deathwishes.com

What It Is

Deathwishes is an end-of-life wishes and after-death planning app for individuals. Its core goal is to help users record information such as “what I want others to know, how I want to be remembered, who should receive my belongings, and how my pets should be cared for” before something unexpected happens. It is positioned as a personalized planning tool outside of a legal will: the official site clearly states that it is not a legal will and does not provide legal, medical, or financial advice.

Core Features

The app uses simple guided prompts to help users complete modules such as Death Plans, Things, and Legacy. Death Plans covers basic questions around body disposition, memorial services or celebrations, and personal legacy. Things is used to record where personal belongings such as artwork, collections, and plants should go. Legacy supports leaving messages, recipes, playlists, and other content. The text also mentions pet plans, which can record veterinary information, allergies, medications, insurance, daily routines, favorite toys, and designated caregivers.

From an AI application perspective, the collected content does not show any AI capabilities, models, auto-generation, or smart recommendation features, so it should not be treated as an AI-native tool. It is more like a structured form, permission-sharing, and personal profile management app.

Pricing and Access

There is conflicting pricing information: the FAQ and homepage say the app is free to download and use, with paid plans planned for the future; the Pricing page, however, states that there is a 7-day free trial, followed by an annual fee of $19.99 or a lifetime plan for $99.99. The Terms of Service require users to be at least 18 years old and located in the United States. Access from mainland China is not specified in the text, and App Store/Google Play availability is also shown as “Coming Soon,” so access from China is unknown.

Pros and Cons

The advantage is that the use case is very clear: it turns difficult end-of-life topics into step-by-step prompts that users can fill out gradually, while allowing them to set who can view the information and when. It covers softer needs that legal documents may not address in detail, such as personal belongings, messages, and pet care. In terms of privacy, the official site says users own their content, that their content is not sold, and that they can delete their account and data.

The limitations are also obvious: it has no legal force and cannot replace a will; the Pricing page and FAQ are inconsistent; Chinese language support, encryption details, and cross-border availability are not disclosed; and there is no mention of an open API or AI-enhanced capabilities.

Who It’s For

It is suitable for adult users in the United States, especially those who have not yet made a will, want to reduce guesswork for family and friends, and wish to record their personal wishes and after-death details in advance. If you need legal estate distribution, advance medical directives, or documents that apply across jurisdictions, you should still consult a professional.