# Be Closer: GPS Family Location

> Use GPS family location tracker to share your family location in real time map

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.becloser](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.becloser)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.becloser`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Golden Gate Media
- **Category:** PARENTING
- **Downloads:** 34,537,270
- **Rating:** 4.42 / 5 (134,222 ratings)
- **Version:** 4.8.7
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-20
- **First published:** 2019-02-05
- **Publisher country:** ES
- **Size:** 168 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-26
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.becloser)
- **Website:** [https://www.goldengatemediaenterprise.com/](https://www.goldengatemediaenterprise.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.goldengatemediaenterprise.com/privacy-policy-apps.html](https://www.goldengatemediaenterprise.com/privacy-policy-apps.html)

## Description

Be Closer is a reliable family location tracker designed to keep you connected and assured about your loved ones' safety. With the permission of each family member, this GPS tracking extension allows you to monitor their real-time location, reducing the need for constant check-ins and texts.

Perfect for parents wanting to ensure their kids' safety or to keep tabs on elderly family members, Be Closer focuses exclusively on family connections. Stay informed, stay secure, and nurture your family bonds with this smart and easy-to-use GPS family tracker.

## Rankings

- #4,465 — Overall
- #153 — Parenting (Free)

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_CUSTOM_AUDIENCE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_BACKGROUND_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACTIVITY_RECOGNITION`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_SHORT_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE`
- `android.permission.READ_CONTACTS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.READ_PROFILE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM`
- `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.becloser.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.becloser.permission.C2D_MESSAGE`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.ACTIVITY_RECOGNITION`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.UPDATE_SHORTCUT`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.CHANGE_BADGE`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.huawei.appmarket.service.commondata.permission.GET_COMMON_DATA`
- `com.huawei.hms.permission.ACTIVITY_RECOGNITION`
- `com.huawei.permission.external_app_settings.USE_COMPONENT`
- `com.majeur.launcher.permission.UPDATE_BADGE`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.samsung.android.mapsagent.permission.READ_APP_INFO`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.READ`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE`
- `com.sonyericsson.home.permission.BROADCAST_BADGE`
- `com.sonymobile.home.permission.PROVIDER_INSERT_BADGE`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_READ`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_WRITE`
- `oppo.permission.OPPO_COMPONENT_SAFE`

## Review summary

Reviews show mixed sentiment: some praise the app as good or excellent and appreciate the family location feature, with comments like easy to use. However, major issues appear around unauthorized charges and suspected scams, reliability problems such as a clunky UI and frequent connection errors, and core location features not working for some users. A number of reviews also question trust, labeling the app as fake or misleading. Pricing and payments are also a frequent point of contention. Overall, the concept is appealing but requires improvements in safety, reliability, and pricing transparency.

### Pros

- Overall positive sentiment with mentions of good and excellent, and users saying they love the app.
- Location sharing for family members is a cited feature.
- Some reviews describe the app as easy to use.

### Cons

- Unauthorized charges and refund disputes, with several users calling it a scam.
- Reliability and performance issues, including a clunky UI, navigation problems, and connection errors.
- Core location features not working for some users, preventing viewing other members' locations.
- Perceived fake or misleading nature of the app among some reviews.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.becloser)