Comparison

Locatometer vs Finder Tracker Locator

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Locatometer

This app displays your current speed, altitude, heading, latitude, and longitude. You can easily share this location data via various messaging platforms and customize map views and speedometer colors. It supports both Imperial and Metric systems.

Highlights
  • Real-time speed display
  • Altitude and heading tracking
  • Latitude and longitude coordinates
  • Location data sharing
  • Selectable map types
  • Customizable speedometer colors
  • Imperial/Metric system support
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Want to know how fast you are going? Locatometer, short for location meter, displays your speed along with the following information: 1. Speed 2. Altitude (relative to sea level) 3. Heading 4. Latitude 5. Longitude 6. Location Accuracy Share all of the above information using Instagram, Messages, AirDrop or email. User selectable map types include: Normal, Satellite or Hybrid. User selectable speedometer colors include: Blue, Green, White and Yellow. Easily set the display for either the Imperial or Metric system.

About

Finder Tracker Locator

Easily track all your Apple devices on a live map. View detailed status, battery levels, and perform actions like playing a sound or locking devices. Supports multiple accounts for seamless management.

Highlights
  • Live device tracking on a map
  • Multi-account support
  • Detailed device status (battery, location)
  • Remote device actions (Play Sound, Lost Mode)
  • Secure and private data handling
  • Works with all Find My registered devices
Features
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Locate and manage every Apple device you own from a single live map. Whether you've misplaced your iPhone, can't find your AirPods, or need to know where a family member's iPad is right now - Finder Tracker Locator puts every device one tap away. KEY FEATURES LIVE DEVICE TRACKING See every Apple device on a full-screen map with live coordinates, accuracy, altitude, and battery level. Track a selected device and watch it move in real time with street-level zoom. MULTI-ACCOUNT SUPPORT Sign in with multiple Apple IDs. Switch between personal, family and work accounts without logging out - tap an account to load its devices instantly. DETAILED DEVICE STATUS Battery level, charging state, last location timestamp, accuracy, altitude, floor level, and online/offline status - all in one clean bottom sheet. Reverse-geocoded addresses with one-tap copy. DEVICE ACTIONS - Play Sound: ring the device even if muted - Send Message: show a custom message on the device - Lost Mode: lock the device and display contact info - Navigate: open Apple Maps or Waze directions to the device - Share Location: AirDrop or share via any app SECURE & PRIVATE - Credentials stored in the iOS Keychain, we never see your password - All traffic uses Apple's iCloud endpoints over HTTPS - Face ID / Touch ID unlock on app launch - Location data is processed on-device only - No analytics of your location, ever PREMIUM FEATURES Upgrade to Pro for unlimited tracking, unlimited accounts, unlimited quick messages, faster 5-second auto-refresh, and priority support. HOW IT WORKS 1. Sign in with your Apple ID 2. See all your Apple devices on the map 3. Tap a device to see details and take action WORKS WITH iPhone, iPad, Mac, MacBook, AirPods, AirPods Pro, AirPods Max, Apple Watch, AirTag, Apple TV, HomePod - any device you have registered in Find My. REQUIREMENTS - Apple ID with Find My enabled on your devices - Internet connection Questions or feedback? Reach us at locatorapp.apple@gmail.com or use the in-app feedback form. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/locator-app-privacy-policy/home

Screenshots

Locatometer4 screens
Finder Tracker Locator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Finder Tracker Locator at none against Locatometer's shown. Finder Tracker Locator also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months). Locatometer's advantage is ratings volume (8 vs 2). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Locatometer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Finder Tracker Locator sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Locatometer against 5.0 for Finder Tracker Locator. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 2 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Locatometer ships an update every 4 months, Finder Tracker Locator fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Locatometer versus Finder Tracker Locator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLocatometerFinder Tracker Locator
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (8 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings8 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.616.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB16 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperApp Viper Inc.Arman Andreasyan

Customer experience

Locatometer

All ratings8 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Finder Tracker Locator

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Locatometer

One-time1
  • Ad Free$1.99
2 purchases

Finder Tracker Locator

Subscriptions2
  • LocatorApp Pro Monthly$3.991 Month
  • LocatorApp Pro Yearly$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Locatometer free?
Locatometer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Finder Tracker Locator free?
Finder Tracker Locator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Locatometer or Finder Tracker Locator?
Finder Tracker Locator is rated higher. Locatometer averages 4.9 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Finder Tracker Locator averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Locatometer or Finder Tracker Locator have ads?
Locatometer shows ads; Finder Tracker Locator does not.
Which is updated more often, Locatometer or Finder Tracker Locator?
Locatometer ships an update every 4 months, and Finder Tracker Locator fortnightly. Most recently, Locatometer was updated on October 6, 2026 and Finder Tracker Locator on October 12, 2026.

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