The SPOT App

Name: The SPOT App
Rating: 2.71 (963 reviews)
Author: SPOT, LLC.

By: SPOT, LLC.

With the SPOT App, view your SPOT messages, track progress, or monitor assets.

Features & Capabilities

The SPOT App integrates seamlessly with SPOT satellite devices to provide reliable GPS location-based messaging, emergency alerts, and asset tracking beyond cellular coverage. Powered by Globalstar technology, SPOT devices have helped initiate over 7,000 rescues worldwide, offering users peace of mind during adventures or operations in remote areas.

With The SPOT App, users can effortlessly view messages sent from their SPOT devices on standard, satellite, or hybrid maps. The app offers advanced filtering by date, message, or device type, quick zoom to the latest message, and customizable GPS coordinate formats. Additionally, it supports automatic message deletion for ease of management while retaining data for up to three years in the SPOT Mapping account. Ideal for outdoor enthusiasts, professionals, and emergency coordinators, The SPOT App requires an active SPOT account and device with internet connectivity to operate effectively.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App Navigation & Mapping Communication

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Version:

1.1.18 Last updated: 2023-12-18

Version code:

115

Creation date:

2014-03-18

Publisher country:

Permissions:

android.permission.INTERNET Low risk
android.permission.WAKE_LOCK Low risk
com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE Low risk
com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE Safe
com.globalstar.spot.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
com.globalstar.spot.permission.C2D_MESSAGE

Size:

9.51MB

Email:

ap*****@findmespot.com

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-05

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 140,795 ▼ 435

Other platforms

The SPOT App (v1.2.4)

2.10

(155)

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Contact the developer

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Developed by:

SPOT, LLC.

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.globalstar.spot

Email:

ap*****@findmespot.com

Website:

http://www.findmespot.com

User Reviews

Users report that while the app provides essential tracking and safety features valuable for remote or personal asset monitoring, it suffers from frequent crashes, poor device compatibility (especially with newer Spot X), inaccurate or delayed location data, and lack of feature parity with the website version. Logging in and connectivity issues are common, and many find the subscription cost high relative to app quality. Some users prefer third-party services for better tracking. Positive notes include ease of basic map navigation and peace of mind for asset safety.

Pros

Easy to navigate maps and interface for basic tracking.
Provides peace of mind for tracking personal assets like boats or vehicles.
Offers essential safety features such as emergency check-ins and SOS messaging.
Generally functional as a tracking app for single or few devices.
Accessible via website with possibly better features.

Cons

App frequently crashes and is unstable on multiple devices.
Poor compatibility and functionality with newer devices like Spot X.
Location tracking is often inaccurate or delayed, with missing or inconsistent waypoints.
Limited features in app compared to website, such as no customization of tracker pins or displaying traces.
Issues with logging in, server connectivity, and updating account/payment details.
Expensive subscription fees with poor customer service and unreliable app performance.

Recent reviews

has not been user friendly

Mi*****, 2026-05-14

app isn't available on any recent Android versions. tech support couldn't tell me what version was supported but I was able to get it installed on Android 11. could not install on versions 14 or 16.