Apple iOS 18 Satellite Messaging VS Garmin InReach | Which is Better??

After testing the iOS 18 Satellite Messenger for a couple week I let you know whether I like the iOS 18 Satellite Messenger or the tried and true Garmin InReach.
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[@helfrichj1]

Recipients don’t have to have IOS 18, but they do have to have an iPhone to communicate with you. Used it extensively in AK and MT; worked great, including in deep canyons. Had to wait a bit longer in AK for a satellite to be in position. Have to initiate a conversation as the individual on satellite. In other words, you won’t receive any texts from individuals you haven’t sent a text to while on satellite. Once you do, you continue to receive texts for 24 hours, but that timeline resets every time you send a new text. Awesome technology, and it’s free.

[@r.2.d.2]

Free for now, I read they'll start charging for the service after a year. 1 year free preview.

[@helfrichj1]

@@r.2.d.2That may be true. Hopefully the rates will be reasonable. If nothing else, the competition should lower prices across the board. I’ve never purchased an inReach because of what they charge for the subscription (on top of purchasing a device that only has one purpose).

[@riptide9467]

iOS 18 allows texts to be sent via satellite to Android as well.

[@helfrichj1]

@@riptide9467Have you tested that? I wasn’t able to receive messages back from Android users.

[@justindownes7578]

Thanks for the review!

[@kevinp9867]

Thanks for sharing. Great info.

[@bwanandhunter3946]

Thanks for this review, it was very informative.

[@Randy_Savage_ohyeah]

Good info…first heard of the IOS 18 sat msnger

[@armandomada633]

Awesome will check it out .

[@johnecrouch2671]

Thanks for the information.

[@nathanc.2641]

Great info

[@BrettVaughnB100]

Good info thank you

[@YellowHammer26]

👍👍Thanks

[@WALLOWINGBULLS]

Thanks for sharing

[@crookedridgephotography2797]

Have you used the inreach mini 2?

[@rdbenion6660]

starlink packable

[@phillipowens3009]

Definitely!

[@kensoutham6828]

I agree the inReach is dependable but the Iphone is completely unreliable. I am staying with inReach for the foreseeable future.
I am disappointed in the Apple satellite system as it currently works. It doesn’t!
Doesn’t work in Australia with data sim only 😪

[@AMGTT]

Both are not connecting to satellites it’s actually connecting to the nearest 3g tower both are a scam trust me

[@russellwatters5891]

No IPhone here...😊

[@mervinhershberger7284]

Great information! Thanks!

[@brentvarriale1640]

Thank Ross. Good info.