208+ iOS apps curated and reviewed
The best location tracker sms apps on iPhone average 4.5★ across 208+ titles — we've ranked them by what real users actually keep on their phones. Updated July 2026.
| # | App | Price | Rating | Ads | In-App Purchases | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | Free | 4.4★ (1.6K) | No | Yes | Jul 2026 |
| 2 |  | Free | 3.7★ (3.5K) | Yes | Yes | Jul 2026 |
| 3 |  | Free | 4.3★ (6.9K) | No | Yes | Jul 2026 |
| 4 |  | Free | 4.5★ (12K) | Yes | Yes | Jul 2026 |
| 5 |  | Free | 4.5★ (7.2K) | Yes | Yes | Jul 2026 |
| 6 |  | Free | 4.5★ (1.1K) | Yes | Yes | Jul 2026 |
| 7 |  | Free | 4.5★ (3.7K) | Yes | Yes | Jul 2026 |
| 8 |  | Free | 4.7★ (1.3K) | No | Yes | Jul 2026 |
Easily find someone's location by sending them a text message. The recipient clicks a link, and their location is shared with you. Works with most phones manufactured after 2010 without requiring additional app installations on their device.
Easily find the real-time location of friends by request, even if they don't have the app installed. Get notifications when friends share their location and receive directions directly to them. Locate nearby devices using Bluetooth.
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.
This app allows real-time location tracking of family and friends on a private map. Create groups, set up geofence zones for arrival/departure alerts, and utilize an emergency SOS function for added security. It also includes a 'find my device' feature.
This app allows you to see the real-time location of your friends and family on a map. You can view their travel history, receive arrival/departure notifications, and track their battery levels. Mark favorite places for easy reference.
Locate friends and family without them needing the app. Send an SMS request to get their location on a map and receive directions. Stay updated with notifications when locations are shared.
Stay connected with family by tracking their real-time location. Receive alerts when they arrive or leave places and get notified about low battery levels. This app provides peace of mind by keeping you informed about your loved ones' whereabouts.
This app allows you to locate and track the real-time location of friends and family by phone number or email. It offers features like viewing updated stories, interacting with posts, and privacy controls including ghost modes. It can also be used as a family locator or child tracker.
Instantly track the real-time location of family and friends. Receive notifications for arrivals, departures, and battery status. Find lost or stolen phones and communicate securely.
Easily share your real-time location with friends and family. This app also helps you locate loved ones, track devices, and provides advanced GPS tools like coordinate conversion and a speedometer.
Easily track the real-time locations of family and friends. Share your own location, explore destinations with Street View, and monitor your speed and traffic conditions for safer journeys.
This app helps families stay connected by sharing real-time GPS locations. It provides notifications for arrivals and departures, location history, and helps locate lost phones. Ensure family safety and peace of mind with secure, mutual consent-based sharing.
Instantly find and track the real-time location of friends and family by phone number. View location history, add custom places, and chat within the app. Premium users get unlimited access to all features, including navigation and an ad-free experience.
Locate friends and family instantly on a map. Get directions, monitor children's safety, and share your real-time location. Stay connected and informed about your loved ones' whereabouts.
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.
Easily track the location of anyone using just their phone number. This app allows you to find friends and family without requiring them to install the same application. Get directions directly to their confirmed location.
Share your real-time location with trusted contacts in a private group. Receive alerts when people arrive at or leave designated Safe Zones. Includes group chat, location history, and an SOS button for emergencies.
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.
Locate family and friends in real-time on an interactive map using just their phone number. Monitor battery status, create custom sharing circles, and receive location history with privacy controls. Offers peace of mind for family safety.
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.