It’s more than just location sharing—explore the features that set Glympse apart
Glympse offers a powerful set of features that make it the go-to app for real-time location sharing. Whether you’re sending your location, requesting someone else’s, or organizing your favorite places, Glympse keeps you connected and in control.
Tap here to unlock all the cool stuff Glympse can do. Everything from creating your Favorites to adding My Places to Private Groups and our Premium Features for businesses and groups.
Sharing or Requesting Your Location
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Create an ETA
Easily set your destination and let Glympse calculate your ETA based on your real-time location and travel speed. Perfect for letting others know when you'll arrive—no guessing, no constant updates. You can even include a custom message, so your contacts know why you're on the move or what to expect. It’s a smart, hands-free way to keep everyone in the loop.
Create Messages
Choose from ready-to-go templates or write your own to add a personal touch. Whether you're running late, just getting started, or on your way, pre-set messages make it easy to communicate without typing on the go. Customize your templates to match your tone or situation, and send updates with just a tap. It’s quick, convenient, and keeps your contacts informed—your way.
Share with Friends
Add your friends’ email addresses or mobile numbers to keep them in the loop. Once added, they’ll receive a link to view your location in real time—no app download or account required. It’s a hassle-free way to share your ETA, coordinate meetups, or give peace of mind to loved ones. Plus, you stay in control by choosing exactly how long they can see your location.
Timer Settings
Control how long you share your location. Set the Glympse timer to expire when you want — from 5 minutes up to 12 hours. Once the timer runs out, your location automatically disappears, giving you peace of mind and complete privacy. You can also stop sharing at any time with a single tap, putting you in full control of who sees your location and for how long.
Discover the Fun and Flexibility of the Glympse App!
Think Glympse is just basic location sharing? Think again.
There’s a lot more under the hood. With Glympse, you can securely and temporarily share or request location with others, regardless if some are on iPhones and others on Androids. Share Your Wear® with Glympse. Download it for free today!
Favorites
Save Your Favorites in Glympse
Whether it’s your family, your BFFs, your team, or just the people you connect with most, Glympse Favorites makes it easy to keep them close. Save your go-to contacts so you can quickly share your location with a single tap—no need to scroll through your entire list. With Glympse Favorites, staying connected with your “favs” is faster, easier, and just a click away.
Manage Your Glympse Favorites
You can manage your Glympse Favorites anytime. Simply tap the “Favorites” feature within the Glympse app, click on your fav’s name, and share your location. You can also swipe left. It’s as easy as 1, 2, 3! Add or remove contacts with just a few taps, and keep your most important people at your fingertips. It’s all about making real-time sharing faster, smarter, and more personal.
Removing a Favorite
Taking a break? No problem! Removing a favorite is just as simple. Head over to Favorites in the Glympse app, swipe left on the name of the person you want to edit or delete, and you’re done. Glympse makes being fickle or faithful easy peasy! And don’t worry—you can always add them back later. Your Favorites list is yours to control, anytime.
Glympse Premium Tags
One of Glympse’s Standout Features
Glympse Premium Tags offer a private, secure way to share real-time locations on a map with select individuals or groups. They are ideal for food trucks, ice cream trucks, Santa parades, school buses, large group vacations, running and biking clubs, and more. Read more here.
Perfect for Group Coordination
Glympse Premium Tags are ideal for teams, private events, or any situation where you want to share location updates with a select group—securely and by invitation only. It’s the perfect way to keep everyone in sync without sharing your location individually or publicly. Read more here.
Easy Access and Participation
Anyone who knows the tag name can view the tag map and add themselves to it. When you view a tag map, you’ll see a live map of people who have chosen to join the tag (e.g., !SoccerCarpool3 or !SeattleCyclingClub). See how food trucks use these features by reading this blog.
Discover Glympse Premium Tags
With Glympse Premium Tags, you can add your logo and brand, creating a professional and personalized experience. Perfect for businesses looking to stand out and provide an enhanced location-sharing service. Food trucks, communities with Santa Parades, runners, bikers, motor clubs, and more love this feature.
Glympse Private Groups
Keep Your Location Sharing Private and Secure
Glympse Private Groups makes it easy to stay connected with the people who matter most—all in one secure, invite-only space. Group members can share their real-time location or request updates from others; anyone actively sharing is visible to the whole group. It’s perfect for families, carpools, teams, or close friends who want to stay in sync on the go. Read more here.
How it works
Invite-Only Access
The group is private and not accessible to others unless they’re signed into Glympse and have received an invite from an existing member. This ensures that only trusted participants can join and view shared locations. It’s a secure way to coordinate without worrying about unwanted access.
Location Sharing
Share your location with the group and request to see where other members are. It’s all about keeping everyone in the loop without compromising privacy. You stay in control—location sharing is always temporary and can be stopped at any time. Whether you're planning meetups or managing daily routines, it’s a simple way to stay connected.
Perfect for Various Groups
Whether you're coordinating a family outing, managing a carpool, organizing a sports team, or just keeping up with friends, Glympse Private Groups make it easy and secure. Everyone in the group can see who’s on the way, who’s running late, and where people are—without the need for constant texts or calls. It’s real-time coordination made simple.
How To Get Started With Glympse Private Groups
Visit our FAQ section to learn more about creating a Private Group, sharing your location or requesting someone’s location, removing a member, and more. You can also read our many blogs on the power of Glympse Private Groups.
