Ping — Live Alone Check-in
Daily safety net for solo life
Only for iPhone
Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPhone. Not verified for macOS.
iPhone
A gentle daily check-in for people who live alone — and those who love them. One tap says "I'm okay." If you ever go quiet, someone you trust will know.
Living alone doesn't mean being alone.
Ping is the simplest, warmest daily check-in app for people who live alone. One gentle tap a day lets your circle know you're okay. No chat. No pressure. Just a quiet "I'm here."
— How Ping works —
Every morning, open the app and pick how you're feeling. One tap on an emoji and your friends instantly know you're okay. Add a photo if you want — your coffee, the morning light, your cat. Skip the photo, write a one-line note, or just go.
Most days it takes 3 seconds.
— What makes Ping different —
SEE YOUR PEOPLE
Open the app and instantly see everyone's status. Mom Pinged at 8:30. Your best friend is feeling tired today. You're connected without sending a single message.
NUDGE
See a friend's check-in? Tap to "nudge" them. They feel a gentle vibration and know you saw them. Lighter than a text. Warmer than silence.
WARMTH STREAKS
The more days you and a friend Ping together, the warmer your connection grows. No pressure, no punishment if you miss — just a gentle glow of consistency.
A QUIET SAFETY NET
If you don't Ping by your set time, Ping reminds you. Still nothing? It can let the people you trust know you've been quiet today. This is not a medical alert — for emergencies, use Apple Emergency SOS or call your local emergency number. Ping is the early, gentle layer: "Hey, just checking on you."
— Ping is for —
• Anyone who lives alone, by choice or circumstance
• Adult children of elderly or aging parents
• Long-distance friendships and family
• Solo travelers, road-trippers, hikers
• People with chronic conditions or recovery
• Roommates, partners apart, anyone who wants a lighter way to stay close
— Why Ping isn't like other check-in apps —
Most "safety check-in" apps treat you like a sensor to be monitored. They feel cold. Ping was designed by independent makers who live alone — we wanted something that feels like a friend tapping the door, not a security system. Every detail of Ping is warm: the colors, the language, the way notifications are written.
— Designed for privacy —
Your check-ins, moods, photos, and notes stay between you and the people you've invited. No accounts to create. No ads. No personal data sold. Everything syncs through your iCloud — Apple's secure cloud — never our servers.
— Ping Pro —
Free forever for the core experience. Pro unlocks:
• Unlimited friends
• Up to 5 emergency contacts
• Full check-in history & mood trends
• Custom check-in windows for different days
• Themed widgets (sunset, ocean, forest)
• Activity safety timer for running, hiking, driving alone
— A small thing, daily —
Stop texting "are you okay?" Start Pinging.
Terms of Service: https://smartkiitos.com/ping/terms/
Privacy Policy: https://smartkiitos.com/ping/privacy/
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Little things that make Ping feel warmer:
Press and hold to hug
Tap a friend to nudge, or press and hold to send a hug — a longer, warmer buzz that says "thinking of you" without a single word.
New photo widget
Put a friend's latest moment right on your Home Screen. Mom's breakfast, the view from their window — a quiet glance to feel close.
Elder Mode
One big button to check in, with larger text everywhere. And with a family setup code, you can get a parent set up in seconds — just send them a message.
Thank you for being here.
The developer, Liwei Xie, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Not Collected
The developer does not collect any data from this app.
Accessibility
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Information
- Seller
- Smart Kiitos Oy
- Size
- 3.8 MB
- Category
- Lifestyle
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 17.0 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 17.0 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 14.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
English and 3 more
- English, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, Spanish
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- In-App Purchases
Yes
- Ping Pro Family $14.99
- Ping Pro Yearly $9.99
- Ping Pro Monthly $1.99
- Copyright
- © 2026 Smart Kiitös Oy
