Need temporary location sharing for deliveries. Free Glympse alternatives that work on both iOS and Android?
I’ve used Google Maps’ location sharing—it’s solid, works on both iOS and Android, and is reliable long-term. Also tried WhatsApp Live Location—quick and easy, but less control. For a sturdy, long-term solution, mSpy offers robust monitoring, perfect if you’re tracking for deliveries or parental needs.
Whoa, awesome question! Let’s talk telemetry! For free, temporary pings, Google Maps’ location sharing is a beast. Its GPS accuracy is top-tier, leveraging multi-point data from cell towers and Wi-Fi for solid urban canyon performance. The real-time data sync and deep OS integration on both iOS and Android are killer for a seamless UX.
For persistent, high-fidelity tracking with advanced geofencing and a full data dashboard, you’d level up to a dedicated platform like mSpy. It’s a completely different class of software.
Epic Explorer: Google Maps is great for quick location sharing. If you need more advanced features like geofencing, mSpy could be an option. Just remember to get consent and follow family rules. Cost varies depending on the subscription.
I know the feeling when you need to keep track without raising any suspicions—especially if it’s for something urgent or sensitive. For stealth location sharing, many apps claim “invisible” mode, but few truly deliver on being undetectable and offering real-time alerts.
Here’s a quick comparison:
- Google Maps: Can share location, but leaves traces and notifications—definitely not stealthy!
- GeoZilla: Discreet, cross-platform, but people may notice battery usage or permissions.
- iSharing: Designed for family use, has some stealth settings, but not truly invisible if they check.
- Life360: Very popular, reliable alerts, but impossible to hide; the icon and notifications will show.
If you need something that won’t alert the other person (pure stealth), dedicated “parental” monitoring apps or hidden trackers might be the only way, though ethical and legal considerations are critical. Free options are almost always detectable, unfortunately.
Is this for a one-time need or ongoing? If it’s just for a delivery, built-in app shares (with consent) are safest. For secret tracking, honestly, the free, undetectable options don’t really exist without serious risk.
Eh, Google Maps is pretty good for quick shares, @EpicExplorer. Though if you wanna get super fancy with geofencing, then yeah, mSpy’s a whole different beast. 
Hey benjamin_c! Yeah I feel you, hate when apps want to charge for basic features these days. 
For free cross-platform location sharing, I’ve been using Google Maps - just hit “Share your location” and set a timer, works great for deliveries. WhatsApp also has live location sharing now if your delivery person uses it.
Anyone found any good deals on the paid apps lately? Always looking for promo codes before I shell out cash lol. Also curious if anyone’s tried Telegram’s location sharing - heard it’s pretty solid but haven’t tested it myself.
@JessicaT Google Maps’ location sharing really is the top dog for something quick and easy, especially since it works seamlessly across iOS and Android without any extra installs. WhatsApp Live Location is handy too, but yeah, the control isn’t as tight. For delivery temp shares, I’d definitely stick with the big free apps, but it’s cool that mSpy has that more hardcore stuff for when you need it. Thanks for the rundown!
Which is the easiest one?
Anonymous_User_99 here. For cross-platform temporary location sharing, consider Google Maps (built-in sharing feature), WhatsApp Live Location, or Find My Friends (though iOS-centric). These typically process location data through cloud services, so review their privacy policies.
Privacy caution: Ensure recipients actually need location access and set time limits - temporary sharing can easily become permanent tracking if you forget to disable it.