LogLocations vs Share My Location
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
LogLocations
Automatically records your visited locations using background tasks. It leverages significant location change detection to log your movements. Requires a device with multitasking capabilities for full functionality.
- Automatic location logging
- Background task recording
- Significant location change detection
- Multitasking support
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"Log Locations" is an application to automatically log your visited locations. This application uses iOS4 multitasking feature and save locations as background tasks. iPod touch series are not supported. startMonitoringSignificantLocationChanges API is used, so if you move some significant distance, your visited location is recorded. Save timing is depend on the API, and you cannot control it. Device with multitasking feature is needed to fully utilize this app.
Share My Location
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Welcome to the new way to easily share your real-time GPS location with your friends, family, co-workers, customers, suppliers, and more. The Share Your Location GPS Tracker app enables you to share a Google Map displaying your exact location. It is highly accurate, provides continuous location updates, and is incredibly easy to use! Download this app and you will instantly see how easy it is to use. In fact, you will find only two screens! This GPS cell phone tracker app's simple design contains only a few steps to share your GPS location. The first thing you will do is enable GPS location tracking by clicking the 'Start' button. This will enable the app to use the GPS services available on your phone. The app will generate a random identifier that is unique to only your phone. Now it is time to share your GPS location. Click on the 'Share' button and several share options will be displayed based on the apps installed on your device. Among the options you will may include: - SMS tracker: send a text message with your private url - Email: send your location url via email - Messenger, WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, etc Your location url can be shared with anyone that needs to know where you are! Only those with the location url will be able to see your location. Using this friend finder feature, your friends will see your exact location. As you move, the tracker app will automatically update the map with your new location. Your friends will be able to track the GPS location of your phone with ease. When you are done sharing your location, simply press 'Stop' and no new location updates will be shared. You can manage all your shared location data and in the "manage" screen of the app. Here are some additional important features: > No login or user id required > No personal identifiable information is ever stored > No app install is required by your friends > Your location is continually updated on Google Maps in real-time > Reset and delete all data at any time > Utilize GPS for precision location tracking or use wifi triangulation when not available > Available on both major platforms (CROSS-PLATFORM location tracking and sharing support) > Customizable Profile: Customize your displayed name and line color you and others see. GROUP SHARING: > Want to share your location AND see where several friends or family members are on the same map? > Simply create a group and share the link. Others with the link can also share their data to the same map (must have the app to share location) TAG SHARING: >Want to limit the amount of data being shown? >Share your location with your fiends with the link where only you can add data to the tag PERSONAL: Turn Sharing Off! > Want to just track your location without sharing it with anyone? > Simply turn sharing off and track your location All feedback is welcome: please use the In-App feedback/support form OR contact information at the bottom to provide feedback on our GPS location share application. Free Version > Location data stored for 3 days from when it was created. from when it was created. Paid Version(s) > Basic: Location data stored for 90 days from when it was created. Terms of Use: https://sharemylocation.io/terms_page Privacy Policy: https://sharemylocation.io/privacy_page
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Share My Location at every 2 weeks against LogLocations's every 5 months. LogLocations's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. LogLocations sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Share My Location sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
LogLocations ships an update every 5 months, Share My Location every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | LogLocations | Share My Location |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 51.4% of reviews | โ |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 2 weeks โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | โ |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 โ better | 15.6 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 82 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | tokentoken | Red Maple Tree LLC |
In-app purchases
LogLocations
- Remove Ads$0.99
Share My Location
- Plus Monthly$3.991 Month
- Basic - One Month$4.991 Month
- Family Monthly$6.991 Month
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- Plus Yearly$39.991 Year
- Family Yearly$69.991 Year
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