iPhone compared to inreach?

[Blackbird]

Using the satellite texting on I phone seemed to drain my battery on my phone rapidly. I’ll be keeping my in reach around.

 

[wyosam]

For me they are similar but different uses. The iPhone messaging means I can keep a lower priced plan with less messages on my Inreach, since I can send general messages and check ins from my phone. iPhone isn’t ready to replace my Inreach yet. Beyond the lack of panic button/requiring active tracking of satellite, the phone is pretty much useless in those places where there is an intermittent cell signal that isn’t enough to actually use, but keeps the satellite option from being available. That’s a common problem in many of the areas I spend time.


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[BryanL]

I just got back from a trip to Alaska. Never had a Sat communicator. Now that I used one it was the first thing I prioritized. Not only did it work better and faster, the garmin app interface allowed essentially normal texting. I hunt a lot with my kiddo, and I want a true emergency option for him. iphone satellite has worked ok for basic stuff but took some time to connect and drained the battery.