Snug: Daily Safety Check-In
What is Snug?
Snug is a daily check in app for people who live alone. You pick a time, tap a button to say you are okay, and if you miss the check in, Snug alerts the people you trust by text. The listing describes it as an alternative to a medical alert pendant that needs no wearable or equipment.
Pricing. Snug: Daily Safety Check-In is free to download on the App Store.
Good for
- Older adults living alone who want to keep their independence
- Adult children checking on a parent without calling every day
- Pet owners who want someone to know if something happens
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Why this app is in C tier
Snug scores 68 out of 100: rating 97, rating count 74, App Store search rank 0, update recency 100. The four parts are averaged with no weights, and C tier follows from that score within this list. The full explanation, as data.
Description
Snug is a simple daily check-in app for people who live alone. Once a day, at a time you pick, you tap a button to say you're okay. If you miss it, Snug alerts the people you trust. Made for: - Older adults living alone who want to keep their independence - Adult children checking on a parent without calling every day - Pet owners who want someone to know if something happens - Anyone aging solo, without family nearby How it works: - Pick your daily check-in time - Tap once to check in - Miss it, and Snug alerts your emergency contacts by text - Add as many contacts as you like, free Want more? The Dispatch Plan adds a live call from Snug's team if you miss a check-in, plus a wellness check. A modern alternative to a medical alert pendant. No wearable, no equipment, just your phone. Trusted for over 20 million check-ins and featured by AARP.
Compare in Personal Safety
| Measure | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Tier | C | C | D |
| Score | 68 / 100 | 68 / 100 | 57 / 100 |
| Rating | 4.9 ★ | 4.6 ★ | 4.0 ★ |
| Ratings | 2.2K | 7.0K | 1.8K |
| Last update | 10d ago | 17d ago | 101d ago |
| Price | Free download | Free | Free download |
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Questions about Snug
Does it need a wearable or extra equipment?
No. It needs no wearable or equipment and works on your phone alone.
What happens if I miss a check in?
Snug alerts your emergency contacts by text. The optional Dispatch Plan adds a live call from Snug's team if you miss a check in, plus a wellness check.
How many contacts can I add?
You can add as many contacts as you like, free.
Is Snug free?
Snug is free to download.
What is Snug good for?
Snug is built for older adults living alone who want to keep their independence, adult children checking on a parent without calling every day, pet owners who want someone to know if something happens. It sits in the personal safety list on AppTierList.
Is Snug worth it?
Snug is C tier, ranked #8 of 10 personal safety apps with a score of 68 out of 100, from a 4.9 App Store rating across 2,243 ratings. 7 apps rank above it in the same list.
How does Snug compare to International SOS Assistance?
Snug is C tier at 68; International SOS Assistance is C tier at 68. They score the same. Snug is free to download, International SOS Assistance is free, with no in-app purchases.
How often is Snug updated?
Snug was updated 10 days ago, which counts in its favour.
All the facts
- List
- Personal Safety (C tier, #8)
- Tier
- C (Situational)
- Score
- 68 / 100
- Rank in list
- #8 of 10
- Ranking certainty
- early: few ratings or search ranks so far
- Price
- Free download
- App Store rating
- 4.9 out of 5
- Number of ratings
- 2,243
- Current version
- (10 days ago)
- App Store data read
- App Store category
- Health & Fitness
- Good for
- Older adults living alone who want to keep their independence, Adult children checking on a parent without calling every day, Pet owners who want someone to know if something happens
- Requires
- iOS 15.6 or later
- Size
- 20 MB
- Age rating
- 4+
- Languages
- 1
- Maker
- unclaimed
- As data
- JSON · why it ranks here
App Store data read · ranking · how it is computed