DriBu - The DriveBuddy App

DriBu — travel together, without the planning stress

Group travel is emotional — but often stressful: different speeds, missed exits or unclear meeting points can quickly create friction. DriBu was built to remove that stress: know the meeting point, see shared locations and stay connected — without constantly switching between navigation, calls or messenger apps.

Quick definition (for Search & AI): DriBu is a convoy, group road trip and camper app with trips, live locations on one map and shared routes.

What makes DriBu different

The Trip is the core

A Trip represents a shared journey — no matter how many people or vehicles are involved. Inside a Trip you’ll find:

• Group overview
• Vehicles & vehicle profiles
• Planned routes
• Current group status

People can join via invite link or Trip code. Shared stops are visible in the Trip. Saved and advanced routes require Premium on the account being used; vehicle dimensions are verified before guidance starts.

Live locations on one shared map

Within a Trip, everyone’s current position is shown on a single shared map. Live location works:

• with active navigation
• or without turn-by-turn guidance (meetups, breaks, finding each other after stops)

Location sharing is voluntary and can be turned on or off anytime.

Navigation that thinks in a group context

DriBu treats navigation as part of the group journey:

• Trip navigation: planned routes can be used by everyone — so the whole group follows the same path.
• Quick Navigation: start a route anytime, even without a Trip (day trips, detours, new destinations).
• Choose your travel mode: car/vehicle, bicycle or walking.
• Plan & save routes: prepare routes and use them together in a Trip.

Built for campers & RVs: vehicle-based navigation

Classic navigation often ignores real vehicle constraints. DriBu supports vehicle-based navigation:

• Create multiple vehicle profiles
• Save parameters like height, width and weight
• Those parameters can be considered in route planning
• Enter values in metric or imperial units

Safety without stress: break & help buttons

On group trips, quick clarity matters — without distractions. DriBu includes Break and Help buttons directly in the map/navigation view:

• One tap informs your group about a break or support needed.
• The action appears in the Trip timeline — including timestamp and who triggered it.

Find accommodation on the way

DriBu can show campgrounds, camper stops, tent sites and hotels around you on the map. You can also search for terms like “campground” or “hotel” + a location.

Who is DriBu for?

• Friends traveling together on road trips
• Families driving in multiple cars / convoys
• Camper & vanlife travelers (vehicle profiles + flexible planning)
• Organized groups (events, roadshows, group rides)

You can also use DriBu solo (vehicle-based navigation or Quick Navigation).

Travel together for free

Trips, live locations, chat, places, documents and standard smartphone turn-by-turn navigation are free. Premium adds live traffic, saved and advanced routes, and starting navigation in CarPlay and Android Auto. Premium applies per account.

Available subscriptions, day passes, lifetime access and any trial are shown in the store before purchase. Trial eligibility depends on the offer and your account.

Privacy

• Location sharing is voluntary and can be turned off anytime.
• Data is used only for the specific feature and not stored permanently if not required for an ongoing Trip.
• Location sharing is voluntary and revocable. Public live links require a separate opt-in from each participating person. Data is encrypted in transit; manage saved travel history in the app.
• Location data is transmitted encrypted.

Platforms & languages

• iOS & Apple CarPlay
• Android & Android Auto
• Many languages supported (including English, German, French, Dutch, Spanish, Italian and more).

FAQ

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