Portal Submission Helper

Portal Submission Helper

just a helper for Ingress

8 ratings
4 reviews

Archived App (Last seen on 21 Jan 2025)

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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • September 30, 2014
  • November 3, 2017

Features

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About

This app assists Ingress players by helping them plan and organize portal submission locations. It allows users to add sites to a map, copy location details for pasting into the Ingress app, and view all planned submissions.

Plan portal submission sites
Add locations to a map
Copy location details for Ingress
View all locations on map
Open locations in Maps/Google Maps
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What's New in Portal Submission Helper

1.2.1

November 3, 2017

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. - iPhone X support

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User reviews

Organizes me

I see portals everywhere but can’t always submit them. Or I am traveling or the sun is not right or people are present. Yes, I could use “notes” or list or reminders. This is a tiny app that I can get to quickly without hunting. I like it a lot.
The portal submission mechanism isn’t that difficult. And at this late stage what volume is being submitted that the process needs to be automated?
Developer suggestion: date submitted and a green check box, date denied and a red check, date resubmitted purple checkbox?
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Adaquate, but needs more.

While it is nice to have a map of potential future submissions, it would be better if there was a satellite map feature so that could put the pins in a more accurate location.

Other than that, it is what it is.

Useless

It is a helper

Useful, but not for everyone

Bottom line: this app is a planner more than tracker

I'll admit I originally downloaded this app thinking that it would help me track my active portal submissions. I was mistaken, this app operates separately from ingress and has no way to track active submission status.

This app is a portal planner that keeps track of how long you have had an idea for a portal for. Unless you 'submit' a portal via this app at the same time as you submit it in ingress, it will most likely never be accurate as a submission timer. Even so, since it doesn't track the status via any means, this app will not tell you whether the portal is approved or denied.

This app is probably handy as a reference point for portals that are out of scanner distance when planning long links and fields, but still lacks the ability to allow you to plan links to see how they work or if they would require a link amp.

If this app really wanted to track portal submission, it would have to use gmail integration to parse the portal submission/rejection emails from Niantic.
Overall it's a decent start but really needs more features and backend work to really shine.
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FAQ

Can Portal Submission Helper submit portals for Ingress?

No, Portal Submission Helper is a copy-and-paste tool to assist with planning. You must use the official Ingress app to actually submit new portals after preparing your information with this helper.

How do I add a new portal submission location in Portal Submission Helper?

Tap the '+' icon in the upper right corner to open the map. Then, long-press the desired location on the map to bring up the detail input screen for that site.

What information can I copy from Portal Submission Helper?

You can tap 'COPY' on the detail view screen to copy the location's text information. This text can then be pasted directly into the Ingress app's portal submission screen.

Does Portal Submission Helper have ads?

No, Portal Submission Helper does not contain advertisements.

What devices is Portal Submission Helper compatible with?

Portal Submission Helper is available for iPhone and iPad devices.

How often is Portal Submission Helper updated?

The app was last updated on November 3, 2017, with version 1.2.1. It has not received updates since then.

What is the age rating for Portal Submission Helper?

Portal Submission Helper is rated for ages 4 and up.

Can I view all my planned portal submissions on a map?

Yes, you can view all your added locations on the map. Tapping a marker will show the name, and tapping the name will open the detailed view for that submission site.