily routine and emergency contacts shouldn’t be a gamble.
- Demumu relied on a single contact and email only — if that one person misses the message, no one notices.
- Data location and GDPR were never documented for the Chinese app — let alone for anonymous clones.
What about the other alternatives?
In the German-speaking market there are other options, and it’s worth looking honestly. Lebenssignal, like Demumu, is a low-cost one-time purchase and GDPR-compliant — but at its core it offers email notification, without multi-channel alerting, an emergency profile, or 45 languages.
The Lebenszeichen app from a non-profit foundation is free and alerts via SMS and email — intentionally simple, without WhatsApp, an emergency profile, or multiple languages.
Still OK’s edge isn’t price, it’s depth: genuine multi-channel alerts (WhatsApp, SMS and email), multiple contacts, an emergency profile, NFC check-in, a contact status page, and 45 languages — all ad-free and with data in the EU.
What it’s really about
Sarah, 34, lives alone in Munich. One Tuesday morning she slips in the shower and stays down, dazed. With Still OK, a check-in is due around midday. She doesn’t tap it — so her sister in Hamburg and a neighbor automatically receive a message via WhatsApp and email, with Sarah’s last location and her emergency profile. Someone rings the doorbell before hours turn into days.
It’s not about being helpless. It’s about having a safety net — one that, when it matters, sends more than a single email.
Set up in 60 seconds
- Download the app and add a trusted person as your emergency contact.
- Choose your check-in interval — from twice a day to once a month.
- Done. If you don’t check in, your contact is automatically alerted via WhatsApp, SMS and email.
Frequently asked questions
Can I still download Demumu?
The original Demumu app (developer Moonscape Technologies) is currently no longer findable on the App Store — not even in the US or China, where it first became popular (as of June 2026). Instead, several copycat apps of unknown origin are circulating. Still OK is consistently available, on the App Store and Google Play.
Is there a German alternative to Demumu?
Yes. Still OK is developed in Germany, hosts all data in the EU, and is available in German and 44 other languages. There are also other GDPR-compliant options such as Lebenssignal and the Lebenszeichen app — more limited in features.
Is Demumu GDPR-compliant?
Demumu was developed in China and never publicly documented where user data is stored or whether GDPR is applied. Still OK stores all data exclusively in EU data centers and is fully GDPR-compliant.
Do my contacts need to install an app?
No. Your emergency contacts are reached via email, WhatsApp and SMS — no app installation needed. They only need a phone.
How does Still OK differ from Lebenssignal?
Both are GDPR-compliant. Lebenssignal is a cheaper one-time purchase, focused mainly on email. Still OK is built for depth: multi-channel alerts via WhatsApp, SMS and email, multiple contacts, an emergency profile, NFC, and 45 languages.