# PocketFinder 2

> GPS tracking for people, pets, and vehicles with alerts and history. (iPhone/iPad app by location based technologies.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocketfinder-2/id468281892 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [location based technologies](https://appshunter.io/developer/296026956)
- Category: Lifestyle, Utilities
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.21/5 from 14 App Store ratings · 74 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 14.0 · 10 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2011-10-06
- Data updated: 2026-07-05
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocketfinder-2/id468281892/reviews.md

## What is PocketFinder 2?

PocketFinder is the easiest way to locate People, Pets and Vehicles with the PocketFinder GPS locators. Quickly locate your devices on a map, create zones and speed limit alerts and manage your account from your iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. This app is perfect for families and businesses that need to stay connected.
 
App Features:
·         Mapping – View your devices on a single map or just a single PocketFinder on an individual page
·         Alerts – Receive text message, email and push notifications for zone, speed and power alerts
·         Zones – Create zones and receive alerts when a PocketFinder GPS Tracker enters, exits or both
·         Speed Limits – Set speed limits and receive alerts when your device goes above your limit
·         History – View location history for up to 60 days
·         Profile – Personalize your device's name and picture
 
Why PocketFinder?
·         Global Technology — You can locate your devices no matter how far they travel from your location.
·         Children — Know where they are even when you can't be with them at school or their activities.
·         Teen Drivers - Use technology to help your teen continue developing safe driving habits with the help of in-vehicle driver behavior alerts. Support your teen with text or email behavior notifications including speed, hard braking, zones and many more connectivity features for you.
·         Pets — Turn your dog's collar into a GPS dog collar and be alerted if they run off. 
·         Seniors — Adults can locate senior parents at any time without being intrusive.
·         Special Needs — Rest assured knowing you can quickly locate your special needs loved one at any time.
·         GPS Vehicle Tracker — Locate your loved ones or employees on the road. Receive alerts for zones and speed. Works with cars, trucks, fleets, motorcycles, boats and other assets.

++This app works with PocketFinder People, Pet and Vehicle GPS devices sold in Apple Retail Stores and Apple.com.  Service plan required but no contract required.++

## Key features

- Real-time device mapping
- Customizable zone alerts
- Speed limit notifications
- Location history (up to 60 days)
- Global tracking technology
- Personalized device profiles

## Recent user reviews (10 of 74)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocketfinder-2/id468281892/reviews.md

### 5/5 — App does it all

*2024-03-29, version 3.1*

This app gives me flexibility to track all of my vehicles on one screen. It allows me to set speed limits, excessive idle time and I know start and end times. Very helpful.

### 5/5 — Pocketfinder is Accurate and easy to use

*2024-03-25, version 3.1*

I've been using this platform for a few years. It works amazingly well it's simple it's accurate and it has never failed. The mounted in all my vehicles and in my dogs collar.

### 5/5 — Own Both Devices

*2023-02-02, version 3.0*

I love my vehicle tracker. Have one on my sons 4Runner, one on my wife’s car and one on her mothers car. Her mother takes long trips alone and all her family can watch her progress. We also set a zone around our city so when she drives too far away when she shouldn’t be, my wife gets an alert.
Personal tracker works. It’s not like the movies but it works and my wife likes knowing where her mom is on her walks. Battery life for her is 3-4 days with her going out usually 2x a day.

### 5/5 — easy to use and im breathing again

*2020-11-30, version 2.9.1*

this helps me ensure my special needs child is where he should be and gives him more independence while helping me relax. couldnt be easier to use, once you get past the learning curve. their support is excellent. i haven’t seen this level of customer service in a long time! if you have questions, speak to them!

### 1/5 — Don’t waste your money!

*2019-10-07, version 2.9.1*

Tracker battery fails after a few hours despite being set according to recommended intervals. Zone notifications are either completely nonexistent or we get 3 or 4 repeated messages of the same location. We cannot rely on this device for our special needs daughters safety.  We have stopped using it altogether after multiple attempts to customer service.

### 1/5 — Don’t waste your time or money

*2019-09-20, version 2.9.1*

I should have listened to the reviews and my own instinct when I first opened their website to signup for service. The product webpage, to phrase it nicely is primitive. The same experience happened to me when I installed and configured their app. Updates on device location and status are none existent, even after reconfiguring the device for 4 minute updates, I get nothing for hours. Since this was purchased to track a disabled child, he would have ended up in Timbuktu before I got an update. Forget anything that claims real time updates. 
And the last part is the battery life of the device, they claim long battery life?? the thing would not even work for 8 hours on a full charge before it dies. Don’t bother to try it, it’s a waste of time.

### 1/5 — Almost Worthless

*2018-09-09, version 2.9.1*

This thing will suddenly send me 6-8 texts saying it has exited an area. But this doesn’t generate an alert? Also, I have no idea how to see where the thing is RIGHT NOW!

### 1/5 — PocketFinder user

*2017-05-19, version 2.8.1*

This product is not reliable. My wife and I purchased this product to help us keep track of an elderly parent that has the onset of Alzheimer's and dementia. Unfortunately this product is not consistent in sending text messages when the unit moves in or out of the defined zone. At one point it quit sending us text messages for a solid week. Yesterday it began to work again, and it sent a message when leaving the defined zone within two minutes, but when returning to the defined zone, it took eleven hours before it sent us a text message. I wouldn't recommend this product because it is not consistent or reliable.

### 4/5 — it works! BUT...

*2017-03-15, version 2.8.1*

--- I REALLY want this thing to work. I've had it for 2 weeks for my dad with dementia. The device cost $150 one time charge and $13 monthly charge.
--- First the good news: THE TECHNOLOGY WORKS. 
--- (#1) My sister and I are both able to watch our dad's movements around town with our iphones and our home computers. (cool). 
--- (#2) EVERY time my dad leaves his house, a text message is sent to both of us within 1 to 5 minutes telling us that he has left his house. (this is the reason we got this device)
--- (#3) EVERY time the help button on the device is pressed, a text message is sent to both of us within 1 to 5 minutes telling us that the help button has been pressed. (The help button has to be pressed at least 3 times in 2 seconds for the red light to light up which triggers the alert to be issued, this absolutely stops any false alerts from occuring, we LOVE it.) (We have convinced my dad that this device in his pocket is a "help button" for him to use anytime he wants someone to come help him. We don't tell him it is a tracking device to monitor his every move :-)
--- Now to prove that I am not a shill for the PocketFinder company, here is the bad news:
--- (#1) The device has a SERIOUS battery life issue. The device only stayed alive for 7 hours before dying. So I emailed the company. They immediately replied that they had sent a "software update" to my device and lo and behold, now the device stays alive for 21 hours. This is a TREMENDOUS improvement, BUT, to make me happy, the battery life MUST, I repeat, MUST be at least 24 hours to protect my dad.
--- (#2) The accuracy of the device's GPS (Global Positioning System) is tolerably accurate. I have spent the last 2 weeks analyzing the data and most of the time (90% of the time) the accuracy is within 150 feet. But occasionally, the accuracy can be up to 390 feet off of the target. This means that to keep the device from sending FALSE alerts, you have to make the geofence a little bigger than you would like.
--- Now for my final thoughts on the subject.
--- The accuracy problem is probably unfixable but I TRULY can live with it.
--- The battery life problem is probably fixable and MUST be fixed in order for me to be 100% happy with this product. 
--- I REALLY believe that the PocketFinder company will take the necessary steps to extend the battery life to at least 24 hours.
--- There are several ways they can do it. 
--- (#1) Remotely reprogram the device's software even more. 
--- (#2) Stop the device from locating its position 3 times every minute. 
--- (#3) Make the device go to sleep and only wake up every 5 minutes to relocate its position.
--- Final thought: the technology WORKS, now work out the bugs.
--- (I hope you appreciate this review, this is the kind of review I would like to read.)

### 5/5 — Works well

*2016-12-28, version 2.8.1*

I've bought several of their  devices now and haven't had problems. Good product.

## Frequently asked questions about PocketFinder 2

### What does the PocketFinder 2 app do?

The PocketFinder 2 app allows you to easily locate people, pets, and vehicles equipped with PocketFinder GPS locators. You can view their real-time positions on a map, set up custom geographic zones, and receive alerts for various events.

### What are the key features of PocketFinder 2?

Key features include viewing devices on a map, creating custom zones with entry/exit alerts, setting speed limits and receiving notifications, accessing location history for up to 60 days, and personalizing device profiles with names and pictures.

### How much does PocketFinder 2 cost?

The app itself is free to download and use. However, it requires PocketFinder GPS devices and a service plan, which are sold separately. No contract is required for the service plan.

### What devices is PocketFinder 2 compatible with?

This app is designed to work with PocketFinder People, Pet, and Vehicle GPS devices. These devices are compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch devices and can be purchased from Apple Retail Stores and Apple.com.

### Who would benefit from using PocketFinder 2?

PocketFinder 2 is ideal for families wanting to monitor children or elderly parents, pet owners who want to track their animals, and businesses needing to locate vehicles or employees. It's also useful for individuals with special needs loved ones.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.1 — 2023-05-30

Major UI update, performance improvements, additions of speed alert over posted speed limit, new "Teen Driver" device inclusion with driver behavior alerting and power cut/restore alerts.

### 3.0 — 2022-09-22

Major UI update, performance improvements and bug fixes.

### 2.9.1 — 2017-06-17

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Map formatting
Power update

### 2.9.0 — 2017-06-02

New power settings
Track mode update
Push notification option for alerts

### 2.8.1 — 2015-01-26

- Minor bug fixes.

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