Assure Okay - Check-in App for People Living Alone
The Best Life Alert Alternative in 2025
Modern safety monitoring without the expensive equipment, long contracts, or $50+/month fees
Life Alert vs AssureOkay: Quick Comparison
Life Alert
- ✗ $49-70/month
- ✗ $200+ equipment fee
- ✗ 3-year contract required
- ✗ Must wear pendant
- ✗ Only works at home
- ✗ US/Canada only
- ✗ Calls monitoring center, not family
AssureOkay
- ✓ $8.99/month
- ✓ $0 equipment fee
- ✓ No contract, cancel anytime
- ✓ Use your existing phone
- ✓ Works anywhere in the world
- ✓ Alerts family directly
Why People Are Switching from Life Alert
Life Alert has been around since 1987, and while they helped pioneer medical alert systems, their technology and pricing haven't kept up with modern alternatives. Here's why thousands are making the switch:
The Hidden Costs Add Up
Life Alert advertises "from $1 a day" but the reality is $50-70/month, plus $200+ for equipment, plus installation fees. Over a 3-year contract, you'll pay over $2,000. AssureOkay costs just $8.99/month with no other fees.
Locked Into Long Contracts
Life Alert requires a 3-year contract that's notoriously difficult to cancel, even if you move to assisted living or pass away. AssureOkay has no contracts - cancel anytime with no penalties.
Outdated Technology
Life Alert relies on push-button pendants that require you to consciously press for help. If you're unconscious or confused, you can't call for help. AssureOkay's proactive check-in system alerts your family automatically if you don't respond.
Impersonal Monitoring Centers
When you press a Life Alert button, you're connected to a stranger in a call center. With AssureOkay, your family members are contacted directly - people who know you and can make better decisions about your care.
Detailed Feature Comparison: Life Alert vs AssureOkay
| Feature | Life Alert | AssureOkay |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $49-70 | $8.99 |
| Equipment Cost | $200-400 | $0 |
| Contract Length | 3 years | None |
| Cancellation | Difficult, fees apply | Anytime, no fees |
| How It Works | Press button for help | Automatic check-ins |
| Works if Unconscious | No | Yes |
| Who Gets Alerted | Call center | Your family (up to 5) |
| AI Phone Calls | No | Yes |
| Works Outside Home | Extra $10-20/mo | Included |
| International Coverage | No | Yes |
| Pet Care Features | No | Yes |
| 3-Year Total Cost | $2,000+ | $324 |
Common Questions About Life Alert Alternatives
Is AssureOkay as reliable as Life Alert?
AssureOkay is actually more reliable in many situations. Life Alert requires you to press a button, which means you must be conscious and able to reach it. AssureOkay automatically alerts your family if you don't check in - no button pressing required.
If you're unconscious, confused, or unable to reach a button, Life Alert won't help. AssureOkay will still alert your emergency contacts when you miss your scheduled check-in.
What if I don't have a smartphone?
No problem! AssureOkay's Plus plan includes AI phone check-ins that work with ANY phone:
- Landline phones
- Basic flip phones
- Any mobile phone
- Smartphones (if you have one)
Our AI calls you, asks if you're okay, and you simply say "yes" or "I'm fine." It's easier than pressing a button on a pendant.
How do I cancel Life Alert and switch?
Canceling Life Alert can be challenging due to their contract terms. Here's what we recommend:
- Start your free AssureOkay trial while still on Life Alert
- Test AssureOkay to make sure it works for you
- Review your Life Alert contract for cancellation terms
- Call Life Alert (they require phone cancellation) and request cancellation
- Return any equipment per their instructions
- Get cancellation confirmation in writing
Some users find it easier to wait until their contract ends, using both services briefly during the transition.
Does AssureOkay have fall detection?
AssureOkay works differently than fall detection systems. Instead of waiting for you to fall, we check on you proactively through scheduled check-ins. This approach has several advantages:
- Works for ALL emergencies, not just falls (strokes, heart attacks, medical episodes)
- No false alarms from sitting down quickly or bending over
- Works if you're unconscious and can't press anything
- No pendant required - just answer a call or tap your phone
Many users combine AssureOkay with a fall detection device for maximum protection at a fraction of the cost of premium Life Alert packages.
What Former Life Alert Customers Say
"I had Life Alert for 4 years and paid over $2,500. When I found AssureOkay, I couldn't believe the price difference. The AI calls feature is actually easier to use than that clunky pendant. Wish I'd switched sooner."
— Barbara M., Age 74, Former Life Alert Customer
"My mother hated wearing the Life Alert pendant - said it made her feel old and sick. With AssureOkay, she just gets a phone call every morning. She actually looks forward to her check-in now."
— Jennifer K., Daughter of AssureOkay User
"The best part about switching from Life Alert? My kids get notified directly instead of some call center. They know me, they know if something is actually wrong. That's priceless."
— Robert H., Age 69
Your Savings Calculator
Life Alert (3 Years)
AssureOkay Plus (3 Years)
Your 3-Year Savings: $1,676
Plus no contract - cancel anytime if your situation changes
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