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Glympse

Freemium#26 of 29 in Family Locator Apps

Glympse: A focused choice for expiring location shares, ETAs, browser links, and cross-platform access. Ranked #26 of 29 in Family Locator Apps by our editors (6.5/10); pricing: Free plan; best for simple expiring location sharing across platforms.

6.5/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
6.5 / 10
Pricing
Free plan
Best for
Simple expiring location sharing across platforms
Free plan
Yes
Facts checked
22 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Free real-time sharing with automatic expiration timers
- Browser-viewable links work across iOS, Android, and web
- Includes ETA sharing, private groups, favorites, and saved places
Where it doesn't
- Designed around temporary sharing rather than persistent tracking
- Family alerts and SOS tools are not part of its described feature set
- Premium tiers focus on branded sharing rather than broader family controls

Our verdict on Glympse

Glympse is a location-sharing app for families, friends, groups, businesses, and event organizers. Its core workflow covers real-time GPS sharing, location requests, ETA updates, private invite-only groups, favorite contacts, and saved places through My Places. Recipients can open a shareable link in a web browser without installing the app, while automatic expiration timers keep each share temporary. The service is available on iOS, Android, and the web, making it a practical fit for people who need straightforward sharing across different devices.

The freemium model gives users access to free real-time sharing, with the published feature set also covering browser links, location requests, ETAs, groups, favorites, and saved locations. The Premium Shares plan adds a branded location-sharing experience, logo and brand colors, and temporary live location and ETA sharing. Premium Shares Annual lists the same highlights. The category details show a starting price of 9.99, while the paid tiers are most relevant to organizations or groups that want branded sharing rather than additional family-safety functions.

Glympse’s strongest distinction is its narrow focus on temporary, link-based location sharing. Shares expire automatically, and expired shares remain visible for 48 hours before deletion. That approach suits meetups, arrivals, travel coordination, and short-term group visibility, especially when recipients should not need the app. Choose Glympse if cross-platform access, expiring links, and ETA updates are the priority. Consider another family locator if your primary need is a broader ongoing safety system with persistent family monitoring, family alerts, or SOS capabilities.

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Glympse pricing

Plans Free planFreemium A usable free plan; paid tiers unlock the limits above. Prices checked 22 Sep 2026.

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Glympse fact sheet

Free plan	Yes
Paid from	Not verified
Location alerts	Not verified
Member limit	Not verified
Geofence limit	Not verified
Location history	Limited
Platform support	Both
SOS tools	Not verified
Deployment	Mobile
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android
Support	Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business (editorial estimate)
Pricing	Free plan (source)
Website	glympse.com
Facts checked	22 Sep 2026

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