Blackout vs Partner in action
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Blackout
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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
Partner in action
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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 β 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 β Complete tasks, earn XP, unlock achievements, and advance through military ranks from Private to General. A Man's Perspective β We don't compare baby development to fruit; we compare it to real manly things and tools! Development & Advice β Find out whatβs currently happening with the fetus and your partner's body, and learn how you can genuinely help her. Practical Tips β Weβll teach you everything from choosing a stroller and packing the hospital bag to assembling the crib. Postpartum Module β 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/
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Verdict
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
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.
Blackout ships an update weekly, Partner in action monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Blackout | Partner in action |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Weekly β better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 23 MB | 48 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | VOJTECH LANDA | Marketa Balazova |
In-app purchases
Blackout
- Blackout Household$9.99
Partner in action
- Monthly Access$4.991 Month
- Annual Access7 Days trial$22.991 Year
- Discounted Lifetime Access$29.99
- Lifetime Access$34.99
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