Privacy-first daily check-in app for people living independently with family alerts and caregiver tools
Human company on the way home
Stage
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Founded
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Based in
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CH
Pricing model
Freemium
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Pricing
Basic Care is free forever with one daily check-in, core reminders, and one trusted person. Pro is $18.99/month or $169.99/year with a 14-day free trial, including calls from Joanne, additional trusted people, multiple daily check-ins, and advanced medication reminders.
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Key features
Daily check-in with reminders before scheduled time
Missed check-in escalation with automated alerts to trusted contacts
Joanne automated wellness calls on missed check-ins (Pro)
Medication reminders with dose information and helper visibility
Glucose tracking with context and trend analysis
Optional mood check-ins after daily check-in
Shared Care Plan with health details and emergency information
Multiple daily check-ins up to 3 per day (Pro)
Check-in by text with SAFE reply option
Granular helper permissions for data access and incident management
Real-time in-app VoIP audio connection over Wi-Fi or mobile data
Optional live location sharing during active sessions
Verified companions with identity and adult status checks
SOS alerts limited to active companion only
Private phone numbers never displayed or exchanged
Conversations not recorded
What makes it different
Privacy-first design with no cameras, always-on tracking, or special hardware required
Respects independence and dignity through owner-controlled settings and helper permissions
Works with basic phones through text-based check-ins without requiring smartphone or app
Transparent escalation sequence that starts with reminders before alerting family
Helper can pay for Pro subscription while owner retains account control
Direct person-to-person connection without safety guarantees or invented promises
Complete control over location sharing and session data
Funded through voluntary support and Swiss pilot rather than fear-based business model