# Team Locator

> Real-time team member location sharing and messaging service. (iPhone/iPad app by Toni Korin.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/team-locator/id961045222 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Toni Korin](https://appshunter.io/developer/961045221)
- Category: Navigation, Social Networking
- Price: Free
- Rating: 1.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15 · 4 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2015-03-17
- Data updated: 2026-06-07
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/team-locator/id961045222/reviews.md

## What is Team Locator?

This service locates your family, sport or any kind of team members. No registrations - just share your team name and password or invitation link with your members. In addition messaging between team members is provided to users. 

The location data of the team member is provided only by the request of the team member to increase the battery life. The location information is shared between your team members - i.e. the location data is not stored to any external servers. Optionally user can check all the tracked locations from the map view. Tuning of the desired location accuracy options might give you more accurate location data, but then a locating takes more time. You can join several teams at the same time (e.g. one for own family and other one for friends). The compass (red) is pointing to true geodetic north. If you try to locate only one member, the compass arrow (blue) starts to point towards this member. The custom map option supports a configuration of your shareable external Web Map, Tile Map, Web Map Tile or Web Feature Service (WMS/TMS/WMTS/WFS) or linked GPX files. Shareable map markers can be created by long press on the map or directly from Google map markers. 

Usage tips:
- a short tap of the member name jumps into the right location of the map 
- a long tap of the member name or the marker in the map shows the detailed location data of the member
- locate only one member or start the navigation via a single member detail

Use cases preventing location updates:
- power saving mode
- missing authorization for "Always" location service

Constant use of GPS and the network traffic will decrease the battery life of your mobile device.

## Key features

- Team member location tracking
- No registration required
- In-app messaging
- Customizable location accuracy
- Map view with tracked locations
- Support for multiple teams
- Geodetic north compass

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/team-locator/id961045222/reviews.md

### 1/5 — not even close.

*2018-05-18*

this app doesn't work at all. there seems to be no support. I've tried lots of settings, but it will not keep track of anyone.

**Developer response:** Please could you check iOS use cases preventing location updates:
- Fully closed Team Locator i.e. not in your open apps list
- Not enabled "Background App Refresh"  (via Settings App) 
- Missing authorization for "Always" location service (via Settings App)
- Power saving mode
- Ongoing traditional voice call
- Restart of device

You might also find this Q&A use full:
https://sites.google.com/site/teamlocator2015/q-a

## Frequently asked questions about Team Locator

### How does Team Locator work?

Team Locator allows you to create or join teams using a shared name and password or invitation link. Once connected, members can share their location with the team, and you can view these locations on a map.

### Does Team Locator require registration?

No, Team Locator does not require any registration. You can start using it by simply sharing your team name and password or an invitation link with your desired members.

### Can I join multiple teams with Team Locator?

Yes, you can join several teams simultaneously. This is useful for different groups, such as one for your family and another for your friends or a sports team.

### How does Team Locator manage battery life?

Location data is only provided upon request from a team member, which helps conserve battery life. Constant GPS and network usage can decrease battery life, so it's recommended to manage location update frequency.

### What are the accuracy options in Team Locator?

You can tune the desired location accuracy options for more precise data, though this may increase the time it takes to locate a member. Lower accuracy settings may be faster but less precise.

### Does Team Locator have ads?

No, Team Locator does not contain advertisements. The app is free to use without any ad interruptions.

### What devices is Team Locator compatible with?

Team Locator is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It requires iOS 10.0 or later.

### How often is Team Locator updated?

The latest version is 1.6.17, last updated on August 25, 2025. Updates typically address bug fixes and performance improvements.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.6.17 — 2025-08-25

- Removed Bing map support

### 1.6.13 — 2024-02-27

- reliability of location data sharing improved

### 1.5.98 — 2023-12-29

- fixed missing footer button bar

### 1.5.84 — 2022-04-10

- Updates of map layers
- Constant own location update
- Fixes in timed locatability in calendar view

### 1.5.75 — 2021-07-15

- Updated map layers

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