# FedNote vs PrepVault

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | FedNote | PrepVault |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Size | 38 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Polemics Applications LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/482504032) | [Pau Esmerats](https://appshunter.io/developer/1880454830) |

## What reviewers say

### FedNote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fednote/id6742114931)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| FedNote Tip $0.99 | $0.99 | one-time |
| FedNote Tip $4.99 | $4.99 | one-time |
| FedNote Tip $9.99 | $9.99 | one-time |


### PrepVault

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prepvault-survival-inventory/id6759740647)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tactical - Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Operational — Annual | $14.99 | per year |
| Bunker Mode — Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FedNote free?

FedNote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is PrepVault free?

PrepVault is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do FedNote or PrepVault have ads?

Neither FedNote nor PrepVault shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, FedNote or PrepVault?

FedNote ships an update every 2 days, and PrepVault every 3 weeks. Most recently, FedNote was updated on November 8, 2026 and PrepVault on November 5, 2026.

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