Offline Spotter for POTA/SOTA vs Jackstraw
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Offline Spotter for POTA/SOTA
This app helps Parks on the Air and Summits on the Air enthusiasts send spotting messages even without cell service. It utilizes iPhone's SMS over Satellite feature to communicate with the APSPOT spotting service, allowing users to log their callsign, frequency, and mode from remote locations.
- Send spotting messages without cell coverage
- Leverages SMS over Satellite
- Locate nearby parks or summits
- Enter callsign, frequency, and mode
- Supports APSPOT spotting service
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Spot Yourself Anywhere with Offline Spotter! Whether you’re relaxing on a beach or scaling a mountaintop, Offline Spotter is your go-to app for POTA (Parks on the Air) and SOTA (Summits on the Air) enthusiasts. Designed to leverage the iPhone’s SMS over Satellite feature, Offline Spotter lets you send spotting messages even without cell coverage by crafting an SMS to the APSPOT spotting service. Simple and Reliable: • Locate nearby parks or summits with ease. • Enter your callsign, frequency, and mode. • Send your SMS—over satellite or traditional networks! Support for the Community: We’re proud supporters of APSPOT’s mission. That’s why all SMS costs incurred by APSPOT will be fully covered by our proceeds. Get Offline Spotter today and ensure you’re always connected to the amateur radio community, no matter where your adventures take you!
Jackstraw
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Welcome to elevated living in the palm of your hand! This new, cutting-edge platform provides Jackstraw residents with high-tech convenience at the touch of their fingertips. Download the app to: • Access the payment portal • Submit maintenance requests 24/7 and receive status updates • Receive important updates & communication from the community manager • Meet your neighbors through resident interest groups • Participate in our hotel style concierge services program • Reserve amenity spaces within the property • Sign up for building events & fitness classes • Get rewards and discounts to local stores & restaurants • Manage your visitors and send virtual keys • Access all of your digital keys from a single device
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Jackstraw at Free against Offline Spotter for POTA/SOTA's $0.99. Jackstraw also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). Offline Spotter for POTA/SOTA's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 6 months) and chart position (#192 vs unranked). On ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Jackstraw is free to download; Offline Spotter for POTA/SOTA costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Offline Spotter for POTA/SOTA ships an update weekly, Jackstraw every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Offline Spotter for POTA/SOTA | Jackstraw |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 3.9 (13 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 13 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Best chart rank | #192 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 34 MB | 193 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Kristopher Linquist | Elevated Lifestyles Inc |
In-app purchases
Offline Spotter for POTA/SOTA
No in-app purchases
Jackstraw
No in-app purchases
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