Be Closer
6.8#11 in family locator appsFrom $3.99 a monthFree planAndroidiOS
VisitBe Closer vs BuddySOS
What both publish
| Fact | Be Closer | BuddySOS |
|---|---|---|
| Integrations | The maker’s site identifies the App Store and Google Play as download channels. | The maker identifies Twilio as the service used to deliver SOS SMS messages. |
| SOS | The SOS button sends a member’s live location to their whole circle with one tap. | Holding the SOS control for two seconds starts a five-second cancel countdown, then alerts the active group with live location. |
| Support | The team says it responds to support emails usually within 24 hours, Monday through Friday. | BuddySOS says it aims to reply to support and partnership messages within one business day. |
Be Closer plans
- FreeFree
- Premium$3.99 a month
- Family$6.99 a month
BuddySOS plans
- FreeFree
- BuddySOS Plus monthly$1.99 a month
- BuddySOS Pro$1.99 a month
- BuddySOS Plus annual$19.99 a year
Pick Be Closer if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
Pick BuddySOS if…
BuddySOS may suit festival and event groups, families, friends, or staff teams who need shared live maps, safe-zone alerts, and SOS messaging. Sign-up is currently listed for phone numbers from the US, Canada, UK, and EU.