Comparison

Emergency Reminder vs GoBag+ Emergency Prep Kit

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

Head to head
About

Emergency Reminder

This app helps you prepare for emergencies by generating personalized supply lists based on household size, age groups, and dietary needs. It supports multiple plans for different locations and durations, covering a wide range of essential categories. Easily manage your shopping and share your lists.

Highlights
  • Personalized supply calculations
  • Adjusts for age groups and diets
  • Includes pet supplies
  • Multiple plans for home, car, office
  • Customizable duration (1-90 days)
  • Interactive shopping list
  • PDF export and sharing
Features
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Emergency Reminder helps you prepare for emergencies by calculating exactly what supplies your household needs. Whether for natural disasters, power outages, or other emergencies – be ready with a personalized shopping list. SMART CALCULATIONS • Calculates food, water, and supplies based on the number of people • Adjusts quantities for different age groups (infants, children, adults, seniors) • Supports various diets: normal, vegetarian, and vegan • Includes supplies for your pets (dogs, cats, birds, fish, small animals) MULTIPLE PLANS • Create separate plans for home, car, office, or vacation • Customize duration from 1 to 90 days • Government recommendations suggest 14 days of supplies COMPLETE SUPPLY CATEGORIES • Water & beverages • Grains & bread products • Proteins & canned goods • Dairy alternatives • Snacks & energy food • Medical supplies & first aid • Hygiene products • Tools & equipment • Lighting & communication • Important documents • Warmth & shelter • Pet supplies INTERACTIVE SHOPPING LIST • Check off items as you shop • Track your progress with visual indicators • See what's left to buy at a glance SHARE & EXPORT • Export your list as PDF • Share with family members • Print for offline use DESIGNED FOR EVERYONE • Clean, intuitive interface • Works on iPhone, iPad, and Mac • Available in English, German, Spanish, French, Italian, and Portuguese • No account required • Your data stays on your device Being prepared doesn't have to be complicated. Emergency Reminder makes it simple to ensure your family has everything they need when it matters most. Download now and start preparing today.

About

GoBag+ Emergency Prep Kit

Build and manage personalized emergency kits and home supply reserves. Get timely reminders for expiring items and low stock levels, and securely store important documents. Stay prepared with family sync and offline access to emergency contacts.

Highlights
  • Personalized emergency kit builder
  • Home supply inventory and tracking
  • Expiry and low stock notifications
  • Secure document vault with Face ID
  • Offline emergency contacts access
  • Family sync via iCloud
  • Home screen widget support
Features
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GoBag+ helps you prepare for emergencies before they happen. BUILD YOUR GO BAG Create a personalized emergency bag with essential items across 9 categories: documents, water, food, first aid, tools, shelter, communication, personal care, and more. TRACK HOME SUPPLIES Manage your home reserve — food, water, medicine, and other essentials. Set minimum stock levels per person and get notified when you're running low or items are expiring. STAY INFORMED Automatic notifications remind you to check expiring items and restock low supplies. Your emergency kit is always up to date. FAMILY READY Sync your reserve with family members via iCloud. Everyone stays informed, no matter where they are. Family Sharing — one subscription covers up to 5 family members. DOCUMENT VAULT Securely store photos and PDFs of your important documents (IDs, passports, insurance cards), protected by Face ID. EMERGENCY CONTACTS Save your key contacts directly in the app and access them instantly with the SOS button, even offline. WIDGET SUPPORT Add the GoBag+ widget to your home screen for a quick overview of your readiness at a glance. BACKUP & RESTORE Export and import your data anytime. Your preparation is never lost. PREMIUM FEATURES Unlock unlimited Go Bags, all item categories, home reserve, family sync, widget, backup, and expiry notifications with GoBag+ Premium. Start with a 1-month free trial. Be ready. Stay safe. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Emergency Reminder4 screens
GoBag+ Emergency Prep Kit4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Emergency Reminder at free against GoBag+ Emergency Prep Kit's freemium. GoBag+ Emergency Prep Kit's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs monthly) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). 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. Emergency Reminder sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and GoBag+ Emergency Prep Kit sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Emergency Reminder ships an update monthly, GoBag+ Emergency Prep Kit every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Emergency Reminder versus GoBag+ Emergency Prep Kit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEmergency ReminderGoBag+ Emergency Prep Kit
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWalter TenglerGregory Dementev

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Emergency Reminder

One-time1
  • Export Feature$0.99
2 purchases

GoBag+ Emergency Prep Kit

Subscriptions1
  • GoBag+ Yearly1 Month trial$8.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$24.99

Questions

Is Emergency Reminder free?
Emergency Reminder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GoBag+ Emergency Prep Kit free?
GoBag+ Emergency Prep Kit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Emergency Reminder or GoBag+ Emergency Prep Kit have ads?
Neither Emergency Reminder nor GoBag+ Emergency Prep Kit shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Emergency Reminder or GoBag+ Emergency Prep Kit?
Emergency Reminder ships an update monthly, and GoBag+ Emergency Prep Kit every 5 days. Most recently, Emergency Reminder was updated on October 31, 2026 and GoBag+ Emergency Prep Kit on October 31, 2026.

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