# HereRanger 2 — Push your location on the map

> Push your location on the map (iPhone/iPad app by Tomoyuki Okawa.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hereranger-2/id6757130977 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Tomoyuki Okawa](https://appshunter.io/developer/421623755)
- Category: Lifestyle, Social Networking
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 34 MB
- Languages: American English, Japanese
- Released: 2026-01-07
- Data updated: 2026-02-23
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hereranger-2/id6757130977/reviews.md

## What is HereRanger 2?

HereRanger 2: Secure, On-Demand Location Sharing

Stay connected without being "tracked."  HereRanger 2 (位置だよ戦隊2) is designed for families, friends, and teams who need to coordinate quickly without sacrificing privacy.  Unlike other apps that monitor you 24/7, HereRanger 2 puts you in total control.  Your location is only updated when you decide to send it, which makes this app 'on-demand location sharing.'

- Key Features -

1. The Power of the Tap: Push your current location and a custom message to your "Rangers" instantly.
2. 300+ Quick Messages: Choose from nearly 300 messages or emojis to give context to your location—perfect for "I'm here!", "Running late," or "Mission accomplished!"
3. Instant Notifications: When a squad member updates their status, you will receive an immediate alert notification.  One tap takes you directly to their new position on the map.
4. No "Always-On" Privacy Drain: We respect your battery and your business.  The app only updates your location when you trigger the "Send" button.

- The Secure Handshake -

Connecting with others is secure and simple.  No complicated account setups or social media linking required:

1. Invite: Generate a secure deep link and a unique 6-digit PIN.
2. Verify: Your partner taps the link, enters the PIN, and the "Handshake" is complete.
3. Deploy: You are now ready to lead or follow with end-to-end coordination.

- Privacy by Design -

1. Powered by iCloud: HereRanger 2 uses your existing Apple iCloud account.  No third-party servers, no new passwords, and no data harvesting.
2. Lightweight Footprint: We only store your most recent location update.  It won't clutter your iCloud storage or track your historical movements.
3. Unlimited Squads: Lead or follow as many Rangers as you need.  There are no restrictions on the size of your coordination group.

- Support & Instructions -

New to the squad?  Just tap the Help icon (Quick Guide) in the toolbar for a full walkthrough of the Ranger protocol.

- EULA -
https://blog.mhvt.net/?p=7738#termsofuse


## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 2.1.5 — 2026-01-20

1. When you open the Send sheet and tap the Send button, the app will show a yellow screen to confirm that the location change has been pushed.  You can tap this confirmation view to close it.  Or it will automatically close itself in 5 seconds.
2. The geographic coordinate text can now be tapped.  So you can tap it to copy the current location coordinates in the Send sheet.
3. The user can now run a search to find a message over the Send sheet by tapping the Find button.
4. New message additions concerning 'convenience star,' 'café,' 'parking lot' to Group #7 Loctions in the Send sheet.

### 2.1.3 — 2026-01-16

1. Fix: When the user opened the Account sheet on iPad while it's in the portrait orientation and then set it to the Landscape orientation, the sheet height exceeded that of the device.
2. Open the Account sheet and then navigate to the Invite tab.  And you can now create an invitation for the desktop application version (Ranger Station 2), which is scheduled for release in a week or two.  For more information, please refer to Section 3.1 OS options in Quick Guide.
3. Several minor and major UI changes and fixes are made on the main app screen.

### 2.1.1 — 2026-01-14

1. Fix: When the user tapped 'Cancel following entirely,' the app in fact failed to cancel follower subscriptions.
2. Update: The user now has options of sending a location change with or without a message in Settings.
3. The Send sheet has three additions concerning the taxi stand under No. 6 Traffic.

### 2.1.0 — 2026-01-07

No release notes.

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