Emergency Reminder vs PrepShield
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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 ā 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.
PrepShield
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PrepShield is the only preparedness app your household needs. Track emergency supplies, build bug-out bags for any scenario, store critical documents offline, and learn essential survival skills ā all without ever needing an internet connection. INVENTORY MANAGEMENT Track food, water, medical supplies, gear, and ammo with smart categorization. Get expiration alerts and low-stock warnings before it's too late. Log consumption to know exactly what you're using and when to restock. Scan barcodes for quick item entry. READINESS DASHBOARD See your household preparedness score at a glance. Monitor water, food, and medical supply levels scaled to your family size. Receive seasonal alerts customized to your region ā from hurricane season to winter storm prep. Get supply duration estimates so you know how long you can hold out. BUG-OUT BAG BUILDER Choose from six emergency scenarios ā general evacuation, natural disaster, grid-down, winter storm, wildfire, and extended wilderness. PrepShield cross-references your actual inventory to show exactly what you have, what you're missing, and your readiness percentage. DOCUMENT VAULT Store photos of IDs, passports, insurance cards, prescriptions, birth certificates, and other critical documents. Organized into 13 categories with over 100 document types. Everything stays on your device ā completely offline and private. PREP NOTES Organize your emergency plans, medical info, and preparedness knowledge in topic-based notebooks. Use the quick journal for daily thoughts. Starter prompts help you think through the plans that matter most. SURVIVAL REFERENCE LIBRARY Illustrated knot guide with step-by-step instructions. Morse code encoder, NATO phonetic alphabet, and emergency radio frequencies. Solar calculator for off-grid energy planning. Comprehensive field guides covering water purification, fire starting, shelter building, first aid, and more. EXPORT AND SHARE Export your full inventory as a CSV spreadsheet, printable checklist, or detailed report. Share with family members or print for your emergency binder. BUILT FOR PRIVACY All of your data is stored locally on your device. No accounts, no cloud, no subscriptions, no tracking. Your preparedness is personal and private.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PrepShield at none against Emergency Reminder's 1. PrepShield also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs monthly). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Emergency Reminder sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. PrepShield asks for nothing beyond the download.
Emergency Reminder ships an update monthly, PrepShield every 2 days. Both last shipped on November 9, 2026.
| Parameter | Emergency Reminder | PrepShield |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | ā |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 2 days ā better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No ā better |
| Monetization | Free | ā |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac ā better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 17.0 ā better |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Walter Tengler | CHRISTOPHER BRADLEY WOOD |
In-app purchases
Emergency Reminder
- Export Feature$0.99
PrepShield
No in-app purchases
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