AlivePing Check-in: Safety alerts for missed check-ins (US/CA only)
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Hi everyone! š I'm Kantar, a Vancouver-based indie dev. I built AlivePing Check-in to help people stay connected with loved onesāsimple check-ins, automated SMS/call alerts, no unnecessary location tracking. ā
Key features: - Flexible daily/weekly check-in schedules - Automated SMS & voice call alerts for missed check-ins - Privacy-first (no default location tracking) - 100% Canadian-made šØš¦ ā ļø Important: This app is currently available ONLY on the US & Canada App Stores. SMS/call alerts work only in US/CA. Weāre working to expand globally soon! Launching on Product Hunt this Monday (Mar 9). Would love your feedback!
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Hi Kantar, that's an awesome idea! I understand the SMS costs outside of the US, especially in Australia & UK, make SMS apps costly to run, but just sticking to the US and Canada solves that problem.
I love the idea. I am in Australia and wont get a chance to try your app in the beginning, but I look forward to trying it out when you eventually expand internationally!
@jenna_newberyĀ
Hi Jenna,
Thanks so much for your kind words! š I totally get where youāre coming from with the SMS costs outside the US.
Just to clarify, even sending SMS and making calls within the US and Canada isnāt free for me eitherāit still incurs carrier charges. Iām actively working on solutions to make this work more efficiently, and I do have plans to expand internationally eventually.
Right now, my priority is to get the core app running smoothly and validate that it provides real value to users in the US and Canada first. Once we have a solid user base and the product is stable, Iāll start rolling out support for more countries like Australia and the UK step by step.
I really appreciate your patience and enthusiasmācanāt wait to share the expanded version with you when itās ready!