Before the introduction of the iPhone (over 15 years ago), the only use for a phone in a survival situation was to call for help.
Yes, phones still can be used as actual phones, but they offer so much more now. Today’s smartphones can actually be extremely valuable when it comes to your survival.
We’re going to share with you a couple of survival apps that you can download today and start using. We’ll share a couple of free ones and some that are paid.
The section below was taken directly from an article on Patriot Headquarters. Source
Free Survival Apps
Scanner Radio is an app that lets you listen in to chatter over thousands of emergency fire and police services. You also get weather radio broadcasts. It could help you find out what’s going on in your area during a crisis.
Compass Steel 3D will help you find your way, and give you sunset and sunrise times in your area. There’s also a sun and moon direction indicator.
ViewRanger GPS – Maps, navigation abilities and trail information make this a popular app for survivalists and outdoor lovers. Some features require a payment.
First Aid by the American Red Cross gives detailed first-aid instructions for a variety of injuries. It even includes videos and animations, as well as a hospital locator.
Bug-Out Bag Checklist is just what it sounds like. If you need help building a bug-out bag, or just want to see if they list anything you haven’t thought of, check it out.
Here WeGo is a navigation tool and a Google Maps competitor. Downloaded maps can be used even if you have no Internet connection.
Emergency by the American Red Cross lets families and individuals keep track of disasters. You can monitor emergency conditions in a certain area. As well as check on the status of family members to make sure they are safe.
SAS Survival Guide – Lite brings a popular survival guidebook to your smartphone. You can search for subjects, where you’ll find both text and photos.
Offline Survival Manual includes the basics – how to build a fire, how to find food, etc. – and deals with the psychological impact of a survival situation.
Paid Smartphone Apps for Survival
Wild Edibles ($4.99-$5.99) helps you determine which of the plants around you are edible and which ones are dangerous. It lists more than 200 edible plants and includes high-resolution images to help identify them.
MotionX GPS ($1.99) can download maps anywhere around the globe without a connection to a mobile network. It also has a tracking feature.
Knots 3D ($1.99) shows you how to tie more than 100 knots. Once it’s downloaded, no Internet connection is needed to use it.
Smart Tools ($2.99) includes a compass, unit converter, ruler, distance measurement tool, sound meter and a light tool.
Bootprint Pocket Survival ($0.99) is convenient if you’ve gotten lost. This app will guide you back to the nearest cell tower.
US Topo Maps Pro ($11.17) features high-quality topographic maps of the United States. A free version requires an Internet connection.
