Survival Pro vs Striprate
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Survival Pro
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Survival Kit is your all‑in‑one outdoor and off‑grid companion. Plan and record trails, view offline maps, monitor live sensors, store an emergency card, and communicate with simple Morse signals when voice or data isn’t available. With language‑aware UI and powerful device tools—including LiDAR Motion Alarm and LiDAR Night Vision—you stay aware, prepared, and focused. Track your GPS position even in flight or during a cruise, and leverage many other useful sensors and tools for real‑world readiness. Key Features • Offline Maps: Download regions for reliable navigation without a network. Pan, zoom, and plan routes anywhere. • Trail Tracking: Start, pause, resume, and stop trails with distance, elevation, and pace at a glance. • Emergency Card: Store medical info and emergency contacts for quick access in critical moments. • Offline Notes: Capture notes and waypoints without connectivity and review them anytime. • Live Sensors: Monitor altitude, motion, battery, torch, audio levels, and more for situational awareness. • Morse Signaling: Broadcast Morse code via light or sound, and decode received Morse to text for simple off‑grid communication. • GPS in Flight/Cruise: View your GPS position even in flight or during a cruise to stay oriented when data services are limited. • Language Support: Interface and content adapt to your selected language with dynamic translation updates. • Capability Awareness: See which features are supported in your current environment. LiDAR Tools • LiDAR Motion Alarm: Use the device’s depth sensor to detect movement in a defined zone. Receive audible/visual alerts—useful for camp perimeters, gear monitoring, or basic intrusion awareness in low‑light conditions. • LiDAR Night Vision: Enhance visibility in darkness using depth‑assisted rendering. Visualize shapes and distances with a high‑contrast depth view to navigate or scan surroundings when ambient light is limited. How It Works 1. Set Language: Choose your preferred language; the UI updates automatically. 2. Prepare Offline Maps: Download map regions before you head out for full offline access. 3. Create Emergency Card: Add medical conditions, allergies, medications, and contacts. 4. Track Trails: Record distance and elevation; pause/stop anytime and review history later. 5. Monitor Sensors: Check altitude, motion, torch, audio levels, battery, and more. 6. Morse Broadcast & Decode: Send light/sound Morse messages and decode received Morse into text. 7. Use LiDAR Features: Activate Motion Alarm to monitor a zone; switch to Night Vision to visualize depth in low light. Safety Tips • Download maps in advance. • Keep your emergency card updated. • Monitor battery and carry a power source for longer trips. • Use Morse and LiDAR features responsibly and within local regulations. • Respect airline and maritime rules when using GPS or other device features in flight or at sea. Warning & Liability This app is provided for informational and recreational use only. It does not replace professional guidance, certified navigation tools, or emergency services. Outdoor activities and travel involve risks, including injury, loss, or death. Always assess conditions, prepare appropriately, and follow local laws, airline, and maritime safety guidelines. The developers and distributors do not accept responsibility or liability for accidents, damages, losses, or consequences arising from use or misuse of the app, reliance on its data, Morse or LiDAR features, GPS in flight/cruise, or interruptions in service. By using the app, you accept all risks and are solely responsible for your decisions and actions. In emergencies, contact local authorities immediately. Note on Device Capabilities Feature availability depends on your device’s hardware and sensors. LiDAR Motion Alarm and LiDAR Night Vision require a compatible depth camera. GPS availability and accuracy may vary by location, regulations, and travel mode. Not all functions will be available on every device.
Striprate
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Striprate is an offline pool and spa test-strip companion for fast pH, free chlorine, and total alkalinity checks. Dip a compatible generic three-pad strip, frame the pads inside the on-screen guide, and tap Read. Striprate samples pad colors on device, matches them to bundled chart values, and creates water-care estimates scaled to the pool volume and targets you enter. Manual entry is available when lighting or camera conditions are not suitable. WHAT STRIPRATE DOES - Reads compatible generic three-pad pH, free chlorine, and total alkalinity strips - Samples each pad color from the live camera frame on device - Includes manual entry and a built-in sample reading - Matches bundled values for pH 6.2-8.0, free chlorine 0-10 ppm, and total alkalinity 0-240 ppm - Scales displayed adjustment estimates to the pool volume and targets you enter - Supports freshwater pools, saltwater pools, and spas - Lets you override a pad value when the printed strip chart differs - Logs readings with dates, color swatches, notes, and review context - Shows pH, free chlorine, and total alkalinity trends - Exports the local reading log as CSV - Includes sequencing, retest planning, confidence notes, and a water-balance workspace - Adds Reading Review for recording sample source, preserving retest notes, and sharing a concise handoff - Links directly to current CDC home pool testing guidance and the Model Aquatic Health Code PRIVATE BY DESIGN Striprate has no account, no analytics, no tracking, and no developer backend. The camera is used only to sample the three strip pads. Frames are processed live on the device and are not stored or uploaded. Reading history and preferences remain in local app storage unless you choose to export or share them. IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Displayed values and adjustment amounts are general estimates, not a substitute for the strip or chemical product label, local requirements, or professional water testing. Confirm compatibility and concentration, add chemicals gradually, never mix products, circulate as directed, and retest before another adjustment.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Striprate at $0.99 against Survival Pro's $2.99. Striprate also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.4). On 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
Survival Pro costs $2.99 and Striprate $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Survival Pro | Striprate |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | $0.99 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Weekly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 26.4 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mikolaj Adamowicz | Robert Corbin |
In-app purchases
Survival Pro
No in-app purchases
Striprate
No in-app purchases









