Locate friends and family members on a private map using their cell phone number. Get instant notifications when they share their location and find lost devices. Offers real-time tracking and route creation.





230+ iOS apps curated and reviewed
Every iPhone needs a few good phone tracker text apps. We benchmark 230+ of them on App Store rating, freshness, and pricing, then surface the standouts so you don't have to scroll the App Store yourself.
| # | App | Price | Rating | Ads | In-App Purchases | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Free | 1.0★ (1) | No | Yes | May 2026 | |
| 2 | Free | 4.4★ (1.6K) | No | Yes | Aug 2026 | |
| 3 | Free | 4.4★ (162) | Yes | Yes | Aug 2026 | |
| 4 | Free | 4.4★ (1.6K) | No | Yes | Aug 2026 | |
| 5 | Free | — | Yes | Yes | May 2026 | |
| 6 | Free | — | No | Yes | May 2026 | |
| 7 | Free | 4.3★ (6.9K) | No | Yes | Aug 2026 | |
| 8 | Free | 4.0★ (4) | No | Yes | Aug 2026 |





Locate friends and family members on a private map using their cell phone number. Get instant notifications when they share their location and find lost devices. Offers real-time tracking and route creation.




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 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.


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.






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.


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.


Locate friends and family by phone number without requiring them to install the app. Get precise location data on a map and receive directions to their whereabouts. Stay connected and informed about loved ones' locations.




This app offers real-time audio and text translation for over 200 languages. It also features augmented reality translation by pointing your camera at objects or text.


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 transforms printed text and digital documents into natural-sounding audio using advanced AI voices. It supports various file formats, scans physical text with your camera, and syncs with your Kindle library to provide a hands-free reading experience.




Easily discover approximate locations worldwide by entering a phone number and country. Stay connected with loved ones, plan meetups, or ensure their safety with this intuitive location tracking service.


This app provides a full business phone system on your mobile device, allowing you to manage multiple virtual phone numbers for professional communication. It offers unlimited calls and texts via VoIP, an auto-secretary, and call management features, all without needing cellular data.


This app allows users to see the real-time locations of their loved ones and view their location history. Create private groups for sharing and set up zones to receive arrival and departure alerts. In emergencies, send an instant SOS alert with your live location to all group members.


Locate friends and family members accurately by mobile number. Send an SMS request to get their real-time location on a map and receive instant notifications when they share their position. Get directions to their location.


Connect with friends and family globally through private messaging and high-quality calls. Share moments, documents, and stay in touch across devices, even on slow connections. Your conversations are secured with end-to-end encryption.


This application allows users to remotely monitor a target device's activities, including messages, location, photos, and app usage. It provides insights into a loved one's digital world to foster understanding and reduce anxiety. Setup is designed to be simple and remote, with deleted content also remaining visible.