Comparison

SURVIVALOS vs BugOut

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

Head to head
About

SURVIVALOS

Features
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SURVIVALOS is an offline-first emergency and outdoor preparedness toolkit for moments when the network is unreliable or unavailable. OFFLINE EMERGENCY TOOLS - One-tap SOS with coordinates and signal options - Compass, GPS coordinates, sunrise and sunset reference - Morse code, flashlight, radio frequency notes, whistle, water purification timer, timer - Ruler, level, unit converter, knot guide, supply checklist - Secure vault and emergency contacts REFERENCE LIBRARIES - Survival knowledge for shelter, water, fire, navigation, signaling, and preparedness - First aid references for common emergency situations - Plant notes for edible, medicinal, and poisonous plants - Medication notes and dosage calculator for reference use PRIVACY-FIRST BY DESIGN SURVIVALOS works offline, requires no account, and does not collect personal data. Sensitive notes and files can be stored locally in the secure vault. SURVIVALOS Pro is a one-time purchase that unlocks the full toolkit and offline databases. No subscription. Important: medical and plant information is for reference only and does not replace professional medical advice, emergency services, or expert identification.

About

BugOut

This app gamifies emergency preparedness with timed drills for various scenarios, scoring reaction speed and plan solidity. It helps users track gear, plan evacuation routes, and earn badges, ensuring they are ready for real-life emergencies.

Highlights
  • Gamified emergency drills
  • Timed scenario practice
  • Gear checklists
  • Evacuation planning
  • Badge and achievement system
  • Custom scenario builder
  • Encrypted document vault
Features
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BugOut turns emergency preparedness from a chore into a game — and makes sure you're actually ready when it counts. Run timed drills for real emergencies (house fire, earthquake, blackout, flood) or practice with the more... colorful scenarios. Get scored on reaction speed, how much of your gear is actually packed, and how solid your plan is. Earn badges. Build streaks. Know you're ready. FEATURES • 13 scenarios — 8 real emergencies, 5 darkly funny ones • Timed live drills with a countdown ring and scoring • Gear checklists per scenario — track what you own, what you need • Planning score — evac routes, emergency contacts, meeting points • Scheduled drill alerts — set it and forget it • Badge & achievement system — 8 unlockable badges • Drill history and streak tracker • Custom scenarios — build your own drills • Home Screen widget + Siri Shortcuts • Encrypted Document Vault for IDs, insurance, and passports • Evac Map with your routes and meeting points • Automatic iCloud Drive Backup — rolling snapshots to YOUR iCloud, not ours. Restore on a new device with one tap. We never see your data. • Optional Nearby Share — send checklists to family over local Bluetooth, no internet required NO ACCOUNTS. NO TRACKING. NO SUBSCRIPTIONS. No sign-up required. No analytics. Your emergency plans are yours alone. Your data backs up automatically to your personal iCloud Drive — Apple manages the keys, and only your Apple ID can access it. Whether you're a prepper, a parent trying to get the family on the same page, or someone who just realized they have no idea what they'd actually do in a disaster — BugOut is the fastest way to find out how ready you really are.

Screenshots

SURVIVALOS4 screens
BugOut4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: BugOut at every 11 days against SURVIVALOS's every 2 months. 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. SURVIVALOS sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and BugOut sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SURVIVALOS ships an update every 2 months, BugOut every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
SURVIVALOS versus BugOut: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSURVIVALOSBugOut
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 11 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB6 MB
Age rating12+4+
Developerwu zhaodongZIma Logistics LLC

In-app purchases

1 purchases

SURVIVALOS

One-time1
  • SURVIVALOS Pro$6.99
4 purchases

BugOut

One-time4
  • BugOut: Small Tip$0.99
  • BugOut: Medium Tip$2.99
  • BugOut Pro$4.99
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  • BugOut: Large Tip$4.99

Questions

Is SURVIVALOS free?
SURVIVALOS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BugOut free?
BugOut is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SURVIVALOS or BugOut have ads?
Neither SURVIVALOS nor BugOut shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SURVIVALOS or BugOut?
SURVIVALOS ships an update every 2 months, and BugOut every 11 days. Most recently, SURVIVALOS was updated on September 29, 2026 and BugOut on October 12, 2026.

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