Best Family Home Safety Apps

215+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.2 avg rating

20 free apps

Updated May 2026

Out of 215+ family home safety apps on iOS, 20 are free and the rest sit in the paid tier. This page sorts them so you can compare both sides before you commit.

Top Picks for Family Home Safety

#1

Arlo Safe: Family Safety by Arlo Technologies, Inc.

Location tracking & protection

Editor's Choice

🌟 Lifestyle

4.8😞(1.1K ratings)

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This app offers 24/7 emergency assistance from live security experts with a single tap. It automatically alerts your contacts and can record incidents. Features include location tracking, place alerts, check-in requests, and automatic crash detection with emergency response.

What We Love

🚀 Helpful for family safety
👍 Easy to use
🔒 Provides security and peace of mind
🚀 Accurate real-time tracking

Room to Improve

🐛 Buggy and crashes frequently
💤 Limited features compared to other apps
🤖 Poor customer support

#2

Family Home Safety by BRENT EDWARD KELLEY

Built by a firefighter

Strong Contender

🌟 Lifestyle

0.0(0 ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

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Organize critical home safety information in one accessible location. This app provides tools like an escape plan builder, emergency contact access, and safety checklists to help families prepare without fear.

#3

Scout: Family Location 360 by Telenav, Inc.

Family GPS location tracker

Worth Considering

🌟 Lifestyle

4.5😐(6.7K ratings)

FreeAdsIn-App Purchases

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This app provides real-time GPS tracking for families, offering peace of mind through location sharing, place alerts, and driving safety insights. Monitor loved ones' whereabouts, get notified of arrivals/departures, and review driving habits for enhanced safety.

What We Love

🚀 Accurate navigation
👍 Easy to use
🚀 Reliable directions
🚀 Helpful turn-by-turn guidance

Room to Improve

🐛 Frequent crashes
🔋 Drains battery quickly
🔇 Missing audio directions

More Family Home Safety apps to explore

Stay connected with family.

This app allows you to control connected smart home devices, providing 24/7 live footage and activity alerts. Monitor your home, pets, or family members remotely with features like motion detection and pan/tilt capabilities.

24/7 live footage accessActivity and motion alertsRemote device control

free with in-app purchases

AT&T Secure Family® parent app

AT&T Secure Family® parent app

Parental Controls & Locator

This app helps parents monitor their children's digital activity and location. It offers real-time device tracking, screen time management, content blocking, and a lost phone finder. It supports co-parenting and encourages healthy digital habits.

Real-time device location trackingSafety alerts for geofencingScreen time control

Find My Friends · Family Phone

Find My Friends · Family Phone

Family Link Locator & Tracker

This app helps families stay connected by providing real-time location sharing, smart alerts for arrivals and departures, and custom safe zones. It also offers activity tracking and emergency assistance to ensure everyone's safety and well-being.

Real-time location sharingSmart location alertsCustom safe zones

🗺️ Navigation

free with in-app purchases

SimpliSafe Home Security App

SimpliSafe Home Security App

by SimpliSafe, Inc.

Control your home security system remotely from your iPhone or iPad. Arm or disarm your system, receive instant alerts, and view a detailed timeline of events. Live video streaming is also available with compatible cameras.

Remote arm/disarmInstant notificationsEvent timeline

free with in-app purchases

Guardely: Family Safety

Guardely: Family Safety

Sex Offender and Safety alerts

This app provides real-time crime and sex offender alerts to help protect your family. It allows you to monitor offenders and stay informed about criminal activity in your vicinity, making family safety a top priority.

Real-time crime alertsSex offender trackingFamily safety monitoring

Protecting Your Kids Online

This app provides parents with control over their child's school-issued devices when they are used at home. It offers web filtering, site restrictions, and monitored screen time to ensure online safety. Parents can block inappropriate content, view activity feeds, and pause internet access remotely.

Web filteringSite restrictionsMonitored screen time

Microsoft Family Safety

Microsoft Family Safety

Screen time & content filters

Create a safer online environment for your family by setting content filters and screen time limits across devices. Monitor digital activity and receive notifications for app downloads to foster healthy habits and provide peace of mind.

Set screen time limits for apps and devicesBlock inappropriate websites and contentMonitor weekly activity summaries

Bark - Parental Controls

Bark - Parental Controls

Help protect your kids online

This service helps families manage their children's digital lives by monitoring online content, managing screen time, and filtering websites. It alerts parents to potential issues like cyberbullying or adult content, offering peace of mind.

Content monitoring for texts, email, YouTube, and social mediaAlerts for cyberbullying, adult content, and threatsScreen time limits and scheduling

📊 Productivity

free with in-app purchases

Familo: Find My Phone Tracker

Familo: Find My Phone Tracker

Track cell number location

This app helps families stay connected by providing real-time location tracking on a map. It features a panic button for emergencies, private family chat, and intelligent place notifications for arrivals and departures. Users control who sees their location and can create multiple family groups.

Real-time family locator on mapArrival/departure notificationsPanic button for emergencies

🌐 Social Networking

free with in-app purchases

Secure Home, Smart Living

This app provides comprehensive home security with HD live video streaming and two-way audio. It offers advanced AI-powered features like event tagging and secure cloud storage for enhanced monitoring and alerts.

HD live video streamingTwo-way audio communicationAI-powered event tagging

Control your ADT+ home security system and compatible smart devices remotely. Monitor your home, manage access, and receive alerts for events. Features include live video streaming, two-way talk, and smart home device integration.

Arm/disarm security system remotelyStream live video from camerasTwo-way talk with visitors

free with in-app purchases

AT&T Secure Family Companion®

AT&T Secure Family Companion®

Locate family & filter content

This app helps parents protect their children by locating their devices in real-time, managing screen time, and filtering online content. It allows for emergency alerts and provides insights into a child's digital habits.

Real-time device locationEmergency alertsScreen time management

by Panasonic Holdings Corporation

Easily set up a wireless home monitoring camera system inside and outside your house. View live streams, receive motion alerts, and communicate via two-way audio from your smartphone or tablet. No monthly fees are required for monitoring and notifications.

Easy setup wizardReal-time camera streamingMicro SD card recording

by TRANE U.S. INC

Manage your home's essential systems remotely. Control thermostats, locks, lights, and cameras from your smartphone. Create custom automations and device groups for simplified home management.

Remote HVAC control and schedulingManage locks, lights, and Z-Wave devicesCreate custom device groups

Camera Connect - Home Security

Camera Connect - Home Security

Smart Home, WiFi Scan & Detect

This app uses advanced Wi-Fi scanning to detect all devices on your home network, helping you identify unauthorized access and ensure your privacy. It provides detailed information about each connected device and assesses your network speed.

Device discovery and detectionIn-depth device analysisSecure core network scanning

free with in-app purchases

T-Mobile Safe & Found

T-Mobile Safe & Found

by Sprint Nextel Corporation

This app helps families stay connected and manage online activity. It allows real-time location tracking, setting internet time limits, and filtering age-inappropriate content. It aims to simplify digital parenting by offering tools for safety and responsible screen time management.

Real-time family location trackingLocation historyInternet time limits

My Family: GPS Family Tracker

My Family: GPS Family Tracker

Family safety with GPS sharing

Stay connected with loved ones through real-time location sharing and safety features. Create private family circles, receive alerts for arrivals and departures from designated places, and send quick check-ins to confirm safety. You control who sees your location and can adjust permissions anytime.

Live location sharingLocation historySafe arrival and place alerts

🗺️ Navigation

free with in-app purchases