Best Location History Apps

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.4 avg rating

20 free apps

Updated September 2026

Out of 250+ location history 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.

Compare top Location History Apps (September 2026)

#	App	Price	Rating	Ads	In-App Purchases	Updated
1	Location History - Hansel	Free	5.0★ (2)	No	Yes	Sep 2026
2	MyWhereAbouts	Free	5.0★ (2)	No	No	May 2026
3	Find My	Free	2.8★ (16K)	No	No	Sep 2026
4	Footmark - Location history	Free	5.0★ (4)	Yes	Yes	Aug 2026
5	Backtrack Location Logging	Free	5.0★ (2)	No	No	May 2026
6	Lakbay Location History	Free	5.0★ (1)	No	No	Jun 2026
7	Breadcrumbs - Location History	Free	3.6★ (13)	No	Yes	Aug 2026
8	Location History - GPS history	Free	4.0★ (4)	Yes	Yes	Sep 2026

Top Picks for Location History

#1

Location History - Hansel by Mert Bulan

Track Route & Visited Places

Editor's Choice

✈️ Travel

5.0(2 ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

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This app creates a private location timeline, logging your movements and visits without excessive battery drain. It allows you to export your data and hide specific locations for privacy.

#2

MyWhereAbouts by Cutting Edge Consulting

My data. My location history.

Strong Contender

🌐 Social Networking

5.0(2 ratings)

Free

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This app automatically tracks your location history, presenting it as a daily journal of places visited. Your identity and location data are kept secure, private, and owned by you.

#3

Find My by Apple

Worth Considering

🔧 Utilities

2.8😞(16K ratings)

Free

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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.

What We Love

🚀 Saved from losing items
🔒 Helped catch a thief
👍 Useful for tracking family

Room to Improve

🐛 Inaccurate location tracking
🐛 Inability to connect to devices
🔋 Drains battery quickly
🤔 Useless for finding AirPods

More Location History apps to explore

Footmark - Location history

Footmark - Location history

Footmark - Location history

Location history and timeline

Automatically record your location history, visited places, and routes. Organize your timeline by date and visualize your travels on a map. Create shareable travel videos and keep loved ones updated on your real-time activity.

Automatic location trackingVisited places and routesOrganized timeline by date

free with in-app purchases

Backtrack Location Logging

Backtrack Location Logging

Backtrack Location Logging

Private location history

This app offers a private and open-source solution for logging your device's location history. It provides an alternative to cloud-based services, ensuring your data remains yours and is saved locally or to your iCloud Drive. You can easily pause, resume, and view your location history within the app.

Privacy-centric location loggingOpen-source solutionLocal data storage options

Lakbay Location History

Lakbay Location History

Lakbay Location History

GPS location Logbook

This privacy-focused app logs your location history, creating a personal record of your travels. It displays your movement on a map and organizes your timeline for easy review.

Privacy-first location trackingPersonal travel history logMap visualization of routes

🗺️ Navigation

Breadcrumbs - Location History

Breadcrumbs - Location History

Breadcrumbs - Location History

GPS Tracker, Logger & Sharing

This app automatically records your location history, creating a personal map of your movements. It allows you to retrace your steps, remember places you've visited, and access your journey privately on your device. It's designed to be battery-friendly and secure, with optional premium features for enhanced precision and data management.

Automatic location recordingPersonal journey mapBattery-efficient design

🗺️ Navigation

Location History - GPS history

Location History - GPS history

Location History - GPS history

Record your locations!

Record and visualize your past locations on a map. This app logs your journey, allowing you to revisit previous spots, add photos, and see which places you frequent most. It's a free GPS tracker to document your travels.

Show location history on mapLog book of location historyDisplay previous locations

free with in-app purchases

GPS Tracker and Offline Maps

This app allows users to track outdoor activities like hiking, biking, and running. It enables navigation to waypoints, storage of favorite destinations, and offers advanced features for route planning and data export with a subscription.

Track hiking, biking, running, and walking routesNavigate to saved waypointsStore and manage favorite destinations

🗺️ Navigation

free with in-app purchases

FollowMee GPS Location Tracker

FollowMee GPS Location Tracker

FollowMee GPS Location Tracker

Track & Locate Mobile Devices

This app transforms your device into a GPS tracker. Monitor the location of family, company devices, or employees through a web portal. Features include background tracking, geofencing, and an SOS button for emergencies.

GPS device conversionWeb-based location monitoringBackground tracking

free with in-app purchases

iSharing: GPS Location Tracker

iSharing: GPS Location Tracker

iSharing: GPS Location Tracker

Family Tracking & Phone Finder

This app provides real-time GPS tracking to keep families connected and safe. It offers features like location sharing, place alerts, and emergency notifications. Premium features include driving reports and extended location history.

Real-Time GPS Location TrackingFind My Phone/DevicePlace and Zone Alerts

🌐 Social Networking

free with in-app purchases

Record and display routes

Record and view your travel history with GPS tracking. Log routes for driving, traveling, or running, and export your data to GPX files. Sync your logs with iCloud and organize them with tags and folders.

Record GPS logsSet waypointsSuspend and add to records

🗺️ Navigation

free with in-app purchases

Mosey: Hyper-local History

Mosey: Hyper-local History

Mosey: Hyper-local History

GPS-Triggered Audio Guide

Locatale: Location Journal

Locatale: Location Journal

Locatale: Location Journal

Automatic visits & places

LogMyPlace-GPS location logger

LogMyPlace-GPS location logger

LogMyPlace-GPS location logger

Daily activity at a glance!

This app automatically records your location in the background, allowing you to view your daily activity and visits on a map. It prioritizes privacy by not requiring registration or sending personal data. An optional Pro plan offers extended history, data export, and calendar integration.

Automatic background location recordingDaily activity and visit history on mapPrivacy-focused, no registration needed

🗺️ Navigation

free with in-app purchases

Find Your People: GPS Location

Find Your People: GPS Location

Find Your People: GPS Location

Parental Control app Tracking

🗺️ Navigation

Phone Tracker GPS Locator App

Phone Tracker GPS Locator App

Phone Tracker GPS Locator App

Locate & Track Number Location

Record Locations

Record Locations

Record Locations

by Hossam Youssof

Record and store GPS coordinates for various locations. Export this data to a CSV file for easy sharing and use in travel or development projects.

Record GPS coordinatesStore location dataExport to CSV file

Find: Family Location Tracker

Find: Family Location Tracker

Find: Family Location Tracker

GPS & Track of your loved ones

🌐 Social Networking

Location Phone Tracker: PointB

Location Phone Tracker: PointB

Location Phone Tracker: PointB

Find my Friends, Safe Fam GPS

FAQ about Location History

What are the best location history apps for iPhone?

Location History - Hansel tops our location history apps ranking as of September 2026, with a 5.0-star average from 2 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.

Are there free location history apps for iPhone?

Yes — 20 of the top location history apps we rank are free to download, including Location History - Hansel and MyWhereAbouts.

Does Location History - Hansel have ads or in-app purchases?

Location History - Hansel has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of September 2026.

How many location history apps are on the App Store?

We track 250+ location history apps on the iOS App Store as of September 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

What is Hansel?

Hansel is a GPS tracker designed to create a private location timeline of your movements and visits. It logs your whereabouts efficiently without significantly draining your battery.

How much does Hansel cost?

Hansel is free to download and use. It offers optional subscription plans for enhanced features, with a monthly plan at $0.99 and a yearly plan at $9.99, both including a 3-day free trial.

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