BuddySOS
7.6#2 in family locator appsFrom $19.99 a yearFree planAndroidiOS
VisitBuddySOS vs Family Nest
Family Nest
6.5#19 in family locator appsFrom $39.99 a yearAndroidiOS
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | BuddySOS | Family Nest |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | LinkedIn lists Kingbird Solutions headquarters in Phoenix, Arizona. | Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India |
| Integrations | The maker identifies Twilio as the service used to deliver SOS SMS messages. | On iPhone, users can trigger an SOS alert with a Siri shortcut; the FAQ says this feature is only available on iOS. |
| Support | BuddySOS says it aims to reply to support and partnership messages within one business day. | Users can contact support from inside the app through Menu > Help and Support > Send Message. |
BuddySOS plans
- FreeFree
- BuddySOS Plus monthly$1.99 a month
- BuddySOS Pro$1.99 a month
- BuddySOS Plus annual$19.99 a year
Family Nest plans
- Monthly Family Pack$5.99 a month
- Annual Family Pack$39.99 a year
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.
Pick Family Nest if…
Family Nest suits families who want location sharing, saved-place alerts, and safety tools on Android or iOS. Its five-device plans may suit households within that limit.