Know how the people you love are really doing.
A quick daily check-in shares how you're feeling with the people you trust. They can see you're okay without a phone call or another text thread.
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"The people who care about you shouldn't have to wonder."
It's Time to Check In
How are you feeling?
Mom checked in
See how she is feeling today.
Brother is feeling Okay
Check In on your brother, send him a nudge.
Dad hasn't checked in today
Dad missed check-in, message him.
Friend sent ❤️
Your circle is thinking of you.
Real reviews from real circles.
"Every single day at my appointed time I receive a notification to check in. I find comfort in knowing that someone is looking out for me."
"It keeps me connected to my grandparents. Everything is easy and efficient to check in with them daily. It brings my grandma joy when she receives a message from me."
"Being able to check in and let others know I am ok without spending a long time on the phone is easy with this app."
"My closest friends and I use this to stay updated with each other's mood without having to speak every day. Many times I've been sad and I check in, and my friends have called me right after."
"As someone who has a parent who struggles with mental health, this app has helped tremendously with keeping up with my parent and family, and them keeping up with me."
"I really like the ease of use of this app. I enjoy the timed reminders and being able to create a circle of trusted people."
Reviews published on the App Store and Google Play. Lightly trimmed for length, never reworded.
Your emotional check-ins are important.
Choose how you're feeling
One tap picks your feeling. Add an optional note if you want to say more.
Share it with your private circle
Only the family, friends, and supporters you choose see your check-in.
Build a consistent habit
Scheduled or surprise check-ins keep the routine light and honest.
Missed check-ins get noticed
If a scheduled check-in is missed, the right people can be notified.
Everything a check-in should be.
No pressure. No performance. Just an honest emotional check-in and a simple way to show you care.
Daily emotional check-ins
Share your emotional status in one tap, scheduled or as a surprise check-in.
Private by default
Only the people you choose can see your check-ins.
Trusted circle
Create a private group of family members, friends, and supporters.
Mood tracker and history
Review your check-ins over time, notice emotional patterns, and build greater self-awareness.
Custom reminders
Choose daily check-in times that fit your routine, scheduled or surprise.
Missed check-in alerts
Your circle can be notified when a scheduled check-in is missed. Premium can also alert a chosen contact by SMS, even if they do not use the app.
Private chat
Stay connected with your circle inside the app without starting another group text.
Annual Check-In Pattern
Premium members can look back across a full year to see how their check-in rhythm has changed.
Vacation mode
Pause scheduled check-ins while traveling or off the grid to avoid unnecessary alerts.
Full control
Manage your circle, check-ins, and account. Delete your account anytime.
Free to start. Premium when you want more memory.
Free
Everything you need for the daily habit.
- Multiple daily check-in times (scheduled or surprise)
- Add all friends and family
- 30-day check-in history
- 30-day chat history
- Core in-app notifications
Premium
AnnualLonger memory and an alert that reaches beyond the app.
- Stored check-in history
- Stored chat history
- Annual Check-In Pattern
- Missed check-in SMS alerts
Subscription information
Premium is offered as an auto-renewing annual subscription. Pricing varies by location and is shown before purchase. Your subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime through your App Store.
For anyone who wants to follow through.
It is also for the friend group that promised to check on one another more often and wants an easy way to actually do it.
- People living alone
- Families separated by distance
- Aging parents and the people who care about them
- Students away from home
- Veterans
- Close friends and friend groups
- Anyone building a daily emotional check-in routine
Just Checking In supports real human connection, emotional awareness, and peace of mind. It is not therapy, medical care, an emergency service, a safety guarantee, or a crisis line. If you or someone you know is in immediate danger or crisis, contact local emergency services or an appropriate crisis resource.
Built quietly, on purpose.
- Only your chosen circle sees your check-ins.
- Triple-guarded alerts prevent false alarms.
- No ads. We don't sell your data.
- Pause or delete your account anytime.
The Mission
Just Checking In was built to make staying in touch feel lighter. A quick daily emotional check-in gives the people who care about you a small, reliable signal that you are okay, and creates a gentle routine that helps close the distance when life gets busy. The American Psychological Association offers guidance on why social connection matters for overall wellbeing, and we designed this app as one simple way to keep those small connections alive.
Just Checking In is a social-connection tool, not a medical or mental-health service. It does not diagnose, treat, or prevent any condition.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. Just Checking In is a daily emotional check-in habit, not an emergency service. If you or someone you love is in crisis, please call or text 988 in the US, or your local emergency number.
- Daily Automated Pings: Quick, friction-free habit loops to share your current status.
- Inner Circle Visibility: Private dashboard tracking for trusted personal networks.
- Passive Safety Nets: Automated alerts sent to your group if a check-in is missed.
The value of small, consistent peer connection is documented by the World Health Organization and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
How does the automated check-in safety loop protect users?
You pick a daily window that fits your routine. When you check in, nothing happens beyond a quiet status update to the people you chose. When you miss that window, the app waits, reminds you, and only then notifies your circle that you have gone quiet. That triple-guarded sequence is what keeps the safety net useful without turning it into a stream of false alarms.
Sources on warning signs and how to respond: National Institute of Mental Health, 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.
What does your inner circle actually see when you check in?
Your circle sees a simple card: that you checked in, when you did it, and the mood you picked. No location trail, no message history, no scoring. Only the people you invite can see it, and you can remove someone at any time. The goal is enough signal for someone to say hello, and nothing more.
On why small, repeated contact helps: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, World Health Organization.
How does daily mood tracking work in the app?
Tap one of the mood faces on the home screen and you are done, usually in just a few moments. Each entry is saved to your own private history so you can look back over weeks and notice patterns instead of guessing. You decide whether the mood you logged travels to your circle alongside the check-in.
Background on self-monitoring and everyday coping: American Psychological Association, Mental Health America.
Start checking in today.
Build a simple daily habit that keeps you connected to the people who matter most. No credit card required.
