Survival app. No subscription.
Free samples the kit. Premium is a one-time lifetime unlock — $19.99 for launch week, then $39.99. No The Last Manual account.
The two tiers
Most “survival apps” rent you a library by the month. This one does not. Free is a real starter pack — not a locked demo with a countdown. Premium is the rest of the library, Map, unlimited Ask, unlimited Comms, no ads, unlimited PDFs. You pay Google Play once.
Free
Field Edition
$0
Ads supported · starter kit
- ✓Starter library — ~100 offline articles
- ✓Basic instruments (SOS, Morse, compass, timer)
- ✓Ask the Manual — 5 free messages, then locked
- ✓Comms — 5 free chat sends, then locked (SOS still works)
- ✓Map UI preview — unlock with Premium
- ✓2 lifetime PDF field-sheet exports
- ✓Ads supported · no account required
Premium
Lifetime
$39.99
$19.99
Launch week only · then $39.99
- ✓Everything in Free, plus:
- ✓Full 4,900+ offline library download
- ✓Map unlocked — packs, GPS, routing, waypoints
- ✓Unlimited Ask the Manual
- ✓Unlimited Comms mesh chat
- ✓Ad-free · unlimited PDF exports
What you are not paying for
There is no crew pack, no seat license, and no “Pro+” after Premium. Restore is a Play account restore. If launch week ends, the price on this page will say so — it will not quietly become a subscription.
Questions
Is there a subscription?
No. Free stays free. Premium is a one-time Google Play purchase tied to your Play account.
What is the launch price?
$19.99 during launch week (50% off $39.99). Then $39.99.
Can I use Premium on more than one phone?
Yes. Install on any device signed into the same Google Play account and restore purchases from Me & Settings.
Do I need an account with The Last Manual?
No. There is no The Last Manual login. Purchases go through Google Play.
Then get it on the phone
Pay once, on a Tuesday, while you still have Play Store. Use it on a Thursday when you don’t.