Comparison

Location Buddy vs Tether

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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.

About

Tether

Features
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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!

Screenshots

Location Buddy3 screens
Tether4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Location Buddy versus Tether: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLocation BuddyTether
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 months — betterEvery 12 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS26.017.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMatthew JeeMykola Rudenko

In-app purchases

None

Location Buddy

No in-app purchases

None

Tether

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Location Buddy free?
Location Buddy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tether free?
Tether is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Location Buddy or Tether have ads?
Neither Location Buddy nor Tether shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Location Buddy or Tether?
Location Buddy ships an update every 4 months, and Tether every 12 months. Most recently, Location Buddy was updated on June 1, 2026 and Tether on September 21, 2026.

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