Leave a Review Yellowstone Explorer
This app is a mystery
I just downloaded this app. When I click on a link, it gives me one and three-quarter sentences. When I tap on the app, it goes right back to the beginning again and doesn’t not give any place to finish the information. For instance, I tapped on the tab for the Albright visitor center. And I tapped on the sentence about the fact that the center is open year…. I am mystified to find the rest of that information.Show lessDonnaDear45
Useless because of no service in the park.
Cool idea, but absolutely useless because of lack of cellular service in the park. Verizon has some limited service in the park, but AT&T is nearly non existent.B.54321
Developer Response
Thanks for the feedback. We always wanted a little bit more info about the park, and ideas of what animals were roaming around and that’s where this app idea came about. The app is designed for people to plan their route for the day and if unfamiliar with the park they can look at the map and see where animals hangout regularly and decided where their stops will be. We know the signal constraints don’t allow for real time animal viewing as cell signal is limited to certain areas within the park, the WiFi is throughout visitor centers and hotels in the park and that’s how we update sightings when we are in Yellowstone. Also we know that animals move and migrate through the day but seeing their “regular hangouts” is beneficial for those who have no background on Yellowstone, as we did our very first trip there many years ago. We would enjoy hearing more about your experience, please reach out at support@yellowstoneexplorer.io or direct message us on Instagram @yellowstoneexplorerBest learning app ever!
The tittle, I really mean it! I have learned a lot, and my kids to of course, about Yellowstone and the animals and sites. The fun facts are so cool and the titles are really creative. We came for a science field trip and learned a lot of stuff in the app and we are so engaged in the app, that we have marked animals on the animal challenges and finished a couple already, and we only had the app for one day in Yellowstone! The app is very helpful and engaging in wildlife.Show lessiWSD
I wish there were details of sightings
This app appears to be the best I see today if you’re looking for a resource of what wildlife was seen where today. But I wish there were details about the sighting (for example: There’s a carcass, there’s a wolf den, there’s a sow with Cubs, etc). There was an app like this a decade ago, but today it appears the market is lacking for such a resourceShow lessPhilRSchultz
Developer Response
Thanks for the feedback, we agree this is the best app in the space. Loved your ideas, we will work on adding them.Don’t waste your time!
Appears that no one ever uses or keeps it up-to-date with recent wildlife sightings.Rxbnaz
Developer Response
We watch the animal sightings daily and there have been animals each day and usage has increased over the last month. If you happened to use it in the first few weeks when the park was partially opened, there were a few days of no sightings. We strive for people to have the best experience with our app as well as in the park, your situation seems uncommon and we’d like to hear more about it. Please email us at support@yellowstoneexplorer.io and we can discuss it further.So far so good
Excited to get started on the challenges!ASistrunk
Developer Response
We are glad you are enjoying the app.I liked in concept, but in practice not so great
There is no signal anywhere in the park but a couple small regions near lodges. Couldn’t always catch our sightings at the actual locations. Was hoping that animal sightings were able to be specific so they could be shared, but seems like they only land in designated regions and not really where you tag them. Was at park for 3 days and only got two badges, needs to be a bit more rewarding to stay engaging. All in all the park is amazing on its own, so the app really didn’t need to be used to enjoy the wonders of Yellowstone.Show lessInkylouise
Developer Response
Thanks for the feedback it’s always helpful to hear so we can make changes as needed. Yellowstone is a wonder and sure is enjoyable on its own. We always wanted a little bit more info about the park, and ideas of what animals were roaming around and that’s where this app idea came about. The app is designed for people to plan their route for the day and if unfamiliar with the park they can look at the map and see where animals hangout regularly and decided where their stops will be. We know the signal constraints don’t allow for real time animal viewing as cell signal is limited to certain areas within the park, the WiFi is throughout visitor centers and hotels in the park and that’s how we update sightings when we are in Yellowstone. Also we know that animals move and migrate through the day but seeing their “regular hangouts” is beneficial for those who have no background on Yellowstone, as we did our very first trip there many years ago. The app pins within 50 feet from where you spotted an animal, with or without signal. We thought the badges should be more attainable too (as did our kids 😁) so we have pushed an update for that. Badging will be updated regularly as we explore more, find more ideas to badge and get input from users like you, so keep an eye out for those too. With signal it sure is a difficult one to “fix” since we can’t control the locations in the park but we are innovating ideas to help in this area. We would enjoy hearing more about your experience, please reach out at support@yellowstoneexplorer.io or direct message us on Instagram @yellowstoneexplorerFun for the fam
We enjoyed being able to learn about the animals we saw and it helped us to know what to look out for as we traveled. Great app, can’t wait to use it again on our next trip!Avillagewolf
Great Find
Heard about this app on our Yellowstone trip, so happy to have found it. It was perfect for our trip! We recommend it to anyone traveling to Yellowstone. ❤️cda Lee
Yellow stone explorer
Oh my gosh it was so helpful. I loved the information about each place I was going. Thank you! My children loved it to.LINDAJPP
