Docent

Get the app

Docent works in any phone browser. The app does the same things, with a few things only an app can do.

Android

Coming to Google Play. Testers get the APK from Tim.

iPhone

Coming soon. Until then, add Docent to your home screen from Safari.

Why the app

  • Keeps going with the screen offDirections and live sharing carry on when the phone is in your pocket or the screen locks.
  • A louder, steadier voiceThe voice keeps talking when other apps play sound, and it does not stop when the browser sleeps.
  • Shared links open in DocentTap a route someone sent you on WhatsApp and choose Open with Docent, and it opens in the app, ready to play.

Use it now in your browser

Add Docent to your home screen. It opens full screen like an app, with no download from a store.

Android with Chrome

  1. 1Open Docent in Chrome.
  2. 2Tap the three dots at the top right.
  3. 3Tap Add to Home screen, or Install app.
  4. 4Tap Install. Docent now sits with your other apps.

iPhone with Safari

  1. 1Open Docent in Safari.
  2. 2Tap the Share button at the bottom.
  3. 3Scroll down and tap Add to Home Screen.
  4. 4Tap Add. Docent now sits with your other apps.