Comparison

Blackout vs Partner in action

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

Head to head
About

Blackout

Features
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Blackout is an offline emergency guide for your household, made for iPhone. When the power, signal or internet goes out, there is no time to search the web for advice. Blackout keeps the essentials on your phone: readable, fast and without any connection. FREE, FOR EVERYONE β€’ Emergency guides for home, car, cabin, first aid and evacuation β€’ Checklists for power outages, evacuation bag, water and food supplies, storms and leaving home β€’ Ready-made crisis packs you install with one tap, including "Drought and water" β€’ Weather alerts for your saved address, with notifications and advice on what to do (supported regions) β€’ CPR metronome at 110 beats per minute and rapid first-aid triage β€’ SOS light signal and loud siren β€’ Emergency mode: extreme contrast, flat colors, saves battery, readable in the dark β€’ Compass that works without a map, signal or internet β€’ Emergency numbers for your country and a Family card to share: meeting point, numbers and a QR code β€’ Face ID, Touch ID or passcode protection β€’ Seasonal challenges with badges to collect BLACKOUT HOUSEHOLD: ONE-TIME PURCHASE, NO SUBSCRIPTION Try it free for 7 days. β€’ SafeZone for the whole family (one pair of phones is free) β€’ Expiry tracking for food and medicine with reminders (the 3 soonest items are free) β€’ Self-sufficiency calculator without limits (free up to 2 people and 3 days) β€’ Battery endurance: how many days your power banks keep phone and flashlight running β€’ Encrypted backup (AES-256-GCM) and restore β€’ Printable crisis plan as a PDF SAFEZONE: A NETWORK WITHOUT INTERNET SafeZone finds nearby iPhones with Blackout and connects them directly, with no router, SIM card or mobile data. You approve every device by hand. Then it passes on short messages and selected changes. Range is tens of meters: during an outage at home, but also at the cabin, on a campsite or at a festival. PRIVACY FIRST No account, no ads, no ad SDKs, no trackers. Your guides, lists and supplies stay on your device or between devices you trust. The app sends only anonymous daily counters (for example which screen was open) without a device identifier or personal content. Guides, checklists and tools work in airplane mode. IMPORTANT Blackout is an organizational aid. It does not replace emergency services, medical help, fire department or police. In danger to life, always call your local emergency number (911 in the USA, 112 in the EU). The SOS signal and siren are not a substitute for calling for help. Terms of Use (EULA): https://neologos.dev/en/pravni/podminky-pouzivani/blackout

About

Partner in action

Features
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Partner in Action is a unique, gamified guide through pregnancy and the postpartum period, created specifically for expectant and new dads. No more boring pink handbooks – here, pregnancy is a military operation, and you are the commander! The app will guide you step-by-step through every phase of expecting a baby. Complete missions, get insights on development, and be the ultimate support for your partner. WHAT AWAITS YOU IN THE APP: Mission System – Complete tasks, earn XP, unlock achievements, and advance through military ranks from Private to General. A Man's Perspective – We don't compare baby development to fruit; we compare it to real manly things and tools! Development & Advice – Find out what’s currently happening with the fetus and your partner's body, and learn how you can genuinely help her. Practical Tips – We’ll teach you everything from choosing a stroller and packing the hospital bag to assembling the crib. Postpartum Module – Handle the first weeks after birth like a pro. You'll learn proper holding techniques, bathing, diaper changing, and how to manage visitors. Download the Partner in Action app, level up, and be a true hero for your new family. Because a real commander never leaves his unit behind! Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Blackout4 screens
Partner in action4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Blackout at weekly against Partner in action's monthly. Partner in action's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Blackout sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Partner in action sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Blackout ships an update weekly, Partner in action monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
Blackout versus Partner in action: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlackoutPartner in action
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeekly β€” betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS17.015.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size23 MB48 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperVOJTECH LANDAMarketa Balazova

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Blackout

One-time1
  • Blackout Household$9.99
4 purchases

Partner in action

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Access$4.991 Month
  • Annual Access7 Days trial$22.991 Year
One-time2
  • Discounted Lifetime Access$29.99
  • Lifetime Access$34.99

Questions

Is Blackout free?
Blackout is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Partner in action free?
Partner in action is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Blackout or Partner in action have ads?
Neither Blackout nor Partner in action shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Blackout or Partner in action?
Blackout ships an update weekly, and Partner in action monthly. Most recently, Blackout was updated on October 31, 2026 and Partner in action on October 24, 2026.

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