# Share Location vs SS

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SS at none against Share Location's 6. SS also leads on ads (none vs shown). Share Location's advantage is chart position (#106 vs unranked). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Share Location sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. SS asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Share Location | SS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/share-location-phone-tracker/id1465999276/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **6K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 68.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | **#106** | — |
| Size | 72 MB | 141 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Thien Ly](https://appshunter.io/developer/1449026900) | [S S tracking (PTY) LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/6790416048) |

## What reviewers say

### Share Location

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/share-location-phone-tracker/id1465999276)

**Currently charting:** #106 Top Grossing · Navigation (US App Store)

Easily share your real-time location with friends and family, or find their whereabouts. Track devices, monitor battery levels, and receive alerts when loved ones arrive or depart. Get directions and send quick messages for seamless communication.

**Highlights:** Real-time location sharing, Locate friends and family, Temporary or permanent sharing, Directions to contacts, Past location history, Battery level and speed monitoring, Place Alerts and nearby notifications

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro | $2.99 | per month |
| Pro | $9.99 | per month |
| Pro | $24.99 | per year |
| Pro | $59.99 | per year |
| Pro | $69.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and reliable tracking service
- 👍 Accurate location tracking
- 💡 Helpful for monitoring family and friends
- 👍 Trusted and effective investigative service

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Requires access to device for full functionality
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🐛 Inconsistent location accuracy
- 🔋 Frequent disconnections and offline status

**Reported bugs**

- Incorrect location reporting
- Frequent app crashes and freezes
- Difficulty canceling subscription

**Requested features**

- Indefinite location sharing without subscription
- Option to erase location history
- Automatic reconnection when device is recharged


### SS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ss-tracking-mobile/id6790416046)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Share Location free?

Share Location is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is SS free?

SS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Share Location or SS have ads?

Share Location shows ads; SS does not.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*