# mazu

> Satellite communication app for boaters to message friends and family. (iPhone/iPad app by SkyMate Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mazu/id1437929335 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [SkyMate Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1310926718)
- Category: Social Networking, Travel
- Price: Free
- Rating: 2.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 237 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2018-10-23
- Data updated: 2026-06-28
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mazu/id1437929335/reviews.md

## What is mazu?

Communicate with your friends on their boats with mazu... over satellite... using their mazu SMS phone number or their private mazu username.  Setup a mazuGroup for group discussions.  

When you are on your boat outside of cellular range, you can connect your iPhone to the mazu mSeries device and send SMS messages over satellite to anybody with a mobile phone.

Communicates with both mazu iPad apps: SportFishing and Cruising.

## Key features

- Satellite communication
- Boat-to-boat messaging
- Private username messaging
- Group discussions
- SMS over satellite
- Connects to mazu mSeries device


## Frequently asked questions about mazu

### Does mazu have ads?

No, mazu does not contain advertisements.

### What devices does mazu support?

mazu is available for iPhone and iPod devices.

### How often is mazu updated?

The latest version of mazu was released on July 21, 2021. Previous updates suggest a less frequent release cycle.

### What is the age rating for mazu?

mazu has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

### What is the user rating for mazu?

mazu has a rating of 2.0 stars from 1 rating, indicating a mixed or negative user experience based on available data.

### Can I use mazu without a cellular signal?

Yes, mazu is designed for communication over satellite when you are outside of cellular range, connecting via the mazu mSeries device.

### How do I communicate with friends on their boats using mazu?

You can communicate with friends on their boats using mazu by sending messages via their mazu SMS phone number or their private mazu username.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.2 — 2021-07-21

- fix crash when app tries to connect to an mSeries device with old firmware
- other bug fixes

### 1.0.1 — 2018-11-07

Bug fix for Settings menu

### 1.0 — 2018-10-23

No release notes.

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## More apps by SkyMate Inc.

- [mazu Cruising](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mazu-cruising/id1154199719)
- [mazu SportFishing](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mazu-sportfishing/id1301390414)

All apps by SkyMate Inc.: https://appshunter.io/developer/1310926718

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