# RECOIL OFFGRID Magazine

> Urban disaster preparedness and survival guide with expert advice and product reviews. (iPhone/iPad app by CMG West, LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/recoil-offgrid-magazine/id674837475 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [CMG West, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1456167473)
- Category: Lifestyle, Magazines & Newspapers
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 176 App Store ratings · 100 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 99 MB
- Languages: American English, Dutch
- Released: 2013-07-27
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: subscription
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/recoil-offgrid-magazine/id674837475/reviews.md

## What is RECOIL OFFGRID Magazine?

A large-scale disaster strikes while you’re at work. The roads are clogged, communications are down.  Do you have a plan of action?  Do you know how to find your family in the chaos?  Do you have what you need to make it back home safely?  Disasters, whether man-made or natural present a whole different set of challenges in urban environments.

RECOIL OFFGRID takes a fresh look at these and other emergency-related scenarios from the URBAN/CITY dweller’s point of view.  We speak to experts about what to do to stay alive and how.  Plus, we feature products, equipment and supplies that all urbanites should use.  Topics covered in the magazine include survival gear, food preparation, medical care, protection, and communications, as well as prepping your home and vehicle.

---SUBSCRIPTION AVAILABLE--- 
1-year subscription for $19.99
1-month subscription for $1.99
Your subscription will be billed to your iTunes account upon confirmation of purchase. 

---SUBSCRIPTION WILL AUTO-RENEW--- 
The subscription will include the current issue if you do not already own it and subsequently published future issues. Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. This Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period, your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. The cost of the renewal will match the initial subscription price.
Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase
Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable.
You may turn off auto-renewing subscriptions by going to your user’s Account Settings after purchase. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during your active subscription period.

You can view our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use here: 
https://www.recoilweb.com/privacy
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## Key features

- Urban disaster scenarios
- Expert survival advice
- Product and equipment reviews
- Home and vehicle prepping
- Food preparation
- Medical care
- Communications

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Year \| Recoil OFFGRID | $24.99 | per year |
| 1 Month \| Recoil OFFGRID | $1.99 | per month |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Summer 2013 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Spring 2014 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Summer 2014 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Fall 2014 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Winter 2014 | $3.99 | one-time |
| #5 | $3.99 | one-time |
| June/July #7 | $3.99 | one-time |
| December/January #10 | $3.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of RECOIL OFFGRID Magazine?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 📚 High-quality, informative content on survival and preparedness
- 📸 Stunning photography and visual layout
- 💰 Affordable pricing compared to print copies
- 🎯 Well-organized and clean design
- ⚡ Smooth app performance when working properly
- 🤝 Responsive customer support (when reachable)
- 📖 Valuable knowledge for preppers and survivalists

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezing issues
- 🔄 Subscription recognition problems - app forgets purchases
- 📥 Restore purchases function fails repeatedly
- 📱 Poor compatibility with newer iOS versions and devices
- 🔗 Non-functional hyperlinks in digital content
- 💾 Inability to download issues as PDF
- 🖥️ Outdated app design and poor digital optimization
- 📖 Static image-based format instead of interactive content
- 🔐 Inconsistent access across multiple devices
- ⚠️ Billing issues and duplicate charges
- 📞 Difficult customer service contact methods
- 🎨 Poor text rendering and readability without excessive zooming
- 📄 High ad-to-content ratio

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch or when opening issues
- Subscription not recognized after app updates
- Restore purchases hangs indefinitely or fails
- Blank or flickering pages when displaying content
- Download failures with false internet connection errors
- Incompatibility with iPhone X, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro
- iOS 8+ compatibility issues
- App won't close without device reboot
- Issues not loading into library
- Timeout errors when restoring purchases
- Duplicate billing through iTunes
- Black flickering pages on iPad Pro
- Jerky or unresponsive scrolling behavior
- Page turning too sensitive during zoom operations

**Most requested features**

- PDF download capability
- Subscription integration across multiple apps (Recoil + OffGrid)
- Interactive content and multimedia elements
- Clickable hyperlinks to product websites
- Text selection and font customization
- Print functionality for articles
- Newsstand integration
- Better iPad Pro aspect ratio support
- High-resolution photos instead of magazine screenshots
- Larger cover images and table of contents display
- Ability to sync purchases across iOS devices
- More frequent publication schedule
- Back issues availability
- Winter/seasonal themed issues

## Recent user reviews (10 of 100)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/recoil-offgrid-magazine/id674837475/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Get the FULL LOW DOWN

*2025-10-01*

Have followed RECOIL from the beginning.  Great stories and a wealth of knowledge. Keep up the great work on providing terrific content for the prepping community. There is always something new coming around the corner.  Thanks for sharing and keeping us informed.

### 2/5 — Magazine is great, App not so much

*2025-04-08*

This is for the app, and has nothing to do with the content of the magazine. It would be nice to  have  the  ability  to  download  as a pdf and  not  rely  on  just  the  app. I also have to complain every couple of months because the app doesn’t recognize I have a subscription.

**Developer response:** Hello Valued Customer. 
You do not have to restore your purchases each time the prompt asks you to. After you have restored your issues once, they should be there unless you have to uninstall/reinstall the app. Thank you.

### 1/5 — Drops subscription and won’t load library

*2025-03-14*

The app does not stay connected to my subscription and won’t load all the issues into the library, some of which I’ve already read.  Having the app on not the phone and iPad seems to be a problem.  Customer service keeps asking for the receipt, which is difficult when buying through iTunes.

### 1/5 — Won’t open

*2025-01-21*

App crashes and does not work do not download

### 3/5 — Love the content but won’t open on iPhone 15pro

*2024-07-28*

Won’t open on iPhone pro 15. Not sure how fix , would give 5 starts for content but will only work on my iPad , and not my iPhone 15

### 5/5 — Awesome title

*2024-05-17*

Love this magazine ,keep bringing us more . But please keep it updated ! And don’t ever cancel

### 3/5 — Magazine is great, App not so much

*2024-03-16*

This is for the app, and has nothing to do with the content of the magazine. It would be nice to  have  the  ability  to  download  as a pdf and  not  rely  on  just  the  app

**Developer response:** Hello Valued Customer. 
You do not have to restore your purchases each time the prompt asks you to. After you have restored your issues once, they should be there unless you have to uninstall/reinstall the app. Thank you.

### 1/5 — None stop issues

*2023-12-07*

Every month when a new issue comes out, I cannot access it. The app states it’s a problem with my internet connection when I have a good connection every time. The app is trash, you’re better off just buying the paper copy.

### 5/5 — Great magazine

*2023-06-12*

Looking to get your skills up to speed then this is the magazine for you

### 5/5 — Great support

*2023-05-18*

I got a new iPad. There was a problem with downloading my past issues. They had it fixed in less than an hour.

## Frequently asked questions about RECOIL OFFGRID Magazine

### What is RECOIL OFFGRID Magazine about?

RECOIL OFFGRID Magazine focuses on disaster preparedness and survival specifically for urban and city dwellers. It covers various emergency scenarios, offering expert advice on how to stay alive and what actions to take. The magazine also features reviews of essential products, equipment, and supplies relevant to urban survival.

### What topics are covered in the magazine?

The magazine delves into a range of critical topics for urban survival. These include survival gear, food preparation strategies, essential medical care, personal protection, and communication methods. It also provides guidance on prepping your home and vehicle for emergencies.

### How much does a subscription cost?

Subscriptions are available on a recurring basis. A 1-year subscription costs $19.99, and a 1-month subscription is priced at $1.99. These subscriptions automatically renew unless turned off at least 24 hours before the current period ends.

### Can I manage my subscription?

Yes, subscriptions can be managed by the user. You can turn off auto-renewal by going to your Account Settings after purchase. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during your active subscription period.

### Who is this app for?

This app is designed for individuals living in urban or city environments who are concerned about large-scale disasters, whether man-made or natural. It's for anyone who wants to be better prepared to protect themselves and their families in chaotic situations.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 5.1.5 — 2026-06-02

To make your reading experience even better, we update the app regularly.
This update includes:
• General performance improvements

### 5.1.1 — 2026-01-24

To make your reading experience even better, we update the app regularly.
This update includes:
• General performance improvements

### 5.1.0 — 2025-11-25

To make your reading experience even better, we update the app regularly.
This update includes:
• General performance improvements

### 5.0.4 — 2025-02-26

To make your reading experience even better, we update the app regularly.
This update includes:
• General performance improvements

### 5.0.3 — 2024-05-27

To make your reading experience even better, we update the app regularly.
This update includes:
• General performance improvements

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