# Device Locator — Track and Locate Your Family

> Real-time family location tracking and device locator with history. (iPhone/iPad app by eParty llc.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/device-locator/id380395093 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [eParty llc](https://appshunter.io/developer/360526986)
- Category: Utilities, Travel
- Price: $3.99 with in-app purchases
- Rating: 2.90/5 from 19 App Store ratings · 301 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 31 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2010-07-09
- Data updated: 2026-08-28
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/device-locator/id380395093/reviews.md

## What is Device Locator?

Swipe down to instantly know where your loved ones are without having to read confusing maps!

Know when your kids and your elderly come home, leave from school, get to work and are where they are suppose to be. Get real time notifications for when members leave or arrive at designated locations. Keep a long running history of your loved one's locations. Quickly view a current snapshot of where all off your loved ones are. Information is available on the iPhone, Apple Watch, iPad and from any web browser.

This app can also be used as Lojack for your iPhone or iPad!

Keep a running log of your device's location history! If the phone is lost and out of battery or turned off, you will still have its last known location before the phone lost power. 

This application can be used to locate a miss placed iPhone or keep tabs on a loved one. To track your loved one or locate your device, the app must be installed on the target iPhone. 

Every time your phone changes cell towers, this application will turn on the GPS for 10 seconds and record the best location that your phone can determine. This location is then made available online and distributed to all your registered devices. Location information can be viewed by logging into your account from any computer or phone that has an internet browser. 

Features: 
* TRACKING OF UNLIMITED # OF DEVICES 
* Apple Watch App with Glance
* Today Extension to see where your family is with a quick swipe on your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch
* Native iPad Support
* Ability to sound an alarm on your device from any computer. 
* Ability to send a message with sound to the device. 
* Ability to request a location update with a push message. 
* Ability to cache locations when network is not available to retransmit later. Great for camping or traveling around the world. 
* Ability to record location on every cell phone tower switch. 
* Ability to send location even when the application is not running or in the background! 
* Ability to forward your location information to your own service. 
* Ability to lock the application to prevent the device's user from accessing your account. 
* Ability to keep track of and graph your phone's battery life. 
* Can show your locations on top of openstreetmap.org map tiles. 
* Ability to make and receive VOIP calls between devices and from the website.

Unlike other applications, this application has been well thought out to provide you EXACTLY what you need to help you locate your device. Whether it is lost near by or stolen you have all the tools available. This application was developed with user feedback in mind. If someone has not asked for what you want we will do our best to meet your needs! 

The application reports your device's location to a central server that you can log in to from your browser to track your device's location. This is done without decreasing your device's battery life or performance. 

Once the application has been configured it will report your device's location every time your iPhone connects to a new cell tower. The application continues to report even after it has been closed and removed from the multitasking bar. 

*NOTE* This application will report in the background ONLY on devices that support multitasking! 

FOR WEB DEVELOPERS: 
The service lets you specify custom URLs which get polled every time your device checks in with the service. You can use this feature to post your location in a blog or just to keep a long running record of your travels on your own web server. 

*NOTE* 
This service is provided AS IS. No guarantees are made that this service will help you locate your device. No guarantees are made that the service will be available at all times. 

Proper configuration is required to make full use of this service. 

*NOTE* 
Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life. 

Your feedback is welcome.

## Key features

- Real-time family location tracking
- Location history logging
- Arrival/departure notifications
- Device locator for lost phones
- Unlimited device tracking
- Apple Watch and iPad support
- Remote alarm and messaging

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: $3.99.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 50 Minutes | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock VOIP | $2.99 | one-time |
| Location History for 1 Year | $9.99 | one-time |
| Monitor 5 Places for 1 Year | $9.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Device Locator?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🚀 Works as advertised
- 🔒 Able to lock app remotely
- 👍 Accurate location tracking
- 💡 Integrates with Google Latitude
- 👍 Minimal battery drain
- 👍 Reliable and consistent

**Cons**

- 🐛 Occasional location inaccuracies
- 🔋 Battery drain in emergency mode
- 🐛 Inconsistent update frequency
- 🐛 Inability to disable app deletion
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with iOS 4.1

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Unable to create account
- Connectivity issues with server
- App lock can be bypassed by deletion

**Most requested features**

- Ability to change password remotely
- Option to erase data remotely
- Display device usage statistics
- Audible alarm even in silent mode
- Local configuration changes

## Recent user reviews (10 of 301)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/device-locator/id380395093/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Been using for years

*2025-06-14*

This app just works like it’s supposed to.  I subscribed to keep a log of where I’ve travelled to.   Please keep app in active development for future iOS releases.

### 1/5 — Waste of money

*2020-02-08, version 2.1*

Been trying to figure out how to use the app very complicated app

### 5/5 — Still working great after all these years

*2020-01-06*

This is a fairly simple app, but it works well for recording my devices’ location via a home-grown web service and the url forwarding feature.

**Developer response:** Thank you! Appreciate the continued support!

### 5/5 — Love the update!

*2019-12-02*

Love the animated path!

**Developer response:** Awesome!

### 5/5 — Brilliant

*2018-02-24, version 2.0.2*

I’ve been using Device Locator for a long time and it is the only app I’ve found which allows me to send my current location in real-time to another service. As a programmer this comes in very useful because I can send my current location to my server and have custom actions be performed when I reach certain places.

Great app.

### 5/5 — Great App

*2018-02-01*

Great App love it

### 1/5 — Love the App. Support is NON EXISTENT!

*2017-10-09*

ZERO customer service. All I needed to do was change the email address in my account but despite NUMEROUS requests for service I’ve had not one single response!  The email address listed on my account no longer exists!  Love the app just don’t expect anyone to ever contact you for support issues!

**Developer response:** Apologize for not being able to get back to you in time. Email address can be changed by logging into https://device-locator.com and using the change email feature.

### 5/5 — Awesome app

*2017-09-22*

I've been using this app for years, almost since my first iPhone. I'm self employed, and this is how I track my business miles.  Its tracking, combined with the online subscription, means that I can see every trip I've taken, every onsite job I've done. Can't imagine having to do taxes at the end of the year without it! Want to know where I was on Oct 18, 2014? I can tell you!

I've tried other apps for tracking over the years, but this is the only one that seems to take ZERO extra battery. Life360, MileIQ, Everlance... all these seem to take a huge toll on battery life. This app - nothing. 

This app may not have the bells and whistles of some of the others out there, but year after year, it's the one I rely on every day to track my phone!

Thanks for a great app!

### 1/5 — Doesn't work

*2017-07-22*

Can't get to do anything and no support at all.

### 2/5 — Old Version Was Top Notch... New Version is Ordinary

*2016-12-07*

My review is biased because Thus app was #1 BEFORE the updates.  It had latitude and longitude, an alarm feature which I used a lot, and it also would take a photo of the person holding your phone.  With the previous version, the thief that took my phone ended up returning the phone when they learned I had a photo of them.  They couldn't get the alarm to ho off and called 12 hours later to return it.  Again...Hugh fan of the OLDER VERSION.  The new version is not as good as Life360 which is another app I use for location.  PLEASE CHANGE IT BACK!!!

## Frequently asked questions about Device Locator

### What does the Device Locator app do?

This app allows you to track the real-time location of your family members and your own devices. It provides instant location snapshots, arrival/departure notifications for designated places, and a history of locations. It can also function as a locator for lost or stolen iPhones and iPads.

### How does the location tracking work?

The application turns on the GPS for a short period whenever your phone changes cell towers, recording the best determined location. This location is then sent to a central server and made available online and to all your registered devices. Location information can be viewed by logging into your account from any web browser.

### Is this app free to use?

The application is free to download and use with in-app purchases. This means the core functionality is available for free, but certain features or expanded capabilities might require a purchase within the app.

### What devices is this app compatible with?

The app provides information on the iPhone, Apple Watch, and iPad. You can also access location data from any web browser on a computer or phone, making it widely accessible.

### Can I use this app to find a lost phone?

Yes, this application can be used as a Lojack for your iPhone or iPad. If your phone is lost, even if it's out of battery or turned off, you can still see its last known location before it lost power.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.1 — 2019-11-23

- Support for dark mode
- Added animation path for location history
- Support for iOS 13

### 2.0.2 — 2016-08-23

2.0.2
- Fixed an important bug to improve location accuracy

2.0 Major Update!
- Added UI for Recent Activity, Devices, Places and Location History
- Added Watch App to view Activity, Devices and Places
- Added Watch App Glance to see where your family is with a raise of a wrist
- Added Today Extension to see where your family is with a quick swipe on your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch
- Added Native iPad Support

### 2.0.1 — 2016-08-18

2.0.1
- Minor Bug Fixes

2.0 Major Update!
- Added UI for Recent Activity, Devices, Places and Location History
- Added Watch App to view Activity, Devices and Places
- Added Watch App Glance to see where your family is with a raise of a wrist
- Added Today Extension to see where your family is with a quick swipe on your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch
- Added Native iPad Support

### 2.0 — 2016-08-12

- Added UI for Recent Activity, Devices, Places and Location History
- Added Watch App to view Activity, Devices and Places
- Added Watch App Glance to see where your family is with a raise of a wrist
- Added Today Extension to see where your family is with a quick swipe on your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch
- Added Native iPad Support

### 1.0.7 — 2013-12-24

- Added switch to turn off notifications that monitor if the app is running in the background

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