Peace of mind,
knowing you’re OK.
A simple reminder to check in. If you miss one, your trusted contacts get an alert.
How it works
Tap once to confirm you’re OK. If you miss a check-in, your trusted contacts get an alert.
Key features
Benefits for everyone
Independence while staying connected.
For independent people
- Maintain your routine and privacy
- One tap a day = peace of mind
- No extra gadgets needed
For Family & Trusted Contacts
- Know they're OK, even from afar
- Get an alert if a check-in is missed
- Calls to chat, not to check
Get Olkano free
or invite someone you love
Download the app for yourself, or send an invite so someone else can start checking in.
Olkano in the press
See all press mentionsLatest from the blog
Free licenses for Spanish councils tackling unwanted loneliness
Olkano offers free Plus licenses to Spanish councils that want to help residents living alone. No hardware, no monitoring centers.
Olkano in the press
A running list of press mentions of Olkano, the daily check-in app for people living alone. Updated as new coverage appears.
Best Daily Check-In Apps for 2026: An Honest Comparison
Honest comparison of the best daily check-in apps for 2026, including Demumu, Snug, Olkano, and more. Find the right safety app for living alone.
Working Alone Safety: A Practical Guide to Staying Protected When No One's Nearby
53 million people work alone across the US, Canada, and Europe. Whether you're remote, freelancing, or on a night shift — here's how to stay protected.
Life Alert vs. Check-In Apps: Which Is Right for You?
Life Alert costs $70+/mo with a 3-year contract. Check-in apps are free. Compare how medical alerts and daily check-in apps work to find the right safety solution.
The Conversation: How to Suggest a Check-In App to an Aging Parent
Struggling to talk to your aging parent about safety? A practical, respectful guide to suggesting a daily check-in app — without making them feel old or watched.
Solo Travel Safety: Making Sure Someone Knows You're OK
Solo travel is booming — but what if something happens and nobody knows? Learn how a simple check-in system keeps you safe on the road.
The Guilt About a Parent Living Alone Is Consuming You. You're Not Imagining It.
The constant worry about a parent living alone isn't anxiety — it's a rational response to a real gap. An honest look at what millions of adult children are going through.
Choose your plan
Upgrade to Plus in the app after install, or sponsor someone on the portal.
- 1 trusted contact
- Daily check-ins
- Missed check-in alerts
- Unlimited trusted contacts
- Interval check-ins
- Scheduling exceptions
