Landed vs Location Sharing

Some travelers share their location using Find My Friends. But is that the best approach for flight updates?

How They Work

Location sharing (Find My Friends, Life360, etc.) shows your position continuously. Others can see your dot move across the country in real-time.

Landed sends specific flight updates. Your contacts get a text when you take off, if there's a delay, and when you land. That's it.

Side-by-Side Comparison

Location Sharing

  • Continuous location tracking
  • Shows position 24/7
  • Family must actively check app
  • Battery drain on your phone
  • Privacy concerns beyond flights
  • Doesn't know when you land

Landed

  • Flight-specific updates only
  • Active only during trips
  • Push notifications to contacts
  • No battery impact
  • Privacy: only flight info shared
  • Knows exact landing time

When Location Sharing Falls Short

No proactive updates: Your contacts have to actively check where you are. With Landed, they get a text.

Doesn't know flight status: A dot on a map doesn't tell them if your flight is delayed. Landed does.

Oversharing: Do you want people to know where you are 24/7? Or just when your flight lands?

For airport pickups: Your driver doesn't want to watch a map. They want a text that says "they landed."

The Verdict

Use location sharing if you want continuous tracking for safety. Use Landed if you just want people to know when your flight lands.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use both?

Sure. Keep location sharing for general safety, and use Landed for flight-specific updates.

Which is better for airport pickups?

Landed. Your driver gets a text when you land, so they know exactly when to leave for the airport.

Does Landed track my location?

No. Landed tracks your flight, not your phone. We never know where you are — only where your plane is.

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