Comparison

Device Locator vs ATV Connect

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

Head to head
About

Device Locator

Instantly see where your family members are with real-time location updates and notifications. Track kids, elderly, and even your own devices. View location history and receive alerts when loved ones arrive or depart from designated places.

Highlights
  • Real-time family location tracking
  • Location history logging
  • Arrival/departure notifications
  • Device locator for lost phones
  • Unlimited device tracking
  • Apple Watch and iPad support
  • Remote alarm and messaging
Features
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Swipe down to instantly know where your loved ones are without having to read confusing maps! Know when your kids and your elderly come home, leave from school, get to work and are where they are suppose to be. Get real time notifications for when members leave or arrive at designated locations. Keep a long running history of your loved one's locations. Quickly view a current snapshot of where all off your loved ones are. Information is available on the iPhone, Apple Watch, iPad and from any web browser. This app can also be used as Lojack for your iPhone or iPad! Keep a running log of your device's location history! If the phone is lost and out of battery or turned off, you will still have its last known location before the phone lost power. This application can be used to locate a miss placed iPhone or keep tabs on a loved one. To track your loved one or locate your device, the app must be installed on the target iPhone. Every time your phone changes cell towers, this application will turn on the GPS for 10 seconds and record the best location that your phone can determine. This location is then made available online and distributed to all your registered devices. Location information can be viewed by logging into your account from any computer or phone that has an internet browser. Features: * TRACKING OF UNLIMITED # OF DEVICES * Apple Watch App with Glance * Today Extension to see where your family is with a quick swipe on your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch * Native iPad Support * Ability to sound an alarm on your device from any computer. * Ability to send a message with sound to the device. * Ability to request a location update with a push message. * Ability to cache locations when network is not available to retransmit later. Great for camping or traveling around the world. * Ability to record location on every cell phone tower switch. * Ability to send location even when the application is not running or in the background! * Ability to forward your location information to your own service. * Ability to lock the application to prevent the device's user from accessing your account. * Ability to keep track of and graph your phone's battery life. * Can show your locations on top of openstreetmap.org map tiles. * Ability to make and receive VOIP calls between devices and from the website. Unlike other applications, this application has been well thought out to provide you EXACTLY what you need to help you locate your device. Whether it is lost near by or stolen you have all the tools available. This application was developed with user feedback in mind. If someone has not asked for what you want we will do our best to meet your needs! The application reports your device's location to a central server that you can log in to from your browser to track your device's location. This is done without decreasing your device's battery life or performance. Once the application has been configured it will report your device's location every time your iPhone connects to a new cell tower. The application continues to report even after it has been closed and removed from the multitasking bar. *NOTE* This application will report in the background ONLY on devices that support multitasking! FOR WEB DEVELOPERS: The service lets you specify custom URLs which get polled every time your device checks in with the service. You can use this feature to post your location in a blog or just to keep a long running record of your travels on your own web server. *NOTE* This service is provided AS IS. No guarantees are made that this service will help you locate your device. No guarantees are made that the service will be available at all times. Proper configuration is required to make full use of this service. *NOTE* Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life. Your feedback is welcome.

About

ATV Connect

Wirelessly manage compatible devices from your iPhone or iPad. Control screens remotely, manage applications and files, and access advanced device information without needing a computer.

Highlights
  • Wireless device connection over Wi-Fi
  • Remote application management
  • File browsing and transfer
  • Real-time screen mirroring
  • Remote device control
  • System information access
Features
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Wirelessly connect and manage compatible devices directly from your iPhone or iPad. Connect devices over Wi-Fi, manage applications and files, control screens remotely, and access advanced device management features without a computer. Designed for developers, IT professionals, and advanced users who need convenient wireless device management from iOS. Key Features Wireless Device Connection • Connect compatible devices over Wi-Fi using network information or secure pairing • Automatically discover available devices on your local network • Quickly reconnect to previously used devices Device Management • Manage installed applications • Install supported packages from the Files app • Browse, transfer, and organize device files • Launch, stop, and manage applications remotely Remote Control & Screen Tools • View connected device screens in real time • Control compatible devices remotely • Capture and share screenshots Advanced Device Tools • Run remote operations on connected devices • View and export system information • Access detailed device information, including system version, hardware details, battery status, and connection status Compatibility Requires compatible devices with wireless connection features enabled. Devices must be connected to the same Wi-Fi network. Notes Some advanced operations require additional system permissions and may vary depending on device manufacturer, device model, and operating system version. Support: miaozhi.ai@gmail.com

Screenshots

Device Locator4 screens
ATV Connect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: ATV Connect at Free against Device Locator's $3.99. ATV Connect also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 72%). Device Locator's advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

ATV Connect is free to download; Device Locator costs $3.99 up front. Device Locator sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and ATV Connect sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Device Locator versus ATV Connect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDevice LocatorATV Connect
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating2.9 (19 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews72.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings19 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DevelopereParty llcCHENGDU MIAOZHI TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.

Customer experience

Device Locator

All ratings19 ratings
Positive42.1%
Neutral5.3%
Negative52.6%
Written reviews301 reviews
Positive72.4%
Neutral6.6%
Negative20.9%

ATV Connect

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Device Locator

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Unable to create account
  • Connectivity issues with server
  • App lock can be bypassed by deletion

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to change password remotely
  • Option to erase data remotely
  • Display device usage statistics
  • Audible alarm even in silent mode
  • Local configuration changes

ATV Connect

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Device Locator

One-time4
  • 50 Minutes$1.99
  • Unlock VOIP$2.99
  • Location History for 1 Year$9.99
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  • Monitor 5 Places for 1 Year$9.99
1 purchases

ATV Connect

One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro$3.99

Questions

Is Device Locator free?
Device Locator costs $3.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is ATV Connect free?
ATV Connect is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Device Locator or ATV Connect have ads?
Neither Device Locator nor ATV Connect shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Device Locator or ATV Connect?
Device Locator ships an update every 3 weeks, and ATV Connect every 3 weeks. Most recently, Device Locator was updated on November 6, 2026 and ATV Connect on November 5, 2026.

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