RECOIL OFFGRID Magazine vs Lickety
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
RECOIL OFFGRID Magazine
This app provides expert advice and product recommendations for urban dwellers facing disaster scenarios. Learn how to survive, find family, and prepare your home and vehicle for emergencies.
- Urban disaster scenarios
- Expert survival advice
- Product and equipment reviews
- Home and vehicle prepping
- Food preparation
- Medical care
- Communications
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A large-scale disaster strikes while you’re at work. The roads are clogged, communications are down. Do you have a plan of action? Do you know how to find your family in the chaos? Do you have what you need to make it back home safely? Disasters, whether man-made or natural present a whole different set of challenges in urban environments. RECOIL OFFGRID takes a fresh look at these and other emergency-related scenarios from the URBAN/CITY dweller’s point of view. We speak to experts about what to do to stay alive and how. Plus, we feature products, equipment and supplies that all urbanites should use. Topics covered in the magazine include survival gear, food preparation, medical care, protection, and communications, as well as prepping your home and vehicle. ---SUBSCRIPTION AVAILABLE--- 1-year subscription for $19.99 1-month subscription for $1.99 Your subscription will be billed to your iTunes account upon confirmation of purchase. ---SUBSCRIPTION WILL AUTO-RENEW--- The subscription will include the current issue if you do not already own it and subsequently published future issues. Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. This Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period, your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. The cost of the renewal will match the initial subscription price. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. You may turn off auto-renewing subscriptions by going to your user’s Account Settings after purchase. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during your active subscription period. You can view our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use here: https://www.recoilweb.com/privacy https://www.recoilweb.com/terms
Lickety
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Reduce the Cost of Ownership Lickety-Split can reduce your HVAC system’s operating costs. It provides precise temperature control, reducing energy usage. This smart thermostat app also ensures you get the services you need when you need them. It incorporates the following innovative features: • Remote monitoring • Predictive maintenance alerts • One-touch appointment booking • Service at the touch of a button A crisp LCD screen ensures all functions are easy to find and use. Is your home not comfortable or are energy costs going up? Use the onscreen service request feature to get prompt assistance from your local HVAC company. Get the Most Out of Your Climate Control System The Lickety-Split app lets you control and monitor temperature, fan speed, and other functions via the main control panel or a smartphone. The future of home comfort and on-demand service, it delivers benefits including: • Smart Notifications: Receive instant notifications on changes in system performance so you can be proactive with maintenance. • Real-Time Monitoring: By monitoring the health of your HVAC system, Lickety-Split can provide predictive maintenance alerts, which can prevent downtime and increase equipment lifespan. • Service Alerts: Receive notifications of service reminders, membership renewals, and more. Even receive custom messages from your HVAC provider. • Diagnostic Tools: An overview of system health and air quality are available at the touch of a button, at no extra cost. • System Health and Air Quality Alerts: If a problem with your climate control system or an indoor air quality issue is detected, you and your service provider will be automatically notified. Quick and Simple Installation The convenience of a Lickety-Split thermostat begins even before you start using it. Swapping out an old unit is simple. A technician removes the old thermostat, mounts the new one, and connects the wiring. They’ll even help you set up the app. The new model’s settings are adjusted to meet your climate control requirements. It provides an instant response so you experience immediate comfort. Settings from the old thermostat instantly transfer over using the serial numbers of both units, so the process is fast, simple, and convenient. Forge an Instant Connection with Your HVAC Provider The Lickety-Split thermostat and app display your HVAC company’s logo onscreen. Their help is available at the touch of a button, so you can put your trust and confidence in a local contractor. It’s not just a modern thermostat. Lickety-Split is a direct link between you and your AC/heating services provider. Be a Part of the NuveNetwork Nuve has partnered with local HVAC companies so you benefit from new services and smart technologies. Real-time access to your system allows contractors to quickly diagnose and resolve system issues. This can result in fewer emergency calls and in-home visits, so you can save time and money. Get Started Today Getting a Lickety-Split thermostat and app is easy. Once you’re ready, a representative will contact you and schedule an appointment. Visit the App Store or contact your HVAC dealer to learn more.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Lickety at none against RECOIL OFFGRID Magazine's 10. Lickety also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. RECOIL OFFGRID Magazine sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Lickety asks for nothing beyond the download.
RECOIL OFFGRID Magazine ships an update every 5 months, Lickety every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | RECOIL OFFGRID Magazine | Lickety |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (179 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 56.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 179 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Subscription | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 99 MB | 63 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | CMG West, LLC | Nuve Home |
Bugs and requests
RECOIL OFFGRID Magazine
Reported bugs
14 issues- App crashes on launch or when opening issues
- Subscription not recognized after app updates
- Restore purchases hangs indefinitely or fails
- Blank or flickering pages when displaying content
- Download failures with false internet connection errors
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- Incompatibility with iPhone X, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro
- iOS 8+ compatibility issues
- App won't close without device reboot
- Issues not loading into library
- Timeout errors when restoring purchases
- Duplicate billing through iTunes
- Black flickering pages on iPad Pro
- Jerky or unresponsive scrolling behavior
- Page turning too sensitive during zoom operations
Requested features
14 requests- PDF download capability
- Subscription integration across multiple apps (Recoil + OffGrid)
- Interactive content and multimedia elements
- Clickable hyperlinks to product websites
- Text selection and font customization
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- Print functionality for articles
- Newsstand integration
- Better iPad Pro aspect ratio support
- High-resolution photos instead of magazine screenshots
- Larger cover images and table of contents display
- Ability to sync purchases across iOS devices
- More frequent publication schedule
- Back issues availability
- Winter/seasonal themed issues
Lickety
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
RECOIL OFFGRID Magazine
- 1 Month | Recoil OFFGRID$1.991 Month
- 1 Year | Recoil OFFGRID1 Month trial$24.991 Year
- Summer 2013$3.99
- Spring 2014$3.99
- Summer 2014$3.99
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- Fall 2014$3.99
- Winter 2014$3.99
- #5$3.99
- June/July #7$3.99
- December/January #10$3.99
Lickety
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is RECOIL OFFGRID Magazine free?
Is Lickety free?
Do RECOIL OFFGRID Magazine or Lickety have ads?
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