# Find Location vs SmartOn Backoffice

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SmartOn Backoffice at none against Find Location's 5. SmartOn Backoffice also leads on ads (none vs shown) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Find Location sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per 7 days. SmartOn Backoffice asks for nothing beyond the download.

Find Location ships an update every 6 weeks, SmartOn Backoffice every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Find Location | SmartOn Backoffice |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.9 (2.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/find-location-friend-tracker/id6742648435/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **2.2K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 13.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 72 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [IT-DIGITAL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1799161129) | [UAB SmartOn Systems](https://appshunter.io/developer/1710034360) |

## What reviewers say

### Find Location

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/find-location-friend-tracker/id6742648435)

Easily track the real-time location of family and friends. Add members via QR code and set custom locations to receive instant notifications when they arrive or depart. Enjoy peace of mind with a simple, intuitive interface.

**Highlights:** QR code member addition, Custom location setup, Real-time arrival/departure notifications, Intuitive user interface, Location tracking for family and friends

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Find Location: Friend Tracker | $12.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 month | $34.99 | per month |
| Special: 1 year | $34.99 | per year |
| Find Location: Friend Tracker | $39.99 | per 3 months |
| Find Location, Tracker: 1 year | $69.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Positive reviews
- 🤩 Enjoyable experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Misleading advertising
- 💰 Expensive/not free
- 🤔 Unclear functionality
- 🙅‍♀️ Difficult to cancel

**Reported bugs**

- App doesn't work as advertised
- Unable to find anyone

**Requested features**

- Ability to find friends without scanning QR code
- More transparent pricing and feature access


### SmartOn Backoffice

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smarton-backoffice/id6801499694)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Find Location free?

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

### Is SmartOn Backoffice free?

SmartOn Backoffice is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Find Location or SmartOn Backoffice have ads?

Find Location shows ads; SmartOn Backoffice does not.

### Which is updated more often, Find Location or SmartOn Backoffice?

Find Location ships an update every 6 weeks, and SmartOn Backoffice every 2 months. Most recently, Find Location was updated on October 28, 2026 and SmartOn Backoffice on October 25, 2026.

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