Overview
- The paid app for people living alone has topped China’s Apple App Store paid chart since about January 10 and is priced at 8 yuan.
- Created by a three-person team born after 1995, it requires daily check-ins and emails an emergency contact if check-ins are missed.
- The team says SMS notifications are being added, with a message feature and more age-friendly options under evaluation.
- Public criticism of the blunt name has prompted the developers to weigh a change, and legal experts warn of potential confusion with Ele.me.
- Founders report investor interest and a plan to sell 10% of the company for 1 million yuan, implying a valuation near 10 million yuan.