I often loose time when meeting my friend in new places, because it is hard to p
ID: 659032 • Letter: I
Question
I often loose time when meeting my friend in new places, because it is hard to pinpoint a particular meeting place:
I am at the bus stop!
Me too!
But I can't see you!?
etc for 5 minutes
Is there an app that both of us could run when we want to find each other?
It could probably use the GPS and possibly some other tricks.
Requirements:
Android
Open source (I don't trust proprietary apps with my location)
Shows me the distance that separates me from my friend, and the direction
My friend also sees the same thing towards me
Bonus:
Show both our positions on a map in real time, ideally using local OsmAnd maps rather than downloading maps via the network
Insert bookmarks, for instance "Tomorrow's picnic: we will sit here"
Share a bookmark or your location with several friends
Explanation / Answer
It seems too obvious, but did you look at OsmAnd Maps & Navigation ?
It's Android, It's Open Street maps, it's free, and its many features include "Share your location so that your friends can find you".
The missing feature is sharing a bookmark (perhaps this can be done with Point Of Interest?). It does say "Save your most important places as Favorites", but I am unsure if you can share them (perhaps suggest it as a feature to the author?).