Ward vs TrekBack
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Ward
Receive real-time alerts for severe weather, public safety incidents, and other emergencies worldwide. Find nearby shelters, access hazard guides, and navigate to safe locations quickly. Stay informed and prepared for any situation.
- Real-time emergency alerts
- Nearby shelter locations
- Navigation to safe locations
- Interactive incident map
- Customizable alert feed
- Offline shelter access
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Your real-time tool to stay informed about any emergency. One place to understand critical situations and respond quickly when it matters most. Whether you're at home, commuting, or traveling, receive real-time alerts for: severe weather, tornadoes, earthquakes, floods, wildfires, hurricanes, public safety incidents, and other emergencies, while also finding nearby shelters and safe locations near you. Ward provides worldwide emergency alerts. So, not only you have awareness about hazards nearby, but also for other cities and countries you may have your family and friends living there. STAY INFORMED • Real-time emergency alerts • Severe weather, tornado, earthquake, flood, wildfire, and hurricane notifications • Customizable dashboard showing your personalized emergency feed • An interactive map with ongoing incidents KEEP YOURSELF SAFE • Offline downloadable emergency shelter locations • Navigation to safe locations • Share locations with friends and family BE PREPARED • Emergency supply kit checklist • Hazard guide documents per emergency Ward is built on a simple belief: people should have access to clear, timely information before an emergency becomes a crisis. By bringing trusted alerts and nearby safe locations to you, Ward helps you stay aware, prepared, and ready to act. Ward provides immediate access to nearby shelters, so you can be prepared when it matters most. Instantly see your current location and the closest bunkers, fallout shelters, tornado shelters, and storm shelters around you. Prepare yourself by bookmarking the safest options for each type of emergency and share them with friends and family. Key Features: - Find Nearby Shelters: Quickly locate the closest bunkers, fallout shelters, tornado shelters, and storm shelters. - Shelter Profiles: Access vital information, including capacity, accessibility, and operational status, to make informed decisions during emergencies. - Photos: View images of the locations and their facilities. - Save Locations: Bookmark important shelters for quick access. - Easy Navigation: Get direct navigation to your preferred shelter. - Share with Others: Send shelter details to friends and family instantly. Why Choose Ward? In critical moments, every second counts. In an unpredictable world, Ward is your essential safety companion — guiding you to the nearest bunkers, fallout shelters, tornado shelters, and storm shelters to protect you and your loved ones. Whether you’re a survivalist, a prepper, an urban explorer, or simply curious, with Ward you can find shelters nearby or discover safe locations around the world. Don’t leave safety to chance, download Ward today! ---- Contact Us Any questions? Contact us at support@bunkersapp.com Privacy Policy https://bunkersapp.com/privacy-policy/ Terms of Service https://bunkersapp.com/terms-and-conditions/
TrekBack
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TrekBack helps you return to where you started. Mark your starting point before a walk, hike, fishing trip, mushroom hunt, parking stop, or any outdoor route. TrekBack records your path, distance, travel time, speed, and steps, then guides you back with a clear direction arrow and distance indicator. You can also save favorite places with photos and categories, so it is easy to find that exact forest spot, fishing place, viewpoint, campsite, or parking location again. Features - Track your route from start to finish - Follow a direction arrow back to your starting point - See distance, time, speed, and steps during your route - Save completed routes - Save favorite locations with photos - Organize saved places by type - Open saved routes in Apple Maps - Share routes as an image, text, or GPX file - Works with Live Activities for quick route status TrekBack is built for simple, practical navigation when you want confidence that you can find your way back.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Ward at Free against TrekBack's $0.99. TrekBack's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 4 weeks). On ads 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
Ward is free to download; TrekBack costs $0.99 up front. Ward sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. TrekBack asks for nothing beyond the download.
Ward ships an update every 4 weeks, TrekBack every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Ward | TrekBack |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $0.99 |
| Rating | 4.5 (50 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 50 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 16.2 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 172 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Marijn Klok | Anastasiya Kisalo |
In-app purchases
Ward
- Ward Monthly Premium$3.991 Month
- Ward Yearly Premium$9.991 Year
- Yearly v2$19.991 Year
- World Map Access$14.99
- Worldwide Access v2$19.99
TrekBack
No in-app purchases






