# BackcountrySOS — user reviews

> 7 indexed App Store user reviews of BackcountrySOS by Teton County Search and Rescue Foundation Inc, rated 4.70/5 from 18 ratings.

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backcountrysos/id1435916178/reviews
- App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backcountrysos/id1435916178.md
- Rating breakdown: 5★ 16 · 4★ 0 · 3★ 1 · 2★ 0 · 1★ 1

## Most critical reviews (7 lowest-rated)

### 1/5 — Good concept but clunky & slow

*2019-11-07, version 1.12*

The app itself is well designed and I like the concept. However after waiting upwards of 2 min for it to get my location and many steps, message that it probably won’t work in my area, I gave up. It would have been faster and easier to just launch my phones text app, copy and paste coordinates from my other GPS apps and text 911.

### 2/5 — Self Test Fail

*2025-03-30*

The Self Test feature of this app no longer functions. This severely diminishes my confidence in its use during a true emergency. I have tried several times to bring this to the attention of the developer but there has been no response.

### 3/5 — Android?

*2025-11-14, version 1.35*

I’m trying to download for a friend on her android phone and it’s not available. Please make available on android phone. Also make available international

### 3/5 — Self Test Fail

*2025-06-14, version 1.35*

The Self Test feature of this app no longer functions. This diminishes my confidence in its use during a true emergency. I have tried several times to bring this to the attention of the developer but there has been no response.

### 5/5 — LIFE SAVER!

*2019-01-06, version 1.12*

This could be the difference between life or death. Thank you TCSAR!  Easy to use.  Just a suggestion; how about a safety checklist within the app for those in need of rescue like what to do or not to do I while waiting for SAR.

### 5/5 — Great BC app

*2018-12-20, version 1.9*

Works great. Simple and functional.  It’s a must have for back country users in Teton County Wyoming.   Thx TCSAR.

### 5/5 — Great concept!

*2018-10-04, version 1.9*

Providing accurate coordinates to first responders can save your life. This app makes that easy.

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