Living Alone Safely — A Safety Net Without Surveillance
A safety app for people living alone lets you check in on your own schedule, and if you ever don't, it alerts your trusted contacts on its own. Still OK works exactly like that: one tap a day says “all OK.” Miss it, and your trusted people are notified automatically via WhatsApp, SMS and email — with your location, on request. 17.0 million people live alone in Germany — 20.6% of the population (Destatis, Mikrozensus 2024). Independence is worth keeping. So is the quiet certainty that someone would notice if something went wrong. No tracking, no constant monitoring, GDPR-compliant and ad-free.
How your safety net works
You set a check-in interval — say, once a day. Before it runs out, the app reminds you to tap “All OK.” If you don't, your trusted person is notified automatically. Nothing happens in between: you actively check in, you're never watched. Still OK is a safety net, not a replacement for the emergency services — if you're in immediate danger, always call your local emergency number first.
Set up your safety net in 60 seconds
- Download the app and add a trusted person as your emergency contact.
- Choose a check-in interval that fits your daily routine.
- Done — if you don't check in, your contact is alerted via WhatsApp, SMS and email.
What really matters when you live alone
- Multi-channel alerts — email, WhatsApp and SMS, so the message gets through no matter which phone your contact uses.
- Location only in an emergency — your GPS location is shared only when an alert fires. No constant tracking.
- Home screen widget — check in with one tap, without opening the app. It takes less than a second.
- Pause mode — travelling or in hospital? Pause your protection with one tap, no false alarms, with automatic reactivation.
- Ad-free & GDPR-compliant — all data stored in the EU, no ads, not even in the free version.
An ordinary Tuesday
Jan, 29, works alone from home in Berlin. One afternoon he slips while cleaning a window and stays down, dazed. His 6 p.m. check-in doesn't happen — so his brother automatically gets a message via WhatsApp and email, with Jan's last location. Instead of days, it's hours before someone rings the doorbell.
It's not about being helpless. It's about having a safety net.
Frequently asked questions
Isn't a check-in app just surveillance?
No. You're not tracked. You actively check in, and an alert only fires if a check-in is missed. Your location is shared only in an alert — never otherwise.
What happens if I forget to check in?
The app reminds you before your deadline. If you still miss it, there's a second reminder before your contacts are alerted — and you can stop a false alarm with one tap.
Do my emergency contacts need to install the app?
No. They're reached via email, WhatsApp and SMS — no app required. They only need a phone.
Does living-alone safety like this cost anything?
The basic version with email alerts and a daily check-in is free and ad-free. Premium (€4.99/month) adds WhatsApp & SMS, GPS location, an SOS button and flexible intervals.
Does Still OK replace an emergency call or a medical alert button?
No. Still OK doesn't detect falls and doesn't call the emergency services for you. It quietly notices when you don't check in and makes sure someone who cares about you finds out. For an acute emergency, always call your local emergency number.