FEMA vs Red Cross Emergency: which emergency app fits you?

FEMA and Red Cross Emergency are both popular, well-reviewed emergency apps, and they suit different people. Tap what sounds like you and the picker shows which fits best. We also include a third option, Family Ready, which our studio makes, so you can see it next to both.

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FEMA vs Red Cross Emergency vs Family Ready at a glance

	FEMA	Red Cross Emergency	Family Ready
Core idea	US Federal Emergency Management Agency	Disaster guides, planning checklists and National Weather Service alerts	Honest Little Apps
Account, ads, privacy	See its listing	See its listing	See its listing
Price to start	Free	Free	Free card, optional upgrades
App Store ratings	3.7 from about 1,000 ratings	4.8 from about 8,000 ratings	Newer, fewer ratings so far

Facts from each app's App Store listing, November 2026. Family Ready is made by Honest Little Apps, the studio behind this page.

Who each one is for

Choose FEMA if…Install it for official alerts and guidance; it's free.

Choose Red Cross Emergency if…You want official alerts and disaster guidance from a trusted name, and it's free.

Or try Family Ready if…Use it alongside the FEMA app.

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Family Ready: Emergency Plan

Family Ready: Emergency Plan helps you create a free offline Emergency Card for each family member and build a practical household plan at your own pace. The card never needs a subscription.

Free on the App Store

Questions

Should I get the FEMA app or the Red Cross Emergency app?

Many families keep both: they are free and do slightly different jobs. Check each listing for alerts and features in your area.

Is Family Ready free?

Family Ready is free to download. Price to start: Free card, optional upgrades.

Where did these comparison facts come from?

From each app's App Store listing in November 2026. Features and prices change, so check the listing before you decide.

Updated November 12, 2026.

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