Needs faster response -Update 8/2026
Thanks
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Using trial period in Whitefish MT. Agree with an earlier reply that response time/ GPS fix is slow indoors, a bit better outside. Not knowing the “mechanics” unsure if GPS fix is the issue but apple maps has been fast until cell signal goes to satellite.
From my earlier read seems you are working on improved sensitivity and accuracy/response time which if optimized will make for a valuable app. I plan to drop after trial period and check back in a few months. Cheers.
Response from developer
Hi, this is William, the developer. You diagnosed it right. Indoors the phone falls back to approximate WiFi positioning, and where Apple Maps will happily show an approximate dot, LOC8 deliberately holds back until it can verify an exact address, because a confident wrong house number is worse than a short wait for the people this app serves. That said, you were also seeing real slowness on our side, and the response time work you read about has since shipped. A series of updates over the last two weeks specifically attacked slow first loads and indoor waits, and the difference is large. I would love for you to check back sooner than a few months. If it still feels sfo@loc8app.com and it comes straight to me. Thanks for the thoughtful review.
Very useful
Fed LEO
Thanks LOC8 Team! Great work!
Response from developer
Thank you so much for the kind words! We’re really glad LOC8 has been useful for your team while on duty. Features like live team locations, chat, and location pinning were built to help teams stay informed quickly without adding extra complexity during a shift. We really appreciate you taking the time to leave a review and support LOC8!
Just an idea
Response from developer
Thank you! We really appreciate the support and are glad you’re enjoying LOC8!
Great Tool
Response from developer
Thanks so much for the feedback! We’re glad LOC8 has been working well for you. Apple Watch does have some limitations on what third-party apps can offer compared with Apple’s own built-in apps, especially around complication sizes and quick-access options. That said, we’re continuing to look for ways to make LOC8 faster and easier to access on the Watch within those limitations. Really appreciate the suggestion!






