Daily check-ins for people who live alone
One check-in a day.
A heads-up if you miss it.
Choose a daily deadline and tap “Still Here” any time before it. If you still haven’t checked in when the grace period ends, Ghosted sends someone you trust a Telegram alert.
Free with one contact. Your contact needs Telegram and must accept your invitation. They don’t need the Ghosted app.
How it works
Set up your daily check-in.
Invite someone you trust.
Choose someone who can call or message you if you miss a check-in. Send them your invitation link. They’ll need to accept it in Telegram to receive alerts.
Set a time that works for you.
Choose a time to check in by, then tap “Still Here” once a day before that time. You can choose your deadline on the free plan too.
Miss a check-in? We’ll send an alert.
On the free plan, you have 2 extra hours after your deadline. If you still haven’t checked in, Ghosted sends your contact a Telegram alert.
An early check-in won’t change tomorrow’s deadline.
Choose 8 PM, then check in over breakfast. You’re done for today, and tomorrow you still have until 8 PM.
Check in from your Home Screen.
Add the Ghosted widget to your Home Screen and tap “Still Here” without opening the app. Checking in from the widget requires iOS 17 or later.
For your contact
They don’t have to watch the clock.
With a daily text, your contact has to notice when you haven’t sent one. Ghosted sends them an alert automatically, asking them to call or message you.
Sometimes a missed check-in just means you forgot. Agree in advance on what your contact should do if they can’t reach you. Ghosted doesn’t call emergency services.
How to make a check-in planGHOSTED
Example alert · Telegram
🟡 Ghosted check-in missed
Hi Maya 💛
Alex hasn’t checked in on Ghosted and may need someone to reach out. You’re one of the people they trust.
Could you try calling or messaging them?
Sent if you haven’t checked in by the end of your grace period.
Why Ghosted exists
I built Ghosted because I live alone with my dogs.
If something happened to me, how long would my dogs be on their own? I wanted someone I trust to get a heads-up if I stopped checking in. So I built Ghosted.
Taya, founder of Ghosted · Find me on X
If you have pets, make sure your contact knows who can get into your home and care for them. Ghosted sends the alert; you make the arrangements.
Pricing
One contact is free. Up to five with Premium.
Premium also lets you choose when reminders arrive and how long Ghosted waits before sending an alert.
Free
$0
- One trusted contact
- Choose your daily check-in time
- 2 extra hours if you miss your deadline
- Home Screen widget
Premium
$4.99/month
or $34.99/year
- Everything in Free
- Up to five trusted contacts
- Choose when you get a reminder
- Set the grace period before alerts
Questions
Before you download
Does my contact need Ghosted?
No, just Telegram. Send them your invitation link and ask them to accept through the Ghosted bot. Ghosted can only send them alerts once they’ve accepted.
Is choosing my check-in time free?
Yes. Choose a daily deadline that fits your routine and check in any time before it. Checking in early won’t move tomorrow’s deadline. If you have an older account, your timer may still count from your last check-in. Save a daily schedule in Settings to switch.
What if I forget to check in?
You have 2 extra hours after your deadline on the free plan. If you still haven’t checked in, Ghosted sends your contact an alert, even if you simply forgot. With Premium, you can adjust that grace period and choose how far ahead of your deadline to get a reminder.
Is it free?
Yes. The free plan includes one trusted contact, your choice of daily check-in time, a 2-hour grace period, and the Home Screen widget. Premium lets you add up to five contacts and adjust your reminders and grace period. It costs $4.99/month or $34.99/year in USD. Local App Store prices may vary.
Does Ghosted track my location?
No. Ghosted records when you check in. It doesn’t request location permission or store location data.
What happens when I travel?
Ghosted keeps the time zone you chose, even if your phone switches to a new one. You can change your time zone in Settings. To take a break, turn on Travel Mode: you won’t need to check in, and alerts will pause until you turn it off.
Does Ghosted work in Russian?
Yes. The app and widget support English and Russian. Ghosted uses your phone’s language unless you choose another in Settings. Telegram invitations and alerts use the language you’ve selected in Ghosted.
Is it an emergency service?
No. Ghosted doesn’t monitor your health or call emergency services. If you haven’t checked in when the grace period ends, it sends an alert to contacts who accepted your invitation. It can’t guarantee they’ll see it or respond.
What devices does Ghosted work on?
You’ll need an iPhone running iOS 16 or later. Ghosted is available in the App Store, except in France. Checking in directly from the Home Screen widget requires iOS 17 or later. Your contact only needs Telegram, so an Android phone works too.
Start with someone you trust.
Download Ghosted, choose your daily check-in time, and invite someone you trust through Telegram. Once they accept, you’re ready for your first check-in.
Available in English and Russian.