Comparison

Apocalive vs After Buying

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Apocalive

Features
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When an earthquake, storm, or blackout takes down cell service and the internet, your phone doesn't have to go dark. Apocalive connects phones directly to one another — no internet, no cell signal, no accounts — so people can find each other and coordinate rescue when it matters most. Trapped and need to be found? Searching for someone nearby? Apocalive turns the phone in your pocket into a rescue tool. TWO ROLES, ONE TAP • "I need rescue" makes your phone discoverable to rescuers nearby. • "I'm here to help" scans for people trapped around you. FOLLOW THE ARROW On supported iPhones, Apocalive shows the exact distance and direction to the person you're connected to — a big arrow that points the way plus a live distance readout — so you know precisely where to go. BE HEARD, BE SEEN • Sound Beacon plays a loud siren or speaks a looping message so rescuers can hear you. • Flashlight signals in the dark. TALK AND CHAT Once connected, send text messages or use push-to-talk voice — even with zero bars. BUILT FOR EMERGENCIES • Works with no internet and no cell service — phones connect directly to each other. • No account, no sign-up, no personal data required. • Every rescue feature is free for everyone. • Ready in seconds — set it up before you ever need it. Apocalive is free because safety shouldn't have a paywall. If it helps you and you'd like to support development, you can leave an optional tip — every feature works without it. Apocalive is a backup for when normal communication is down; always contact official emergency services first whenever they are reachable. Keep Apocalive installed. When the network fails, it could be the difference between being lost and being found.

About

After Buying

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"Never forget what you’ve bought." After Buying is a beautifully designed tracker crafted to elevate your daily living. Easily and intuitively keep track of the expiration dates, warranties, and lifespans of everything you own—with timely reminders before it's too late! Have you ever experienced this? ・Opened a skincare product a while ago, but can’t remember how long it’s been open? ・Forgot to replace water filters or air purifier parts until the very last minute? ・Went to repair a broken home appliance, only to find the warranty had already expired? From skincare, beauty products, and daily essentials to food items, subscriptions, and appliance warranties—organize all your time-sensitive belongings in one simple place. Start tracking today to keep your life organized and say goodbye to waste and missed expiration dates!

Screenshots

Apocalive4 screens
After Buying4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: After Buying at every 3 days against Apocalive's weekly. On price, ads, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Apocalive sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month and After Buying sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Apocalive ships an update weekly, After Buying every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Apocalive versus After Buying: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterApocaliveAfter Buying
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGolizia LLCWEI-ZHONG ZHANG

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Apocalive

Subscriptions2
  • Aegis (1 Month)$8.991 Month
  • Aegis (1 Year)$89.991 Year
One-time1
  • Aegis (Unlimited Duration)$214.99
1 purchases

After Buying

One-time1
  • 永久解鎖完整版$8.99

Questions

Is Apocalive free?
Apocalive is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is After Buying free?
After Buying is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Apocalive or After Buying have ads?
Neither Apocalive nor After Buying shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Apocalive or After Buying?
Apocalive ships an update weekly, and After Buying every 3 days. Most recently, Apocalive was updated on November 5, 2026 and After Buying on November 13, 2026.

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