One tap. Every day. You both tap, and you each get a small sign from the other.
One tap is enough. No text, no obligation. Just the warm sign: I am here.
One bear, one button. Whether you are 16 or 86, you know right away what to do.
If the daily tap is missed, your Lieblingsmensch gets a heads-up. No drama.
Who is Bearhugme for?
Parents
I know you are okay.
For adult children and their parents who live alone.
Couples
Thinking of you. Every day.
For couples in long-distance relationships or who travel a lot.
Friends
I am still here.
For best friends who no longer live around the corner.
Expats
Far away.
Still close.
For people living abroad and their loved ones back home.
Yes. You both tap a bear once a day and see whether the other has tapped today. If one of you misses a day, the other gets a heads-up. That is why you both need the app.
Nothing. Tapping, seeing whether someone tapped, and getting a heads-up if they didn't: that is free and stays free. The same goes for everything the app has today. I'm working on a few extras for the nice moments in between. Those will cost something. If you want to know when they're ready, sign up below.
Yes, but only if you want them. You choose whether you get a notification when your person has tapped. Or not. Everything is optional.
Almost worldwide. Bearhugme is on the App Store and Google Play in almost every country. If it is not available in yours, sign up for updates below and tell me where you are. That is exactly what the country field is for.
English and German. In German, the app is known as Drück mich. Same app, same bear. More languages depend on demand, so pick your preferred language when you sign up for updates below.
No. It is a small safety ritual between people who already care about each other. It does not replace emergency services, medical care, a home emergency call system, or professional support. Read about the Lieblingsmensch role.
Me. Nicole Jänchen, on my own, in Germany. It started with my own mother. More about that below.
For people who matter to each other and want to send each other a small sign every day. Adult children and their parents. Couples at a distance. Best friends in different cities. Or you live alone and want your family to get a sign from you every day. And to get one from them.
I’m Nicole, and I’m building Bearhugme on my own, here in Germany.
I was an expat for years, 9000 km from home. My parents and even my grandparents were far away, and I had a full life with a full-time job and young kids. I know how fast “I’ll call tomorrow” turns into three weeks.
Often I didn’t even want a long phone call. I just wanted to know that everyone back home was okay. Bearhugme grew out of that small wish.
Questions? Write to me on LinkedIn or at [email protected].
Sign up and I will let you know about new features, new languages, and updates. Your country and language help me decide what to build next.