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Glympse - Share GPS location

Maps & Navigation Glympse, Inc ⭐ 4.10 5,000,000+

Temporary Location Sharing

Version 4.0.28 20.0 MB Everyone

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Permissions Explained 39 permissions requested View details

This app requests 39 permissions. The table below explains what each permission may allow and what users should review before installing.

Status Permission What it means Why it may be used User safety note
Common Internet access android.permission.INTERNET Allows the app to open network connections and communicate with online services. Commonly used for streaming, syncing, login, ads, analytics, downloads, cloud features, and app updates. Common permission. Review the app’s behavior if it does not appear to need online access.
⚠️ Sensitive Approximate location android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION Allows the app to access an approximate device location. Used for weather, local content, regional features, nearby services, or location-based settings. Sensitive permission. Review whether the app needs location access.
⚠️ Sensitive Precise location android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION Allows the app to access the device’s precise location when granted by the user. Used for maps, navigation, local recommendations, weather, rideshare, nearby devices, or location-based content. Sensitive permission. Grant only when location access matches the app’s purpose.
⚠️ Sensitive Read contacts android.permission.READ_CONTACTS Allows the app to read contacts stored on the device. Used for messaging, calling, social features, contact sync, invitations, or account matching. Sensitive permission. Review carefully if the app does not need contact-related features.
Common Vibration control android.permission.VIBRATE Allows the app to control device vibration. Used for notifications, alerts, haptic feedback, timers, alarms, or game feedback. Generally low risk by itself.
ℹ️ Review Launcher Permission Install Shortcut com.android.launcher.permission.INSTALL_SHORTCUT This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review NFC access android.permission.NFC Allows the app to use near-field communication features. Used for tap-to-pay, access cards, tags, pairing, identity, transit, or device sharing features. Review if the app has no clear NFC-related function.
ℹ️ Review Read Profile android.permission.READ_PROFILE This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Get Accounts android.permission.GET_ACCOUNTS This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Com Glympse Android Glympse Permission Receive Adm Message com.glympse.android.glympse.permission.RECEIVE_ADM_MESSAGE This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Com Amazon Device Messaging Permission Receive com.amazon.device.messaging.permission.RECEIVE This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Gms Permission Activity Recognition com.google.android.gms.permission.ACTIVITY_RECOGNITION This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Keep device awake android.permission.WAKE_LOCK Allows the app to prevent the device from sleeping while a task is running. Used for media playback, downloads, navigation, alarms, calls, or long-running background tasks. Review battery usage if the app keeps the device awake too often.
ℹ️ Review Providers Gsf Permission Read Gservices com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Access Coarse Updates android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_UPDATES This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Change Wifi State android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Access Wifi State android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
Common View network status android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE Allows the app to check whether the device is connected to Wi-Fi, mobile data, or another network. Often used to avoid loading content when offline or to adjust loading based on connection quality. Generally low risk by itself.
⚠️ Sensitive Read phone state android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE Allows the app to access phone status and device-related information. Used for call handling, carrier services, device identification, account security, or playback interruption handling. Sensitive permission. Review whether the app has a clear phone-related reason.
ℹ️ Review Read Phone Numbers android.permission.READ_PHONE_NUMBERS This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Access Location Extra Commands android.permission.ACCESS_LOCATION_EXTRA_COMMANDS This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Bluetooth access android.permission.BLUETOOTH Allows the app to use Bluetooth features. Used for headphones, controllers, wearables, cars, smart devices, nearby sharing, or accessories. Review if the app has no obvious nearby-device or accessory feature.
ℹ️ Review Com Samsung Accessory Permission Accessory Framework com.samsung.accessory.permission.ACCESSORY_FRAMEWORK This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Com Samsung Android Providers Context Permission Write Use App Feature Survey com.samsung.android.providers.context.permission.WRITE_USE_APP_FEATURE_SURVEY This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Com Samsung Android Sdk Permission Samsung Cup Service com.samsung.android.sdk.permission.SAMSUNG_CUP_SERVICE This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Com Samsung Wmanager Enable Notification com.samsung.wmanager.ENABLE_NOTIFICATION This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Foreground Service android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Read Calendar android.permission.READ_CALENDAR This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Vending Billing com.android.vending.BILLING This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Send notifications android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS Allows the app to send notifications to the device. Used for alerts, reminders, messages, account activity, updates, or media controls. Review notification settings if the app sends too many alerts.
ℹ️ Review Connect to Bluetooth devices android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT Allows the app to connect to paired Bluetooth devices. Used for audio devices, controllers, watches, cars, sensors, and smart accessories. Review paired-device access if the app does not need Bluetooth features.
ℹ️ Review Foreground Service Location android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_LOCATION This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Foreground Service Connected Device android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_CONNECTED_DEVICE This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review C2dm Permission Receive com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Access Adservices Attribution android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Access Adservices Ad Id android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Receive Boot Completed android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Finsky Permission Bind Get Install Referrer Service com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Com Glympse Android Glympse Dynamic Receiver Not Exported Permission com.glympse.android.glympse.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.

About Glympse - Share GPS location

Glympse makes it easy to temporarily share your real-time location with friends, family, coworkers, or clients.. Whether you’re heading to a meeting, picking someone up, or coordinating an event, Glympse gives you a fast, secure way to say: “Here I am.” Just send a Glympse link, and others can view your location live from any device — no app required. Sharing expires automatically. Glympse works across Android and iOS, so you can Share Your Where® with anyone. Why Use Glympse? Easy, temporary location sharing Works with any device or browser Privacy-first: no sign-up to view Auto-expiring shares you control Free to use with powerful upgrades Popular Uses Let friends know you’re on your way Share your ETA with family while traveling Send your real-time location and ETA with your customers Set up a group map for biking clubs, ski trips, large events, school pickups and more Improve your customer’s experience with your real-time location on the way Key Features Glympse Private Groups Create a private, invite-only group. Perfect for families, carpools, travel groups, or sports teams. Share and request locations within the group visible only to members. Glympse Favorites Quickly share your location with the people you connect with most. Save your go-to contacts,like family, close friends, or coworkers, as Favorites for faster sharing with just a tap. No need to scroll or search every time. Premium Features Glympse Premium Shares Reduce “Where’s my technician/delivery?” calls, improve communication, and turn live location into a professional tool your clients will trust. Customize your location-sharing experience with your logo, colors, links, and messages. Provide a polished, branded look. Ideal for: Home services & contractors Delivery & logistics HVAC, limo, and transportation Appointment-based businesses Glympse Premium Tags Upload your logo, style the map, define routes or stops, and share a public tag, all while keeping real-time tracking secure and branded. Create a branded map experience for events like: Santa parades Food trucks or pop-up shops Races, marathons, or community walks Traveling events and mobile services Accuracy Notice Map display for non-app users may be imprecise in Japan, China, and South Korea due to regional mapping limitations. In-app users are not affected. Built for Privacy We’ve pioneered secure, temporary location sharing since 2008. Glympse does not sell your data, retain history unnecessarily, or require sign-ups to view locations. Download Glympse today — and Share Your Where® with anyone, anytime. Terms of Use: https://corp.glympse.com/terms/

What Glympse - Share GPS location Is Used For

Glympse - Share GPS location appears to be a temporary location-sharing app for people who want to show others where they are in real time for a limited period. Based on the metadata, it is commonly used for situations like meeting up with friends, letting family know an ETA, coordinating pickups, or sharing a route update with coworkers or clients. Because the app is in the Maps & Navigation category and is designed for phone use, it seems aimed at everyday mobile location sharing rather than long-term tracking.

The permissions and feature descriptions suggest that Glympse relies on GPS and network access to update and display live location information. It may also use contacts, notifications, Bluetooth, calendar, and phone-related permissions to make sharing easier, send alerts, or support group coordination and business-oriented use cases. The metadata also indicates that shares expire automatically, so it appears intended for short-term, user-controlled sharing rather than constant visibility. Common use on a phone would be sending a link to someone so they can view your location in a browser or compatible device without needing to install the app.

Common uses

  • Share a live ETA while heading to a meeting or pickup
  • Send a temporary location link to family or friends
  • Coordinate arrivals for carpools, trips, or group events
  • Track a service visit or delivery arrival for customers
  • Use private groups for shared location updates among members
  • Create short-term location shares that expire automatically
  • Manage location sharing directly from a mobile phone
Best for:
Temporary location sharing Phone users Family coordination Delivery updates Group meetups

App Details

Package:
com.glympse.android.glympse
Developer:
Glympse, Inc
Version:
4.0.28
Updated:
Mar 16, 2026
Min Android:
7.0
Age Rating:
Everyone
Contains Ads:
Yes
In-App Purchases:
Yes

Official Listing

  • Official listing available on Google Play
  • Package name: com.glympse.android.glympse
  • Age rating: Everyone

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