Blackout AI When the power goes out, it doesn’t.

An offline survival and emergency assistant for iPhone. Ask an AI that runs on your phone, use a toolkit built from its sensors, and read practical survival guides — all without internet or mobile signal.

Offline intelligence. Always yours.

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Blackout AI Offline

Qwen3 1.7B · on this iPhone

Power’s been off for 6 hours. Is the food in my fridge still OK?

Probably — if the door’s stayed shut. A closed fridge keeps food cold for about 4 hours; a full freezer about 48.

  • Bin meat, fish, dairy and leftovers above 8 °C for over 2 hours.
  • Hard cheese, butter, fruit and veg are usually fine.
  • Keep the freezer shut — don’t check it every hour.

Library: Is my fridge food still safe?

Which way is north from here?

I’ll open the compass for you.

Compass · 352° N

Ask anything (offline)…

Sample content. Tap the tabs to explore.

Works offline

Switch on Airplane Mode. Everything still works.

Power cuts, storms, a dead mast, no bars on the hill — that’s exactly when you need answers. Blackout AI is built to work with no internet and no mobile signal. Set it up once, and it keeps going when the network doesn’t.

  • AI assistant

    Answers run on your iPhone’s own chip.

  • Toolkit

    Uses your phone’s sensors — no data needed.

  • Survival library

    Every guide is stored on the device.

  • Supplies checklist

    Your prep list, saved locally.

Features

Everything you need when the lights go out

Three things in one app: an offline brain, an offline library, and a toolkit made from the phone you already carry.

  • An AI that lives on your phone

    Ask anything — from “is this water safe?” to “how do I reset a tripped fuse?”. Use Apple’s on-device model, or download an open model like Qwen3 once and run it with no connection at all.

  • A toolkit in your pocket

    Compass, spirit level, coordinates, waypoints, breadcrumb trail, barometer, sunrise and sunset, torch, SOS strobe, Morse, magnifier, text scanner, QR reader and more.

  • An offline survival library

    Practical, curated guides on power cuts, water, food, shelter, warmth, navigation and signalling. Browse and search it directly — no AI required.

  • Supplies: get prepared

    A simple prep checklist for home, car and grab bag. Tick off what you’ve got, and find the rest on Amazon UK if you need it.

  • Private by design

    No account, no ads, no tracking. Your chats, location and sensor readings stay on your iPhone.

  • One-tap feedback

    Spotted something wrong or want a new tool? Tell us in a tap. Every message is read by a real person.

On-device AI

Download once. Ask forever — offline.

On iPhones with Apple Intelligence, Blackout AI can use Apple’s built-in on-device model. Or pick an open model such as Qwen3: it downloads once from Hugging Face over Wi-Fi, then runs entirely on your iPhone.

It draws on the built-in survival library and can open the right tool for you — “which way is north?” opens the compass.

Toolkit

Your iPhone, turned into survival kit

Native tools that use the sensors already in your phone. Each one checks what your iPhone supports and works without a connection.

  • Compass
  • Spirit level
  • Coordinates
  • Waypoints
  • Breadcrumb trail
  • Barometer
  • Sun times
  • Torch
  • SOS strobe & tone
  • Morse code
  • Text scanner (OCR)
  • QR & barcode
  • Magnifier
  • Sound level
  • Timers
  • Battery

Supplies

Be ready before you need to be

The Supplies tab walks you through a sensible prep kit for home, car and grab bag. Tick off what you already have. For anything missing, tap through to Amazon UK.

As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. Buying through these links costs you nothing extra and helps keep Blackout AI going.

Privacy first

Your data stays on your device

No accounts, no ads, no tracking. Blackout AI is built so the important stuff never leaves your iPhone.

  • On-device AI

    Your questions are answered by a model running on your iPhone. Nothing is sent to a cloud AI — ever.

  • No account needed

    No sign-up, no password, no profile. Open the app and it works.

  • Location stays local

    Coordinates, waypoints and trails are worked out and stored on your phone, only while you use those tools.

  • Statistics only if you say so

    Anonymous usage stats help us improve the app — but they’re off unless you opt in, and never include what you type.

When it does go online: only when you choose to — downloading an AI model from Hugging Face, opening an Amazon link, sending feedback, or sending anonymous statistics if you’ve opted in. Read the privacy policy.

Not a replacement for the emergency services

Blackout AI helps you prepare and cope, but it can’t call for help and its AI can make mistakes. If someone is in danger, call 999 or 112. Don’t use it to make medical decisions — follow advice from emergency services and qualified professionals.

FAQ

Good questions

What is Blackout AI?

Blackout AI is an offline survival and emergency assistant for iPhone. It combines an AI assistant that runs on your phone, a toolkit that turns your iPhone’s sensors into practical tools (compass, level, torch, SOS, barometer and more), an offline library of survival guides, and a Supplies checklist to help you prepare — all of which keep working with no internet or mobile signal.

When can I get it?

Blackout AI is coming soon to the App Store. It isn’t available to download just yet — this page will be updated when it is.

Does it really work with no signal?

Yes. Once it’s set up, the AI assistant, toolkit, library and supplies checklist all work in Airplane Mode. The only things that need a connection are things you choose to do: downloading an AI model, opening a shop link, sending feedback, or (if you turn it on) sending anonymous usage statistics.

How does the AI work offline?

On iPhones that support Apple Intelligence, Blackout AI can use Apple’s built-in on-device model. You can also download an open model such as Qwen3 from Hugging Face. It’s downloaded once over Wi-Fi and then runs entirely on your iPhone — your questions are never sent to a server.

Which iPhones does it work on?

Blackout AI is an iPhone app. The toolkit and library work on any supported iPhone. Apple’s on-device model needs an iPhone with Apple Intelligence turned on, and the downloadable models need enough free storage and memory — the app shows which models suit your phone before you download.

Do I need an account?

No. There’s no sign-up, no login and no Blackout AI account. Your chats, notes, waypoints and checklist are stored on your iPhone.

Is my data private?

Yes. Your conversations, location, camera and sensor readings are processed on your iPhone and never sent to us. There are no ads and no tracking. You can opt in to anonymous usage statistics to help improve the app — it’s off unless you turn it on, and it never includes what you type or where you are.

How do the Supplies links work?

The Supplies tab has a preparedness checklist. Some items link to Amazon UK so you can buy them if you want to. These are affiliate links: if you buy something, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Once you leave the app, Amazon’s own privacy policy and cookies apply.

Can I rely on it in an emergency?

Use it as a helpful aid, not your only plan. Blackout AI can’t call for help, and AI answers can be wrong. In an emergency, call 999 or 112 (or your local emergency number). Don’t rely on it for medical decisions — always follow advice from the emergency services and qualified professionals.

How much battery does it use?

The toolkit and library are light on battery. Running an AI model is more demanding, so in a long outage it’s worth keeping questions short and carrying a power bank. The Battery tool helps you keep an eye on what’s left.

Intelligence that works, even when the world goes dark.

Blackout AI is coming soon to the App Store for iPhone.

Questions or ideas? Get in touch