Somewear vs Outly
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Somewear
This app transforms your smartphone into a satellite communicator, enabling contact, information, and safety beyond cellular networks. It offers features like GPS tracking, weather reports, and an SOS button for remote and emergency situations.
- Satellite messaging
- Real-time GPS tracking
- Off-grid weather reporting
- SOS emergency button
- Smart Routing technology
- Long battery life
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Somewear keeps you connected when cellular ends. Resilient satellite, mesh, and cellular communications on the phone you already carry. Pair your iPhone with a Somewear Node or Global Hotspot and it becomes a communicator that works where networks don't. World travelers, backcountry professionals, flight medics, wildland firefighters, and U.S. and allied special operations teams use Somewear to stay informed, stay in touch, and stay safe outside the reach of traditional networks. What the app does: • Messaging, location sharing, and SOS over satellite, mesh, or cellular — whichever path is available • 3D terrain maps, teammate search, and variable-quality offline map downloads • Track inspection to view movement history over time • Device management for paired Somewear hardware One network, automatic routing: SmartRouting provides dynamic network selection with seamless integration. No configuration required, no overhead. The app picks the path. You stay connected. Workspaces: Your team, your data, your boundary. Each Workspace is an secure environment — members see each other, no one else does. Join with a QR code; leave in a tap. Built for where cellular ends: MIL-STD-810H hardware. IP68-rated. AES-256 encrypted. Resilient connectivity in your pocket.
Outly
Navigate the outdoors with detailed offline maps, even without cell service. Discover campsites, swimming holes, off-roading trails, and hunting spots with extensive information. Share plans and collaborate with friends for your next adventure.
- Offline GPS navigation
- Customizable maps and layers
- Campsite discovery
- Off-roading trail information
- Hunting unit boundaries
- Water spot scouting
- Collaborative trip planning
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Find the perfect campsite, discover secluded swimming holes, or identify good spots before your next hunting trip – with every adventurer in mind, we’re the only tool you need to get outside. 100% free. ◆ Go off the grid See your GPS location on the map even without Wi-Fi or cell service. While offline, use customized maps, layers, and points to get better insights as you navigate. ◆ Find the perfect campsite with info on: • Federal campsites nationwide • Roads and trails • Cell coverage • Wildlife maps • & More ◆ Discover off-roading trails with info on: • Trail/road types based on your vehicle (ATV, 2WD, 4WD, Dirt Bike) • Color-coded National Forest and BLM segments with allowed use and open dates • Terrain slope shading and USGS topo contours • & More ◆ Scout the best water spots with info on: • Swimming holes • Stream flows • Waterfalls • & More ◆ Plan your hunt with info on: • Detailed hunt unit boundaries for all species • Color-coded public land boundaries • Wildlife activity - range, concentration, and migration areas for big game animals • Terrain steepness • & More ◆ Share and collaborate on your plan with friends. Don’t let yourself be the planner for the whole group! Share your custom points with other Outly users so that everyone can collaborate on the details of your trip. ◆ Download maps right to your phone. Save a map area before you head out and then use all the detailed layers once you're off-grid on your next adventure. __________ Outly is 100% free and intends to stay that way forever. Please leave us a review and be sure to contact us with any feedback that will help us to improve the app according to your needs. Follow us: Instagram: @getoutly Facebook: Outside Analytics Youtube: @outly __________ Privacy policy: https://outly.com/privacy-policy Terms of use: https://outly.com/terms-of-service For feedback or to report an issue, please reach out to us at: support@outsideanalytics.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Outly at 4.7 against Somewear's 4.0. Outly also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Outly holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Outly has 1K ratings behind it against 22, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of Somewear's written reviews are positive against 63% of Outly's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and August 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Somewear | Outly |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (22 ratings) | 4.7 (1K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews | 62.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 22 | 1K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 152 MB | 83 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Somewear Labs, Inc. | Outly |
Customer experience
Somewear
Outly
Bugs and requests
Somewear
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Outly
Reported bugs
5 issues- Can't view photos
- Unusable on iPhone
- App freezes when clicking on campsites
- Map downloads don't work
- Can't sign up for an account
Requested features
8 requests- Copy and paste coordinates to other map apps
- Ability to track GPS and save tracks
- Search function to find locations
- Interface with Google Earth
- Option to mark campsites as not accessible by vehicle
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- Tutorial on using the app's features
- Water features layer
- Unit and migration tracking
In-app purchases
Somewear
No in-app purchases
Outly
No in-app purchases









