# Jao: LIVE GPS Location Sharing — Send your LIVE Location by SMS

> Live GPS location and trip route sharing via SMS link. (iPhone/iPad app by Lookna.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jao-live-gps-location-sharing/id1322436806 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Lookna](https://appshunter.io/developer/1295714518)
- Category: Navigation, Productivity
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 4 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.3 · 73 MB
- Languages: American English, Hebrew, Hindi, Russian
- Released: 2017-12-14
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jao-live-gps-location-sharing/id1322436806/reviews.md

## What is Jao?

Share with your friends, family or customers:

- your trip route on Map
- your current GPS location LIVE! as you drive, ride,or walk
- estimated time of arrival to destination
- trip sharing stops as soon as you End the Trip upon arrival.
- no need for your friends or customers to have the app

Jao creates a unique link for your trips and allows you to share your LIVE location on map by SMS or any messaging app of your choice.

On the other side, when they open the link, they see you move in real-time as you drive, ride or walk along the trip route.

## Key features

- Live GPS location sharing
- Trip route sharing on map
- Estimated time of arrival
- Share via SMS or messaging apps
- No app required for recipients
- Automatic trip end upon arrival

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jao-live-gps-location-sharing/id1322436806/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Great idea and way to do it

*2018-03-14*

But it doesn’t work.  

Every address that I try to add says no route

Plz fix and will try again

## Frequently asked questions about Jao

### How does Jao share my live location?

Jao creates a unique link for each trip. This link can be shared via SMS or any messaging app, allowing recipients to view your live location on a map in real-time.

### Do recipients need to download Jao to see my location?

No, recipients do not need to have the Jao app installed. They can view your live location and trip progress directly through the shared link in their web browser.

### What information does Jao share during a trip?

Jao shares your current GPS location live, your trip route on a map, and your estimated time of arrival to your destination.

### How does a trip sharing session end in Jao?

Trip sharing in Jao automatically stops as soon as you manually end the trip, typically upon arrival at your destination.

### Is Jao available on Android devices?

Based on the provided data, Jao is currently supported on iPhone and iPod devices. Android compatibility is not specified.

### How often is Jao updated?

The latest version of Jao is 1.12, which was last updated on November 18, 2019. The frequency of future updates is not detailed.

### What is the age rating for Jao?

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

### Does Jao have ads?

No, Jao does not contain advertisements. The app is free to use and does not display any ads.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.12 — 2019-11-18

- Minor bug fixes
- Improved UI and UX

### 1.11 — 2019-11-03

- Updated Places SDK
- Improved Translations
- Improved UI and UX
- Minor bug fixes

### 1.10 — 2019-10-30

- Fixed Minor Issues
- Improved Translations
- Improved UI and UX
- Minor bug fixes

### 1.09 — 2018-12-12

- Fixed Login Issues
- Improved Translations
- Improved UI and UX
- Minor bug fixes

### 1.08 — 2018-11-21

- Improved Translations
- Improved UI and UX
- Minor bug fixes

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