# GPS Family Locator — Family Detector App

> Family Detector App (iPhone/iPad app by Thuy Quynh Vuong.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-family-locator/id6779862440 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Thuy Quynh Vuong](https://appshunter.io/developer/1882981122)
- Category: Lifestyle, Navigation
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 106 MB
- Languages: American English, Arabic, Bangla, Dutch, French (France), German (Germany), Hebrew, Hindi, Indonesian, Italian and 11 more
- Released: 2026-06-24
- Data updated: 2026-08-13
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-family-locator/id6779862440/reviews.md

## What is GPS Family Locator?

GPS Family Locator is a smart family safety and location sharing app designed to help parents and kids stay connected in real time.

HOW IT WORKS

[1] Select your role - Parent or Kid & Join the same family group
[2] Kid devices begin sharing realtime GPS location securely in the background
[3] Parents can monitor location, movement, and battery updates from the map
[4] Both sides communicate through messages, calls, and quick actions

ROLE SELECTION & FAMILY SETUP

- Parent Role:

Create and manage the family group
Add connected members
Monitor kid devices from one place
Edit family member information

- Kid Role

Join an existing family group
Connect securely using Join Code or QR Code
Share location with connected parents

REALTIME LOCATION SHARING

GPS Family Locator allows connected family members to share live GPS location updates in realtime.

FAMILY COMMUNICATION

Built-in communication tools make it easier for parents and kids to stay connected directly inside the app.
Family Group Chat & Quick Messages: Parents and kids can exchange messages in realtime within the family group.

LOUD SIGNAL & DEVICE ATTENTION

Parents can send a loud signal to the kid device when attention is needed.
The loud sound alert can still be heard even if the device is muted.

SAFE ZONES & MOVEMENT ALERTS

Parents can create custom Safe Zones. The app automatically detects when the kid device:

Enters a safe zone
Leaves a safe zone

CALLING & DIRECT CONTACT

Parents and kids can directly contact each other from inside the app.
The app supports quick access to native phone calling features for faster communication when needed.

MAP TYPES

GPS Family Locator supports multiple map viewing modes for flexible tracking experiences, including: Normal Map, Satellite Map, & Traffic Map

This GPS Family Locator always needs your recommendation and feedback to be immensely improved. We’d like to receive further suggestions from our beloved users with a deep sincerity. Thank you very much 

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## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.3 — 2026-08-07

We’ve fixed some bugs and improved overall app performance for a smoother experience.

### 1.2 — 2026-08-01

We’ve fixed some bugs and improved overall app performance for a smoother experience.

### 1.1 — 2026-07-12

We’ve fixed some bugs and improved overall app performance for a smoother experience.

### 1.0 — 2026-06-24

No release notes.

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