Comparison

Grid Live vs Lociro

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

Head to head
About

Grid Live

Features
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Grid Live - Shared Map Share your location with the people who matter, making care simpler. Grid Live is a location sharing and safety tool designed for families, friends, and close contacts. Whether you want to confirm that your child has arrived at school safely, stay connected with family during a trip, or quickly find each other in a mall, at an event, or in a parking lot, Grid Live lets you view members' locations on a single shared map—reducing the hassle of repeatedly asking, "Where are you?" With Grid Live, you can create a dedicated family circle, invite family members or friends to join voluntarily, and share locations with their permission. Every member can clearly see their own sharing status, ensuring that connections are built on trust and consent—not passive tracking. What Grid Live can do for you: View family locations on a shared map After creating a family group, you can see the location status of members who have joined. Whether you're picking up kids, traveling, gathering a group, or commuting, simply open Grid Live to quickly get a sense of everyone's approximate location—making waiting and communication more efficient. Share your real-time location with your family circle When you're out running errands, driving home, picking up children, or meeting friends, you can share your location with invited members. Family members don't need to call or text repeatedly—just open the map to see if you're on the way. Create private family circles and groups Grid Live supports creating different family circles or groups, making it easy to manage members for various scenarios. You can invite family, partners, friends, or other trusted contacts to join. You can also set nicknames and avatars for members, making everyone easier to identify on the map. Set geofence alerts Set safe zones for home, school, office, or frequently visited places. When a family member arrives at or leaves a designated location, you can stay informed in a timely manner. For scenarios like children leaving school, seniors going out, or family members commuting, geofence alerts provide extra peace of mind. View location history and routes Grid Live supports viewing historical routes, helping you review past location movements. Whether you want to confirm a day's travel path or look back at a trip route, you can gain a clearer understanding of movement trails. Group emergency alerts In case of unexpected situations, the group emergency alert feature helps members quickly send distress signals to the family circle. For scenarios like going out alone, commuting at night, or traveling, this is an added layer of safety. Clearer family safety coordination Grid Live is not just a map tool—it's a way for family members to stay connected. It's suitable for parents keeping an eye on children, partners coordinating schedules, friends gathering at events, families staying in sync during road trips, and anyone who wants to stay connected with important people in their daily lives. Why choose Grid Live? Because caring shouldn't be complicated. Most of the time, we don't mean to interrupt—we just want to know if they're safe, if they've arrived, or if they're on their way. Grid Live presents this information in a more natural way: open the map, take a glance, and feel at ease. Grid Live emphasizes voluntary sharing and privacy boundaries. All location sharing requires member authorization, and you should only invite people who have consented to share their location. We want this to be a tool that builds trust, reduces anxiety, and enhances a sense of security among family and friends. Whether for everyday life or special trips, Grid Live helps you stay connected with the people who matter most. Download Grid Live and start creating your private shared map today. Terms of use:https://sites.google.com/view/livespot-terms-of-use/%E9%A6%96%E9%A1%B5 Privacy Policy:https://sites.google.com/view/livespot-privacy-policy/%E9%A6%96%E9%A1%B5"

About

Lociro

Features
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Lociro - Real-Time Friend Location, Geofence Alerts, and Movement History, So You Always Know Where Everyone Is Say goodbye to endless "Where are you?" texts and guessing games. Lociro keeps you connected to the people who matter through real-time location sharing—see friends on a live map, set geofences to get arrival and departure alerts, and review past movement trails whenever you need context. Stay in sync today, worry less tomorrow, and never lose track of the people you care about. Smart Geofence Alerts for the Places That Matter Every circle has its own rhythm—home, school, office, gym, or a friend's place. Lociro lets you draw custom geofences around any location and sends you instant notifications the moment someone arrives or leaves. No constant checking, no unnecessary calls—just timely, relevant updates that keep you informed without being intrusive. Full Movement History at a Glance We don't just show you where someone is right now. Lociro also lets you view historical movement trails, so you can retrace routes, understand past visits, and get the full picture over time. Whether you're coordinating schedules, checking in on family, or simply curious about a day's journey, the timeline is always there when you need it. Payment & Subscription Terms: You may cancel your subscription at any time. Lociro offers a discounted first-week price for new subscribers, during which you get unlimited access to all features. After the first week, your account will be automatically charged for renewal at the regular weekly subscription price within 24 hours before the end of the current weekly period. You may cancel auto-renewal at any time, provided that the cancellation is made at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Any unused portion of a discounted first-week period will be forfeited when you purchase an auto-renewing subscription. Manage your subscription directly from your iPhone. Subscriptions can be managed by the user, and auto-renewal can be turned off by going to Account Settings: ● Open the Settings app● Tap your name● Tap Subscriptions● Tap the subscription you want to manage Terms of use: https://sites.google.com/view/lociro-terms-of-use Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/lociro Contact Us: 18101026917@163.com

Screenshots

Grid Live4 screens
Lociro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Lociro at none against Grid Live's shown. Lociro also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs weekly). Grid Live's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, 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. Grid Live sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per 7 days and Lociro sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Grid Live ships an update weekly, Lociro every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Grid Live versus Lociro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGrid LiveLociro
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer尧 任Ashlee Heiston

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Grid Live

Subscriptions2
  • weekly3 Days trial$19.997 Days
  • yearly$99.991 Year
9 purchases

Lociro

Subscriptions7
  • Weekly $6.99$6.997 Days
  • Weekly $9.99 – First Week $0.997 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Weekly $9.99$9.997 Days
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  • Weekly $9.99 – First Week $0.497 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Weekly $19.99$19.997 Days
  • Yearly Premium – $29.99$29.991 Year
  • Yearly $59.99$59.991 Year
One-time2
  • Lifetime Premium – $39.99$39.99
  • Lifetime $99.99$99.99

Questions

Is Grid Live free?
Grid Live is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Lociro free?
Lociro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Grid Live or Lociro have ads?
Grid Live shows ads; Lociro does not.
Which is updated more often, Grid Live or Lociro?
Grid Live ships an update weekly, and Lociro every 2 days. Most recently, Grid Live was updated on October 1, 2026 and Lociro on October 10, 2026.

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