Originally Posted by
pdlamb
My wife likes the beacon feature, too -- at least until I take a break. Then I get an "Are you all right?" text to which I must respond immediately.
RidewithGPS allows you to set an interval, so it's only updated every 1 or 5 minutes. That feature sure saves on the phone's battery (and data, too, if you care). Downside is it's a hassle to set it up for the wife; I have to log into her computer or tablet for live logging to work. Strava's beacon is a text to her smart phone, click on the link, and she's tracking me.
And neither works at all if you forget to click at least three times on different buttons before you start riding.
I think the "Beacon" feature is worth the money, although I also get the "where are you" messages when I've stopped to visit with someone. I also like the feature which lets you filter the results by age. It makes me feel better, and my phone battery still lasts all day. And it's by far the most popular sports tracking app in our area.