Screenshot shows safety monitoring app "Are You Dead?" topping Apple"s paid App Store ranking on Saturday.

　　A safety monitoring app named "Are You Dead?" specifically for users living by themselves has drawn attention on the app store. Its name, minimalist functionality, and the social issues it reflects have sparked discussions across China"s internet. An expert said that although the app"s blunt name has sparked polarized opinions, its social function is necessary, and improvements and iterations are expected.

　　The app topped Apple"s paid App Store ranking on Saturday. The app is designed as a safety tool for people living alone. Users set emergency contacts and check in daily. If they fail to check in for consecutive days, the system automatically sends an email to their emergency contacts the following day.

　　The Global Times reporter found on Saturday that the app is priced at eight yuan. The interface appeared simple: a central "Check In" button with a reminder stating, "If you do not check in for two days, the system will notify your emergency contact by email the following day in your name."

　　As of Saturday, the app had attracted widespread attention on Chinese social media, with many short videos discussing it. Its price, name, and the social phenomenon it reflects have all become hot topics online.

　　Some users hold positive views of the app, saying it is useful not only for elderly people living alone but also for many young adults who live by themselves and face certain risks. Suggestions for improvement included adding heart-rate monitoring and automatic alert detection.