# Location-Sharing Apps Glympse Tells Friends and Family Where Users are in Real Time By Meghan Young | Published 2015-02-04 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/locationsharing-app References: [glympse](http://www.glympse.com/) & [itunes.apple](https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/glympse-share-location-friends/id330316698?mt=8) Glympse is a location-sharing app that allows travelers to show friends and family where they are in [real time](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timeline-analytics). Flexible, safe and simple, it can be accessed and used on mobile, tablet and desktop devices. Especially great for [road trips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/realtime-vehicle-data), it allows everyone to enjoy the journey in a very thorough way. Of course, the location-sharing app is also practical for everyday use as well. Easier and faster than sending a text or making a quick call, the location-sharing app informs people immediately about where a loved one is when they need or want to know. It also makes people feel much more connected. Like a real life version of Harry Potter's Marauder's Map, the location-sharing app provides a digital link that, thankfully, others will be aware of. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 15% | Activity: 26% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Real-time Location Sharing:** The trend of real-time location sharing apps provides opportunities for businesses to create innovative solutions for travelers and everyday use cases. - **Mobile Location Sharing:** The trend of mobile location sharing allows for easy and safe connection between loved ones, presenting opportunities for businesses to create customizable solutions. - **Enhanced Journey Experience:** The trend of location-sharing apps for road trips provides opportunities for businesses to enhance the journey experience for travelers. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Travel and Tourism:** Real-time location sharing technology can revolutionize the travel and tourism industry by providing a personalized and safer experience for travelers. - **Mobile App Development:** Developers can leverage the trend of mobile location sharing to create customizable apps that prioritize user privacy and safety. - **Social Networking:** Location-sharing apps can disrupt the social networking industry by creating a new way for people to connect and feel more connected with their friends and family. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Group Location Sharing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kliq.md) - [Real-Time Tracker Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/safety-alerts.md) - [Location-Based Message Sharing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sharepath.md) - [Family Safety Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/family-safety-app.md) - [Real-Time Sharing Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/momentshub.md) - [Smart Travel Companions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polarsteps1.md) - [Social Trip-Planning Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tripmap.md) - [Location-Based Social App Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snapchat-home-safe.md) - [Location-Based Social Media Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/instagram-map.md)