Leave a Review Bullitt Satellite Messenger
Check app before going remote.
Don’t make the mistake I did.
I went remote for a weekend backpacking trip, I went to message in the app and somehow I got signed out. The latest update logged me out and you can’t log back in without service.
I was unexpectedly without messaging capability.Pandorafantohater
It does what I need it to do
I’m using this app in conjunction with a Motorola Defy and an iPhone 13. Over the past several weeks I have utilized this app while hiking on section 14 of the Colorado Trail. Initially, I ran into issues with sending messages. Come to find out, it was all user error. So far, I am very satisfied with this app. With that being said, I have only used it in areas that have intermittent cell coverage. I look forward to trying it out in areas with zero cell coverage.Show lessChris042014
Notification Issue Solution
Installed the Bullitt Satellite Messenger App yesterday on two iPhone 14 Pro. Was able to receive locked screen message notifications on the iPhone connected to the Motorola Defy but not on the receiving iPhone. After searching different threads with similar message notification issues, it was mentioned that ‘Background App Refresh’ must by enabled in Settings/General/Background App Refresh in order to receive messages when the screen is locked. When this setting was enabled for the Bullitt Satellite Messenger App, message received notifications were displayed on the iPhone locked screen and also on an Apple Watch connected to the iPhone.Show lessCasa Conejo
Notifications not working iPhone
Spend several nights setting up this app because there are very few instructions that come with the Motorola Defy. Finally got the texts to send but could not get the notifications working. I then read several reviews this is a known issue? Come on Bullitt…why would you release a satellite messaging app that doesn’t notify the receiver!!!!Show lessBB798661
Will not give a notification when message arrives.
After playing with the unit I noticed that if you weren’t in the app you will not be notified if a message is received. That is definitely worrying due to the whole purpose of the device is emergency communication.flydudea
Unreliable and unsafe
I spent two days on a backpacking trip thinking my family was receiving texts from the Motorola Defy and Bullitt app, but only the first few messages actually went through. The app continued to show all messages as if they had been sent, and the satellite connection showed “green,” but nothing was making it to my family. This is extremely disappointing and unsafe in what is supposed to be a tool for wilderness communication.Show lessDevilstower
Not reliable
Glad to hear others are experiencing no notifications in iOS and it’s not just me.
Glad I kept my inReach account active after receiving this toy.
Glad REI gave me a 90 day period to return this thing.dwd57
Not reliable
When I send a satellite message to my wife's iPhone she doesn't get a notification unless the Bullitt app is open, or she opens it later. Great, so I need immediate response due to an emergency but I have to wait for her to open the app to see the message, or hope she already has it open. I notified Bullitt support 2 weeks ago and they said it's a known bug they are working on. One FW and two app updates later and it still doesn't work. Follow up with support and "we're still working on it, so sorry". My InReach account is still active thankfully and I will return this thing if it's not fixed in the next week.Show lessNotifications do not work
I was out camping remotely and was sending messages to my wife via sat. She was panicking about my safety because she was never notified about my messages. Seems like the first thing you’d make sure was working correctly if you made a messaging app.Bizzaro Brandon
Notifications issues
There’s an iOS notifications issue. All the proper permissions are turned on in Notifications - but you don’t receive pop up notifications until after the App is actually opened to the foreground. This has been tested on an iPhone 12 Pro Max latest OS and on the iPhone SE (newest) with latest OS. The problem is the same when the message goes via satellite, cellular or WiFi in both directions. Long time geek, all setting (permissions) in the phone are correct. Both test phones have been rebooted. No issues with other push Apps. Please fix so I can get critical messages to the correct people without them having to check the App. I’ll update my review to more stars when fixed. Thanks.Show lessIFR-Pilot
