# Verizon Family — Parental Controls & Locator

> Family safety app with location sharing, parental controls, and roadside assistance. (iPhone/iPad app by Verizon Wireless.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/verizon-family/id923408272 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Verizon Wireless](https://appshunter.io/developer/411772703)
- Category: Lifestyle, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.30/5 from 36,839 App Store ratings · 357 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 690 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2014-11-05
- Data updated: 2026-08-28
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/verizon-family/id923408272/reviews.md

## What is Verizon Family?

Help keep your family safe and connected on the go with Verizon Family. With features such as Location sharing, Parental Controls, Safe Walk with SOS, Crash Detection, Roadside Assistance, and Family Line all in one app.

From a single app, you can:
- Use content filtering
- Monitor and limit Verizon call and text activity on smartphones
- Limit Verizon data usage on smartphones or connected tablets
- Monitor web and app activity
- Manage screen time
- Pause internet
- Use location sharing, pick-me-up and check-in features
- Get location alerts
- View driving activity

Basic location sharing and 24/7 Assist are now available on your Smartwatch via Watch OS. Location services such as Safe Walk are not available at this time.

Legal: To use the Verizon Family app, a Verizon standard monthly postpaid account on an eligible device or an invitation from a Verizon account is required. Verizon postpaid mobile plans include Verizon Family location sharing features at no add’l cost or upgrade to Verizon Family Plus ($14.99/mo until canceled) for location sharing and alerts, parental controls for calls, texts and online activity, driving insights and roadside assistance. Roadside assistance through Signature Motor Club, 4 events/yr. Verizon Family app download required. Service does not monitor calls or texts sent over the internet and does not contact 911 for crash or SOS alerts. Push notifications must be enabled to see when new members join family acct. Some alerts sent via text message. Msg & data rates apply.

See full terms and conditions at: https://www.verizon.com/support/verizon-family-legal/

## Key features

- Location sharing
- Parental controls
- Content filtering
- Screen time management
- Crash detection
- Roadside assistance

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 30 day subscription to Verizon FamilyBase | $4.99 | one-time |


## Chart rankings

- #33 in Top Free · Lifestyle (US App Store)

## What do users think of Verizon Family?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 🔒 Robust security features
- 👍 Helpful for monitoring and tracking suspected cheating
- 👍 Able to see location, messages, and social media activity

**Cons**

- 🐛 Inconsistent and unreliable location tracking
- 🐛 Glitchy and buggy app with many issues
- 🔒 Concerns about privacy and invasion of child's privacy
- 🔒 Easy for child to bypass or disable the app
- 🔋 Drains battery and slows down device performance

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Frequent app crashes and login issues
- Time restrictions not working as expected
- Inaccurate reporting of app usage and web activity
- Unable to modify or remove restrictions on parent's own device

**Most requested features**

- Allow more granular control over time restrictions and content filtering
- Improve accuracy and reliability of location tracking
- Provide more detailed activity logs and reports
- Integrate with more messaging/social apps beyond just SMS/call logs
- Require password or parental approval to disable the app

## Recent user reviews (10 of 357)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/verizon-family/id923408272/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Very glitchy, Gizmo app is better

*2026-08-26, version 3.101.33*

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.

### 1/5 — Horrible App!

*2026-08-26, version 3.101.33*

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

### 1/5 — Hate it!

*2026-08-26, version 3.101.33*

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!

### 1/5 — Hard to navigate

*2026-08-26, version 3.101.33*

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.

### 1/5 — Genuinely hated it, it reset my phone and blocked some of my apps and it won’t let me delete it!😡

*2026-08-25, version 3.101.33*

0/10 don’t recommend

### 5/5 — Software

*2026-08-25, version 3.101.33*

Great application. I see you are constantly improving location precision. Please try to work on the “freezing of the app” and speed. Thank you

### 3/5 — More Apple Watch app options, please!

*2026-08-24, version 3.101.33*

The app is pretty limited on the phone, but basically useless on a watch. I have the cellular version of an Apple Watch, so I don’t always have my phone on me. I would like to be able to send and receive messages to my son from my watch. Currently, I can just see that he sent a message, but I can’t read it or listen to it, which kind of defeats the purpose.

### 1/5 — Bug when Logging in

*2026-08-24, version 3.101.33*

The mobile verification code input field is not functional. Upon clicking the field, it immediately kicks back out to the phone number field. Absolutely broken function.

### 2/5 — New permission tier needed

*2026-08-23, version 3.101.33*

Approved contacts should be able to send and receive texts from a Gizmo Watch user without being able to see their location. Please add a permission tier between Calling Contact and Caregiver!

### 2/5 — Location

*2026-08-23, version 3.101.33*

Takes forever!! Setting certain location limit?? Why, it should be checked anytime of the day on child device.

## Frequently asked questions about Verizon Family

### 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.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.101.33 — 2026-08-19

Bug fixes and enhancements.

### 3.101.16 — 2026-08-05

- In-App "What’s New" Highlights: Stay up to date with the latest features through the "What's New" section inside the app.
- Expanded Crash Detection: Emergency contacts receive instant in-app alerts and SMS notifications with location details if an impact is detected.
- Gizmo Tablet Support: Connected tablets can now be added to Gizmo child profiles, enabling age-appropriate content filtering, app limits, and screen time schedules across devices.

### 3.100.41 — 2026-07-14

-Bug fixes and enhancements

### 3.100.36 — 2026-07-06

-Bug fixes

### 3.100.34 — 2026-06-29

We are excited to share several new updates designed to help you better manage your family's digital life:
- Enhanced Parental Controls: Set age-based app restrictions. 
- School Calendar Integration: Connect your child's school calendars to keep all important dates and information in one place.
- Gizmo Family Enhancements: Manage your child’s Gizmo devices directly through the app with real-time tracking, activity monitoring, and messaging.

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