Verizon Family Companion

Verizon Family Companion

by Verizon Wireless

18K ratings
261 reviews
Free

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • April 22, 2018
  • September 1, 2026

Features

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This app allows family members to share their location, send check-ins, and request assistance. It also provides driving insights for younger users on a family plan.

Location sharing
Check-in messages
Pick-me-up requests
Safe Walk initiation
SOS alerts
Driving insights
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What users say

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What's New in Verizon Family Companion

1.102.13

September 1, 2026

Bug fixes and enhancements

User reviews

how to save urself!!!

If this is before downloading- I’d recommend trying to reason with you’re parent on why they need the app and try and steer towards less invasive alternatives. If they just want your location? Offer to share your location or an app that does so! They wanna see how long you are on your phone? Screen time. This only works if your parents cares about you or what you want and how you feel.

IF ITS ALR DOWNLOADED..
there’s a good change they made it so you cannot delete it. The way I got around it is by resetting the phone. Make sure you save your iCloud info somewhere and KEEP UR ESIM. Then you can redownload all your apps (excluding this POS app) only thing is you’re parent will notice your location is off and stuff but I don’t know exactly how it pops up. If you have a spare device you don’t care about or use, you can download the app there and sign in!!
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Verizon

Just doesn’t do a good job at monitoring anything it’s glitchy and when my parents unblock stuff it takes like thirty extra minutes just overall not a good app

Bring Back Gizmo Hub!

I am a teen that can drive and I need to be able to message my younger siblings on their watches but now I can't. Very frustrating. I really don't like the new app.

Garbage

Ruins everything for no reason.

Glitches a lot

Has to be updated every week or it’ll randomly shut down and turn off all your apps even if parents didn’t turn off app

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User experience

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Reported Bugs

3 issues

Frequent connectivity issues and pairing problems

Bug

Inaccurate location tracking and app restrictions

Bug

Unexpected phone shutdowns and data loss

Bug

Requested Features

3 requests

More flexible and customizable parental controls

Feature

Better communication and transparency with users

Feature

Stronger focus on building trust rather than control

Feature

FAQ

What does the Verizon Family Companion app do?

The Verizon Family Companion app allows family members to share their location with each other, send check-in messages, and request assistance. It also provides driving insights for younger users.

What are the key features of the Verizon Family Companion app?

Key features include locating family members (with permission), sending check-ins, requesting pick-ups, initiating Safe Walks, sending SOS alerts, and viewing driving insights.

Is the Verizon Family Companion app free to use?

Yes, the application is free to use. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned.

Who is the Verizon Family Companion app intended for?

This app is specifically intended for minors who are dependents on a Verizon Family account. Adults on the account can use the separate Verizon Family app.

What safety features does the app offer?

The app offers several safety features, including the ability to send SOS alerts, start or receive a Safe Walk, and send a 'Pick-me-up' request to a Guardian.