Best Family Survival App

0+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed

4.1 avg rating
19 free apps & games
Updated June 2026

Out of 0+ family survival app on iOS, 19 are free and the rest sit in the paid tier. This page sorts them so you can compare both sides before you commit.

Compare top Family Survival App (June 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Stranded Island: Castaway LifeStranded Island: Castaway LifeFree4.4★ (1.9K)YesYesAug 2026
2Survival AI - The ArkSurvival AI - The ArkFree4.5★ (125)NoYesAug 2026
3Nori - Family AINori - Family AIFree4.8★ (1.1K)NoYesAug 2026
4AT&T Secure Family Companion®AT&T Secure Family Companion®Free1.2★ (2.3K)NoNoAug 2026
5SAS Survival Guide - LiteSAS Survival Guide - LiteFree3.6★ (176)NoYesAug 2026
6SAS Survival GuideSAS Survival Guide$5.992.6★ (69)NoYesAug 2026
7Survival Kit AliveSurvival Kit AliveFree3.8★ (9)NoNoMay 2026
8iFamily: Meet Family FiguresiFamily: Meet Family FiguresFree4.9★ (125)NoYesAug 2026

Top Picks for Family Survival App

Stranded Island: Castaway Life#1

Stranded Island: Castaway Life by HOMA GAMES

Survive, rescue, rebuild isle!
Editor's Choice
🎮 Games
4.4😐(1.9K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Embark on a survival adventure as a castaway on a deserted archipelago. Explore lush islands, gather resources, craft tools, and rescue fellow survivors. Rebuild a vibrant community and uncover the island's mysteries.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Highly addictive
  • 👍 Relaxing gameplay
  • 🚀 Great visuals
  • 👍 Enjoyable experience

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes
  • 🐛 Bugs and glitches
  • 🔍 Lack of support/communication
Survival AI - The Ark#2

Survival AI - The Ark by Scorpio Devices Inc.

World's Best Survival Guide
Strong Contender
🔍 Reference
4.5(125 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Access critical survival information offline for emergencies like being lost in the wild or during disasters. This app provides expert knowledge to help you and your family stay safe in any situation.

Nori - Family AI#3

Nori - Family AI by Domus Next Inc.

All-in-One Family Management
Worth Considering
📊 Productivity
4.8(1.1K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This AI-powered family organizer streamlines household management by integrating calendars, to-do lists, meal planning, and recipe suggestions. It uses voice, photo, and email input to automate tasks and provide intelligent assistance for everyday challenges.

More Family Survival App apps to explore

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AT&T Secure Family Companion®
AT&T Secure Family Companion®
AT&T Secure Family Companion®
Locate family & filter content
Free

This app helps parents protect their children by locating their devices in real-time, managing screen time, and filtering online content. It allows for emergency alerts and provides insights into a child's digital habits.

Real-time device locationEmergency alertsScreen time management
🌟 Lifestyle
(2.3K)
subscription
5
SAS Survival Guide - Lite
SAS Survival Guide - Lite
SAS Survival Guide - Lite
by Trellisys.net
Free

This app offers essential wilderness survival information, including fire building, water sourcing, and navigation techniques. It features photo galleries, instructional videos, and a quiz to test your knowledge. Prepare for outdoor adventures with this entry-level survival guide.

Basic survival informationFire buildingFinding water
🌟 Lifestyle
(176)
free with in-app purchases
6
SAS Survival Guide
SAS Survival Guide
SAS Survival Guide
by Trellisys.net
$5.99

Learn essential survival skills from a former SAS soldier. This comprehensive guide offers expert advice on wilderness and urban survival, including first aid, navigation, and identifying plants and animals. Test your knowledge with quizzes and checklists.

Full text of bestselling survival bookSurvival tip videosPhoto galleries of flora, fauna, and knots
🌟 Lifestyle
(69)
free with in-app purchases
7
Survival Kit Alive
Survival Kit Alive
Survival Kit Alive
Survival manual
Free

This manual provides essential knowledge for surviving in emergency situations. Learn how to build shelters, start fires without traditional tools, signal for help, and find food and water in various environments.

Shelter construction techniquesFire starting methodsSignaling for rescue
🔍 Reference
(9)
free
8
iFamily: Meet Family Figures
iFamily: Meet Family Figures
iFamily: Meet Family Figures
Match & Find Chosen Family
Free

This app helps users find and build meaningful connections to create a chosen family. It allows you to find individuals who can fill specific family roles, connect based on shared values, and host or join gatherings to foster a sense of belonging.

Find chosen family members (mom, dad, sibling, grandparent)Connect based on shared values and life stageCreate and customize user profiles
🌐 Social Networking
(125)
free
9
Family Island — Farming game
Family Island — Farming game
Family Island — Farming game
Farm, harvest, cook and build
Free

Experience a primitive world with a modern Stone Age family stranded on a deserted island. Guide them to build a new home from scratch, farm, craft, and explore new islands while navigating relatable family life and relationships. Uncover a captivating adventure filled with unexpected twists.

Farm and harvest cropsCraft useful goodsExplore new islands
🎮 Games
(420K)
free with in-app purchases
10
Together: Celebrate Family
Together: Celebrate Family
Together: Celebrate Family
Family connections, made easy
Free

This app helps families strengthen their connections by privately sharing life experiences, stories, and photos. It allows users to create private family groups and explore their family history to build a stronger future.

Private family groupsShare stories and photosConnect to ancestors
🔍 Reference
(36)
free
11
Countdown App
Countdown App
Countdown App
Death? There's an app for that
Free
$0.49 | 100% OFF

This app predicts your remaining time, inspired by a horror movie. It uses vibrations, sound, and your device's torch for an intense experience. For entertainment purposes only, results are not to be taken seriously.

Predicts remaining timeHorror movie inspiredVibrations and sound effects
🎬 Entertainment
(36K)
free with in-app purchases
12
SquareHub Family Organizer
SquareHub Family Organizer
SquareHub Family Organizer
by Sirqul, Inc.
Free

This app helps families stay connected and organized by offering private messaging, shared calendars, to-do lists, and location sharing. It facilitates communication and coordination for families of all structures and locations, fostering joy and ensuring important activities are remembered.

Private group messagingShared calendarsShared to-do lists
📊 Productivity
(12)
free with in-app purchases
13
The UrSafe App
The UrSafe App
The UrSafe App
Personal Safety App
Free

This personal safety app offers voice-activated SOS, customizable safewords for varying alert levels, and real-time location sharing with trusted contacts. It can also stream live audio and video to loved ones during emergencies.

Voice-activated SOSCustomizable safewordsReal-time location sharing
🌐 Social Networking
(53)
free with in-app purchases
14
American Dad! Apocalypse Soon
American Dad! Apocalypse Soon
American Dad! Apocalypse Soon
Upgrade Smiths' family shelter
Free

Lead the Smith family in an epic battle against alien invaders. Build your base, train an army of Roger clones with unique weapons, and fight to reclaim Earth. Engage in RPG combat and strategic gameplay to save the world and prove your dominance in the arena.

Build and upgrade the Smith household baseTrain and equip an army of Roger clonesCollect and use a variety of unique weapons
🎮 Games
(29K)
free with in-app purchases
15
My SOS Family Emergency Alert
My SOS Family Emergency Alert
My SOS Family Emergency Alert
People Called. No App Needed
Free

This app provides a safety net by alerting trusted contacts via phone call and text when you need help. It features a timed countdown for peace of mind during solo activities and offers hands-free activation, even without a signal.

Alerts trusted contacts via phone call and textTimed countdown safety featureLive location sharing
🔧 Utilities
(291)
free with in-app purchases
16
CarePortal App
CarePortal App
CarePortal App
Help local kids
Free

This app connects caseworkers and responders to quickly address the needs of children and families in crisis. It facilitates the submission of needs, coordination with organizations, and the delivery of essential items or funds.

Respond to needs with items or fundsCoordinate with local organizationsSubmit needs for kids and families
🌟 Lifestyle
(27)
free
17
Famnest: Family Organizer
Famnest: Family Organizer
Famnest: Family Organizer
Shared Calendar & To-do Lists
Free

This app centralizes family life with shared calendars, to-do lists, health notes, and subscription tracking. It offers a calm, secure space to organize plans and information, reducing coordination time and increasing family presence. Private AI assists with organization and information summarization.

Shared family calendarTo-do lists and shared tasksHealth notes storage
📊 Productivity
(30)
freemium
18
JusTalk Family Messenger
JusTalk Family Messenger
JusTalk Family Messenger
Family Locator & Tracker
Free

Connect with family through high-quality video calls, secure messaging, and real-time location tracking. Enjoy parental controls, share memories, and play interactive games to strengthen family bonds.

High-quality video and voice callsRich messaging with photos, videos, and stickersReal-time GPS location tracking
🌐 Social Networking
(240)
free with in-app purchases
19
MYREDFOLDER® | FAMILY
MYREDFOLDER® | FAMILY
MYREDFOLDER® | FAMILY
by National Emergency Planning and Training Association, LLC
Free

Prepare for emergencies and disasters with a comprehensive family safety plan. This app helps you locate loved ones, share critical information, and manage disaster response instructions. It also assists with property damage assessment and pet information management.

Family location tracking during disastersPre-recorded disaster response instructionsAccess for designated persons in emergencies
📊 Productivity
(21)
free
20
Peanut: Find Mom Friends
Peanut: Find Mom Friends
Peanut: Find Mom Friends
Pregnancy & Motherhood support
Free

Connect with other mothers at every stage of parenthood. Find local mom friends, join supportive groups, and ask for advice on everything from baby care to mom life. Share experiences and milestones in a safe, verified community.

Find local mom friendsJoin interest-based groupsAsk and share advice
🌟 Lifestyle
(11K)
free with in-app purchases

FAQ about Family Survival App

What is the best family survival app for iPhone?
Stranded Island: Castaway Life tops our family survival app ranking as of June 2026, with a 4.4-star average from 1.9K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 19 of the top family survival app we rank are free to download, including Stranded Island: Castaway Life and Survival AI - The Ark.
Stranded Island: Castaway Life shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of June 2026.
This app is a survival adventure game where you play as a castaway stranded on an archipelago. Your goal is to survive by exploring, gathering resources, crafting tools, and rescuing other survivors to rebuild a community.
Key features include exploring lush island landscapes, managing resources, crafting essential items like tools and shelters, undertaking rescue missions for scattered survivors, and rebuilding and upgrading your village.