# myLocation vs Active SOS

The clearest difference is price: Active SOS at Free against myLocation's $0.99. Active SOS also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). myLocation's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 3.7) and in-app purchases (none vs 8). On review sentiment, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Active SOS is free to download; myLocation costs $0.99 up front. Active SOS sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. myLocation asks for nothing beyond the download.

myLocation holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: myLocation has 326 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of myLocation's written reviews are positive against 67% of Active SOS's.

myLocation ships an update every 2 months, Active SOS every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | myLocation | Active SOS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.6 (326 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mylocation-gps-coordinates/id577432892/reviews)** | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/active-sos/id6480014748/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **326** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **68.8% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#156** | — |
| Size | 4 MB | 106 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Apostolos Samaras](https://appshunter.io/developer/429472940) | [Active SOS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1737887065) |

## What reviewers say

### myLocation

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mylocation-gps-coordinates/id577432892)

**Currently charting:** #156 Top Paid · Navigation (US App Store)

Easily share and save precise GPS coordinates anywhere on Earth. Pin your current location or any spot on the map, and share it via text, email, or social media. Ideal for adventurers, travelers, or sharing your location in emergencies.

**Highlights:** Precise GPS coordinate sharing, Automatic and manual pin placement, Multiple sharing options (text, email, social media), Intuitive map interface, Emergency location sharing, Customizable saved locations with notes

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Active SOS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/active-sos/id6480014748)

This app provides a discreet and customizable way to communicate your status and location during emergencies. It's designed for families, corporations, and individuals needing a reliable safety alert system with a single button press.

**Highlights:** One-button SOS and SAFE alerts, Customizable alerts for various use cases, Discreet communication without drawing attention, Privacy-focused data handling, Real-time location sharing, Unlimited use cases and alerts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Package | $4.99 | per month |
| Monthly Plan - Professional | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly Plan - Enterprise | $14.99 | per month |
| Monthly Plan - Enterprise D | $20.00 | per month |
| Yearly Package | $44.99 | per year |
| Yearly Plan - Professional | $89.99 | per year |
| Yearly Plan - Enterprise | $119.99 | per year |
| Yearly Plan - Enterprise D | $179.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is myLocation free?

myLocation costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Active SOS free?

Active SOS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, myLocation or Active SOS?

myLocation is rated higher. myLocation averages 4.6 out of 5 from 326 ratings, while Active SOS averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do myLocation or Active SOS have ads?

Neither myLocation nor Active SOS shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, myLocation or Active SOS?

myLocation ships an update every 2 months, and Active SOS every 2 weeks. Most recently, myLocation was updated on October 11, 2026 and Active SOS on October 10, 2026.

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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.*