# CU there! > Universal location sharing via SMS and other platforms. (iPhone/iPad app by Elvyke sa.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cu-there/id383592716 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Elvyke sa](https://appshunter.io/developer/331289588) - Category: Navigation, Utilities - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 5.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 3 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 8.0 · 41 MB - Languages: American English, Chinese (Simplified, China) - Released: 2010-09-18 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cu-there/id383592716/reviews.md ## What is CU there!? Send any location by SMS Other means of map location sharing: - SMS - Email - Facebook Messanger - Facebook Post - Whats App - Twitter - Send to your desktop Mac - Copy link (in order to use anywhere else) - Send a cab to pick them up! CU there! is a useful utility for sending your current position or any other location to your friends, family or colleagues NO MATTER what type of device they own. Unique features including: - The first application to send your location directly through SMS. - Delta span algorithm for precise depiction of map shown -> to map received. You need to check this out. - NO INTERNET connectivity is required by receiver if his device features a local map application. How does it work: CU There! handles a Google Maps link. Its universal and easy to share across any platform imaginable. No more proprietary location format which play in certain platforms and break everywhere else, No requirement for your receiver to have a certain app installed. You just send a Google Maps link with every detail embedded through a universally acceptable SMS (or email). Feeling risky? (or you know what device does you receiving contact have) You can also share the link through every platform possible (incl Facebook, Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp, Twitter etc) Feeling restricted? Just copy the link and paste it wherever you want. Its your choice. CU there! is the only application which allows you to send your position by SMS enabling even low end devices to handle it. It is the only solution allowing you to share location with virtually all devices possible. Many more features are coming! Stay tuned. ## Key features - Send location via SMS - Share via email, WhatsApp, Twitter, Facebook - Copyable universal map link - No internet required for recipient with local map app - Precise map depiction algorithm - Request a cab to pick up recipient ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Disable Ads! | $0.99 | one-time | | 20 Credits | $0.99 | one-time | | 50 Credits | $1.99 | one-time | ## Recent user reviews (3 of 3) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cu-there/id383592716/reviews.md ### 5/5 — PERFECT *2017-11-07* I needed to send someone an address to a vacant patch of land so I couldn't just Google it. I tried at least 10 other apps like this and they were either riddled with ads or just didn't do anything. Then I tried this one and WOW. Not only is it ad-free, but the interface is super sleek and easy to use. The design is flawless. LOVE. IT. ### 1/5 — Terrible *2013-04-29, version 2.4* Plainly terriblr ### 3/5 — Does not work on iOS 6.0.2 on iPhone 5 *2012-12-28, version 2.4* Does not work on iOS 6.0.2 on iPhone 5 ## Frequently asked questions about CU there! ### Does CU there! have ads? No, CU there! does not contain advertisements. It is a free utility application focused on providing location sharing services without interruption. ### How does CU there! compare to other location sharing apps? CU there! is unique in its ability to send location directly via SMS, making it accessible to virtually all devices, even low-end ones. It also doesn't require recipients to install any specific app. ### What platforms can I share my location on with CU there!? You can share your location via SMS, email, Facebook Messenger, Facebook Post, WhatsApp, Twitter, or by copying a link to use anywhere else. It also offers the option to send a cab to pick up the recipient. ### Does the recipient need to have CU there! installed to see my location? No, the recipient does not need to have CU there! installed. If their device has a local map application, they can view the shared location without needing the sender's app. ### What is the delta span algorithm in CU there!? The delta span algorithm is a unique feature that provides a precise depiction of the map shown to the sender and the map received by the recipient, ensuring accuracy in location representation. ### What devices is CU there! available on? CU there! is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It is designed to be compatible with a wide range of Apple mobile devices. ### How often is CU there! updated? The latest version of CU there! is 3.9, which was last updated on March 22, 2016. Future updates are planned, with more features to come. ### Is CU there! suitable for all ages? CU there! has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for younger users and families. Its core functionality is straightforward location sharing. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 3.9 — 2016-03-22 This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. Thank you for using CU there! To make our app better for you, we bring updates to the App Store every 2 weeks. You can update the app automatically (without checking back here) by going to Settings > iTunes & App Store > Automatic Downloads and turning on Updates. Every update of our CU there! app includes improvements for speed and reliability. As other new features become available, we'll highlight those for you in the app. ### 3.8 — 2016-03-11 Thank you for using CU there! To make our app better for you, we bring updates to the App Store every 2 weeks. You can update the app automatically (without checking back here) by going to Settings > iTunes & App Store > Automatic Downloads and turning on Updates. Every update of our CU there! app includes improvements for speed and reliability. As other new features become available, we'll highlight those for you in the app. ### 3.7 — 2016-02-03 Thank you for using CU there! To make our app better for you, we bring updates to the App Store every 2 weeks. You can update the app automatically (without checking back here) by going to Settings > iTunes & App Store > Automatic Downloads and turning on Updates. Every update of our CU there! app includes improvements for speed and reliability. As other new features become available, we'll highlight those for you in the app. ### 3.6 — 2016-01-29 Thanks for using CU There! To make our app better for you, we bring updates to the App Store every 2 weeks. You can update the app automatically (without checking back here) by going to Settings > iTunes & App Store > Automatic Downloads and turning on Updates. Every update of our CU There! app includes improvements for speed and reliability. As other new features become available, we'll highlight those for you in the app. ### 3.5 — 2016-01-25 Thanks for using CUThere! To make our app better for you, we bring updates to the App Store every 2 weeks. You can update the app automatically (without checking back here) by going to Settings > iTunes & App Store > Automatic Downloads and turning on Updates. Every update of our CUThere! app includes improvements for speed and reliability. As other new features become available, we'll highlight those for you in the app. --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-10.*