Verizon Family

Verizon Family

Parental Controls & Locator

37K ratings
357 reviews
#33 in free Lifestyle
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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • November 5, 2014
  • August 19, 2026

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Keep your family safe and connected with location sharing, parental controls, and safety features. Monitor calls, texts, data, and screen time on smartphones and tablets. Includes SOS, crash detection, and roadside assistance.

Location sharing
Parental controls
Content filtering
Screen time management
Crash detection
Roadside assistance
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What's New in Verizon Family

3.101.33

August 19, 2026

Bug fixes and enhancements.

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In-App Purchases

$4.99

30 day subscription to Verizon FamilyBase

Non-FamilyBase customers that download the app will be prompted to subscribe using IAP. Customers will be notified to renew their subscription every 30-days; upon renewal the customer’s iTunes account will be debited $4.99.

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Charts

Top Free

📉 33-3

Lifestyle

This app dropped -3 positions in Lifestyle chart.

Last updated on August 28, 2026.

User reviews

Very glitchy, Gizmo app is better

They made me download this for Gizmo watch instead of the Gizmo app which worked great. This app is very annoying to navigate, finicky, and won’t update locations even when I click to reload or do real time tracking location. It constantly pops up “something went wrong, try again”. I really hate it. It fails to send text messages.
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Horrible App!

Just buy an Apple Watch! This is a horrible app it was so much better with the gizmo I’m so disappointed they changed

Hate it!

Was forced to get this app because of our child’s gizmo watch, the gizmo app was simple and easy to use, this app sucks in every way possible! Can’t even put it on my wife’s phone, says it’s not compatible! The gizmo watch app was and worked great. More often then not, when an app is updated or upgraded in some way, its user friendliness is worse!
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Hard to navigate

This app is not at all intuitive. Difficult to access and create chats with the gizmo watches. Difficult to locate features and settings. The gizmo app was far better.

Genuinely hated it, it reset my phone and blocked some of my apps and it won’t let me delete it!😡

0/10 don’t recommend

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User experience

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Reported Bugs

4 issues

Frequent app crashes and login issues

Bug

Time restrictions not working as expected

Bug

Inaccurate reporting of app usage and web activity

Bug

Unable to modify or remove restrictions on parent's own device

Bug

Requested Features

5 requests

Allow more granular control over time restrictions and content filtering

Feature

Improve accuracy and reliability of location tracking

Feature

Provide more detailed activity logs and reports

Feature

Integrate with more messaging/social apps beyond just SMS/call logs

Feature

Require password or parental approval to disable the app

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FAQ

What does Verizon Family do?

Verizon Family is an app designed to enhance family safety and connectivity. It offers features like location sharing, parental controls for monitoring and limiting calls, texts, data usage, and web/app activity, as well as screen time management and emergency assistance like SOS and crash detection.

What are the key features of Verizon Family?

Key features include real-time location sharing, content filtering, monitoring and limiting call/text/data activity, managing screen time, pausing internet access, location alerts, driving activity insights, SOS with Safe Walk, crash detection, and roadside assistance.

How much does Verizon Family cost?

Basic location sharing and 24/7 Assist are included at no additional cost with eligible Verizon postpaid accounts. An upgrade to Verizon Family Plus is available for $14.99 per month, which includes enhanced location sharing and alerts, comprehensive parental controls, driving insights, and roadside assistance.

What devices is Verizon Family compatible with?

The app is designed for use on smartphones and connected tablets. Basic location sharing and 24/7 Assist are also available on smartwatches via watchOS. A Verizon standard monthly postpaid account on an eligible device or an invitation from a Verizon account is required for full functionality.

What are common use cases for Verizon Family?

Common use cases include parents tracking their children's location, setting limits on screen time and app usage, ensuring children's online safety through content filtering, and providing peace of mind with emergency features like SOS and crash detection, especially for teen drivers.