Comparison

SURVIVALOS vs WilderGuide

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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First aid, SOS signals and outdoor preparation, ready on your phone. Use the guides and core tools without a connection. No account needed. Core emergency features stay free. WHEN YOU NEED HELP • Hold for a full-screen SOS signal with flashing light and whistle sound. • Share a location card with coordinates, elevation, accuracy and time. On supported devices, send it by text message; mobile service is required. • Follow 21 illustrated first-aid guides and share the steps as a card. Guides for life-threatening emergencies, CPR Metronome, SOS, Survival Whistle, Compass and emergency medicines are free. • Find emergency numbers for 249 countries and regions, with the local number selected using available location and region settings. MEDICINES, WITH THEIR SOURCES The Medication Guide covers 45 medicines with information from official medicine labels. Adult and child instructions are separate. It does not calculate a dose for you. Check the country and source shown: some entries use a label from another country when a local version is unavailable. A Pharmacy card shows a medicine's name, brand names and availability for supported destinations, ready to show a pharmacist. It contains no dose instructions. PREPARE BEFORE YOU GO • Share a Trip plan: where you're going, your route and when you expect to return. Local reminders prompt you to check in. Contacts are not notified automatically. • Keep a Medicine kit and receive expiry reminders 30 days before and on the expiry date, with notification permission. • Read 211 condition entries, 95 survival articles and 159 plant entries. • Use 28 tools, including GPS Coordinates, Map & Waypoints, Water Timer, Knot Guide and Supply Checklist. Some tools and library content require Pro. MADE FOR THE FIELD The Horizon sky follows the sun at your location, with automatic red light at night. The Classic tactical theme remains available. Wide windows on iPad and iPhone Duo use two panes. OFFLINE AND PRIVACY Guides, medicine labels, sun and moon calculations, GPS positions, waypoints and tracks work offline. Map imagery needs a connection. Optional Apple Weather also needs a connection and uses your location; turn it off during setup or in Me, under Settings, with the Apple Weather switch. Your kit, contacts and trip plan stay on your device unless you choose to share them. No account or advertising tracking. SURVIVALOS Pro is a one-time purchase for the full toolkit and reference libraries. No subscription. Core emergency features stay free. Medical and plant information is for reference only. It does not replace a doctor, emergency services or expert plant identification.

About

WilderGuide

This app provides offline access to survival guides, maps, and information feeds. It allows users to create and track personal guides, save locations on maps, and share information quickly. Designed for preparedness and organization, it works without an internet connection after initial setup.

Highlights
  • Step-by-step offline guides
  • Offline maps with custom locations
  • Live information feeds
  • Guided execution mode
  • Personal guide creation
  • Progress tracking
Features
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WilderGuide is a structured offline field manual designed to help you stay prepared, organized, and informed wherever you are. It brings together step-by-step guides, offline maps, real-time information feeds, and personal tools into one unified experience focused on clarity and usability. STEP-BY-STEP GUIDES Access a curated library of practical guides organized into clear categories. Each guide is broken into structured steps with materials, notes, and progress tracking—so you can follow along easily and stay organized. OFFLINE MAPS Download regional map packs and access them without internet. Save custom locations, label important spots, and navigate confidently even when connectivity is limited. LIVE INFORMATION FEEDS Stay updated with global events through integrated feeds from trusted sources. Location-aware filtering highlights relevant updates near you. GUIDED EXECUTION MODE Follow guides in a focused, step-by-step format with clear navigation, timers where needed, and completion tracking. PERSONAL LIBRARY Save guides, track your progress, and build your own custom collections. Create your own step-by-step guides with notes, materials, and media—all stored locally on your device. QUICK SHARE Easily share your current location or important information with a trusted contact when needed. OFFLINE-FIRST DESIGN Your data stays on your device. Core features—including guides, maps, saved items, and notes—work without internet after initial setup. KEY FEATURES • Structured step-by-step guides  • Offline maps with custom markers  • Real-time global information feeds  • Personal guide creation and organization  • Progress tracking and completion system  • Local storage with backup and restore options DESIGNED FOR Travelers, outdoor users, planners, and anyone who values preparation, organization, and reliable access to information. WilderGuide helps you stay ready, informed, and in control—wherever you go.

Screenshots

SURVIVALOS4 screens
WilderGuide4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: WilderGuide at none against SURVIVALOS's 1. WilderGuide also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). SURVIVALOS's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price 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. WilderGuide asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SURVIVALOS ships an update every 6 weeks, WilderGuide fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
SURVIVALOS versus WilderGuide: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSURVIVALOSWilderGuide
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB47 MB
Age rating17+4+
Developerwu zhaodongKheniTech

In-app purchases

1 purchases

SURVIVALOS

One-time1
  • SURVIVALOS Pro$6.99
None

WilderGuide

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SURVIVALOS free?
SURVIVALOS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is WilderGuide free?
WilderGuide is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SURVIVALOS or WilderGuide have ads?
WilderGuide shows ads; SURVIVALOS does not.
Which is updated more often, SURVIVALOS or WilderGuide?
SURVIVALOS ships an update every 6 weeks, and WilderGuide fortnightly. Most recently, SURVIVALOS was updated on November 5, 2026 and WilderGuide on October 31, 2026.

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