{"id":100598,"date":"2018-07-04T09:14:28","date_gmt":"2018-07-04T09:14:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sftarticles.wpenginepowered.com\/en\/?p=100598"},"modified":"2025-07-01T23:20:41","modified_gmt":"2025-07-02T06:20:41","slug":"the-5-best-apps-to-survive-a-zombie-apocalypse","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/the-5-best-apps-to-survive-a-zombie-apocalypse\/","title":{"rendered":"The 5 best apps to survive a zombie apocalypse"},"content":{"rendered":"

There are two types of people in this world: those who prepared for the zombie apocalypse, and those who get eaten. <\/span><\/p>\n

The undead have been around in popular culture for decades now. While we\u2019ve all enjoyed watching determined survivors stand against never-ending waves of flesh-hungry zombies, we don\u2019t always take the time to prepare ourselves. One day <\/span>you<\/span><\/i> might be the one holed up in an abandoned shopping mall. So ask yourself one question: are you ready?<\/span><\/p>\n

Fortunately, we live in a world where access to technology means help is always at your fingertips, and here at Softonic, we\u2019ve taken the time to put together a list of apps that would be most helpful in the event of an apocalyptic zombie outbreak.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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1. SOS Flashlight<\/b><\/a><\/h2>\n

It\u2019s highly likely that your phone has a flashlight, which will help you navigate dark areas when the power is out. But what if you see a group of survivors and need to get their attention? Shouting is all well and good until the zombie horde descends on you. Instead, this helpful little app will let you flash out the international sign for distress (SOS).<\/span><\/p>\n

S… <\/span>O…<\/span>\u00a0damn, the zombies are here!<\/span><\/p>\n

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\r\n \"Super\r\n <\/div>\r\n
\r\n Super Flashlight<\/span>\r\n Avoid zombies, download now<\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n
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2. Motion Detector<\/b><\/a><\/h2>\n

At some point, you have to sleep. And in a world overrun by zombies, there\u2019s more to worry about than your partner stealing the all the blankets, or getting up in the dark and stubbing your toe. <\/span><\/p>\n

To sleep peacefully, safe in the knowledge that your safe-house hasn\u2019t been overrun by the undead, you need this handy little app. Set your smartphone camera to overlook a door or window and it will raise an alarm if anything moves \u2013 it’ll even take a photo of what it saw.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\r\n \"Motion\r\n <\/div>\r\n
\r\n Motion Detector Pro<\/span>\r\n avoid zombies, Download Free<\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n
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3. Maps.me<\/b><\/a><\/h2>\n

For most apps, if your mobile data runs out, or the signal’s bad, it\u2019s game over. You might as well sprinkle some herbs on your head and let the zombie horde enjoy feasting on your brains\u00a0\u00e0 la proven\u00e7al<\/em>. <\/span><\/p>\n

Fortunately, this app allows you to browse highly compressed, offline map data, with full GPS support, offline search, and routing by foot and car. You can bookmark safe-houses and useful locations, and then share them with other survivors.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\r\n \"MAPS.ME\r\n <\/div>\r\n
\r\n MAPS.ME Offline Maps<\/span>\r\n know your escape route, Download Free<\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n
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4. First Aid<\/b><\/a><\/h2>\n

While this app won\u2019t help if one of your group gets bitten, it\u2019s worth having when you’re hurt. There\u2019s likely to be a lot of dangerous ground and territory to cover, and you don\u2019t want a simple cut or sprain slowing you down, or turning into something far more deadly. Instead, use the Red Cross\u2019s First Aid Training app to deal with all minor injuries.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\r\n First Aid - American Red Cross<\/span>\r\n patch the wounded, Download Free<\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n
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5. Zombies! Run<\/b><\/a><\/h2>\n

If there\u2019s one thing that separates the living and the dead in a post-apocalyptic world, it\u2019s cardio<\/strong>. When you\u2019re running for your life, being able to do a 5K could save your life.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

This app helps you get a head start. You are a runner en-route to one of humanity\u2019s last remaining outpost. As you run, you gather supplies and rescue other survivors. Just be ready to speed up whenever you hear zombies on your tail. And when the apocalypse comes, just remember that you don’t always need to outrun the zombies, you just need to outrun at least one other survivor.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\r\n \"Zombies,\r\n <\/div>\r\n
\r\n Zombies, Run!<\/span>\r\n outrun the dead, download free<\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n
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That completes our round-up. Hopefully, you\u2019ll find something here that will help you and your friends get ready for the rise of the undead. Stay safe out there, survivors!
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