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Best Google Location Sharing Apps

249+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.2 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated August 2026

Whether you're new to google location sharing or looking for an upgrade, our curated collection of 249+ iOS apps has something for everyone. Each app is reviewed and rated by real users, helping you make an informed decision.

Compare top Google Location Sharing Apps (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Google MapsGoogle MapsFree4.7★ (7.3M)YesYesAug 2026
2Life360: Family Safety & GPSLife360: Family Safety & GPSFree4.8★ (3M)YesYesAug 2026
3Find My Phone, Friends&FamilyFind My Phone, Friends&FamilyFree3.6★ (1.6K)NoYesAug 2026
4GoogleGoogleFree4.6★ (5M)YesYesAug 2026
5Glympse -Share your locationGlympse -Share your locationFree4.8★ (49K)YesYesAug 2026
6Share Location: Phone TrackerShare Location: Phone TrackerFree4.6★ (6K)YesYesAug 2026
7Find MyFind MyFree2.8★ (16K)NoNoAug 2026
8SeeMe - Share Your LocationSeeMe - Share Your LocationFree——NoJun 2026

Top Picks for Google Location Sharing

Google Maps#1

Google Maps by Google

Places, navigation & traffic
Editor's Choice
🗺️ Navigation
4.7😐(7.3M ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#1in Navigation
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Navigate your world with real-time traffic, turn-by-turn directions for driving, walking, cycling, and public transport. Discover millions of businesses and places with photos and reviews. Plan trips with Street View, Immersive View, and offline maps.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Accurate navigation
  • 👍 Helpful for travel and exploration
  • 💡 Useful for delivery drivers
  • 👍 Reliable traffic information

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Buggy and unreliable directions
  • 🔄 Constant rerouting without user consent
  • 🗺️ Inaccurate or outdated maps
Life360: Family Safety & GPS#2

Life360: Family Safety & GPS by Life360

Find Your Phone, Kids, & Pets
Strong Contender
🌐 Social Networking
4.8😐(3M ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#1in Social Networking
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This app provides comprehensive family safety features, including location tracking for loved ones and personal belongings. It offers SOS alerts, emergency dispatch, identity theft protection, and roadside assistance. Advanced features like crash detection and place alerts are also available.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Reliable and accurate tracking
  • 🔒 Provides safety and peace of mind
  • 👍 Useful for families and seniors
  • 👍 Convenient for coordinating schedules

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Inaccurate location tracking
  • 🐛 Delayed notifications
  • 🔋 Battery drain issues
Find My Phone, Friends&Family#3

Find My Phone, Friends&Family by Longwind Studio

GPS Device Tracker & Locator
Worth Considering
🌐 Social Networking
3.6😞(1.6K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#73in Social Networking
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Easily locate and track family, friends, and children in real-time. Receive arrival and departure notifications for designated locations, and share your own location for added safety. Offers features like emergency alerts and location history.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Accurate tracking
  • 👍 Useful for finding lost devices
  • 🔒 Secure and discreet
  • 💡 Helpful for monitoring family members

Room to Improve

  • 💰 Expensive subscription
  • 🔒 Privacy concerns with monitoring others
  • 🐛 Inaccurate location data

More Google Location Sharing apps to explore

4
Google
Google
Google
Search with AI, Images & Text
Free

This app provides a comprehensive search experience, integrating AI for quick answers and personalized content. It allows you to search using images, voice, or text, and offers features like song identification and real-time translation.

AI Overviews for quick answersImage search with LensHum to Search for song identification
🔧 Utilities
(5M)
free with in-app purchases
5
Glympse -Share your location
Glympse -Share your location
Glympse -Share your location
by Glympse Inc.
Free

Easily share your live location temporarily with anyone, no sign-up needed for recipients. Control who sees your location and for how long, with automatic expiration for privacy. Works across devices and browsers for seamless real-time updates.

Temporary live location sharingNo sign-up required for recipientsCross-platform compatibility
🗺️ Navigation
(49K)
free with in-app purchases
6
Share Location: Phone Tracker
Share Location: Phone Tracker
Share Location: Phone Tracker
Find Your Friends & Family
Free

Easily share your real-time location with friends and family, or find them. View locations on any web-enabled device without requiring an app or sign-up from recipients. Offers features like location history, battery monitoring, and proximity alerts.

Share real-time locationLocate friends and familyTemporary or permanent sharing
🗺️ Navigation
(6K)
freemium
7
Find My
Find My
Find My
by Apple
Free

Locate your Apple devices, AirTags, and personal items. Share your location with friends and family, and receive directions to their whereabouts. Protect your data with lost mode and remote erase options.

Locate Apple devices on a mapTrack AirTags and network accessoriesPlay sounds to find nearby items
🔧 Utilities
(16K)
free
8
SeeMe - Share Your Location
SeeMe - Share Your Location
SeeMe - Share Your Location
by Dawid Cieslak
Free
✈️ Travel
(0)
9
Location MSM
Location MSM
Location MSM
Share your location via SMS
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
10
SnapLo: Location Sharing
SnapLo: Location Sharing
SnapLo: Location Sharing
Friends finder & Image search
Free

This app allows you to share your real-time location with trusted friends on a live map for coordination or safety. It emphasizes consensual sharing and user control, with an added bonus of a reverse image search tool. Location is only used while the app is active.

Real-time location sharing with invited friendsLive map view of connected usersConsensual and controllable sharing
🔧 Utilities
(1)
free with in-app purchases
11
GPS Location - Share address
GPS Location - Share address
GPS Location - Share address
Share coordinates and address
Free

Easily share your current location's address and coordinates via various messaging and social media platforms. View your real-time GPS position and generate map links for easy navigation. Optimized for outdoor use to conserve battery and data.

Share address and coordinatesReal-time GPS locationGenerate map links
🗺️ Navigation
(21)
free
12
OneLocator: GPS family safety
OneLocator: GPS family safety
OneLocator: GPS family safety
Get connected with family
Free

Locate friends and family members accurately and quickly using GPS and cell tracking. See their location history, receive movement alerts, and even check their phone's battery level. This app helps you find lost phones and navigate to loved ones' locations.

GPS and cell trackingLocation historyMovement notifications
🌐 Social Networking
(76K)
free with in-app purchases
13
LocaCheck: GPS Phone Tracker
LocaCheck: GPS Phone Tracker
LocaCheck: GPS Phone Tracker
Safety Check & Locator
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
14
Share Location: GPS Tracker
Share Location: GPS Tracker
Share Location: GPS Tracker
Share your live location
Free
🗺️ Navigation
(0)
15
iLocation: Here!
iLocation: Here!
iLocation: Here!
Search and share location
Free

Easily search and share your current or a specified location. Get coordinates, addresses, and compass bearings. Save locations, share via URL, and explain your whereabouts without speaking.

Search and share locationDisplay current location informationShow coordinates and address
🗺️ Navigation
(3.9K)
free with in-app purchases
16
MyPlaces – Save Share & Go Places with Google Maps
MyPlaces – Save Share & Go Places with Google Maps
MyPlaces – Save Share & Go Places with Google Maps
by Emstell Technology Consulting Ltd
Free

Easily save and share map locations without needing an account. Add places by searching or using your current location, then navigate to them using Google Maps. Locations can be backed up to a server for safekeeping.

Save locations by search or current positionShare locations via messaging and social mediaNavigate to saved locations with Google Maps
🗺️ Navigation
(1)
free
17
Bump - real life is happening
Bump - real life is happening
Bump - real life is happening
Map of your people and places
Free

This app lets you share your real-time location with friends and discover places together. See friends' battery levels, listen to their music, and create a personal map of your favorite spots. It also includes chat features, a scratch map of visited locations, and navigation tools.

Real-time location sharingFriend activity and music listeningPersonalized place mapping
🌐 Social Networking
(6.3K)
free with in-app purchases
18
Stay Near – Location Sharing
Stay Near – Location Sharing
Stay Near – Location Sharing
Friends & Family GPS
Free

Easily share your real-time location with trusted contacts. Get notified when friends and family arrive at or leave designated places. Manage your connections and view location history on an intuitive map interface.

Real-time location sharingLocation history viewingSave important places
🌟 Lifestyle
(2)
freemium
19
PearCircle
PearCircle
PearCircle
Peer-to-peer location app
Free
🌐 Social Networking
(0)
20
Location Location
Location Location
Location Location
Share your current location
Free
🗺️ Navigation
(0)

FAQ about Google Location Sharing

What are the best google location sharing apps for iPhone?
Google Maps tops our google location sharing apps ranking as of August 2026, with a 4.7-star average from 7.3M App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top google location sharing apps we rank are free to download, including Google Maps and Life360: Family Safety & GPS.
Google Maps shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 249+ google location sharing apps on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
Google Maps provides navigation with real-time traffic data for driving, walking, cycling, and public transport. It also allows users to discover millions of businesses and places, view photos and reviews, and plan trips.
Key features include real-time GPS navigation with voice guidance, live traffic updates for automatic rerouting, public transport information, Street View and Immersive View for previews, offline maps, and the ability to search for and review local businesses.