Following a month-long trial, ZDNet identified Surfshark's HeyPolo as the more accurate option among two leading location-sharing applications, outperforming the well-established Life360. The review highlights a growing rivalry in the consumer tracking space.
Life360 has long dominated the market for families and friends wanting to keep tabs on each other. HeyPolo, developed by the VPN provider Surfshark, positions itself as a privacy-focused contender entering a competitive field already crowded with features and user loyalty.
While specific accuracy metrics were not detailed, the hands-on test concluded HeyPolo delivered superior precision in real-world usage. The comparison considered factors like update frequency and pinpoint reliability, though the source did not disclose exact percentages or distances.
For users, the choice may hinge on priorities: HeyPolo's fresh approach to precision versus Life360's extensive ecosystem of driving safety and emergency features. The winner in accuracy might not automatically win the broader adoption battle.
A counter_argument noted Life360's broader feature set, including crash detection, could outweigh marginal differences for some users. The test's single-month duration and lack of independent verification also limit broader conclusions.