Ready Homestead vs. ReadyNow Prep
Short answer: ReadyNow Prep is an Apple-only app for a family emergency plan and go-bags, with a one-time upgrade and weather alerts. Ready Homestead is about preparing the home itself over time, and it costs more. If you want a simple family plan with alerts on recent Apple devices, ReadyNow Prep is likely the better fit.
Side by side
| Feature | Ready Homestead | ReadyNow Prep |
|---|---|---|
| Main job | A step-by-step plan for staying home through emergencies: 313 tasks across 20 areas, a stock tracker, a pantry menu and routines | Family emergency plans, meetup locations, emergency contacts, go-bag checklists and supply tracking |
| Where it runs | Any modern web browser, on phone, tablet or computer. No store app. | iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple Vision, all needing version 26.0 or later |
| Price | $9.99 a month per household ($119.88 a year) when it opens | Free to download. ReadyNow Pro is a $4.99 one-time purchase. |
| Works offline | Yes, after loading, but only until that device's 14-day sign-in ends. Then it needs a connection to sign in again. | The listing says information stays on the device; it doesn't state offline use in general. |
| Household sharing | Shared plan through a private household code, up to 6 signed-in devices | Share a family plan. Exporting a printable PDF packet is a Pro feature. |
| Reminders and alerts | 25 recurring routines in the app. No push reminders or weather alerts. | Weather alerts and supply reminders. Location-specific alerts and smart plan reminders are Pro features. |
| Your data | Plan kept in the browser. Email, subscription and device records stored online; shared plan stored with Google Firebase if sharing is on. | The listing says information stays on the device. Its App Store label says no data is collected. |
| Status | Opening soon; not available yet | On the App Store, version 1.2 (June 30). 5.0 stars from 1 rating when checked. |
Choose ReadyNow Prep if
- You want the lowest cost: $4.99 once, against $119.88 a year.
- You want weather alerts, widgets, or expiry-date scanning.
- You want a printable emergency packet.
- Your main need is a family meetup plan and go-bags.
- You want an app whose App Store label says no data is collected.
Choose Ready Homestead if
- You want to prepare the home itself for staying put: water, heat, power and sanitation, across 313 tasks.
- You want a 90-day pantry menu, recipes and a shopping plan.
- Your household doesn't all use recent Apple devices.
See what's in the plan
Ready Homestead includes 313 tasks across 20 areas, a stock tracker and a 90-day pantry menu, for $9.99 a month per household. See what's inside.
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We make Ready Homestead, so we aren't neutral. We've tried to be fair: these facts come from each product's own public listing or website, checked November 3, 2026. They may have changed, so check the source before you decide. These products aren't affiliated with us. To correct anything, email [email protected].