Best Location Sharing Family Apps

229+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.5 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated July 2026

Findo is the household name in location sharing family, but it's far from the only option. We track 229+ alternatives and competitors on iOS — many free, many higher-rated than you'd expect.

Compare top Location Sharing Family Apps (July 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Findo: Find My Friends, PhoneFindo: Find My Friends, PhoneFree4.4★ (78K)NoYesJul 2026
2Findmykids: GPS Phone TrackerFindmykids: GPS Phone TrackerFree4.7★ (22K)NoYesJul 2026
3Share Location: Phone TrackerShare Location: Phone TrackerFree4.6★ (6K)NoYesJul 2026
4Life360: Family Safety & GPSLife360: Family Safety & GPSFree4.8★ (3M)YesYesJul 2026
5Family Nest - Family LocatorFamily Nest - Family LocatorFree4.7★ (39K)NoYesJul 2026
6Find my Phone - Family LocatorFind my Phone - Family LocatorFree4.5★ (68K)YesYesJul 2026
7Phone Locator 360: Find FamilyPhone Locator 360: Find FamilyFree4.6★ (3.7K)YesYesJul 2026
8Scout: Family Location 360Scout: Family Location 360Free4.5★ (6.7K)YesNoJul 2026

Top Picks for Location Sharing Family

Findo: Find My Friends, Phone#1

Findo: Find My Friends, Phone by BP Mobile LLC

GPS Tracker, Family Location
Editor's Choice
🌐 Social Networking
4.4(78K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This app helps you stay connected with loved ones by tracking their real-time locations. Receive notifications for arrivals and departures, view travel history, and share your own location and battery status. It also aids in locating lost or stolen phones and sending emergency alerts.

Findmykids: GPS Phone Tracker#2

Findmykids: GPS Phone Tracker by LETEM LTD

Track Location of your Family
Strong Contender
🌟 Lifestyle
4.7😊(22K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This app helps families stay connected by tracking the real-time location of children. It offers parental tools to monitor app usage, set location-based notifications, and includes an SOS signal for emergencies. Parents can also check battery levels and communicate via a family chat.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Accurate location tracking
  • 👍 Useful safety features (SOS button, alarm)
  • 💡 Ability to listen to surroundings
  • 🚀 Detailed trip history and route tracking

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Location updates can be delayed or inaccurate
  • 🔋 Drains child's phone battery
  • 🔒 Limited functionality on iPhones
Share Location: Phone Tracker#3

Share Location: Phone Tracker by Thien Ly

Find Friends & Family
Worth Considering
🗺️ Navigation
4.6😊(6K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#85in Navigation
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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.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Fast and reliable tracking service
  • 👍 Accurate location tracking
  • 💡 Helpful for monitoring family and friends
  • 👍 Trusted and effective investigative service

Room to Improve

  • 🔒 Requires access to device for full functionality
  • 💰 Expensive subscription model
  • 🐛 Inconsistent location accuracy

More Location Sharing Family apps to explore

4
Life360: Family Safety & GPS
Life360: Family Safety & GPS
Life360: Family Safety & GPS
Protect the People You Love
Free

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.

Location sharing for family and friendsSOS alerts with precise location24/7 emergency dispatch
🌐 Social Networking
(3M)
free with in-app purchases
5
Family Nest - Family Locator
Family Nest - Family Locator
Family Nest - Family Locator
Family Tracker & Live ETA
Free

This app allows users to share their live location with trusted family and friends in private groups. It offers features like place alerts, overspeed notifications, and lost phone tracking to enhance safety and connectivity.

Live location sharingPrivate group creationPlace arrival/departure alerts
🌟 Lifestyle
(39K)
freemium
6
Find my Phone - Family Locator
Find my Phone - Family Locator
Find my Phone - Family Locator
Location Tracker. GPS Tracking
Free

Stay connected with family and ensure their safety with real-time location sharing and history. Locate lost or stolen devices and receive notifications for destination arrivals. Create safe zones and groups for enhanced security.

Real-time family location sharingLocation history (past 7 days)Lost/stolen phone locator
🗺️ Navigation
(68K)
freemium
7
Phone Locator 360: Find Family
Phone Locator 360: Find Family
Phone Locator 360: Find Family
Share kids location by number
Free

This app helps parents monitor their children's location using their phone number, with voluntary consent for tracking. It prioritizes privacy and security, offering peace of mind for family safety and convenience.

Kid-safe tracking by phone numberVoluntary consent-based trackingUncompromised privacy and security
🗺️ Navigation
(3.7K)
free with in-app purchases
8
Scout: Family Location 360
Scout: Family Location 360
Scout: Family Location 360
Family GPS location tracker
Free

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.

Live location sharingReal-time GPS trackingPlace alerts for arrivals/departures
🌟 Lifestyle
(6.7K)
free with in-app purchases
9
Family Locator - Find My Phone
Family Locator - Find My Phone
Family Locator - Find My Phone
Phone Location & GPS Tracker
Free

This app allows you to track the real-time location of your family members and view their location history. It offers private circles for secure sharing and includes features like private chats and personalized alerts for enhanced family safety.

Real-time location trackingLocation historyPrivate family circles
🌐 Social Networking
(6.7K)
subscription
10
OneLocator: GPS family safety
OneLocator: GPS family safety
OneLocator: GPS family safety
GPS family locator & Tracker
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
11
Find My Friends · Family Phone
Find My Friends · Family Phone
Find My Friends · Family Phone
Family Link Locator & Tracker
Free

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
(1.5K)
free with in-app purchases
12
iSharing: GPS Location Tracker
iSharing: GPS Location Tracker
iSharing: GPS Location Tracker
실시간 위치공유 자녀 커플을 위한 안전 지도 어플
Free

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
(35K)
free with in-app purchases
13
Find My Friends
Find My Friends
Find My Friends
by Apple Inc.
Free

Easily locate friends and family on your iOS devices. Share your location temporarily or permanently, set up location-based alerts, and control your privacy with simple switches. Stay connected and informed about your loved ones' whereabouts.

Locate friends and familyLocation-based notificationsPrivacy controls
🌐 Social Networking
(427)
free
14
GeoZilla Phone Location Finder
GeoZilla Phone Location Finder
GeoZilla Phone Location Finder
Family GPS tracker
Free

This app helps you keep track of your loved ones' locations in real-time. It provides alerts for arrivals, departures, and potential dangers, and allows for location history viewing and safe check-ins. It also includes features for monitoring driving habits and sending emergency notifications.

Real-time family location trackingArrival and departure alertsLocation history viewing
🌟 Lifestyle
(51K)
free with in-app purchases
15
Gather: GPS Location Sharing
Gather: GPS Location Sharing
Gather: GPS Location Sharing
Family Locator & Daily Updates
Free

This app connects families and friends through GPS location sharing, offering real-time updates on arrivals, departures, and trips. It also provides vehicle maintenance reminders, service booking, and driving insights.

Real-time GPS location sharingArrival and departure notificationsLogged daily trips and driving insights
🌟 Lifestyle
(1.3K)
free with in-app purchases
16
Real-time GPS Location Sharing
Real-time GPS Location Sharing
Real-time GPS Location Sharing
Share location with friends
Free

Easily share your current location in real-time with friends and family. Receive notifications when they arrive at designated places. Manage your connections through a simple friend system.

Real-time location sharingDetailed location viewing on mapsArrival notifications for specific places
🗺️ Navigation
(81)
free with in-app purchases
17
Phone Tracker: Find Device
Phone Tracker: Find Device
Phone Tracker: Find Device
Live Tracking - Family Locator
Free

This app helps you stay connected with family and friends by providing real-time location tracking. You can view location history, set up arrival/departure alerts for important places, and create private groups for trusted sharing. It also includes emergency SOS alerts and a lost phone finder.

Real-time location trackingLocation historyArrival/departure alerts
🌟 Lifestyle
(67K)
freemium
18
Tracker - Share My Location
Tracker - Share My Location
Tracker - Share My Location
Track Friends & Locate Family
Free

Easily share your real-time location with friends and family. Connect instantly via QR code and track multiple people on a single map. Receive background updates to stay informed without constant checking.

Real-time location sharingQR code scanning for easy connectionTrack multiple people simultaneously
🔧 Utilities
(278)
free with in-app purchases
19
Family Tracker - GPS Locator
Family Tracker - GPS Locator
Family Tracker - GPS Locator
GPS, Find Friends & Family
Free

This app facilitates real-time location sharing among family and friends to enhance safety and convenience. It allows users to create groups, set custom sharing durations, and receive arrival/departure notifications for specific locations. Offline maps provide access to past location data.

Real-time location sharingCustomizable privacy controlsFamily and friends circles
🔧 Utilities
(421)
free with in-app purchases
20
FamLoc:Live Location
FamLoc:Live Location
FamLoc:Live Location
Family GPS & Safety Alerts
Free

This app provides real-time family location tracking with features like geofence alerts, SOS emergency functions, and location history. It allows users to create multiple family groups and prioritizes user privacy.

Real-time location sharingSmart geofence alertsOne-tap SOS emergency
🔧 Utilities
(1)
free with in-app purchases

FAQ about Location Sharing Family

What are the best location sharing family apps for iPhone?
Findo: Find My Friends, Phone tops our location sharing family apps ranking as of July 2026, with a 4.4-star average from 78K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top location sharing family apps we rank are free to download, including Findo: Find My Friends, Phone and Findmykids: GPS Phone Tracker.
Findo: Find My Friends, Phone has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of July 2026.
We track 229+ location sharing family apps on the iOS App Store as of July 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
Findo is a phone tracker app that allows you to view the real-time locations of your friends and family members on a map. It helps you stay connected, monitor their whereabouts, and provides features for locating lost or stolen phones and sending emergency alerts.
Key features include real-time location tracking, browsing travel history, receiving arrival/departure notifications, creating custom location circles, sharing your location and battery level, tracking lost or stolen phones, and sending emergency alerts to your circle members.