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Glympse vs OwnTracks

A side-by-side look at Glympse and OwnTracks. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

Glympse

Glympse

Social & Communications

Glympse is a free app that allows users to temporarily share their real-time location with others. It works across platforms and devices. Users can create a Glympse to share their location for a specified period of time, after which the Glympse expires automatically.

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OwnTracks

OwnTracks

Travel & Location

OwnTracks is an open source application that allows users to track the location of phones and other devices. It works by sending location data from GPS-enabled devices to a central server, which can be visualized on a map. It is useful for keeping tabs on family members or assets.

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