Send and receive WhatsApp and SMS messages while at sea. This companion app connects to the PredictMail service for seamless communication on your voyages.
5.0(2 ratings)
Free
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This organization educates sailors, fosters community, and supports offshore passages through rallies, seminars, and events. It connects experienced sailors with those looking to gain confidence and skills for long-distance cruising.
Bullitt Satellite Messenger by Bullitt Group Services Limited
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2.6😞(7 ratings)
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Communicate and share your location via satellite, even in areas without cellular service. This app provides affordable satellite messaging and a reliable SOS function for emergencies. Connect with contacts over the internet for free and escape cellular dead zones.
What We Love
- 👍 Works well with device
- 👍 Great for trails
- 👍 Easy setup
- 👍 Helpful connectivity
- 👍 Good for remote areas
- 👍 Fast satellite acquisition
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 👍 Connects quickly
- 👍 Good value service plans
Room to Improve
- 😞 Unreliable connectivity
- 😞 Does not work in Canada
- 😞 Poor customer support
- 😞 Expensive subscription
- 😞 Device not working
- 😞 Subscription issues
- 😞 Untrustworthy for safety
- 😞 Not intuitive
- 😞 Requires data for login
- 😞 Price increase without notice
- 😞 No SMS fallback
- 😞 Verification code expired
- 😞 Unable to activate device
- 😞 Poor implementation
- 😞 Not worth the hassle
- 😞 Requires app to be open
- 😞 Can't delete account
- 😞 Bluetooth connection issues
- 😞 App won't open on Mac
