The SPOT App

The SPOT App

by SPOT LLC

151 ratings
115 reviews
Free

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • January 2, 2014
  • December 20, 2023

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This app displays messages and GPS locations from satellite devices, allowing users to track progress and monitor assets beyond cellular coverage. It offers various map views, message filtering, and customizable display options for a comprehensive overview of device activity.

Display messages with GPS locations on maps
Filter messages by date, type, or device
Zoom to most recent message
Select GPS coordinate display format
Auto-delete messages within the app
Set message check frequency
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What's New in The SPOT App

1.2.4

December 20, 2023

iOS 17 compatibility. Bug fixes and performance improvements.

User reviews

Barely passable interface

The tracking capability is so useful, but it’s really undermined by how terrible the app is. It doesn’t distinguish between multiple devices. It doesn’t draw a path between points so you can tell their order. It doesn’t report altitude. There’s no way the people who wrote this app ever use it, because if they were users, they’d find it intolerable and make it better.
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Notifications dont work

The app doesn’t ask for notifications, its been this way forever. In the app it says it gives notifications but never asks for permissions to, meaning it doesn’t and can’t

Helpful

I used this to track my daughter’s location when she was out in the wilderness. I thought it was easy to use.

Pointless app.

You can’t update your checkin or custom messages or contacts. It won’t even direct you to the website where you can. Why does it even need to log into the account? Wow.

VERY Basic

As far as I can tell the app won’t even draw/plot lines between points recorded. I look at all the recorded points and I can’t tell if I was coming or going. Not too difficult if you’re traveling in a straight line but if you aren’t you have to click on each point and look at the time then hunt around for the next point and look at the time/date. For the the cost of the device AND the monthly fee I would except something WAY better.
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Reported Bugs

4 issues

App crashes frequently

Bug

Inconsistent data display

Bug

Tracking points randomly disappear

Bug

Login issues

Bug

Requested Features

4 requests

Ability to update custom messages

Feature

Geofencing capabilities

Feature

Improved map view with color-coded pins

Feature

Notifications for device status changes

Feature

FAQ

What does The SPOT App do?

The SPOT App allows you to view messages sent from your SPOT satellite device, track their progress, and monitor assets. It displays SPOT messages with GPS locations on various map types, providing communication and tracking capabilities beyond cellular network boundaries.

What are the key features of The SPOT App?

Key features include displaying SPOT messages with GPS locations on standard, satellite, or hybrid maps, filtering messages by date range, message type, or device type, and easily zooming to the most recent message. Users can also select their preferred GPS coordinate display format and set options for auto-deleting messages within the app.

Is The SPOT App free to use?

The SPOT App itself is free to download and use. However, it requires an active SPOT satellite device and a SPOT account with an active service plan to function. A Wi-Fi or data connection is also necessary to view your SPOT messages.

What devices are compatible with The SPOT App?

The SPOT App is designed to work with SPOT satellite devices. It allows you to view messages and track progress from these devices. For more information on specific device compatibility, users can visit FindMeSPOT.com.

How can I use The SPOT App for safety or asset tracking?

The app is ideal for tracking the location of assets or individuals in remote areas where cellular service is unavailable. Its ability to display GPS locations and messages from SPOT satellite devices facilitates communication and monitoring for safety and operational purposes, with a history of initiating over 7,000 rescues globally.