# tracker detect vs Phone Location Tracker

The clearest difference is rating: tracker detect at 4.6 against Phone Location Tracker's 4.0. tracker detect also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (8.5K vs 201). Phone Location Tracker's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. tracker detect sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Phone Location Tracker sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

tracker detect holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: tracker detect has 8.5K ratings behind it against 201, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 43% of tracker detect's written reviews are positive against 35% of Phone Location Tracker's.

tracker detect ships an update every 2 months, Phone Location Tracker every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | tracker detect | Phone Location Tracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (8.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tracker-detect/id1595362463/reviews)** | [4.0 (201 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phone-location-tracker-path/id6443774094/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **8.5K** | 201 |
| Positive reviews | **42.7% of reviews** | 35.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 42 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mustafa Uz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1587214013) | [Salix Dijital Pazarlama Anonim Sirketi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1477464288) |

## What reviewers say

### tracker detect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tracker-detect/id1595362463)

Easily locate lost Bluetooth devices like earbuds, smartwatches, and trackers. The app uses proximity indicators and vibrations to guide you closer to your missing items. Manage subscriptions through your Apple ID settings.

**Highlights:** Locate AirPods, Apple Pencil, and Apple Watch, Find Bluetooth devices, Proximity percentage indicator, Vibration alerts, Manage subscriptions

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helpful in finding lost items
- 🚀 Works well in locating devices
- 🙌 Effective for finding AirPods

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent performance, fails to detect devices
- 🤔 Inaccurate or unreliable tracking
- 💤 Doesn't work for all Bluetooth devices

**Reported bugs**

- Frequently reports errors or issues
- Fails to locate devices even when nearby

**Requested features**

- Improve device detection accuracy
- Expand compatibility to more Bluetooth trackers


### Phone Location Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phone-location-tracker-path/id6443774094)

Easily track the real-time and historical locations of family and friends with their consent. Share your own location instantly and view everyone's whereabouts from a single screen to ensure loved ones are safe.

**Highlights:** Real-time location tracking, Location history viewing, Location sharing via link, Multi-user location overview, Consent-based tracking, Family safety monitoring

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Tracker- Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Subscription- Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Tracker- Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Premium | $59.99 | per year |
| Premium Tracker- Annual | $59.99 | per year |
| Premium Subscription | $59.99 | per year |
| Premium | $59.99 | per year |
| Tracker- Annual | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 📍 Accurate location tracking
- 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Useful for family tracking
- 🔗 Link-based sharing works
- 📱 Cross-platform compatibility

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Unexpected charges
- 🆓 Free trial issues
- 🚫 Tracking requires acceptance
- ❌ Link not working
- 🤷 App not viable

**Reported bugs**

- App opens but cannot send/type
- Link sent to other person doesn't work
- Not receiving unlock code via email

**Requested features**

- Provide contact details for support
- Allow tracking when phone is off
- Improve tracking functionality when subject is out of house
- Allow tracking without recipient's consent


## Frequently asked questions

### Is tracker detect free?

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

### Is Phone Location Tracker free?

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

### Which has better reviews, tracker detect or Phone Location Tracker?

tracker detect is rated higher. tracker detect averages 4.6 out of 5 from 8.5K ratings, while Phone Location Tracker averages 4.0 from 201 ratings.

### Do tracker detect or Phone Location Tracker have ads?

Phone Location Tracker shows ads; tracker detect does not.

### Which is updated more often, tracker detect or Phone Location Tracker?

tracker detect ships an update every 2 months, and Phone Location Tracker every 2 weeks. Most recently, tracker detect was updated on October 13, 2026 and Phone Location Tracker on October 5, 2026.

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