# iSearching vs Phone Tracker

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Phone Tracker at 72% against iSearching's 12%. Phone Tracker also leads on rating (4.5 vs 1.9) and ratings volume (12K vs 612). iSearching's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 19) and ads (none vs shown). On price and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Phone Tracker sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. iSearching asks for nothing beyond the download.

Phone Tracker holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Phone Tracker has 12K ratings behind it against 612, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 12% of iSearching's written reviews are positive against 72% of Phone Tracker's.

iSearching ships an update every 2 weeks, Phone Tracker fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | iSearching | Phone Tracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.9 (612 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/isearching/id985954901/reviews) | **[4.5 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phone-tracker-gps-location/id1559708047/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 612 | **12K** |
| Positive reviews | 12.1% of reviews | **72.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#143** |
| Size | 15 MB | 150 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ShenZhen Lenze Technology Co,.Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1190864538) | [ZED LATINOAMERICA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1615580025) |

## What reviewers say

### iSearching

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/isearching/id985954901)

This app pairs with smart anti-lost devices to help you find misplaced items. Trigger an alarm on either your phone or the device, and receive alerts if they become disconnected. It also includes features for photography, video recording, and location tracking.

**Highlights:** Two-way anti-lost alerts, Trigger alarms on device or phone, Bluetooth connection loss notification, Camera and video recording, Map location tracking, Meeting recording (disables anti-lost)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Works well for finding nearby items
- 🚀 Easy to set up and connect
- 💡 Useful as a remote camera shutter

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent disconnections and loss of connection
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly
- 🔒 Security and privacy concerns
- 👎 Inaccurate location tracking
- 🤖 Poor app design and lack of functionality

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes and freezes
- Blank or missing text in the app
- Inability to add or connect devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to disable the disconnect alarm
- Improved Bluetooth range and reliability
- Integration with popular mapping and location services
- Customizable settings and user profiles


### Phone Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phone-tracker-gps-location/id1559708047)

**Currently charting:** #143 Top Grossing · Lifestyle (US App Store)

This app allows real-time location tracking of family and friends on a private map. Create groups, set up geofence zones for arrival/departure alerts, and utilize an emergency SOS function for added security. It also includes a 'find my device' feature.

**Highlights:** Real-time family and friend tracking, Shared private map, Smart Circles for group location sharing, Geofence zones with arrival/departure notifications, Emergency SOS function, Location history viewing, Find my device feature

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Location Tracker pro | $4.99 | per month |
| Weekly Plan | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| premium | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Plan | $7.49 | per 7 days |
| Friends phone location tracker | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Friends phone location tracker | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Plan | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Plan | $8.49 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Plan | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| premium | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| premium | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Friends phone location tracker | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly plan | $19.99 | per month |
| Find friends location tracker | $24.99 | per 3 months |
| GPS Tracker by number | $49.99 | per 3 months |
| Friends & family phone locator | $89.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iSearching free?

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

### Is Phone Tracker free?

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

### Which has better reviews, iSearching or Phone Tracker?

Phone Tracker is rated higher. iSearching averages 1.9 out of 5 from 612 ratings, while Phone Tracker averages 4.5 from 12K ratings.

### Do iSearching or Phone Tracker have ads?

Phone Tracker shows ads; iSearching does not.

### Which is updated more often, iSearching or Phone Tracker?

iSearching ships an update every 2 weeks, and Phone Tracker fortnightly. Most recently, iSearching was updated on October 24, 2026 and Phone Tracker on October 24, 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.*