Each feature, built for real-life group safety
The core features of BuddySOS. Here is what each one does and why we built it.
How does the BuddySOS one-tap SOS button work?
One-tap SOS is the feature that defines BuddySOS. You hit the button on your home screen and each person in your active group gets an alert with your live GPS position, the time, and a one-tap directions link to walk to you.
Built for the moment when typing is impossible: a medical incident, getting separated in a packed crowd, an altercation, a phone running out of battery, or a situation where holding the phone up to your face is a risk. The SOS keeps broadcasting your position to the group after you lock your screen, so help can still find you if you can no longer interact with the phone.
Can I see where my friends are in real time?
BuddySOS draws each person in your group as a live pin on a shared map. Names, distance, and direction update in real time. You see where your crew is from the moment you open the app.
Designed for places where coordinating in person is hard: a packed festival ground, a sprawling tailgate, a multi-venue night out. Tap a buddy to get walking directions or call them.
Who sees my location?
Only the people in your active group. BuddySOS does not sell your location to advertisers, data brokers, or anyone else. You can leave a group or stop sharing at any time.
Some location apps make money by selling where you go. BuddySOS does not. Your data stays in your group. The core safety features (SOS, live map, free download) cost nothing.
Does BuddySOS drain my phone battery?
BuddySOS includes a Battery Saver Mode. Location polling adapts to your movement: frequent updates when you are walking, lighter updates when you are sitting at a stage.
The app does not hold a wake lock when the screen is off. Location updates batch into network requests so the radio does not fire constantly. You can pin the polling rate manually for max precision or max battery. Pair it with a small power bank for a long day.
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