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I'm OK vs Parents Are OK

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I'm OK compared with Parents Are OK
DetailI'm OK logo I'm OKParents Are OK logo Parents Are OK
What it doesReminders for the people you love, sent straight through WhatsApp Inactivity alerts for elderly parents without invading their privacy
StageNot given Not given
FoundedNot given Not given
Based inGB RO
Pricing modelFreemium Paid
PricingFree: up to 2 people, 1 reminder a day for each, daily I'm OK and safety word. Plus: £3.99/month (billed monthly) or £39/year (billed yearly, 2 months free), up to 6 people, 5 reminders a day for each, message every time it's done. 7 days free trial for Plus. Monthly: $9.90 per month for 1 parent (50% discount offered), $9.90 per month for 2 parents (58% discount offered). Annual: $99.00 per year for 2 parents. Only guardians need an active subscription; parents do not pay.
Key features
  • Send reminders through WhatsApp
  • See when reminders are completed
  • Schedule reminders for specific times
  • Daily check-in reminders
  • Safety word alerts for emergency situations
  • Recurring reminders on set schedules
  • Notifications if reminders are missed
  • Support up to 6 people on Plus plan
  • Gentle nudges for forgotten reminders
  • Calendar view of upcoming reminders
  • Inactivity monitoring with customizable alert threshold
  • No GPS tracking or location sharing
  • Battery level monitoring and alerts
  • Multiple guardians can monitor the same parent
  • Background monitoring without manual check-ins
  • Passive detection via native device usage patterns
  • No camera, microphone, or audio recording access
  • Support for up to two parents per guardian subscription
  • Simple pairing with no additional setup required
  • Connection status and activity overview for guardians
What makes it different
  • No app download required, works entirely in WhatsApp
  • Recipients only need WhatsApp, no account setup required
  • You see confirmation when reminders are completed, not just reminders sent
  • Free forever plan available
  • Safety word feature alerts entire circle simultaneously
  • Privacy-focused design with no GPS, cameras, or surveillance capabilities
  • Requires no daily actions or button presses from elderly parents
  • Lighter and more affordable alternative to full monitoring systems
  • Supports independent living while providing family reassurance
  • Customizable inactivity thresholds with sleep hours exclusion
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)Not checked yet no change since last check36 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)013
Citation Flow (Majestic)020
Referring domains (Majestic)011

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