City Prepping Community vs ProvidentPrep
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
City Prepping Community
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Take control of your preparedness journey with the City Prepping app! Join a thriving community of like-minded individuals, engage in discussions, and share insights. Learn essential survival skills with free and premium courses covering food storage, self-reliance, emergency planning, and more. Stay informed with expert guidance and resources designed to help you prepare for any scenario. A City Prepping account is required to use the app. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced prepper, this app empowers you to connect, learn, and thrive. Download now and start preparing today!
ProvidentPrep
This app helps you build and manage your family's food storage and emergency preparedness. Track inventory, set goals, and receive rotation reminders to ensure your supplies are always fresh and ready.
- Food storage organization by category
- Expiration tracking and rotation reminders
- Barcode scanning for item addition
- 72-hour kit checklist
- Progress tracking towards supply goals
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Provident Prep helps you build and manage your family's food storage and emergency preparedness — one step at a time. Whether you're just getting started or fine-tuning a year's supply, Provident Prep gives you the tools to track what you have, know when to rotate it, and stay ready for whatever comes. **FOOD STORAGE TRACKING** Organize your food storage by category — grains, legumes, fats, dairy, and more. See at a glance what you have, how much, and when it expires. Set goals and track your progress toward a 3-month or 1-year supply. **BARCODE SCANNING** Add items instantly by scanning barcodes. Provident Prep recognizes both standard grocery products and LDS Home Storage Center items, so you can build your inventory without tedious manual entry. **72-HOUR KIT CHECKLIST** Make sure your emergency kit is truly ready when you need it. Work through a comprehensive checklist of essential items and track your completion progress — so you can face any emergency with confidence. **ROTATION REMINDERS** Stop wasting food to expiration. Provident Prep reminds you when items are coming due so you can rotate your stock and keep your supply fresh and effective. Provident Prep is completely free — no subscriptions, no ads, no purchases required. Built with love to help families live the principle of self-reliance.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: ProvidentPrep at none against City Prepping Community's shown. City Prepping Community's advantage is iOS requirement (13.4 vs 17.6). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | City Prepping Community | ProvidentPrep |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.3 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 days |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.4 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 61 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kristopher Sarratt | Blake Price |
In-app purchases
City Prepping Community
No in-app purchases
ProvidentPrep
No in-app purchases
Questions
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