Phone Tracker vs Always On
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Phone Tracker
This app allows you to track the real-time GPS locations of family and friends on a private map. Create groups to share locations, view history, and receive alerts. It also includes tools for finding nearby and lost Bluetooth devices.
- Real-time GPS location tracking
- Create location-sharing groups
- Location history tracking
- Bluetooth device scanner
- Find lost Bluetooth devices
- Location and geofence alerts
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Phone Tracker - Family Locator is a GPS-powered app for locating and monitoring the real-time positions of your family, friends, and loved ones on a private, live map. With “Circles,” you can create groups to share locations, track location history, and receive notifications. Free features include: • GPS Location Tracking: Determine your device’s location in real-time. • Bluetooth Device Scanner: Detect nearby Bluetooth devices. • Bluetooth Finder: Locate lost Bluetooth devices. Premium features (subscription required): • Adding New Members: Invite additional members to your Circle. • Real-Time Location Tracking of Members: Monitor the live location of Circle members. • Unlimited Notifications: Receive unlimited location and geofence alerts. • Extended Location History: Access a longer history of member locations. • Ad-Free Experience: Enjoy the app without any advertisements. Review in-app purchases for premium access. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Always On
A minimalist desktop clock widget offering a full-screen, always-on live time display. It ensures you're constantly aware of the time, perfect for managing tasks or relaxing. Stay connected to every second of your day with this visually appealing tool.
- Full-screen live time display
- Always-on functionality
- Minimalist design
- Visually appealing interface
- Task management tool
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"Always On - Time Clock Widgets" is a sleek, minimalist desktop clock widget that keeps you always in sync with time. Designed to be fully functional and visually appealing, it offers an uninterrupted, full-screen live time display that ensures you're always aware of the time at a glance. The app’s always-on feature means it’s always running, making it the perfect tool for both work and relaxation. Whether you're managing tasks or taking breaks, this clock keeps you connected to every second of your day. Never miss a moment with "Always On - Time Clock Widgets" — time that’s always with you. Select a subscription plan: $1.99 for a week $19.99 for lifetime • Upon confirmation, payment is charged to your iTunes Account. • The subscription will automatically renew unless you turn off auto-renewal 24 hours before the current period ends. • Your account will be charged the renewal fee 24 hours before the current period ends. • Manage your subscription and disable auto-renewal in Account Settings after purchasing. • If applicable, any remaining time on a free trial will be forfeited when a subscription is purchased. Term Of Use: https://www.freeprivacypolicy.com/live/1ae3e3f6-8f1e-4b09-a4f6-c36b3cc7329f Privacy Policy: https://www.freeprivacypolicy.com/live/b98954f8-4fef-46dd-8581-4e0958e5ab37
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Always On at 4.7 against Phone Tracker's 1.8. Phone Tracker's advantage is monetization model (freemium vs subscription) and iOS requirement (13.4 vs 15.5). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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
Both are free to download. Phone Tracker sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days and Always On sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Always On holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 12 respectively.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Phone Tracker | Always On |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.8 (5 ratings) | 4.7 (12 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 | 12 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium — better | Subscription |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.4 — better | 15.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 45 MB | 66 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Smobayl Apps, TOV | Kezia Fransiska Hutapea |
Customer experience
Phone Tracker
Always On
In-app purchases
Phone Tracker
- Free Trial 3-days Subscription3 Days trial$7.997 Days
- Weekly Locator Subscription$7.997 Days
- Monthly Locator Subscription$19.991 Month
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- Annual Locator Subscription$59.991 Year
Always On
- Always On Pro Week$1.997 Days
- Always On Lifetime$19.99
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