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What is the Glympse app and what does it do?

Glympse is a trusted leader in real-time, temporary location sharing, and it has been used by millions since 2008. You can share your location or request someone else’s with just a few taps. It works across devices (iPhone or Android, it doesn’t matter!) using a simple link that opens in any web browser. Glympse helps you Share Your Where® on your terms.

Key Features:

  • Timer Feature: You can set the Glympse timer to expire at any time, from 5 minutes to 12 hours.
  • Favorites Feature: Quickly share your location with the people you connect with most – all with a single tap—no need to scroll through your entire list.
  • Private Groups Feature: This feature is perfect for families, carpools, teams, or close friends who want to stay in sync on the go. Group members can share their real-time location or request updates from others. See our FAQ list here.
  • Premium Tags Feature: ​Great for situations where multiple people need to share their location on a single, shared map, like events (races, summer camp buses, biking events), food trucks, and Santa Trackers. You can define up to seven specific routes for your events and include custom messages and links to communicate directly with your audience. Just USD $9.99/month
  • Premium Shares Feature: Ideal for small businesses to personalize the Glympse app with their logo, colors, and branding. Many limo companies, realtors, HVAC, pest control, cleaning services, and more use Glympse Premium Shares to help reduce the “Where are you?” calls. You can also request your customer’s location. Just USD $9.99/month
  • My Places Feature: This feature lets you save frequently visited locations for quick access. It is excellent for remembering where you last parked in a busy parking lot. Read more on our blog here.