# SOTA Goat

> Summits On The Air assistant

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id590206108](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id590206108)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id590206108`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Rockwell Schrock
- **Category:** Utilities
- **Rating:** 4.50 / 5 (32 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.8.1
- **Last updated:** 2026-03-01
- **First published:** 2013-01-06
- **Size:** 22 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-23
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/sota-goat/id590206108)
- **Website:** [https://ww1x.radio/sotagoat/](https://ww1x.radio/sotagoat/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://ww1x.com/privacy.html](http://ww1x.com/privacy.html)

## Description

SOTA Goat is the all-in-one summit database and spotting application for participants of the Summits On The Air amateur radio program. 

It was designed from the ground up as an invaluable tool for summit activators – as necessary as your transceiver and power supply! SOTA Goat provides all the tools to aid in planning and completing your activation.

Mountain Goats and Shack Sloths alike will appreciate the comprehensive summit database and search features, as well as the ability to view and share summit activations and signal reports over SOTAwatch.

This is a universal app that is available for all devices that support iOS 11+, including iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad.

OFFLINE SUMMIT DATABASE:

• Every summit in the SOTA database is available offline: search, browse, and view a map
• Download updates to the database to get the latest new associations
• Star your favorite summits for easy access
• Export summits to KML and GPX files for use in other applications or GPS devices

SOTAWATCH3 SPOTS AND ALERTS:

• View, add, and modify spots and alerts from SOTAwatch3
• Enable push notifications to be alerted of every new activation. Granular filtering ensures you only see the alerts you desire

SUMMIT TRACKER:

• Reach the summit with an integrated compass that lets you know when you're within the activation zone.

With the help of SOTA Goat, you're on your way to become a Shack Sloth or a Mountain Goat in no time!

Baaaaaah!

## Rankings

- #209,104 — Overall

## Review summary

SOTA Goat is widely praised as a comprehensive iOS tool for SOTA activations, with strong filtering/alert features, offline data access, and good proximity-based summit discovery. Users also appreciate its ease of use and activation planning capabilities. However, the app faces recurring concerns about insufficient or changed filtering options, stability and login problems across devices, and a perception that the project is or was abandoned. Addressing filtering gaps, improving reliability, and clarifying maintenance status would likely improve reviews.

### Pros

- Robust filters and alert system, including customizable push notifications.
- Offline data access via downloaded database, enabling use without cell coverage.
- Shows nearby summits and distance, making it easy to find and plan activations.
- Comprehensive SOTA planning/activation toolkit (plan, post/view spots and alerts, find summit info).
- Easy to use with a responsive developer and solid UX.

### Cons

- Filtering options are incomplete or changed; users want regional/band/association filters.
- Stability and login issues across devices and recent versions (crashes, login failures).
- Perceived outdated/abandoned status due to long gaps between updates.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id590206108)