# Phone · Location Tracker vs Geonection

Phone · Location Tracker and Geonection both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 74% of Geonection's written reviews are positive against 0% of Phone · Location Tracker's. Geonection also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ratings volume (233 vs 66). Phone · Location Tracker's advantage is iOS requirement (10.2 vs 13.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Phone · Location Tracker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Geonection sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Phone · Location Tracker against 4.4 for Geonection. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 66 and 233 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 0% of Phone · Location Tracker's written reviews are positive against 74% of Geonection's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Phone · Location Tracker | Geonection |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (66 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phone-location-tracker/id1526789411/reviews) | [4.4 (233 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/geonection-location-tracker/id1573543158/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 66 | **233** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **74.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 69 MB | 81 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.2** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Telefirst Telecom Services LLP](https://appshunter.io/developer/1525504734) | [Shenzhen Wondershare Software Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1689190687) |

## What reviewers say

### Phone · Location Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phone-location-tracker/id1526789411)

Privately share your location with friends and family in real-time. Get notified when loved ones arrive at their destinations and monitor their device's battery level. Keep your family safe and connected with this easy-to-use locator app.

**Highlights:** Real-time location tracking, Create custom friend/family circles, Arrival notifications, Low battery alerts, Private location sharing, Friend finder functionality

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Track Location | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Track Location | $7.99 | per month |


### Geonection

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/geonection-location-tracker/id1573543158)

This app allows you to track the real-time location of loved ones, including children, partners, and parents. Create private groups to share locations, receive notifications when members enter or leave designated areas, and review location history for up to 60 days. It also offers features to monitor driving habits.

**Highlights:** Real-time location tracking, Unlimited private circles, Real-time entry/exit notifications, Location history (up to 60 days), Powered by Apple Maps, Driving habit monitoring

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Week Subscription | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Month Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| 1 Month Subscription | $7.99 | per month |
| 1 Year Subscription | $34.99 | per year |
| 1 Year Subscription | $49.99 | per year |
| Geonection Subscription | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Helpful for finding friends/family
- 👍 Works as intended
- 👍 Good for geofencing
- 👍 Great app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Location updates not current on iPhones
- 🐛 App logs out frequently
- 🐛 Cannot log in from multiple devices
- 🐛 Freezing and not updating location
- 🐛 App not working on iPhone

**Reported bugs**

- Location updates are not up to date on iPhones
- Says complete not connected on iPhones
- App logs itself out every few weeks
- App locks up and location is not updated
- Cannot finish signing in on iPhone

**Requested features**

- Allow login from multiple devices with same account
- Improve iPhone location update consistency
- Better support contact options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Phone · Location Tracker free?

Phone · Location Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Geonection free?

Geonection is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Phone · Location Tracker or Geonection?

Phone · Location Tracker and Geonection are both rated 4.4 out of 5 on the App Store, from 66 and 233 ratings respectively.

### Do Phone · Location Tracker or Geonection have ads?

Neither Phone · Location Tracker nor Geonection shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Phone · Location Tracker or Geonection?

Phone · Location Tracker ships an update every 2 weeks, and Geonection every 2 weeks. Most recently, Phone · Location Tracker was updated on October 14, 2026 and Geonection on October 17, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*