I'm a retired 84-year-old software engineer, and great granddad to boot, who spent decades in the industry. Along the way, I studied the other family safety apps out there – what works, what doesn't, what's overcomplicated, and what drains your battery by lunchtime.

I built something different. It's called MyBuddy.

The idea was simple:
Most tracking apps need everyone to install them. They track 24/7. They sell data. They're complicated.

MyBuddy does the opposite.

👪 How it works:

If you worry about your grown-up kids or grandkids:
They install the app. They send you a magic link. Tap it anytime to get their exact street address by text. No app for you to install. No fuss.

If your family worry about YOU:
You install the app (takes 2 minutes). You send them their own magic link. When they tap it, your phone auto-replies with your location. You don't need to touch anything – even if your phone's in your pocket or bag.

🏠 Automatic place alerts:
Set it to text your family when you arrive home or leave the house. They stop worrying. You keep your independence. No calls interrupting your day.

✨ Why it's different:

✅ No 24/7 tracking – sleeps until needed (saves your battery)
✅ The person checking doesn't need the app – just a text link
✅ Built in the UK – no data selling, no ads
✅ Built by an 84-year-old great granddad – studied the others, made this simpler for real families

Try it alongside what you use at the moment.

Keep your current safety app if you have one. Just install MyBuddy too and see how it compares for a week. If you don't like it, you can easily delete it. No account needed. No hassle.

Terry Mechan

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