# MARVLIS Beacon

> Real-time location tracking for personnel, units, and vehicles within the MARVLIS system. (iPhone/iPad app by Bradshaw Consulting Services, Inc.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marvlis-beacon/id1515345684 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Bradshaw Consulting Services, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1175112161)
- Category: Navigation
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.2 · 44 MB
- Released: 2021-04-30
- Data updated: 2026-07-07
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marvlis-beacon/id1515345684/reviews.md

## What is MARVLIS Beacon?

MARVLIS™ Beacon** is a tracking application designed to provide user location updates in conjunction with the MARVLIS suite of products.  When enabled, Beacon utilizes GPS and wireless communications to send user ID and real-time coordinate positions to effectively communicate personnel, unit, or vehicle location data to the MARVLIS system, improving situational awareness, decision making, and the deployment of emergency services. 

** Requires MARVLIS Central Authorization

Note: To use this application you must be a current MARVLIS Customer.

Mobile Area Routing and Vehicle Location Information System™ (MARVLIS) is a family of integrated products designed to reach the bottom line: saving time and money by getting the right resources to the right location at the right time to best meet your client's needs. Using geographic information system (GIS) technology combined with wireless communication and the Global Positioning System (GPS), MARVLIS is bringing fundamental changes to the management and deployment of time sensitive services for a higher level of performance. Dynamic display of available resources, demand forecasting, real-time coverage analysis and intelligent routing are just a few of the ways MARVLIS is helping to save our most important asset. After all, isn't it about time?

Other Items:

- This application requires the use of GPS in the background while the application is running.

- Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.

## Key features

- Real-time GPS tracking
- User ID and coordinate transmission
- Enhanced situational awareness
- Improved decision making
- Emergency service deployment support
- Background GPS usage


## Frequently asked questions about MARVLIS Beacon

### What is MARVLIS Beacon used for?

MARVLIS Beacon is a tracking application that provides real-time user location updates to the MARVLIS system. It is designed to improve situational awareness and aid in the deployment of emergency services by communicating personnel, unit, or vehicle location data.

### Does MARVLIS Beacon require a MARVLIS Central Authorization?

Yes, MARVLIS Beacon requires MARVLIS Central Authorization to function. You must also be a current MARVLIS customer to use this application.

### How does MARVLIS Beacon affect battery life?

MARVLIS Beacon requires the use of GPS in the background while the application is running. Continued use of GPS in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.

### What devices is MARVLIS Beacon compatible with?

MARVLIS Beacon is compatible with iPhones and iPads.

### What is the age rating for MARVLIS Beacon?

MARVLIS Beacon has an age rating of 4+.

### When was MARVLIS Beacon last updated?

MARVLIS Beacon was last updated on February 19, 2026, with version 251.0.2.

### Is MARVLIS Beacon free to download?

Yes, MARVLIS Beacon is available for free download.

### What technology does MARVLIS Beacon use for tracking?

MARVLIS Beacon utilizes GPS and wireless communications to send user ID and real-time coordinate positions to the MARVLIS system.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 251.0.2 — 2026-02-19

Updated UI
Updated Versioning

### 24.0.18 — 2025-12-02

- Bug Fixes
- Added Notifications for tracking stopped
- Added Tracking Time
- Removed Map
- Added GPS Background Checks

### 1.0.30 — 2021-07-07

- Stability improvements

### 1.0.24 — 2021-04-30

No release notes.

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