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.
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iOS 4.0.0 is a major release. A redesigned interface, new map and situational awareness capabilities, and Network Control — giving operators and administrators deeper visibility into their team's network.
Redesigned interface:
The app has been rebuilt around a new tab-based navigation. Messaging and Map are now the primary tabs, putting the two surfaces you use most at the front of the app. Workspace management, settings, and hardware controls have been reorganized to reduce the steps between you and what you need.
Map and situational awareness:
• 3D terrain — for a clearer read on the operational environment
• Search and filter teammates on the map — find who you're looking for without scrolling a list
• Offline map quality tiers — higher quality for dense terrain detail, lower quality to cover more ground with less storage
• Trail inspection — review a teammate's movement history directly on the map with new tools for expanding and analyzing trails
Network Control:
See the real-time network status of every teammate and every paired Somewear Node or Global Hotspot. Administrators can manage teammate devices remotely — update settings, push changes, and respond to connectivity issues without needing the hardware in hand.
Also in this release:
UI improvements across the app, refined Workspace management, and a more consistent visual experience throughout.
Version 4.0.1
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 based, for example, on the features you use or your age. Learn More
Accessibility
The developer has not yet indicated which accessibility features this app supports. Learn More
Information
Size
156.5 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 is not open, which can decrease device battery life.
