# SAS Survival Guide

> Expert-led guide to wilderness and urban survival skills. (iPhone/iPad app by Trellisys.net.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sas-survival-guide/id357811968 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Trellisys.net](https://appshunter.io/developer/327320942)
- Category: Lifestyle, Utilities
- Price: $5.99 with in-app purchases
- Rating: 2.60/5 from 69 App Store ratings · 314 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.6 · 183 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2010-03-05
- Data updated: 2026-09-01
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sas-survival-guide/id357811968/reviews.md

## What is SAS Survival Guide?

▶▶ Prepare for the Hurricane Season with 30% off the retail price ◀◀

For over twenty years, the SAS Survival Guide has been the definitive guide to surviving any situation, anywhere in the world. Now, for the first time ever, the million-copy bestselling book has been reinvented for the iPhone. 

iPad User? Check the SAS Survival Guide for iPad ! 
Please Note : This app only contains the English language content of the SAS Survival Guide  

▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶ ACCOLADES ◀◀◀◀◀◀◀◀◀◀◀◀
• Official Honoree Award at the 15th Annual Webbys 
• Selected for iTunes REWIND 2010 
• Apple Featured Application 
• Featured in iTunes 'Staff Favourites' 
• Also features in "WHAT'S HOT" and "NEW & NOTEWORTHY" in most countries 
• Has been ranked the #1 LIFESTYLE APP in almost all geographic locations 


▶▶▶▶ ABOUT 'SAS SURVIVAL GUIDE' ◀◀◀◀

Written by former SAS soldier and instructor, John "Lofty" Wiseman, this application brings you the elite training techniques of Britain’s toughest fighting force in the most accessible version ever. Now you can take the original set of world-class survival skills with you anywhere in the world – from the peaks of Kilimanjaro to the deserts of Kandahar…or to your closest national park. 

This FULLY SELF CONTAINED app includes : 

* Full text of the bestselling book optimised for the iPhone (over 400 pages) 
* 16 videos providing invaluable survival tips from Lofty himself 
* Photo galleries of Animal Tracks, Knots, Edible, medicinal and poisonous plants, sea creatures and snakes 
* Morse Code signalling device 
* 100+ question quiz to test if you've got what it takes to survive 
* Survival Checklist 
* Sun Compass 
* Search tool to scan entire book by subject 
* Extreme Climate Survival: sections on surviving Polar, Desert, Tropical, and Sea 
* Comprehensive First Aid section

▶▶▶▶ ABOUT 'Urban SAS SURVIVAL' ◀◀◀◀

The ultimate guide to fending for yourself in an urban environment from the team that brought you the million-copy selling SAS Survival Guide. Written by legendary ex-SAS man John ‘Lofty’ Wiseman, the guide comes stuffed full of useful tips for fending for yourself in every urban situation. And many more besides. 

This interactive edition contains: 

* The latest training on self-defence and the law 
* Dealing with fire and hazardous chemicals 
* Tackling snake bites and other animal dangers 
* Handling DIY: power tools, welding, machinery and more 
* Terrorism 
* Health information 
* Full search functionality 
* Urban survival checklist 
* And more 

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PLEASE NOTE : During normal use, this app does not require an active internet connection however some assets, like videos, need to be downloaded and features like social sharing will be disabled without an active internet connection. The Internet Connection Alert message is only informational and does not affect the content or use of the app while offline.

## Key features

- Full text of bestselling survival book
- Survival tip videos
- Photo galleries of flora, fauna, and knots
- Morse code signaling device
- Survival quizzes and checklists
- Sun compass and search tool
- Extreme climate survival sections
- Urban survival tips

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: $5.99.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Urban SAS | $3.99 | one-time |
| SAS Survival Guide | $3.99 | one-time |


## Chart rankings

- #166 in Top Paid · Lifestyle (US App Store)

## What do users think of SAS Survival Guide?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🚀 Comprehensive survival guide
- 📚 Detailed information and videos
- 🗺️ Useful tools like sun compass
- 💡 Valuable life-saving knowledge
- 👍 Easy to navigate and read

**Cons**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes on newer devices
- 🔋 Requires internet connection for full functionality
- 🔍 Outdated information in some areas
- 🤔 Needs more customization for different environments

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes on startup after recent updates
- Inability to access purchased content
- Compass feature not working correctly

**Most requested features**

- Offline mode for full access without internet
- More videos and interactive content
- Tailored information for specific regions/climates
- Improved search and bookmarking functionality

## Recent user reviews (10 of 314)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sas-survival-guide/id357811968/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Paid version stopped working a long time ago

*2024-05-02*

Not being supported by developer.  Crashes at startup, cannot use. This app had some good info in it.

### 1/5 — Don’t waste your money

*2024-02-14, version 2.9*

Bought full version. Doesn’t open anymore.

### 1/5 — Garbage

*2023-08-20, version 2.9*

Take the quiz and it gives you different answers (wrong ones) each time! Also gives different answers to other questions

Want my money back

### 1/5 — Take the money and run.

*2023-06-10, version 2.9*

Shame on the developers for grabbing the money and abandoning the platform. 
Glad I still have the excellent book.
I guess that’s the risk you take when you “buy” any kind of digital media these days.

### 3/5 — No updates

*2022-10-17, version 2.9*

No updates for year

### 1/5 — App no longer works

*2022-09-11, version 2.9*

Have updated this app, I have the full version and it no longer works

### 1/5 — Does not work

*2022-07-28, version 2.9*

I paid for this years ago and now when I need it it doesn’t work

### 1/5 — App won’t open after purchase.

*2022-05-13, version 2.9*

App will open for less then a second then crashes (iPhone 11 running current OS). Support link is broken, contact link also not working. Great book, seems to be an unusable app.

### 1/5 — Not recommend

*2022-01-07, version 2.9*

Purchased the full version of the app several years ago but haven’t looked at it for at least three years. Tried opening it and the screen instantly disappears. Finally deleted the app and tried to reinstall. Will not download. Clicking the Home Screen generates a message “page could not be found.” 

Total waste of money. No tech support.

### 1/5 — APP Does Not Open

*2021-12-31, version 2.9*

This app wont open at all.  Needs to be updated.

## Frequently asked questions about SAS Survival Guide

### What does the SAS Survival Guide app do?

The app provides comprehensive survival knowledge and techniques, drawing from the bestselling book by former SAS soldier John 'Lofty' Wiseman. It covers wilderness survival, extreme climate survival, first aid, navigation, and urban survival scenarios.

### What are the key features of the SAS Survival Guide app?

Key features include the full text of the survival book, instructional videos, photo galleries of plants and animals, a Morse code signaling device, quizzes to test knowledge, survival checklists, a sun compass, and detailed sections on various survival environments.

### Is the SAS Survival Guide app free to download?

The app is available for download with in-app purchases. While the core content is accessible, some features or additional content may require purchase. There is also a discount offered for hurricane season preparation.

### Does the SAS Survival Guide app require an internet connection?

During normal use, the app does not require an active internet connection. However, some assets like videos need to be downloaded, and features like social sharing will be disabled without an internet connection.

### Who is the target audience for the SAS Survival Guide app?

This app is designed for anyone interested in learning essential survival skills, including outdoor enthusiasts, campers, hikers, travelers, and individuals preparing for emergencies or interested in self-defense and urban survival.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.0 — 2026-03-18

Minor bug fixes and performance enhancements for a better user experience.

### 2.9 — 2021-04-06

Bug Fixes and stability improvements.

### 2.8 — 2020-04-11

We have completely rebuilt the code for the app to use the latest Apple iOS. If you have problems after installation, please delete and reinstall the new version.
Lots of bug fixes, new cleaner User Interface. 

Thank you for your patience and if you have any suggestions please write to us at support@ssasurvivalguide.com

### 2.7 — 2020-04-07

Bug fixes.
Stability improvements.
Support for new SAS survival guide update.

### 2.6 — 2019-10-19

Bug fixes.
Stability improvements.

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