Apple Watch Please
Remote users need a remote solution. I like Spyglass but I’d like a smartwatch version.
Ruined
Spyglass used to be a great ap but now it is a total rip off. They have gone to that whole crooked subscription model and want you to pay and pay and pay for everything. So disapointing.
The developer has replied with the following:
"Spyglass does not require a recurring subscription. Core tools and base maps are free, and Pro is available as a one-time lifetime purchase. Plus is optional. Your claim that users must "pay and pay and pay for everything" is false. You also publicly call our subscription model "crooked" and the app a "total rip off". What specific facts support these accusations? Are you prepared to substantiate your statements and take responsibility for their accuracy, including through legal channels?"
All I know as a long time user is that the program used to just work and now a lot of the neat features aren’t there anymore and it is constantly nagging me to subscribe. Unfortunately this is a common problem now with a lot of formerly great aps that are now becoming unusable. Personally I think this is a bad business strategy. I also think it is a really bad strategy to threaten legal action against a customer who provides sincere feedback vs the usual “Oh this is so wonderful!” fluff.
In researching this I did find that I could hit the “Restore” button in the subscription screen and it did make it work again. Thank you!
But I do stick by my judgement that the whole subscription model for software is a rip off. I have heard from other developers I have made similar complaints to that they are being pushed into this by Apple who wants to maximize their ap store revenue which is disappointing. The best strategy is to make the best possible product and sell it for a reasonable price. Making it annoying with all these pop up windows getting in the way of using it is not making a good product.
The developer has replied with the following:
"Spyglass does not require a recurring subscription. Core tools and base maps are free, and Pro is available as a one-time lifetime purchase. Plus is optional. Your claim that users must "pay and pay and pay for everything" is false. You also publicly call our subscription model "crooked" and the app a "total rip off". What specific facts support these accusations? Are you prepared to substantiate your statements and take responsibility for their accuracy, including through legal channels?"
All I know as a long time user is that the program used to just work and now a lot of the neat features aren’t there anymore and it is constantly nagging me to subscribe. Unfortunately this is a common problem now with a lot of formerly great aps that are now becoming unusable. Personally I think this is a bad business strategy. I also think it is a really bad strategy to threaten legal action against a customer who provides sincere feedback vs the usual “Oh this is so wonderful!” fluff.
In researching this I did find that I could hit the “Restore” button in the subscription screen and it did make it work again. Thank you!
But I do stick by my judgement that the whole subscription model for software is a rip off. I have heard from other developers I have made similar complaints to that they are being pushed into this by Apple who wants to maximize their ap store revenue which is disappointing. The best strategy is to make the best possible product and sell it for a reasonable price. Making it annoying with all these pop up windows getting in the way of using it is not making a good product.
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Subscription
The developer responded, when that takes place it’s a good sign, perhaps I mistook something while using it or could not figure out how to restore my purchases, and apparently the subscription, all or any of which I find pretty revolting, is only an option I do really use and enjoy this app. So no subscription required and I am all in and unlike most I curse where a developer contacts you and try’s to straighten the problems I am quite impressed and a great plus’s as I have had the app a very long time where many have simply crapped out. Sooo….. let’s have another go with one of my favorites and see how it goes. No subscription I never buy subscriptions to any thing.
An annoying marketing gimmick to fleece buyers of product. The quality will go down the price will go up and eventually you simply give away your money. Marketing the main problem with the modern world everything is designed to be a rip off. No product just marketing. Once was good is now a gimmick. If I could I would give it no stars I can’t seem to take one back.
An annoying marketing gimmick to fleece buyers of product. The quality will go down the price will go up and eventually you simply give away your money. Marketing the main problem with the modern world everything is designed to be a rip off. No product just marketing. Once was good is now a gimmick. If I could I would give it no stars I can’t seem to take one back.
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Best navigation app
This app is truly amazing! Everything you need to stay sane without getting lost!
Very unintuitive
All I want is to be able to enter a gps location and it point me in the direction and tell me
How far to go. All the features in this app and I cannot find that basic feature. It is probably there, but it is not easy to find
How far to go. All the features in this app and I cannot find that basic feature. It is probably there, but it is not easy to find
A tool for tool buffs
The complexity of the display and the myriad of features intrigued me. BUT in my day to day world … This app is pretty much useless.
Don't get it!I
I have the pro version that I bought longtime ago, but it does not use my offline Google or Apple maps. In order to used offline I have to subscribe which sucks since I already have the pro version!
LOVE IT. INCREDIBLE TOOL!
Absolutely invaluable. An absolute must-have for military. Fantastic for hunters as well.
I am an officer in the National Guard and I use this app constantly in the field. Absolutely fantastic!
I am an officer in the National Guard and I use this app constantly in the field. Absolutely fantastic!
Poor calibration on iPhone 17
The app when trying to calibrate on iPhone 17 is at least 25° off
Original Supporters Backstabbed
Apple should require developers to stick to lifetime agreements. Give new subscribers outings to choose options.
Another example here of breaking the contract.
Another example here of breaking the contract.
Garbage
Wants $ upfront, waste of time
Bought this app then changes to monthly fee
Screw this app developer, bought this app, then they decide to change to monthly fee based priced
GFY
GFY
Zu teuer
Warum muss man Apps wöchentlich bezahlen? Kann das nicht monatlich oder jährlich eingeführt werden? Das wäre genauso, wenn man euch wöchentlich bezahlen würde, anstatt ein festes Einkommen.
It's that good.
I signed on to write a review and saw some raves from a boat captain and a pilot. I can't add anything to that but to say "yeah, it's that good."
Thieving chancers.
Theft, the camera is now turned off unless I pay a ridiculous monthly subscription.
Love the app, hate the name
Great app - but good luck explaining to Country X military/law enforcement why you have an app called “Spyglass” installed and/or open on your phone, unless you just get kicks out of being detained.
Spyglass works well
This app works very well for a variety of functions. Useful for finding your way day or night. The interface is pretty intuitive, and with some practice, it works very well.
I have also been very pleased with the performance, and the free updates! Thank you!
I have also been very pleased with the performance, and the free updates! Thank you!
Marketing magic
Now a subscription item. Sad, to say the least.
Subscription
No subscription I never buy subscriptions to any thing.
An annoying marketing gimmick to fleece buyers of product. The quality will go down the price will go up and eventually you simply give away your money. Marketing the main problem with the modern world everything is designed to be a rip off. No product just marketing. Once was good is now a gimmick. If I could I would give it no stars I can’t seem to take one back.
An annoying marketing gimmick to fleece buyers of product. The quality will go down the price will go up and eventually you simply give away your money. Marketing the main problem with the modern world everything is designed to be a rip off. No product just marketing. Once was good is now a gimmick. If I could I would give it no stars I can’t seem to take one back.
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Used to be great now it is detuned
This was a great app when it first came out and now instead of offering continued features to early adapters. It has switched to a three dollar a month plan, so sorry this has happened.
