BuddySOS: Group Safety & SOS

BuddySOS: Group Safety & SOS

Find friends & share location

12 ratings
10 reviews
$3.99 Free
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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • October 2, 2024
  • August 10, 2026

Features

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About

Easily locate your group and share your real-time location for events or everyday safety. The app offers a buddy system, transparent permissions, and enhanced speed, with a free ad-supported version and an optional ad-free subscription.

βœ“Buddy System for group location
βœ“Real-time location tracking
βœ“Background location sharing
βœ“SOS alerts and group invites
βœ“Transparent permission explanations
βœ“Ad-supported free version
βœ“Ad-free subscription option
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What's New in BuddySOS

2.1.3

August 10, 2026

Thanks for using BuddySOS! This update brings behind-the-scenes improvements to performance, stability, and reliability, so keeping your crew together stays smooth and fast. Have a request? We read every piece of feedback.

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Subscription plans

BuddySOS Ad-Free

Full access to Buddy System & SOS features.

$1.991 Month
3 Days trial
Price Updates
July 15, 2026β†’$1.99
November 22, 2024β†’$1.99
October 22, 2024β†’$3.99
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User reviews

Must-have for events!

RaveDaddy makes it so easy to stay connected and feel safe at shows. Love the one-tap SOS and location sharing control. Super smooth experience, highly recommend!

Will Save Lives

Have had friends collapse in the middle of crowded venues - including arenas with stadium seating where my friend toppled several rows down.

Having something like RaveDaddy in that scenario would’ve been huge - and would’ve ensured my friend had appropriate care quickly instead of 15-20 minutes later.

I feel safe attending events with this app on my phone - I can signal for help for me or others around me at the tap of a button, and once enabled, my SOS stays on for loved ones to track me indefinitely (in the case of abduction) using location services on my device.

Amazing peace of mind.
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Response from developer

The scenario you described β€” a friend collapsing in a stadium crowd β€” is exactly why we built the SOS feature. That 15-20 minute difference in response time can genuinely matter. One thing you might not know: if you set up your emergency contacts in the app, your location goes to them automatically the moment SOS activates β€” no fumbling required. Thank you for sharing this. Stay safe out there.

Never losing my rave squad again!

It used to be such a struggle keeping all my friends together at music festivals. RaveDaddy made the issue obsolete! It makes raving with the squad so easy and worry free!

Response from developer

Never losing your rave squad β€” that's the whole mission right there. No more 'meet at the ferris wheel' plans that never work πŸ˜‚ Tell your squad β€” the more people in the group who have it, the better it works.

Great app to stay safe!

Awesome app, so useful to keep safe and connected with everyone when we are out! I even told my parents about it to keep them safe. Def recommend and can't wait to see so many more ppl benefitting from this idea

Response from developer

Love that you're already spreading the word to your parents β€” that cross-generational use case is exactly what we built for. Worth knowing: location sharing works across iOS and Android so it doesn't matter what devices the family is on. Keep having fun and staying safe πŸ™Œ

1st Responders Support It!

As a 1st responder, finding someone in trouble who needs help in a rave crowd, mosh pit, or large complex packed with people is extremely difficult. This app provides a specific location that can enable fire, medical, or police to locate the emergency quicker. And it can be used to locate friends and family for non-emergencies, too.
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Response from developer

First responders are the people we hope never get this app by accident and the people we most want vouching for it. Thank you. Update since this review: RaveDaddy is now BuddySOS. Same team, same SOS, same precise location share for emergencies. The rebrand extended what worked in mosh pits and crowded venues to family trips, hiking groups, and conferences. If anyone in the responder community wants to talk about how BuddySOS could plug into event medical workflows, we'd be glad to.

FAQ

Does RaveDaddy have ads?

Yes, the free version of RaveDaddy contains advertisements. Ads are disabled for users in the EU/UK.

How much does RaveDaddy cost?

RaveDaddy offers a free version with core features and light ads. An ad-free experience and premium tools are available through a subscription plan.

What is the subscription cost for RaveDaddy?

The subscription plan for RaveDaddy costs $1.99 per month and includes a 3-day free trial.

What age rating does RaveDaddy have?

RaveDaddy has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

How often is RaveDaddy updated?

The latest version of RaveDaddy, 1.7.8, was last updated on February 25, 2026, indicating regular updates for enhanced speed and stability.

What devices does RaveDaddy support?

RaveDaddy is available for iPhone and iPad devices.

Can I turn off location sharing easily in RaveDaddy?

Yes, RaveDaddy includes a one-touch quick toggle for turning location sharing on and off with groups as needed.

Is my data safe with RaveDaddy?

RaveDaddy states that it protects your data and never sells your information, emphasizing transparency in its permission settings.