DriBu - The DriveBuddy App

Travel together. Stay connected — live.
The road trip buddy for groups, families & campers — with trips, live locations and navigation in one calm, clear experience.

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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: see everyone, follow the same route 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. Saved routes are available to all Trip members and can be started by anyone.

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).

Pricing: transparent & fair

  • Free base version: Trips, live location sharing, group overview, break & help features.
  • Premium Navigation: becomes active when you enter a navigation destination (in Trip or Quick Navigation).

Premium options: 24-hour day pass, monthly/yearly, lifetime license, 7-day free trial.

Note: prices and availability are shown in the app.

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.
  • When you leave or delete a Trip, associated data is removed.
  • 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

How does live location work?

Inside a Trip, everyone’s current position is shown on a shared map. Sharing is voluntary and can be switched off anytime.

Does everyone need the app?

For the full Trip experience (shared map + group overview), it’s best if every driver uses DriBu. You can also use DriBu solo — for example vehicle-based navigation or Quick Navigation.

Is DriBu free?

The base version is free (Trips, live locations, group overview, break/help). Turn-by-turn navigation is Premium, with a 7-day free trial and multiple options (including a 24-hour day pass).

Is DriBu suitable for campers and RVs?

Yes. You can create vehicle profiles with height/width/weight; those parameters can be considered in route planning.

How does DriBu protect my data?

Location data is used only for the feature, removed when leaving a Trip, and transmitted encrypted. Location sharing is optional at all times.