Benefits of using a location sharing app to keep tabs on family members & loved ones are many. After all, there’s simply nothing worse for a parent than not knowing if their kids are safe.
There are several good apps on the app stores, which offer great features & assist in providing peace of mind. Here are 5 popular location sharing apps 2019.
1. Life360
Helps receive real-time GPS information on family members or friends with Life360. The app is available for both Android & IOS.
Simply install the Family/Friend locator on a target device, register it, then view location on a private map, which tracks the target device. A map marker pins all locations to your map view. Create geofence zones around regularly visited areas, such as school, home or work, the app sends notifications when these sections are breached.
The app also demarcates high crime zones(US only) & offers information on how fast a person, using a target device is traveling.
2. Glympse
A simple method to share real-time GPS location with the predefined person or set of people. No need to install anything on a target device,
Glympse rather puts you in charge of sharing your location with interested parties. Send a message when you’re late for work, stuck in traffic, when your car breaks down, or your ETA when coming home from a date with pals. This app shows people exactly where you are on a map, & the best feature is that the data is ephemeral, so it only lasts for the moment.
3. Spoten
Very similar to the Life360 app, Spoten allows you to track anyone who has the app installed & accepts your tracking invitation. Receive real-time GPS location information on friends & family members, track young drivers & find your phone(using a friends device) if it’s lost or stolen.
4. Konum
Share your location with anyone on your phone’s contact list. Easily switch settings to stop or start location sharing. Send & receive location based instant messages. Get directions for specific locations. Find a lost or stolen phone. No need to set up an app on another device, you’re in charge of your location information.
5. GeoZillia
As with all apps on this list, you can track the location of loved ones in real-time. The app is integrated with SMS push notification, which allows you to send & receive messages when dangerous situations arise. The app also has a handy task assignment & shopping list feature installed.
