Living alone
Living alone, with a quiet safety net
Living alone has a lot going for it. The one thought that sometimes creeps in: if something happened at home, how long until anyone noticed? Quietbeat answers that without changing how you live.
Why not just a daily check-in app?
Daily check-in apps ask you to tap a button every day, at the same time. That works until life gets in the way: a busy morning, a weekend away, a phone left on the charger. Miss one tap and your contacts may get a scare for nothing.
Quietbeat works the other way around. It notices the small signs of your day on its own and only asks when they stop. There's an I'm OK button if you like to check in, but you never have to use it. See the full comparison.
How it works
- It notices the small signs of your day. Steps from your iPhone or Apple Watch, moving about, opening your phone. Quietbeat only notes when they happen.
- If they stop, it asks you first. When there's no sign of activity for longer than your check window, you get “Are you okay?”. Tap I'm OK and no one else hears a thing.
- Then it gently lets your people know. If you don't answer, Quietbeat contacts the people you chose, first one, then the others, by notification, email, text message or WhatsApp. Voice calls are coming soon.
Built for real life
Quiet hours
Sleep in. Your regular check never starts during quiet hours; it waits until they end.
Pause
Away for a while or staying in hospital? Pause Quietbeat for up to 30 days.
Trip mode
Out on a hike? “If I'm not back by 6 PM, start a check.” (Plus)
Learns your rhythm
After about two weeks, smart checks know when you're usually up and about. (Plus)
Works when your phone can't
The timer runs on our servers. If your battery runs out, the safety net still notices.
Test alerts
Send your contacts a clearly labeled test, so everyone knows what a real alert looks like.
Private by design
Health data stays on your phone
We learn something like “steps at 9:12 PM”, never step counts or heart rates.
No location tracking
Location is off unless you turn it on. Then only your last known area is shared, inside an alert.
Contacts agree first
No one hears from Quietbeat until they accept your invitation, and they can opt out anytime.
No ads, no trackers
We don't show ads, use trackers or sell your data.
Who should your contacts be?
Think about who could actually check on you: a friend in the same city, a neighbor who has a spare key, a sibling who would make the calls. Put the person who could reach you soonest first. Family far away can be contacts too: they'll know whom to call.
Adding contacts comes with Plus ($2.99 a month or $19.99 a year), up to 5 people. The app itself is free to download.
Questions
Is Quietbeat free?
Quietbeat is free to download, with automatic signals and the I'm OK button. Contacts, and the alerts they receive, come with Plus or Family.
What if I'm away for the weekend?
If you take your phone, nothing changes: Quietbeat keeps noticing your activity. If you leave it behind, pause Quietbeat first so no one worries.
Does it work if my phone is switched off?
Yes. The timer runs on our servers, so Quietbeat notices when the signs stop even if your phone is off. Your contacts see your last battery level, which helps them tell a flat battery from a real problem.
What do my contacts see?
A message saying when you were last active and your battery level, with a link to a simple page. If you choose, it also shows your last known area, your address and access notes, and a medical card.
Join the beta
Quietbeat is in beta on iPhone and Android. We're starting with a small group of testers, so we can measure and reduce false alarms before Quietbeat opens to everyone.
For iPhone with iOS 17 or later (Apple Watch optional) and Android 8.0 or later.
Questions about the beta? Email info@myquietbeat.com.