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BuddySOS

Ch 117.0of 29Family Locator Apps
  1. 1Runs onAndroid, iOS
  2. 2CostsFree plan · paid from $1.99/mo
  3. 3Location alertsYes
  4. 4Geofence limit5 places
  5. 5Platform supportboth
  6. 6SOS toolsYes
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Overview

BuddySOS is an Android and iOS app for groups that combines real-time location sharing, boundary alerts, and one-tap SOS. An SOS alerts members of the active group with the sender's live GPS location, including when the phone is locked. It can also text emergency contacts a live-location link through Twilio, and recipients do not need the app. Safe zones alert the group when a member enters or leaves; each zone must have a radius of at least 100 meters, and a group can have up to five. The free plan is free and includes one group, one safe zone, and ads. BuddySOS Pro is 1.99 USD per month and removes ads while allowing more groups and zones. The maker says it shares location only with group members, does not sell it, and does not keep location history. Data is encrypted in transit and at rest, but not end-to-end encrypted. Sign-up uses a phone number and text-message code; listed availability currently includes US, Canada, UK, and EU numbers.

Who it is for

BuddySOS is aimed at festival and event groups, families, friends, and staff teams coordinating on their existing iOS or Android phones. Its group map and SOS tools are relevant where members need shared location and alerts.

What is good

  • SOS shares live GPS location with group members
  • Emergency contacts can receive a location link by SMS
  • Safe zones alert on entry and exit
  • No location history is kept, according to the maker
  • Available for Android and iOS

What to know first

  • Free plan includes one group and one safe zone
  • Safe zones require a 100-meter minimum radius
  • Data is not end-to-end encrypted
  • Sign-up listed for US, Canada, UK, and EU numbers

Verdict

BuddySOS combines group location, safe-zone alerts, and SOS escalation, with a clear free-plan limit and monthly Pro price. Consider the stated encryption scope and sign-up region availability before choosing it.

BuddySOS plans and pricing

All plans
Free Free 1 group · 1 safe zone · ads buddysos.app · 3 Oct 2026
BuddySOS Pro $1.99/mo Monthly at $1.99/month Removes ads · more groups and zones buddysos.app · 3 Oct 2026

Compared on family locator apps

Free plan
Yesbuddysos.app
Paid from
$1.99/mobuddysos.app
Location alerts
Yesbuddysos.app
Geofence limit
5 placesbuddysos.app
Location history
nonebuddysos.app
Platform support
bothbuddysos.app
SOS tools
Yesbuddysos.app

Facts

What it does
BuddySOS provides real-time group location sharing, boundary alerts, and one-tap SOS for groups.buddysos.app · 3 Oct 2026
SOS alerts
One tap alerts members of the active group with the sender’s live GPS location, including while the phone is locked.buddysos.app · 3 Oct 2026
SMS escalation
SOS can text emergency contacts a link to the sender’s live location through Twilio, and recipients do not need the app.buddysos.app · 3 Oct 2026
Safe zones
Safe zones alert the group when a member enters or leaves; each zone has a 100-meter minimum radius and each group can have up to five.buddysos.app · 3 Oct 2026
Location privacy
BuddySOS says it does not sell location data or keep location history, and shares location only with members of the user’s group.buddysos.app · 3 Oct 2026
Encryption
The maker says data is encrypted in transit and at rest, and clarifies that the service is not end-to-end encrypted.buddysos.app · 3 Oct 2026
Battery behavior
Battery Saver Mode adjusts location checks based on movement, and the app says it does not hold a wake lock while the screen is off.buddysos.app · 3 Oct 2026
Account and availability
Sign-up uses a phone number and text-message code, with sign-up currently listed for numbers from the US, Canada, UK, and EU.buddysos.app · 3 Oct 2026
Event staff
Staff teams can use shared live maps and SOS on their existing iOS or Android phones without extra hardware or IT setup.buddysos.app · 3 Oct 2026
Integrations
The maker identifies Twilio as the service used to deliver SOS SMS messages.buddysos.app · 3 Oct 2026
Support
BuddySOS says it aims to reply to support and partnership messages within one business day.buddysos.app · 3 Oct 2026
Who it is for
The maker describes the app for festival and event groups, families, friends, and people coordinating staff teams.buddysos.app · 3 Oct 2026

Company

Headquarters
United Statesbuddysos.app · 28 Sept 2026

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