Best Family Safety Apps

217+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.4 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated June 2026

The best family safety apps on iPhone average 4.4★ across 217+ titles — we've ranked them by what real users actually keep on their phones. Updated June 2026.

Top Picks for Family Safety

Microsoft Family Safety#1

Microsoft Family Safety by Microsoft Corporation

Screen time & content filters
Editor's Choice
🌟 Lifestyle
4.1😐(7.3K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Make sure your family stays safe online with our app, monitoring screen time, app usage, and location tracking. Take control of your family's digital habits today!

What We Love

  • 🚀 Easy to manage screen time
  • 👍 Helpful for monitoring device usage
  • 🔒 Provides good parental controls
  • 💡 Allows approving requests from app

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Inconsistent time tracking
  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
  • 🔒 Lack of password/PIN protection
Google Family Link#2

Google Family Link by Google LLC

Parental control for your kids
Strong Contender
🔧 Utilities
4.3😐(60K ratings)
FreeAds
#59in Utilities
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A parental control app designed to help you monitor and manage your child's online activities. Set screen time limits, approve apps, track device location, and more. Take control and keep your family safer online.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Excellent parental controls
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🔒 Secure and safe for children
  • 💡 Helpful for managing screen time

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Inconsistent performance
  • 🐛 Buggy and unreliable
  • 🔒 Overly restrictive for older children
Xbox Family Settings#3

Xbox Family Settings by Microsoft Corporation

Worth Considering
🌟 Lifestyle
4.1😐(6.3K ratings)
Free
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Manage your children's Xbox activity with ease using the Xbox Family Settings app. Set screen time limits, update content restrictions, and stay informed about friend requests in real-time. Join the fun by adding your children to your family account effortlessly. Keep your family gaming experience safe and enjoyable.

What We Love

  • 👍 Great app for managing screen time
  • 🚀 Easy to use controls
  • 🔒 Robust parental controls
  • 💡 Ability to pause and add screen time

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Time tracking issues and delays
  • 🔍 Confusing and complicated settings
  • 🔍 Sluggish and slow performance

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Life360: Family Safety & GPS
Life360: Family Safety & GPS
Life360: Family Safety & GPS
Protect the People You Love
Free

Connect with friends and family in real-time with location sharing, messaging, and driving alerts. Stay in touch effortlessly and ensure everyone's safety and wellbeing with just a tap. Download now to bring your loved ones closer.

🌐 Social Networking
(110K)
5
Family Safety: GPS Locator
Family Safety: GPS Locator
Family Safety: GPS Locator
Your family location tracker
Free
🌟 Lifestyle
(1)
6
AT&T Secure Family® parent app
AT&T Secure Family® parent app
AT&T Secure Family® parent app
Parental Controls & Locator
Free

A cutting-edge productivity application with features such as task management, calendar integration, note-taking, and goal setting to help users stay organized and efficient. Streamline your daily tasks and boost productivity with this all-in-one tool.

🌟 Lifestyle
(19K)
7
Family Nest - Family Locator
Family Nest - Family Locator
Family Nest - Family Locator
Family Tracker & Live ETA
Free
🌟 Lifestyle
(39K)
8
Norton Family Parental Control
Norton Family Parental Control
Norton Family Parental Control
Online Safety App
Free
🔧 Utilities
(1.3K)
9
Arlo Safe: Family Safety
Arlo Safe: Family Safety
Arlo Safe: Family Safety
Location tracking & protection
Free

Arlo Safe is a family safety application that provides real-time location tracking for family members. Stay connected and ensure your loved ones' safety with this powerful tool.

🌟 Lifestyle
(1.1K)
10
Scout: Family Location 360
Scout: Family Location 360
Scout: Family Location 360
Family GPS location tracker
Free

Discover new hiking trails, create custom routes, and track your outdoor adventures with this innovative app. Explore maps, mark points of interest, and share your experiences with fellow outdoor enthusiasts. Start exploring today and elevate your hiking experience!

🌟 Lifestyle
(6.7K)
11
Openroad: Safety on the Road
Openroad: Safety on the Road
Openroad: Safety on the Road
Drive with Peace of Mind
Free

Openroad is the essential app for detecting car crashes and immediately alerting trained responders for help, ensuring your safety on the road. With automatic crash detection, precise location sharing, and expert guidance post-accident, drive with peace of mind knowing help is just a tap away.

🌟 Lifestyle
(3.9K)
12
OneLocator: GPS family safety
OneLocator: GPS family safety
OneLocator: GPS family safety
GPS family locator & Tracker
Free

Track your family's whereabouts using real-time GPS tracking based on their phone numbers. Stay connected and ensure everyone's safety. Download now for peace of mind.

🌐 Social Networking
(4.5K)
13
Guardely: Family Safety
Guardely: Family Safety
Guardely: Family Safety
Sex Offender and Safety alerts
Free

Stay informed and protect loved ones with an app that helps identify and track registered sex offenders nearby. Access offender profiles, set custom alerts, and view locations on a map for increased safety and security. Download now for peace of mind.

🌟 Lifestyle
(45)
14
T-Mobile FamilyMode
T-Mobile FamilyMode
T-Mobile FamilyMode
Locate and protect your child
Free

Discover an all-in-one family safety app designed to help you locate your loved ones in real-time and manage their online activities. Set healthy digital habits, track real-time location, and utilize features like setting time limits and content filters to ensure a safer and healthier online environment for your family. Take control of your family's online safety today!

🌟 Lifestyle
(15K)
15
Microsoft Authenticator
Microsoft Authenticator
Microsoft Authenticator
Protects your online identity
Free

A secure app for easy online account sign-ins, offering multi-factor authentication, passwordless login, and password autofill features. Manage Microsoft and non-Microsoft accounts with added security layers like fingerprint, face ID, or PIN. Stay protected and simplify access to various online services.

📊 Productivity
(652K)
16
FamilyMate: Family Safety
FamilyMate: Family Safety
FamilyMate: Family Safety
FamilyMate: For family safety
Free
🌟 Lifestyle
(2)
17
SafeBeacon: Safety Tracker
SafeBeacon: Safety Tracker
SafeBeacon: Safety Tracker
Live GPS for Runners & Hikers
Free

An app designed for athletes providing real-time location sharing, accident sensing, one-touch SOS, activity history, and stats tracking. With features like eCrumbs, Stationary Alerts, and emergency calling, it aims to enhance safety and peace of mind for outdoor enthusiasts. Try a FREE 2-week trial and ensure a safer adventure today!

💪 Health & Fitness
(1.3K)
18
GeoZilla Phone Location Finder
GeoZilla Phone Location Finder
GeoZilla Phone Location Finder
Family GPS tracker
Free

GeoZilla Phone Location Finder is a family locator app enabling real-time tracking of loved ones. Stay connected by sharing locations and receive alerts for safety. Download now and keep your family safe and connected.

🌟 Lifestyle
(51K)
19
OnStar Guardian: Safety App
OnStar Guardian: Safety App
OnStar Guardian: Safety App
Emergency Roadside Assistance
Free

An essential safety app offering Roadside Assistance, emergency crash response, family locator, and Emergency Services on your phone. Accessible for OnStar Members or standalone at $15/month, with the ability to share with up to 7 loved ones. Get help in emergencies wherever you are, in any vehicle, including motorcycles.

🌟 Lifestyle
(21K)
20
Find My Friends · Family Phone
Find My Friends · Family Phone
Find My Friends · Family Phone
Family Link Locator & Tracker
Free

Easily locate and stay connected with friends and family using real-time GPS tracking on your phone. Never lose track of your loved ones or devices again. Download now and start tracking!

🗺️ Navigation
(1.5K)

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