Daily Check-in App for Expats Living Alone
Living abroad is an incredible experience. A daily check-in means your family back home can share the excitement without the constant worry.
Free forever • No credit card • iOS & Android
The Problem
Sound familiar? You're not alone.
Family back home can't easily reach you across time zones and borders
Local emergency services and healthcare systems are unfamiliar
Social isolation in a new country means fewer people who'd notice a problem
Language barriers and unfamiliar healthcare systems make emergencies more stressful when living abroad
How I'm Alive Solves This
A simple solution that actually works.
Seamless timezone handling lets you check in locally while family receives updates in their time
On Protect Me, an automatic alert bridges the international gap if something goes wrong
One daily touchpoint reduces homesickness and family anxiety simultaneously
Works in every country—no regional restrictions or country-specific setup required
How It Works
Three simple steps.
Set Your Time
Choose when to check in each day
Tap I'm Okay
One tap confirms you're safe
Auto-Alert
Miss a check-in? Contact is notified
Features
One-Tap Check-In
Large, easy button - done in seconds
Customizable Schedule
Set your perfect check-in time
Smart Alerts (Protect Me)
Escalating notifications to your contacts if you miss a check-in
Check-In Notes
Add context like 'Going hiking today'
History Tracking
See all your past check-ins
Free to Start
Daily self check-in and reminders are always free; add Protect Me for contact alerting
Frequently Asked Questions
I'm an expat in Germany and my family is in India. Does this work?
Perfectly. You check in at your convenient time in Germany, and your family receives updates automatically adjusted for Indian time.
What if I need emergency help abroad?
On Protect Me, if you miss a check-in, your family is alerted and can contact your local emergency services or embassy. Always keep local emergency numbers handy too.
I travel frequently within my region. Does it handle that?
Yes. Weekend trips to neighboring countries? Business travel? The app works anywhere with internet. No location updates needed.
Can I set my company's HR as a backup contact?
Your contact should be someone who would take personal action. A family member is usually best. HR contacts are better handled through your company's own systems.
I have been an expat for years and my parents are aging. Can we both use the app for each other?
Yes. You check in so your parents know you are safe abroad, and your parents check in so you know they are safe at home. Both set each other as emergency contacts. It works both ways across any distance.
Can my family and I check in on each other across countries?
Yes. You can each install the app, set one another as contacts, and tap once a day, so you know your aging parents at home are safe and they know you are safe abroad. Time zones are handled automatically, so neither side is pinged at an awkward hour. It works in both directions across any distance, which makes it a practical two-way safety net for families split across borders.
What happens if I have an emergency in a country whose systems I don't know?
On Protect Me, if you miss a check-in your family is alerted and can act even from another country, such as calling you, contacting a local friend, or reaching your nearest embassy or local emergency services. Keep local emergency numbers saved separately, since the app alerts the people you choose rather than authorities. The value abroad is that a missed check-in gets someone who cares looking into it quickly, even when you cannot navigate an unfamiliar system yourself.
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