Somewear

Stay connected off-grid

Only for iPhone

Free

iPhone

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.

  • 4.2
    out of 5
    21 Ratings

Fixes and minor improvements for: - Bluetooth Connections to both Nodes and Hotspots. Specifically addressed issues that were causing intermittent disconnects and bugs related to pairing to multiple devices in a row. - Fixes to the Hotspot firmware update process to keep device paired after the Hotspot enters Bootloader mode.

The developer, Somewear Labs, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .

  • Data Linked to You

    The following data may be collected and linked to your identity:

    • Location
    • Contact Info
    • User Content
    • Identifiers
    • Usage Data
    • Diagnostics
  • Data Not Linked to You

    The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:

    • Contacts

Privacy practices may vary, for example, based on the features you use or your age. Learn More

The developer has not yet indicated which accessibility features this app supports. Learn More

Seller
  • Somewear Labs, Inc.
Size
  • 159.1 MB
Category
  • Navigation
Compatibility
Requires iOS 16.0 or later.
  • iPhone
    Requires iOS 16.0 or later.
Location
  • This app may use your location even when it isn’t open, which can decrease device battery life.
Languages
  • English
Age Rating
4+
Copyright
  • © 2026 Somewear Labs, Inc.