# Paralino: Private GPS Tracker — Share Location & Find Devices

> Secure, encrypted real-time GPS location sharing and device tracking for families. (iPhone/iPad app by Zelimir Bosnjak.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paralino-private-gps-tracker/id6736908747 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Zelimir Bosnjak](https://appshunter.io/developer/1773783147)
- Category: Lifestyle, Travel
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 43 App Store ratings · 13 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 191 MB
- Languages: American English, Bosnian, Catalan, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French (France), German (Germany) and 15 more
- Released: 2025-02-21
- Data updated: 2026-08-28
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paralino-private-gps-tracker/id6736908747/reviews.md

## What is Paralino?

Paralino: Secure Family GPS Tracker & Private Location Sharing

Paralino is an open-source, private family GPS tracker, phone finder, and live location sharing app, built in Europe with end-to-end encryption. Use it to keep tabs on the people and devices that matter, without ads or data selling in the mix.

European privacy first
Based in Austria and compliant with EU privacy law. No ads, no tracking, no selling your data.

Real-time location sharing
Share your live GPS position on a secure map. You choose what is shared and for how long.

Location history and timeline
Browse past routes for your devices or family members. That history is end-to-end encrypted.

Privacy zones
Mark private areas on the map where Paralino automatically shares an approximate area instead of your exact pin (zones stay visible only to you).

Personal spaces for your own devices
Track tablets, work phones, and other gear of your own, separate from family or friend groups.

Place alerts (geofencing)
Get notified when someone arrives at or leaves places like home, school, or work.

Privacy controls
Pause sharing at any time, share for a set period, and leave out details such as speed or battery if you prefer.

Device status details
Check battery level, signal strength, permissions, and similar details when the other person allows it.

Groups and multiple devices
Create separate groups with their own sharing settings, and link several devices under one account.

Battery-efficient location updates
Updates run periodically or on request to keep battery drain down.

Good fit for:
Family safety and staying connected
Travel sharing
Finding a lost phone
Simple coordination with friends or coworkers

Download Paralino and share location in real time, with encryption and sharing controls you actually use day to day.

Paralino has a free tier and paid premium plans. Free users can join unlimited groups, or create their own group with a limited number of members and places. Need more groups or higher limits in a group you created? Upgrade to premium.

App Permissions:
- Location: Required if you want to share your location with other group members.
- Notifications: Required if you want to receive group alerts.

All permissions are optional and are not required to use the app.
Some features will be unavailable if you do not grant the matching permission.

Privacy policy: https://paralino.com/privacy/
Terms of Use: https://paralino.com/terms/

For a list of all changes and updates go to: https://paralino.com/changelog/

## Key features

- Real-time GPS location sharing
- End-to-end encryption
- Location history and timeline
- Place alerts (geofencing)
- Privacy controls
- Device status details
- Battery-efficient updates

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Paralino Max | $11.99 | per month |
| Paralino Pro | $7.99 | per month |
| Paralino Max | $109.99 | per year |
| Paralino Pro | $69.99 | per year |
| Paralino Mini | $49.99 | per year |
| Paralino Mini | $4.99 | per month |
| Paralino Pro | $59.99 | per year |
| Paralino Max | $9.99 | per month |
| Paralino Max | $69.99 | per year |
| Paralino Pro | $6.99 | per month |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 13)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paralino-private-gps-tracker/id6736908747/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Awesome Location App

*2026-07-15*

Love this app! Basically Find My Friends on encrypted steroids! I am on the paid max plan, got my whole family and some friends on it. Mostly accurate most of the time. Granted trees and buildings can interfere with GPS so not a huge deal. Love the fast and responsive devs. Can't recommend it more.

### 5/5 — Best Location App!!!

*2026-06-09*

Love this app, found it in January 2026 and have used it ever since for my family and friends. Love end-to-end encryption and the cross device support. Devs are very knowledgable and responsive! I will (and do) tell everyone about this app as an alternative to spýwąre like Life360.

### 5/5 — Top!

*2026-05-17*

Hervorragende Standortverfolgung, zuverlässig und besser als Wo Ist?. Einzig eine App für die Apple Watch würde ich mir wünschen!

### 5/5 — The only cross platform location app worth using

*2026-03-20*

This is the only location sharing solution other than find my that is easy to use, cross platform and end to end encrypted. Thank god it exists

### 5/5 — Best Privacy Family Tracker

*2025-11-26*

Life360 ist eine Datenkrake. Wir haben dies vorher verwendet und sind froh eine tolle Alternative gefunden zu haben. Für gute Privatsphäre bezahle ich gern.

### 5/5 — Private, Secure, Fully Featured, Beautifully Made, and User Friendly.

*2025-10-16, version 1.2.1*

Finally, the location sharing app we’ve all been waiting for and needed. It’s beautifully made, user friendly, and most importantly, it’s secure and respects your privacy and that of those you connect with. Obviously still a work in progress, but I’m amazed at how good this is, with such a small team and little funding. I see good things ahead for this project, and more people need to spread the word and help support it. Keep up the good work!

### 4/5 — Private location app

*2025-05-02*

Does ask you to sign up, but there is a guest option where you can avoid putting in any personal information. Only lets you have one group with two people. At least 3 would be nice though. Regardless, is a good app. Relatively simple to use.

**Developer response:** Thank you so much for a great review. Road trip history is already in the works and it is coming very soon. Building private and end-to-end encrypted features takes much more time so thank you for your patience.

Hopefully when it’s out, we can earn those 5 stars :).

### 5/5 — Best app for cross platform privacy location sharing

*2025-04-28*

If you care about your data and want to know about the whereabouts of your loved ones, there’s no way around this app!!

### 5/5 — Good app for cross platform location tracking

*2025-03-06*

Needs open source ASAP but otherwise 5 stars

### 5/5 — Finally, a private, secure location sharing app

*2025-03-04*

TL;DR I know this review looks like astroturfing, and the app is not perfect, but nothing ever is and Paralino is absolutely worth a try. It provides good privacy and security wrapped in pretty UI/UX, which is hard to do. I am just happy to see some kind of competition in the space, and you should be too!

This app is great! I’m shocked that the UI/UX is as good as it is, as most privacy focused services tend to sacrifice usability for security. Judging by the (at the time of writing, will WIP) architecture docs, this dev has managed to strike a balance without sacrificing anything (except probably their own time and mental health lol). 

While it is not yet open source (again, at the time of writing), that is on the roadmap which is lovely to see. Even if this one day becomes self-hostable (please!), I would still happily pay to support development of a sustainable competitor to the other big players in this space. 

The pricing scheme is also really smart and very reasonably priced. You can easily split the cost with a partner, or get even more value out of it by sharing with your family. 

Definitely worth checking it out!

**Developer response:** Thank you so much for the best review ever!! Lots of work went into bringing Paralino to life and lots more is gonna make it even better down the road. Glad you enjoy it and happy sharing!

## Frequently asked questions about Paralino

### What is Paralino?

Paralino is a secure family GPS tracker and private location sharing app. It uses end-to-end encryption to keep your location data private while allowing you to stay connected with loved ones and track your devices.

### Is Paralino free to use?

Paralino offers a free tier where you can join unlimited groups or create your own with limited members and places. For increased limits and more features, premium plans are available.

### Does Paralino have ads?

No, Paralino is ad-free. The app is built with a privacy-first approach and does not display advertisements or sell user data.

### What are the subscription options for Paralino?

Paralino offers several subscription plans, including Paralino Mini, Paralino Pro, and Paralino Max, with varying monthly prices. Some plans also include a free trial period.

### How does Paralino ensure privacy?

Paralino is built in Europe and fully compliant with EU privacy laws. It features strong end-to-end encryption for all shared data and offers granular privacy controls, allowing you to pause sharing or hide specific details.

### Can I track my own devices with Paralino?

Yes, Paralino allows you to create personal spaces to track and manage your own devices separately, such as tablets or work phones, in addition to sharing locations with family.

### What devices is Paralino available on?

Based on the provided data, Paralino is currently supported on iPhone devices. Further platform compatibility may be available through the developer's website.

### How often is Paralino updated?

Paralino was last updated on March 24, 2026, with version 2.2.1. This indicates a recent update, suggesting ongoing development and maintenance by the developer.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.5.0 — 2026-08-03

• New modern app icon.
• Manage groups and stop sharing from the map more easily.
• Subtle map indicator when an app update is available.
• Change sharing duration without stopping location sharing.
• Long-press the directions button to copy coordinates.
• Stop sharing is more prominent on the sharing screen.
• Clearer welcome and onboarding, with smoother navigation.
• Crash reporting works again with our updated libraries.
Check all changes at https://paralino.com/changelog/

### 2.4.0 — 2026-07-03

• Privacy zones share only your approximate location, with custom messages and duration.
• Long-press the map to add places or privacy zones faster.
• Group detail shows places and privacy zones with a clearer layout.
• Input fields show length limits.
• Keyboard adjustments make saving and confirming easier across several screens.
• Lots of general fixes and improvements.
Check all changes at https://paralino.com/changelog/

### 2.3.0 — 2026-06-19

• Added approximate location sharing: choose a privacy radius in location sharing settings.
• Group member list shows admins and who can add new members.
• Fixed hints not showing when tapping destructive dialog buttons.
• Fixed location not always switching to higher accuracy after sharing starts.
• Improved group-mode onboarding and refreshed welcome screens.
• Various minor UI improvements.
Check all changes at https://paralino.com/changelog/

### 2.2.5 — 2026-06-06

• Sharing settings now offer an explicit opt-out for continuous real-time tracking.
• The map sheet shows permission errors when sharing is on, including revoked "Always" access you may not have confirmed in time.
• Real-time location is faster, more accurate and lasts longer in live mode.
• Background updates are more stable and faster when sharing to several groups. "Best performance" now allows a higher update frequency.
• Fixed member status sometimes staying on "Too many requests".
• Fixed manual location requests not showing the actual error on failure.

And lots of other bug fixes and improvements, see all at https://paralino.com/changelog/

### 2.2.4 — 2026-05-21

• Member card shows the place you're at when you're there, and distance to other users and devices.
• Location history: start and finish pins on your path, a filter for inaccurate points, improved clustering, and stats default to no pins.
• The online dot stops pulsing after 10 seconds and turns yellow after 20 seconds.
• Improved device configuration sync.

Check all changes at https://paralino.com/changelog/

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