# GOES: Outdoor Health & Safety — Your essential offline guide > Offline outdoor health and safety guide with risk forecasting and medical expertise. (iPhone/iPad app by GOES Corp..) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/goes-outdoor-health-and-safety/id1576527901 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [GOES Corp.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1576527903) - Category: Health & Fitness, Reference - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.60/5 from 126 App Store ratings · 54 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 17+ - Requires: iOS 16.6 · 173 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2021-07-15 - Data updated: 2026-09-03 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/goes-outdoor-health-and-safety/id1576527901/reviews.md ## What is GOES? "For anyone who explores the outdoors, this app is essential. Why wouldn't you want to have a doctor and complete outdoor medical team in your pocket at all times?" - Forbes GOES is your essential offline guide for the outdoors created by emergency medicine doctors. With interactive off-line medical guides, comprehensive risk forecasting, and wilderness education, GOES empowers you to learn, prepare, and explore with confidence—even in areas with no cell service. Discover why GOES is trusted by professional athletes, EMS instructors, and everyday adventurers alike. Start your 7-day free trial today. AWARD-WINNING OUTDOOR SAFETY APP • 2025 SXSW Innovation Awards Finalist • 2024 Multi-sport Innovation of the Year - Outdoor by ISPO Award • 2023 Electronic Innovation of the Year - Outdoor Retailer GOES FEATURES + MANAGE INJURIES & ILLNESSES OFFLINE Identify and manage injuries and illnesses with an interactive health assessment, including step-by-step instructions and 50+ visual how-to guides—all available offline. + PREPARE FOR WEATHER, WILDLIFE, AND PLANT RISKS Plan confidently with our proprietary risk forecasting system that goes beyond basic weather apps to give actionable health insights tailored to your adventure, including: • Sunburns – Know when your skin is likely to burn based on UV levels • Respiratory Hazards – Monitor high pollution, pollen, or smoke levels that trigger breather issues • Environmental Health – Customized assessments for heat illness, hypothermia, frostbite, and mor • High Altitude Illness – Personalized risk evaluation for altitude sickness when ascending to higher elevations • Tick Risk – Location and season-specific information on tick activity • Wildlife Encounters – Location-specific risk indicators for venomous snakes, bears, and other dangerous animals • Poisonous Plants – Identification and risk forecasting for poison oak, ivy, and sumac Make informed decisions with 125+ extreme weather alerts, UV and AQI monitoring, and 200+ prevention tips covering 60+ medical topics—all available offline. + GROW YOUR WILDERNESS KNOWLEDGE Learn about injuries, wildlife, weather and more with our new Question of the Day! Build your vocabulary using word highlights, with terms and definitions for medical topics, plants and animals, illnesses, and more. + GET REWARDED FOR LEARNING Transform your outdoor knowledge into exclusive rewards with the new GOES+ Rewards program. Answer questions to earn tokens that unlock exclusive rewards from premium outdoor brands like AllTrails, Uncharted Supply, Wuru and more. Only for GOES+ subscribers. REAL USER EXPERIENCES "During an overlanding trip in Utah, one of our group members was bitten by a venomous snake. 4 hours from the nearest hospital with no cell service, the app walked us through identification and first aid. The combination of medical expertise, offline functionality, and location-specific risk alerts makes GOES irreplaceable in my outdoor kit." Richard, Overlander and Backcountry Explorer “The assessment piece is so accurate. It literally asked the exact same questions that I would have asked as EMS. So, if you’re going to buy anything it should be that. I’m not even going to bother going through these wilderness medicine books anymore.” Captain Rusty Rice, EMS & WFR Instructor AS FEATURED IN “Clever Tech Can Keep You Safe Outdoors...find your way, triage an injury and generally stay out of trouble on the trail.” - The New York Times ———— GOES is free to download. A monthly or annual paid subscription is required to use the premium version, with a 7-day free trial. Once the trial ends, your subscription will automatically renew and you’ll be billed. You can cancel your subscription at any time. End user agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/180 ## Key features - Offline injury and illness management - Interactive health assessment - Risk forecasting for weather and wildlife - Wilderness education and learning - Environmental health insights - Altitude sickness risk evaluation ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **Subscriptions** | Subscription | Price | Period | | --- | --- | --- | | GOES+ 24/7 Support \| Monthly | $19.99 | per month | | GOES+ 24/7 Support \| Yearly | $199.99 | per year | | GOES \| Yearly | $35.99 | per year | | GOES \| Monthly | $5.99 | per month | ## What do users think of GOES? Overall sentiment: mixed **Pros** - 👍 Invaluable for outdoor activities - 👍 Comprehensive medical information - 👍 Easy to navigate and use - 👍 Offline access to information - 👍 Provides peace of mind - 👍 Useful for planning trips - 👍 Accurate weather forecasts - 👍 Helps with injury assessment and treatment - 👍 Acts as a portable first-aid manual - 👍 Medically validated information - 👍 Essential for backcountry preparedness - 👍 Great for moms and families - 👍 Useful for identifying hazards - 👍 Helps understand weather risks **Cons** - 💰 Expensive subscription required - 💸 Free version is very limited - 👎 Medical advice is limited/lacking - 🔒 Privacy concerns regarding data collection - ⚠️ Inaccurate hazard information - ❓ Online-only content is problematic - 💸 Charging for essential information is questionable - 👎 Implementation is lacking - 👎 Quality has decreased recently - 👎 App feels AI-generated - 👎 Doctors seem to have left the website - 👎 Predatory and money-hungry - 👎 Scam app **Commonly reported bugs** - Question of the Day is buggy and loses streaks - Subscription features not working after purchase - App states subscription is needed even when already subscribed - Some abilities remain locked even after subscribing **Most requested features** - More comprehensive medical information for common issues (e.g., chiggers) - Clearer privacy policy stating no personal data is stored or shared - More online-only content should be available offline ## Recent user reviews (10 of 54) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/goes-outdoor-health-and-safety/id1576527901/reviews.md ### 4/5 — Great app overall *2026-03-16, version 5.5.2* I like the app and the information provided is great. Only problem is the “Question of the Day” is buggy at times. I lost a few streaks because it states it needs internet access. The app has access to WiFi and cellular networks. I lost my streak several times. Overall, a great app for the information provided. ### 1/5 — No good! *2025-08-09, version 5.4.0* There is something wrong with this app on many levels. The built-in medical advice is surprisingly limited. For example, look up bug bites and you'll find it very lacking. No info on chiggers for example, a common concern for those spending a lot of time outdoors. Overall, it is a pretty app but has very limited useful medical information. The app claims it does not collect any data that is tied to the user. However, their privacy policy seems to say otherwise. The app has features that only work if you provide precise location tracking. I do not have confidence that this location data isn't stored and shared with third-party companies. A medical app like this should have a simple privacy policy -- that NO personal data is stored or used in any manner (outside of things like contacting support about app issues). The hazards info (bears, ticks, etc) seems compelling, but in my use of it I found it inaccurate and therefore sort of useless. There are many new articles that are online only. Why would anything in this app be online only? It is VERY likely that anyone who actually needs the info this app offers would be out of cell range. The bottom line is that the CONCEPT of this app is compelling, but the implementation is lacking. ### 1/5 — Waste of time and money *2025-08-01, version 5.4.0* A waste of money and time. Medical advice should be from real live experts not bots. What a scam and frankly a dangerous misleading app that could cause more harm than good. ### 1/5 — Don’t waste your money *2025-07-31, version 5.4.0* The last couple of months the quality has gone way down. It reads like it is AI generated and on the website all the doctors have left! ### 1/5 — Typical Worthless Expensive App *2025-01-21, version 4.25.5* It’s your typical app from Facebook, spam you with incorrect info and beg for money before you can even access the app. Don’t waste your money on money hungry predatory companies like this. It’s a scam. Garbage app. ### 1/5 — No support *2025-01-18, version 4.25.5* I subscribed through the Apple Store and was billed, but the app features requiring a subscription don’t work and just tell me I need to subscribe. If I try to subscribe I get a message saying I’m already subscribed. I sent a message to GOES support and never received a reply. ### 2/5 — I subscribed but it still doesn’t give me all the abilities *2025-01-13, version 4.24.1* Good app but even after I subscribed it still has abilities locked. Im not sure why. ### 1/5 — Paid App *2024-12-31, version 4.24.1* the free versión is just a weather app, need to pay a subscription to see anything else. Save yourself some money by just doing online research on the areas you will be exploring ### 1/5 — Disappointed *2024-12-12, version 4.22.8* Like many modern trash apps, they force you through a pointless questionnaire just to eventually push you to purchase the pro version. Without paying, this app is pretty much useless. I tried to pull up instructions on what to do if someone is choking and they said I need to pay for that. Imagine if this was an actual emergency. This app places greed above safety. ### 1/5 — This information is free and easily available *2024-10-09, version 4.20.1* This app is a great idea to have. Seems like an accessible way to store all the first aid knowledge you’d need. That being said everything on this app is essentially free on the internet and can be saved on a notes app/printed out. Charging for this information is morally questionable and not worth the money. Having CPR instruction locked behind a paywall is wrong. ## Frequently asked questions about GOES ### What does the GOES app do? GOES is an offline guide for outdoor health and safety. It provides interactive medical guides to manage injuries and illnesses, comprehensive risk forecasting for weather, wildlife, and environmental hazards, and educational content to enhance wilderness knowledge. It's designed to be used even in areas with no cell service. ### What are the key features of GOES? Key features include offline management of injuries and illnesses with step-by-step instructions and visual guides, risk forecasting for sunburns, respiratory hazards, heat illness, hypothermia, altitude sickness, tick activity, wildlife encounters, and poisonous plants. It also offers wilderness education and a rewards program for subscribers. ### How much does GOES cost? The app offers a 7-day free trial. After the trial, access to premium features like the GOES+ Rewards program is available through a subscription. Specific pricing details for the subscription are not provided in the description. ### Is GOES available offline? Yes, a core feature of GOES is its offline functionality. All medical guides, risk forecasting information, and educational content are available without an internet connection, making it essential for remote outdoor activities. ### Who is the target audience for GOES? The app is designed for anyone who explores the outdoors, including professional athletes, EMS instructors, and everyday adventurers. It's for individuals who want to be prepared for medical emergencies and environmental risks while adventuring in areas with limited or no cell service. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 5.5.2 — 2025-11-19 We're excited to announce the latest update for GOES Health! Our team has been hard at work making improvements and enhancements to ensure you have the best experience possible. With this update, you can expect a smoother, more reliable app performance, along with new features designed to support your health journey. We're always listening to your feedback and are committed to making GOES Health better for you. Thank you for choosing GOES Health as your outdoor safety companion. ### 5.5.1 — 2025-10-04 We're excited to announce the latest update for GOES Health! Our team has been hard at work making improvements and enhancements to ensure you have the best experience possible. With this update, you can expect a smoother, more reliable app performance, along with new features designed to support your health journey. We're always listening to your feedback and are committed to making GOES Health better for you. Thank you for choosing GOES Health as your outdoor safety companion. ### 5.4.2 — 2025-09-24 We're excited to announce the latest update for GOES Health! Our team has been hard at work making improvements and enhancements to ensure you have the best experience possible. With this update, you can expect a smoother, more reliable app performance, along with new features designed to support your health journey. We're always listening to your feedback and are committed to making GOES Health better for you. Thank you for choosing GOES Health as your outdoor safety companion. ### 5.4.0 — 2025-07-23 We're excited to announce the latest update for GOES Health! Our team has been hard at work making improvements and enhancements to ensure you have the best experience possible. With this update, you can expect a smoother, more reliable app performance, along with new features designed to support your health journey. We're always listening to your feedback and are committed to making GOES Health better for you. Thank you for choosing GOES Health as your outdoor safety companion. ### 5.3.3 — 2025-06-24 We're excited to announce the latest update for GOES Health! Our team has been hard at work making improvements and enhancements to ensure you have the best experience possible. With this update, you can expect a smoother, more reliable app performance, along with new features designed to support your health journey. We're always listening to your feedback and are committed to making GOES Health better for you. 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