Leading real-time location sharing app, iSharing, is ramping up its presence across Southeast Asia with a renewed focus on Malaysia, as awareness around child and elderly safety continues to grow among local families. As more families seek reliable ways to stay connected and ensure the well-being of their loved ones, digital safety tools like iSharing have become an increasingly important part of daily life, from monitoring children’s school commutes to checking in on elderly parents, for greater peace of mind.
Founded in 2010, iSharing has become a household name in key markets such as South Korea, with over 808K daily users, Japan, with over 470K daily users and the United States, with over 145K daily users. In Malaysia alone, the app now records over 40,000 daily users, reflecting its growing relevance as a trusted app for families to stay close, even when apart.
Yongjae Chuh, Chief Technology Officer and Co-Founder of iSharingSoft, shared, “We have seen a growing demand for real-time location sharing tools across Southeast Asia, especially in Malaysia, where families are increasingly prioritising the safety of their loved ones. The growing number of missing children and elderly individuals is a serious concern, and it reinforces the need for tools that offer peace of mind. iSharing helps ease that worry by sending instant updates and alerts, allowing families to stay connected and respond quickly in times of need. Our growth in markets like South Korea, Japan and now Malaysia shows that this need to feel close and safe is truly universal.”
The app offers a range of family-friendly safety features, including live GPS tracking, instant Place Alerts, a built-in SOS panic button, and up to 90 days of location history. Additional features like Inactivity Alerts, automatic arrival notifications and low battery consumption are especially useful for families monitoring children and elderly loved ones from afar. Designed for everyday peace of mind, iSharing is used by all kinds of users, including families, elderly parents, couples and close friends.
Growing concerns around child and elderly safety in Malaysia
Malaysia is seeing heightened concerns over the safety of vulnerable groups, particularly children and the elderly. According to the Royal Malaysia Police, a large number of children have gone missing in Malaysia, where almost 14,000 children have been reported missing since 2014. At the same time, Malaysia has also seen a growing number of cases involving elderly individuals, particularly those with dementia, going missing. The Alzheimer’s Disease Foundation Malaysia (ADFM) estimates that between 204,000 and 264,000 Malaysians were living with dementia requiring full-time care in 2020, and the number is projected to more than triple by 2050 as the country becomes an aging nation.
These statistics highlight the urgent need for accessible, real-time tracking tools that help families care for their loved ones more effectively. This rising need is also reflected in the country’s indoor positioning and tracking system market, where it is projected to reach USD 19.5 billion by 2033, exhibiting a CAGR of 16.4% from 2026 to 2033.
As of 2025, iSharing recorded a 182.32 per cent year-over-year increase in user acquisition and a 194.36 per cent rise in App Store downloads, reflecting global demand for reliable family safety solutions. With user safety and experience at the core of its innovation, iSharing aims to become a trusted app for families seeking greater security, connectivity and contentment in an increasingly fast-paced world.
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