# SatSleeve > Satellite communication app for iPhone, enabling calls and data via satellite. (iPhone/iPad app by Asia Pacific Satellite Communication Co., Ltd..) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/satsleeve/id595296697 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Asia Pacific Satellite Communication Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/585124642) - Category: Social Networking, Productivity - Price: Free - Rating: 4.30/5 from 4 App Store ratings · 39 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 8.0 · 17 MB - Languages: American English, Arabic, French (France), German (Germany), Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, European Portuguese, Russian and 2 more - Released: 2013-03-22 - Data updated: 2026-07-18 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/satsleeve/id595296697/reviews.md ## What is SatSleeve? +++++ Please download the SATSLEEVE App only if you have a SatSleeve for iPhone model, for all newer SatSleeve+ or SatSleeve Hotspot models please download the SATSLEEVE+ / HOTSPOT App instead. +++++ Transform your iPhone into a satellite smartphone! Download the SatSleeve App for free and dock your iPhone into the Thuraya SatSleeve to start enjoying seamless connectivity via satellite when outside of terrestrial networks. Enjoy calls, SMSs, emails, instant messaging, social media and smartphone apps across Thuraya’s satellite network covering Europe, Africa, Asia and Australia. Visit www.thuraya.com for a list of authorized Thuraya Service Partners and outlets where you can buy the Thuraya SatSleeve. The SatSleeve App supports 12 languages: Arabic, Bahasa Indonesia, Chinese (Simplified), English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish. Works with all iPhones running iOS 8 and above (physical adaptors are available for iPhone 4/4s/5/5s/6/6s/7). Note: The Thuraya SatSleeve is required to use this App. In Japan, the SatSleeve is sold by SoftBank Corp. as 202TH. ## Key features - Satellite calls and SMS - Email and instant messaging - Social media access - Smartphone app integration - Multi-language support - Works with iPhone 8 and above ## Recent user reviews (10 of 39) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/satsleeve/id595296697/reviews.md ### 2/5 — Вы хоть версии новые выпускайте. *2022-10-27, version 3.2.8* Приложение лагает часто, вылетает, зависает. Сделайте стабильнее, добавьте плюшки новые удобные какие нибудь, а то бабки гребете лопатой, а по факту ни норм приложения ни поддержки. ### 5/5 — كيف *2020-01-13, version 3.2.6* كيف اسوتم ابغا تسعدوني على تطبيق شات ممكن من اي تطبيق استخدمتم ### 5/5 — Не работает на IOS11 *2017-10-13, version 3.2.1* Почему не работает на IOS11??? ### 5/5 — Aleksey Yakovlev *2015-06-17, version 3.2.0* Отлично реализовано. Но хочется информации о интернет трафике, встроенный "модуль" по ужатию фотографий для отправки по e-mail, прежде редактирование смс с gps координатами перед отправкой, отправка gps координат на e-mail. ### 5/5 — 👍 *2015-04-05, version 3.2.0* Класс 👍 ### 1/5 — Sooo quiet *2015-02-24, version 3.2.0* Hard to not rate the app anything but a 1 star, doesn't offer any data compression or optimised apps like iridium mail and web. Considering this is the app you 'have' to use, in order to use the SatSleeve, it's a little annoying the Audio is amazingly quiet (iPhone 5s) to the point it's almost not usable if there is any background noise. Would like to see an update to boost audio volume, and some optimised data apps, email, Facebook, etc just like Iridium offer. Recently upgraded to iphone6 and purchased the iPhone6 sat sleeve cradle.. Having then realised why the audio is so quiet, the ear piece is in the satsleeve behind the cradle, and behind the iPhone handset.. This really need option to port the audio to the iPhone earpiece! This is a really bad design currently, needs some update firmware. ### 5/5 — Отлично *2015-02-24, version 2.15.2* Обалденная программа! +++++ ### 1/5 — Bluetooth doesn't work *2015-01-19, version 2.15.2* Tried pressing pairing buttons etc, cannot get Bluetooth to pair after new iOS update. Extremely disappointing as its a big safety issue when relying on a sat phone to work. ### 5/5 — Very very useful *2015-01-18, version 2.15.2* I got a sat sleeve so I could process credit card payments anywhere - many of my customers are rural based where normal mobile reception is poor or nonexistent. It's good to have a sure thing data connection to fall back on. It's expensive but worth every penny. ### 3/5 — Mejorable *2014-12-09, version 2.15.2* Totalmente de acuerdo en que la App puede y debe mejorar. Equiparando las funcionalidades del XT ## Frequently asked questions about SatSleeve ### What is SatSleeve? SatSleeve is an application that transforms your iPhone into a satellite smartphone. It allows you to make calls, send SMS, emails, and use instant messaging and social media via Thuraya's satellite network when terrestrial networks are unavailable. ### What devices does SatSleeve support? SatSleeve works with all iPhones running iOS 8 and above. Physical adaptors are available for older iPhone models including iPhone 4/4s/5/5s/6/6s/7. ### What regions does SatSleeve cover? SatSleeve provides connectivity across Thuraya's satellite network, which covers Europe, Africa, Asia, and Australia. ### Is SatSleeve free to download? Yes, the SatSleeve app is free to download. However, it requires the Thuraya SatSleeve hardware accessory to function. ### Does SatSleeve have ads? No, the SatSleeve app does not contain advertisements. ### What languages does SatSleeve support? SatSleeve supports 12 languages: Arabic, Bahasa Indonesia, Chinese (Simplified), English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, and Spanish. ### How often is SatSleeve updated? The latest version of SatSleeve is 3.2.8, which was last updated on August 6, 2020. Users can expect updates to maintain compatibility and performance. ### What is the age rating for SatSleeve? SatSleeve has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 3.2.8 — 2020-08-06 Compatibility with iOS 13 and minor bug fixes. ### 3.2.7 — 2020-06-30 Launch Screen applied ### 3.2.6 — 2018-01-31 Compatibility with iOS 11 ### 3.2.1 — 2017-07-18 Compatibility with iOS 10 and 64 bit optimization ### 3.2.0 — 2015-02-22 Compatibility with iOS 8 and iPhone 6 ## Apps similar to SatSleeve | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [MobileVOIP international calls](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mobilevoip-international-calls/id362528311) | 4.7 (15,731) | Free | Social Networking | | [satellite - Mobil telefonieren](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/satellite-mobil-telefonieren/id1322354195) | 4.8 (182) | Free | Social Networking | | [iTel Mobile Dialer.](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/itel-mobile-dialer/id445338527) | 3.6 (338) | Free | Social Networking | | [Yaahlan](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yaahlan/id6448329713) | 3.5 (142) | Free | Social Networking | | [HamSphere 5.0](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hamsphere-50/id6447489061) | — | Free | Social Networking | | [Bullitt Satellite Messenger](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bullitt-satellite-messenger/id6444013639) | 2.6 (7) | Free | Social Networking | ## More apps by Asia Pacific Satellite Communication Co., Ltd. - [SatSleeve+ / Hotspot](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/satsleeve-plus-hotspot/id995899300) All apps by Asia Pacific Satellite Communication Co., Ltd.: https://appshunter.io/developer/585124642 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-07-18.*