Moby by Contigo - The App that Keeps Families Connected

Please see below for the new version of the Moby App:

As a mom, I feel my first priority is to make sure that I am doing everything possible to know where my kids are at all times. I don't want to seem over-protective by sending them constant text messages and or having to interrupt what they are doing by calling them every second as I know first hand how time-consuming this can be. I do however want them to have fun while they are out but I do want to feel at ease knowing that I can do it without all the hassle.

Recently, I was introduced to a new iPhone app called Moby by Contigo and what's special about this particular app is that it helps families stay-in-touch without the hassle of calling and or sending them constant text messages. I know that every time that one of my kids leave for school, I''m always asking them "are you there yet?" which I know they are probably tired of hearing by now. What's super cool about the Moby app is that family members can privately share their location with one another by instantly letting them know where they are. Cool right?

Families can use the free app to check-in with each other, request a check-in, or even request help with the Moby's simple alert function. The app takes only a few about 30 seconds to install then you are on your way to keeping in touch with your loved ones. Moby can also help you with scheduling as well, so that you can keep track of all the daily activities that your child has.

Moby works best if all family members have the app downloaded to their iPhone, but anyone can benefit from it as long as one family member has the app on their device and others have access to email. The family member who has the Moby app can share their location with any other family member (whether or not they have the app) and the other person can receive messages from you via email.

Benefits for families:

• Instantly know where your family members are without having to interrupt them with a phone call or text message
• Keep coordinated when you’re at the mall, at an amusement park, or on vacation
• Know if a family member is stuck at the office, running late, or on their way home
• In case of emergency, family members can instantly alert each other that they need help
• Keep your privacy protected by knowing that your location is only shared with the people you choose

Product demonstration video for Moby

Moby is available for the iPhone and BlackBerry, and coming soon for Android.

**Moby by Contigo Update: 

Moby just released a brand new version of Moby App that dramatically improves your iPhone's battery life when using Moby. Considering that several users were experiencing problems with their battery life, this new released version will help the life of your battery.

The new version can be downloaded from this link: http://www.mymoby.com/get

Or, for existing subscribers, by going to the "App Store" app on their iPhone, and finding Moby in their "Updates" section.

Disclosure:

“I wrote this review while participating in a blog tour by Mom Central Consulting on behalf of Moby and received a promotional item to thank me for taking the time to participate.”