# Phone Tracker vs MixerBox BFF

The clearest difference is review sentiment: MixerBox BFF at 85% against Phone Tracker's 26%. MixerBox BFF also leads on price (Free vs $2.99) and rating (4.9 vs 2.0). Phone Tracker's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and chart position (#74 vs unranked). On ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

MixerBox BFF is free to download; Phone Tracker costs $2.99 up front. MixerBox BFF sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Phone Tracker asks for nothing beyond the download.

MixerBox BFF holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MixerBox BFF has 7.2K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 26% of Phone Tracker's written reviews are positive against 85% of MixerBox BFF's.

Phone Tracker ships an update every 8 months, MixerBox BFF every 5 days. Both last shipped on November 10, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Phone Tracker | MixerBox BFF |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [2.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phone-trackerim-map-navigator/id500544250/reviews) | **[4.9 (7.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mixerbox-bff-location-tracker/id6443790994/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **7.2K** |
| Positive reviews | 26.1% of reviews | **84.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#74** | — |
| Size | 8 MB | 275 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Little Sam Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/500544253) | [MixerBox Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/527117842) |

## What reviewers say

### Phone Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phone-trackerim-map-navigator/id500544250)

**Currently charting:** #74 Top Paid · Social Networking (US App Store)

Locate friends and family in real-time using GPS tracking. Send instant messages and get directions to their locations. Features include place search, notes, and Apple Watch support.

**Highlights:** Real-time GPS location tracking, Instant messaging, Privacy protection controls, Navigation to contacts, Place search and notes, Apple Watch support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### MixerBox BFF

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mixerbox-bff-location-tracker/id6443790994)

Share your real-time location with loved ones and receive alerts for arrivals and departures. This app offers a 30-day location history, personalized maps, and the ability to find lost phones. It helps reduce anxiety by keeping you connected and informed about your family's whereabouts.

**Highlights:** Real-time location sharing, Arrival/Departure notifications, 30-day location history, Customizable map locations, Find lost phones, Ghost Mode for privacy, Home screen widget

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BFF Plus (1 week) | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| BFF Plus | $5.99 | per month |
| BFF Plus (1 year) | $14.99 | per year |
| BFF Plus (3 month) | $14.99 | per 3 months |
| BFF Plus (6 month) | $14.99 | per 6 months |
| BFF Premium | $16.00 | per month |
| BFF Plus | $19.99 | per year |
| BFF Premium | $49.99 | per year |
| BFF Plus (1 year) | $79.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate and easy to use
- 👍 Nice tracking app
- 👍 Helps keep track of family
- 👍 Best app
- 👍 Very accurate positioning, very easy to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Can't even add a friend
- 💰 Way too expensive !!
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 📢 The push to trying to get people to pay
- 🔍 Poor location accuracy

**Reported bugs**

- Freezing and crashing issues
- Laggy performance
- Delayed location updates
- Inability to see friends' locations

**Requested features**

- Add emojis
- Add status updates
- Add group chat
- Add ability to see how many times location has been viewed
- Add ghost mode


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Phone Tracker free?

Phone Tracker costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is MixerBox BFF free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Phone Tracker or MixerBox BFF?

MixerBox BFF is rated higher. Phone Tracker averages 2.0 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while MixerBox BFF averages 4.9 from 7.2K ratings.

### Do Phone Tracker or MixerBox BFF have ads?

Neither Phone Tracker nor MixerBox BFF shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Phone Tracker or MixerBox BFF?

Phone Tracker ships an update every 8 months, and MixerBox BFF every 5 days. Most recently, Phone Tracker was updated on November 10, 2026 and MixerBox BFF on November 10, 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.*