Herding Cats: Group Tracker in beta!
Realtime geolocation for crowded events like festivals
# Life AssistantWhat is Herding Cats: Group Tracker in beta!?
Big events and group trips are fun—until someone gets lost in the crowd. Herding Cats makes it effortless to stay connected with friends and family, whether you're at a festival, theme park, concert, or traveling together.
Problem
Users struggle with difficulty coordinating and staying connected in crowded environments where traditional communication methods (calls, texts) are unreliable, leading to missed meetups and frustration.
Solution
A mobile app offering real-time geolocation tracking and location sharing without relying on stable network connectivity, enabling users to see group members' live locations on a map during events or trips (e.g., festivals, theme parks).
Customers
Event attendees, group travelers, and event organizers (ages 18-45) who frequently participate in crowded gatherings and prioritize seamless coordination.
Unique Features
Optimized for low-network environments, persistent map sharing for multi-day events, and privacy-focused location updates for designated groups.
User Comments
Simplifies group coordination at festivals
Works even in spotty network areas
Intuitive interface for real-time tracking
Essential for large family trips
Reduces stress of losing group members
Traction
Launched in beta on ProductHunt (exact metrics unspecified), positioned in the growing location-sharing market. Founder’s LinkedIn shows 10+ years in geolocation tech.
Market Size
The global location-based services market is projected to reach $40.7 billion by 2026 (MarketsandMarkets, 2021), driven by demand for real-time tracking tools.
