BuddySOS
7.6#2 in family locator appsFrom $19.99 a yearFree planAndroidiOS
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FamilySeen
6.5#20 in family locator appsFrom $79.99 a yearAndroidiOSWeb
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| Fact | BuddySOS | FamilySeen |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | LinkedIn lists Kingbird Solutions headquarters in Phoenix, Arizona. | Kalispell, Montana, United States |
| SOS | Holding the SOS control for two seconds starts a five-second cancel countdown, then alerts the active group with live location. | SOS alerts are free on every plan and show the circle the sender’s last known location; the alert reaches family, not emergency services. |
| Support | BuddySOS says it aims to reply to support and partnership messages within one business day. | The maker lists email as the contact channel for privacy and service questions. |
BuddySOS plans
- FreeFree
- BuddySOS Plus monthly$1.99 a month
- BuddySOS Pro$1.99 a month
- BuddySOS Plus annual$19.99 a year
FamilySeen plans
- FamilySeen Premium$9.99 a month
- FamilySeen Premium$79.99 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 FamilySeen if…
FamilySeen is for families who agree to share locations and want shared maps, arrival alerts, check-ins, or SOS alerts. Children may join with a parent or guardian’s consent.