# Keep Alive (open-source fitness and health app)

> Keep Alive is a free, open-source fitness and health app for Android. Notify others if you haven't used your device in a given period of time. It has 431 GitHub stars and is released under the Apache-2.0 license, and you can install it from F-Droid and Google Play.

Keep Alive will send a custom message via SMS to one or more people if you haven't used your device in a given period of time. Intended to be used as a failsafe for those living alone in case of an accident or other emergency. Once the settings are configured, no further interaction is required. - 100% Device-based, no cloud services or accounts required - Free with no ads or trackers - Open Source ( - Minimal Battery Usage - Multiple SMS Recipients - Custom Alert Message - Optional: Include Location Information in SMS - Optional: Place a phone call with speakerphone enabled - Optional: Send an HTTP request to a custom URL Requirements Keep Alive requires that your device has an active…

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Repository | https://github.com/keepalivedev/KeepAlive |
| Platforms | Android |
| Built with | Kotlin |
| GitHub stars | 431 |
| License | Apache-2.0 (open source) |
| F-Droid | https://f-droid.org/packages/io.keepalive.android/ (package io.keepalive.android) |
| F-Droid anti-features | none flagged |
| Google Play | https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=io.keepalive.android |
| App Store | not linked |
| Website | none listed |
| Official | no |
| Category | Fitness & health |
| Latest release | 1.5.1 (Jun 30, 2026) |
| Last commit | Sep 26, 2026 |

F-Droid builds its apps from source and flags anti-features: https://f-droid.org/en/docs/Anti-Features/

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