So, how is everyone liking the RallyPoint App?

CW2 Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 17 Apr 2014 12:13:26 -0400

Seems mostly like a web-based interface, but it's less buggy than using mobile Chrome for me. Often times I have issues scrolling or using the panel on the left when using mobile Chrome.

Thoughts?

I'm liking that I can add a photo from my phone which didn't really seem to work before.

It isn't necessarily a full app but rather it seems to be a port of the mobile site into an app but it seems to function better than the mobile site on mobile chrome on my iPhone.

The scrolling is a little buggy and hitting the status bar should scroll you to the too like most iPhone apps but it doesn't seem to.

Response by SGM Matthew Quick made Nov 21 at 2013 9:14 PM

SGM Matthew Quick — Thu, 21 Nov 2013 21:14:28 -0500

I'm sure they will eventually...wouldn't want to roll out just 'any' app, but an app that rivals other more prominent social media sites. ;)

Response by PFC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 21 at 2013 10:12 PM

PFC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 21 Nov 2013 22:12:47 -0500

Looking for a 'Rallypoint app' was the first thing I did after joining on here.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 21 at 2013 10:17 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 21 Nov 2013 22:17:55 -0500

From my understanding, RallyPoint already has an app. I have it installed on my Samsung Note II.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 22 at 2013 3:43 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 22 Nov 2013 15:43:15 -0500

I noticed that the app was updated (I have an Adroid phone), but I'm unable to scroll down with it.

Response by LTJG Robert M. made Nov 26 at 2013 2:46 PM

LTJG Robert M. — Tue, 26 Nov 2013 14:46:10 -0500

Yes please!

Response by CW4 Marc Stanley made Nov 27 at 2013 8:35 PM

CW4 Marc Stanley — Wed, 27 Nov 2013 20:35:35 -0500

Life would be so much better with one.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 27 at 2013 4:26 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 27 Dec 2013 16:26:31 -0500

That is a great question SFC Jones. One that I am willing to support providing that the app brings solid features and quality content! Lets post this in a discussion forum and gain some traction.

Response by LTC Yinon Weiss made Dec 27 at 2013 4:31 PM

LTC Yinon Weiss — Fri, 27 Dec 2013 16:31:29 -0500

SFC Jones,

Glad you are enjoying the experience! We released a mobile web friendly version of the site in November, but we realize a full app would be preferred. It's on our roadmap for development, but we can't give a timeline yet. We release improvements to the site, in general, every week. An app though is a very extensive project because we don't like doing anything half way at RallyPoint.

We are always looking for top technical talent. If there are any iOS or Android developers within the community, they should contact us for sure.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 27 at 2013 5:15 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 27 Dec 2013 17:15:09 -0500

There is an unofficial Rally Point app for Android available in the Google Play store. It doesn't have all of the features the website does, but it'll do until RP comes out with an official app.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 27 at 2013 6:07 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 27 Dec 2013 18:07:31 -0500

I recall someone suggesting this a few months back SFC Jones, I think it's in the works actually. I would also like to see a "REPORT" button for suspected spammers/trolls that we may encounter. I don't want "spam or block" capabilities, but I do wanna be able to REPORT issues quickly for the good order and discipline within the system.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 23 at 2014 8:22 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 23 Jan 2014 20:22:33 -0500

I was thinking the same thing a couple days ago, either a smartphone or tablet app.

Response by SFC Robert Trodahl made Jan 24 at 2014 9:55 AM

SFC Robert Trodahl — Fri, 24 Jan 2014 09:55:58 -0500

MAJ Weiss, CEO of RallyPoint emailed me this morning with this response. I would like to thank him for his excellent customer service.
"I'm the CEO of RallyPoint and noticed your post on RallyPoint smartphone apps. It's certainly something we very much want to get out to you folks... it will jus take some time. In the meanwhile, we have tried to put in a decent amount of effort into making RallyPoint more user friendly on smartphones."

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 29 at 2014 5:14 AM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 29 Jan 2014 05:14:52 -0500

SGT Robinson, you can enter "app" in the Search field to find prior discussions on this topic.

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 6 at 2014 3:28 AM

MSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 06 Feb 2014 03:28:51 -0500

I would use an App if they had one - but all that does is make RallyPoint more and more like a military Facebook and less like the professional networking tool it's "intended" to be.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 6 at 2014 6:23 AM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 06 Feb 2014 06:23:16 -0500

I believe an app would make RP more effective and accessible as a tool/resource. For leaders that don't spend a lot of time at a desktop, the app would serve as a an easier way to stay connected, respond more quickly to questions and messages on the go. When I am at my desk, there is work that needs to be done, but in the Army of "hurry up and wait", I often find myself with some downtime at a range, before a meeting, while waiting for others. Being on an app does not make RP less professional (LinkedIn is a better example of a professional networking app than Facebook).

Response by SFC James Baber made Feb 6 at 2014 11:46 AM

SFC James Baber — Thu, 06 Feb 2014 11:46:26 -0500

This makes the 3rd or 4th time this topic has been posted in regards to the phone application and its usage, we need to either get all the topics combined or get the app moving forward, wouldn't you all agree.

Let's get the ball rolling on this one.

Response by SSG Zachery Mitchell made Feb 6 at 2014 7:12 PM

SSG Zachery Mitchell — Thu, 06 Feb 2014 19:12:29 -0500

I think an app would be very beneficial to every member of Rally Point. We're in a world where everyone(almost everyone) has smart phones and tablets and are always on the go. Not everyone has the time to sit down at a desk top or a laptop and follow their favorite threads!

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 6 at 2014 7:22 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 06 Feb 2014 19:22:02 -0500

I sent feedback asking for an app a while back and Mr. Weiss responded:

Thanks for writing in, and for the positive feedback! We recently introduced a "mobile friendly" version of the site, which you may have noticed. I would personally also love to get an app out as well, and it's in our plans... but it won't be in the coming months unfortunately. We continue to improve the desktop version each week to the extent that we can. Thanks again for writing in, and contributing to the community!

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 6 at 2014 8:09 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 06 Feb 2014 20:09:45 -0500

There is already an app on Android. It is not created by RallyPoint, but instead by a guy named Nathan Speck. I use it and it's not perfect, but it works pretty well.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 26 at 2014 11:37 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 26 Mar 2014 11:37:41 -0400

Lol, MSG! One of the first things I did when I joined RP was go to the app store to see if there was an app. I don't think it will be too long for one to come out (or at least I hope not). All the other social networking sites have one, so I think it is just a matter of time.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 26 at 2014 11:38 AM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 26 Mar 2014 11:38:48 -0400

Technical question: Do apps use less data than internet browsers (for those of us who monitor data usage on their cell phones........yep, i'm cheap!)

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 26 at 2014 11:42 AM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 26 Mar 2014 11:42:23 -0400

The RP symbol would be the perfect icon for this new app! I can imagine it now on my mobile home screen.

Response by 1SG Alan Bailey made Mar 26 at 2014 11:46 AM

1SG Alan Bailey — Wed, 26 Mar 2014 11:46:54 -0400

I think there is one now, I have it on my IPHONE, when I went to RP on my phone it was at the top to download to my phone.

Response by CW2 Jonathan Kantor made Apr 15 at 2014 8:41 AM

CW2 Jonathan Kantor — Tue, 15 Apr 2014 08:41:00 -0400

Make it so.

Response by MSG Wade Huffman made Apr 15 at 2014 11:12 AM

MSG Wade Huffman — Tue, 15 Apr 2014 11:12:24 -0400

I have the mobile app for android (available int he Play store), not sure if the apple app is out there. It doesn't have the full functionality of the site but I believe they are working on it.

Response by CPT Brandon Christensen made Apr 15 at 2014 12:27 PM

CPT Brandon Christensen — Tue, 15 Apr 2014 12:27:46 -0400

Last time I saw/heard is they are working on both versions for the android and apple store. I am still pushing to get one for my lonely windows phone that everyone seems to forget about

Response by SGT Ben Keen made Apr 17 at 2014 12:25 PM

SGT Ben Keen — Thu, 17 Apr 2014 12:25:57 -0400

I just downloaded and set up the RallyPoint from iTunes that was released last night. While it is buggy, it's a good start and a welcomed addition to my phone.

Response by CW2 Jonathan Kantor made Apr 17 at 2014 12:27 PM

CW2 Jonathan Kantor — Thu, 17 Apr 2014 12:27:02 -0400

It doesn't work on my Android Phone!!! Of course, it's not programmed to but... hint, hint, hint! I am sure Android will come soon enough... But how soon???

Response by SSG V. Michelle Woods made Apr 17 at 2014 12:31 PM

SSG V. Michelle Woods — Thu, 17 Apr 2014 12:31:58 -0400

So happy it's finally here! Thank you RP!

I'm having problems scrolling. The app display doesn't fit my iPhone 5 screen, and I can't zoom in or out.

It's a great start though!

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 17 at 2014 12:42 PM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 17 Apr 2014 12:42:51 -0400

I don't have an iphone. I need the app for Android system.

Response by SGT Bryon Sergent made Apr 17 at 2014 12:47 PM

SGT Bryon Sergent — Thu, 17 Apr 2014 12:47:21 -0400

I have issues with it period! I have an android based phone and it really has issues. It will download, takes for ever to open, once it does cant use any of the drop downs, cant answer anything for a discussion. Really don't like it but maybe my crappy phone from sprint.

with all that said if It would work on my phone it would be a great app. But unfortunately had to uninstall do to all the glitches.

Response by COL Vincent Stoneking made Apr 17 at 2014 12:50 PM

COL Vincent Stoneking — Thu, 17 Apr 2014 12:50:05 -0400

I'm glad to see it exists!

Which I only do because of this post, so thank you!

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 17 at 2014 1:03 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 17 Apr 2014 13:03:40 -0400

It's alright a few bugs, for instance trying to type in a dialog box makes the menu pop open and that gets in the way.

I'm glad I have another app to suck my time away!

Response by SSgt Jersun Amos made Apr 17 at 2014 7:24 PM

SSgt Jersun Amos — Thu, 17 Apr 2014 19:24:23 -0400

Now for it's release for Android.

Response by SGM Matthew Quick made Apr 21 at 2014 7:53 PM

SGM Matthew Quick — Mon, 21 Apr 2014 19:53:23 -0400

It should already be available in iTunes...it's getting better.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 21 at 2014 7:59 PM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 21 Apr 2014 19:59:43 -0400

Absolutely agree. I'm pretty sure there is one for iPhone, but I would love to one for droid

Response by SFC(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 21 at 2014 8:02 PM

SFC(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 21 Apr 2014 20:02:03 -0400

Perhaps with time it will get better. Currently the app is more of a website shortcut instead of an app.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made May 15 at 2014 5:18 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 15 May 2014 17:18:03 -0400

FYI,

I've recently noticed that the Rally Point App for Android is available for download. I've been using it for the past few days for browsing. The notifications alerts indicates that I have an alert, but it doesn't state what it was for. Other than that, it works pretty good.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 21 at 2014 4:16 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 21 Jun 2014 16:16:50 -0400

I like the app. I spend more time on the app than I do on my laptop

Response by GySgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 10 at 2014 6:38 PM

GySgt Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 10 Jul 2014 18:38:35 -0400

There's some handsome looking Marine on the App preview hmmm.... :D

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 13 at 2014 10:08 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 13 Aug 2014 10:08:34 -0400

I will be willing to start creating one for those who have a Windows Phone.

Response by SGT Richard H. made Aug 20 at 2014 9:29 PM

SGT Richard H. — Wed, 20 Aug 2014 21:29:00 -0400

I think it still needs a lot of work.

Response by SFC Mark Merino made Aug 23 at 2014 3:04 AM

SFC Mark Merino — Sat, 23 Aug 2014 03:04:16 -0400

I think I found a RallyPoint app that isn't ours?Yup, There is another rally point app for sure.

Response by SPC Greg Burnett made Oct 6 at 2014 6:35 PM

SPC Greg Burnett — Mon, 06 Oct 2014 18:35:09 -0400

I can't get it to load; the phone I have has a very small amount of memory on it and it stops the download saying there is not enough memory.
App show like 43MB and I have something like 70MB available, but it won't go.
I have a 32GB memory card, does anyone know if the app stays on the phone or sits on and runs off the memory card?
I really like the phone for what it is except the memory.

Response by Cpl Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 28 at 2015 3:49 PM

Cpl Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 28 Jan 2015 15:49:58 -0500

The RP app though convenient, too often does not do what I ask it to do. Instead of responding to a post I see that I am viewing a profile. That is of course if the app is responding as indeed it is slow. I was very excited for the app, but I find that the interface is too small to adequately allow users to navigate.

Response by SGT Steven Eugene Kuhn MBA made Feb 2 at 2015 5:10 PM

SGT Steven Eugene Kuhn MBA — Mon, 02 Feb 2015 17:10:34 -0500

I stopped using it, drives me nuts. It hangs, reloads old messages and old posts that are not accurate any longer.

Response by TSgt Joshua Copeland made Feb 2 at 2015 5:15 PM

TSgt Joshua Copeland — Mon, 02 Feb 2015 17:15:32 -0500

I have literally completely given up on the iOS app. it is not worth the level of frustration that comes with it.

Response by CPL Roland Newton made Jul 24 at 2015 2:21 AM

CPL Roland Newton — Fri, 24 Jul 2015 02:21:24 -0400

It has been very helpful to me