FedNote vs PrepVault
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
FedNote
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DOCUMENT EVERYTHING. COVER YOUR ASSETS. In 2025, Federal employees face unprecedented workforce changes including Reductions in Force (RIF), deferred resignations, and agency reorganizations. FedNote helps you navigate these challenges by providing essential documentation tools and resources. Key Features: - Secure, offline-only event logging system - Document scanner for preserving critical communications - Status tracker for monitoring employment changes - Comprehensive preparation checklist - Detailed communication logger - Timeline visualization for status changes - Export capabilities for legal documentation - Resource links to employee rights information FedNote operates completely offline with no data collection or external connectivity, ensuring your sensitive employment information remains private and secure. Perfect for Federal employees who need to maintain detailed records of workplace changes, communications, and official notices. Designed specifically for Federal employees facing workforce restructuring, this tool helps you: - Track and timestamp all employment-related events - Document communications with management - Maintain chronological records of status changes - Preserve important notices and communications - Prepare for potential legal proceedings - Follow best practices for workforce transitions Take control of your employment documentation with FedNote - your comprehensive companion for navigating Federal workforce transitions. FedNotes is free forever with all features unlocked in-app purchases are for tips only.
PrepVault
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PrepVault is the survival inventory app built for preppers who take their preparedness seriously. SCAN & TRACK Scan barcodes to auto-fill item details from a database of 3M+ products. Track food, water, medical supplies, gear, fuel, and more across all your storage locations. Adding an item takes under 5 seconds. KNOW YOUR RUNWAY The survival calculator tells you exactly how many days your household can sustain on stored supplies, based on real caloric data and your household size. STAY AHEAD OF EXPIRY Smart notifications alert you before items expire. Color-coded status keeps your rotation on track: Ready, Expiring, Critical, Expired. Never waste supplies again. PRIVACY FIRST โ ZERO CLOUD All data stored locally on your device. No cloud. No accounts. No analytics. No tracking. No ads. Your OPSEC is our priority. Backups are encrypted with AES-256 and stored only where you choose. BUILT FOR PREPPERS - Multi-location tracking (bunker, garage, BOB, vehicle, cabin) - Barcode scanner with Open Food Facts auto-fill - Survival duration calculator per household - Expiry alerts with smart FIFO rotation guidance - PDF export for hard copies โ keep one in your binder - Encrypted local backup to SD/USB/AirDrop - 5 languages (English, Spanish, Catalan, German, French) - Works 100% offline after first barcode cache FREE TO START Track up to 30 items with 1 storage location. Upgrade to PrepVault Pro for unlimited items, survival calculator, PDF export, encrypted backup, and more. FLEXIBLE UPGRADE OPTIONS - Monthly โ Full access, cancel anytime - Annual โ Best value, save 37% - Lifetime โ One payment, yours forever Your preps. Your vault. Zero cloud. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: FedNote at every 2 days against PrepVault's every 3 weeks. FedNote also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. FedNote sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and PrepVault sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
FedNote ships an update every 2 days, PrepVault every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FedNote | PrepVault |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days โ better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 โ better | 15.1 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 38 MB | 39 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Polemics Applications LLC | Pau Esmerats |
In-app purchases
FedNote
- FedNote Tip $0.99$0.99
- FedNote Tip $4.99$4.99
- FedNote Tip $9.99$9.99
PrepVault
- Tactical - Monthly$1.991 Month
- Operational โ Annual$14.991 Year
- Bunker Mode โ Lifetime$29.99









