Get help with PlainShelter — an offline, cited shelter-building app.
PlainShelter is a native, offline-first app for iPhone and Android that helps you build a shelter from the materials around you, step by step, with a citation on every recommendation. Learn more on the PlainShelter site.
PlainShelter is being prepared for the App Store and Google Play. This page will link to the store listings when they are live.
Yes. All shelters, steps, diagrams and offline source excerpts are bundled with the app. Only opening a citation's live original page needs a connection.
Yes. There are no accounts, no ads and no analytics. See the Privacy Policy.
No. PlainShelter is general information from public-domain and open sources, not professional or emergency-service advice. If you are in danger, call your local emergency number first. Never burn fire or fuel in a closed shelter.
Survival shelters and knots are free. PlainShelter Pro is an optional auto-renewing subscription that unlocks the upgrade ladder (secure, comfort, thrive). The price and any free trial are shown in the app before you buy.
In the app open Settings: tap Restore purchases to recover a subscription on a new device, or Manage subscription to open your Apple ID or Google Play subscription page, where you can cancel.
Every recommendation shows the source it came from. Tap the citation to read the bundled offline excerpt, or open the live original in the in-app window and use Back to return to where you were.
Yes. Tap the Aa button at the top of any screen to set the text size from 50% to 300%. The percentage is shown.
1. Force-close and reopen the app.
2. Restart your device.
3. Update to the latest version from the App Store or Google Play.
4. If it persists, email us with your device model, OS version and what happened.
Bug reports, feature requests, or questions about the app. We read every message and respond as quickly as possible.
Business, partnership, or general inquiries about PlainShelter.
Disclaimer: PlainShelter gives general survival information from public-domain and open sources. It is not professional, medical or emergency-service advice. In an emergency, call your local emergency number first.