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Family Locator vs Glympse
Both stand on family locator apps. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan AndroidiPhoneMac
Family Locator combines location sharing with zones, SOS and messaging, with location history and other features included in Premium. Location sharing requires everyone's consent, and the maker warns that background GPS use can reduce battery life.
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Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1
Glympse pairs temporary consumer location sharing with PRO tools for customer-facing driver and technician tracking. PRO starts at $15 a month, while the consumer mobile app is free.
Visit GlympseThe facts
| Family Locator | Glympse | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Mac | Android, API, iPhone, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Monthly Premium Subscription: $19.99 a month | Glympse PRO: $15 a month |
| Plans published | 3 | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | family-locator.com | glympse.com |
| On family locator apps | #8 of 29 | #12 of 29 |
Family Locator: what it does well
- Free version is listed as offering complete functionality.
- SOS can send a child’s exact GPS location.
- Safe and unsafe zones trigger entry and exit notifications.
- Premium includes automated SOS calls and unlimited alerts.
What to know first
- Supported only on Android and iOS.
- Continued background GPS use can dramatically decrease battery life.
- Lifetime Premium costs 14.99 USD once.
- Monthly Premium Subscription costs $19.99 a month.
Glympse: what it does well
- Recipients can view PRO tracking links in a browser
- PRO includes proof of delivery and signature capture
- Free app supports expiring location shares
- Offers APIs and mobile SDKs
What to know first
- Glympse PRO starts at $15 a month
- Location history is limited
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