Location Buddy vs Tether
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Location Buddy
This app privately tracks your daily movements and displays your location history on an interactive map. All your location data is securely stored only on your device, ensuring maximum privacy. It also allows for importing past data and exporting your history for backup or further analysis.
- Private location tracking
- Location history on map
- Low battery usage
- Import from Google Maps/Moves
- Export as JSON/SQLite
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Location Buddy is a private location tracker. It records your location throughout the day and lets you view your location history on a nice little map. Your location data is stored locally on your phone; it never leaves your device. Features: - Very low battery usage. - Explore your location history on a map. - Import location data from a Google Maps or Moves archive. - Export your location history as JSON or SQLite to inspect, edit, or back up.
Tether
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Forget that moment of panic in a crowded parking lot. With Parking Timer & Location, you get a simple and reliable assistant to track your spot and your time, letting you get back to what matters. NEVER LOSE YOUR CAR AGAIN One-Tap Location Save: Uses your phone's GPS to instantly save your parking spot on a map. Live Walking Directions: Guides you back to your car with a clear compass and walking directions in Apple Maps or Google Maps. AVOID COSTLY PARKING FINES Flexible Timers: Start a simple stopwatch to see how long you've been parked, or set a countdown timer for your parking meter and get a reminder before it expires. Live Activity & Dynamic Island: Keep an eye on your timer right from your Lock Screen. No need to even unlock your phone. ALL YOUR INFO IN ONE PLACE Add Photos & Notes: Snap a picture of your spot or add a note like "Level 3, near the elevator" so you never forget. Detailed History: Your past parking sessions are automatically saved, creating a perfect log of where you've been. Download Parking Timer & Location today for a stress-free parking experience!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Location Buddy at every 4 months against Tether's every 12 months. Tether's advantage is iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Location Buddy ships an update every 4 months, Tether every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Location Buddy | Tether |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months — better | Every 12 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 17.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 14 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Matthew Jee | Mykola Rudenko |
In-app purchases
Location Buddy
No in-app purchases
Tether
No in-app purchases





