Be Closer vs Bluelane
Be Closer
becloser.com
Bluelane
bluelane.ioSide by side
| Figure | Be Closer | Bluelane |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $3.99/mo | $4/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | — | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 3 | 2 |
| Spec score · Family Locator Apps | 8.4 (#3) | 8.4 (#4) |
| Integrations | The maker’s site identifies the App Store and Google Play as download channels. | The site credits MapTiler and OpenStreetMap on its route maps. |
| Product | Be Closer is a family locator app that shows invited family members on one private live map. | Bluelane shares a live location and route from an iPhone so friends can follow in a browser. |
| Support | The team says it responds to support emails usually within 24 hours, Monday through Friday. | The site lists [email protected] as its contact email. |
Plans
In their own words
Be Closer
Be Closer is a family locator app for Android and iOS that places invited circle members on a private live map. Members must accept an invitation before appearing, and they can pause sharing or leave the circle at any time. Places lets users set geofences and receive alerts when members arrive or leave. A one-tap SOS sends a member’s live location to the whole circle, while location history can show where members have been today, this week, or last month. The maker says the app can show a family phone’s last known location even after its battery dies, and that typical daily battery use is under 3%. It describes the app for kids and teens, aging parents, partners, siblings, and roommates. The app is available in 13 languages. The Free plan costs nothing and includes real-time location. Premium costs $3.99 a month; Family costs $6.99 a month. Both paid plans include unlimited location history and Places, and Family covers the whole circle. Final pricing is shown in-app.