Regarding its name, many users felt it conflicted with Chinese cultural preferences for auspicious or positive meanings. A user surnamed Zhao from Southwest China"s Sichuan Province commented, "Death has both a literal and sociological meaning. If it were changed to "Are You Alive," I would pay to download it."

　　Another netizen from Northwest China"s Shaanxi Province suggested that the name should reflect care and positive emotions.

　　The different opinions are mainly about the app"s name rather than its social function. Internet expert Liu Dingding told the Global Times on Saturday that the app addresses a genuine social demand in the age of social networks - the health and safety of China"s one-person household population, an issue that requires more attention and protection.

　　In recent years, experts have noted that the growth of China"s one-person household population is a broader social trend. Real estate research institutions predict that by 2030, China may have up to 200 million one-person households, with a solo-living rate exceeding 30 percent.

　　China"s one-person household population continues to grow, including both elderly people and younger adults. Liu said the greatest hidden risk for this group is that sudden illness or accidents may go unnoticed. The app meets this urgent need, and its "straightforward" name directly highlights the safety monitoring needs of those living alone.

　　The heated online discussion of this product has brought greater societal focus, and similar products may follow with improved features. This is likely to spur further development of comparable products, with iterative functional improvements. Future versions are expected to include richer features, such as monitoring physical health indicators, Liu said.

　　Global Times