# Iridium GO!

> Satellite connectivity for mobile devices, enabling calls, SMS, and SOS globally. (iPhone/iPad app by Iridium Satellite LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iridium-go/id808207315 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Iridium Satellite LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/634954979)
- Category: Utilities
- Price: Free
- Rating: 1.90/5 from 54 App Store ratings · 64 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 14.0 · 67 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), Japanese, European Portuguese, Russian, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish
- Released: 2014-03-31
- Data updated: 2026-07-26
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iridium-go/id808207315/reviews.md

## What is Iridium GO!?

Iridium GO! enables satellite connectivity for your iPhone/iPad where terrestrial networks are non-existent, unreliable, or costly. With Iridium GO! and the power of the Iridium global satellite network, your iPhone/iPad will now work anywhere on the planet. The Iridium GO! app enables users to connect over Wi-Fi and make phone calls, send SMS, post Twitter updates, or activate SOS in the event of an emergency (requires registration). 

Visit www.iridiumgo.com for Iridium GO! product details and information on where to buy.   The Iridium GO! app supports English, Spanish, French, Russian, and Japanese languages.

Note: The Iridium GO! device is required to use this app.

## Key features

- Satellite calling
- SMS messaging
- Twitter integration
- Emergency SOS activation
- Global network coverage
- Wi-Fi connectivity

## Recent user reviews (10 of 64)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iridium-go/id808207315/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Junky app

*2025-10-16, version 2.0.2*

Rented an Iridium. This might have been all the talk of 2014 but the hardware and this app feels antiquated and disconnected. You CAN get satellite coverage to work if you follow linear and unintuitive steps on a technical tightrope.  This product is ripe to be improved upon and superseded by a wide margin.

### 1/5 — Login failed

*2025-07-12, version 2.0.2*

guest user and guest pw dont work just freezes up and says can’t connect. Delete app waste my time

### 1/5 — App doesn’t work on iPad or oppo

*2024-10-31, version 1.6.35*

I can’t log in with the app on my iPad Pro. On my phone I can log in and I get all the signs that I messages are sent, but they don’t go through nor can I see any sent to me. So far I’ve only managed to get the app/device to work on an iPhone 15.

### 1/5 — Horrible app

*2024-06-30, version 1.6.35*

Too many bugs and crashes. Doesn’t work at all.

### 1/5 — No Go with iPhone11Pro

*2024-06-14, version 1.6.35*

The Iridium Go App could not communicate with my Iridium Go device, despite my iphone 11pro being able to do so via Safari using the device IP address.

### 1/5 — The Worst

*2024-05-13, version 1.6.35*

Buggy, unstable, not something you can rely on….

### 1/5 — App still doesn’t work - waste of $

*2023-10-02, version 1.6.35*

After the update - You can do every conceivable maneuver- the App will not connect with the Iphone or the device. Basically a scam

### 1/5 — Indemnity clause

*2023-08-06, version 1.6.35*

You have to put your life savings at risk due to the open ended, we are in control and you pay indemnity clause in the terms and conditions.

### 4/5 — IOS 16.3.1

*2023-03-16, version 1.6.33*

IOS 16.3.1 I can’t log in with an Iphone13 if I have VPN360 app on my phone. Thats fine I have deleted the VPN app and all is well again.

### 1/5 — App doesn’t work on iPad 2

*2023-03-16, version 1.6.33*

I am using an iPad 2 running the latest software version 16.3.1 and the App opens and goes through intro screens telling all the wonderful things it can do then shuts down before I can access the site to do anything with it. I have deleted and downloaded the App 3 times with the same result each time. 
This makes the Iridium Go an expensive, useless piece of equipment if I cannot access it.

## Frequently asked questions about Iridium GO!

### What does the Iridium GO! app do?

The Iridium GO! app enables satellite connectivity for your iPhone or iPad, allowing you to make phone calls, send SMS messages, post on Twitter, and activate SOS in emergencies. It works anywhere on the planet using the Iridium global satellite network.

### What features does the Iridium GO! app offer?

Key features include the ability to make satellite phone calls, send and receive SMS messages, post updates to Twitter, and activate an emergency SOS signal. It also facilitates Wi-Fi connectivity to the Iridium GO! device.

### Is the Iridium GO! app free to use?

The Iridium GO! app itself is free to download and use. However, it requires the Iridium GO! satellite device, which has its own hardware cost, and you will incur costs for satellite airtime used for calls and messages.

### What devices is the Iridium GO! app compatible with?

The Iridium GO! app is designed to work with iPhones and iPads. A physical Iridium GO! satellite device is required to establish the satellite connection for the app to function.

### When would I use the Iridium GO! app?

You would use the Iridium GO! app when you are in locations where terrestrial mobile networks are unavailable, unreliable, or too expensive. This includes remote outdoor adventures, maritime travel, or in situations where emergency communication is critical.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.0.2 — 2025-06-23

Bug fixes for improved app stability and performance

### 1.6.35 — 2023-03-23

- Added support for iOS 16
- Bug fixes for improved app stability and performance

### 1.6.33 — 2021-10-05

Fixes timestamp displayed in application

### 1.6.28 — 2021-08-06

Added support for iOS 14.5
Removed Twitter as Twitter no longer supports SMS from Satellite numbers

### 1.6.23 — 2020-08-15

Resolves SMS issue for incoming non-English language SMS

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