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Best Real Time Location Apps

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.5 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated September 2026

From beginner-friendly picks to power-user tools, our real time location list covers 250+ iPhone apps updated through September 2026. Compare ratings, prices, and screenshots in one place.

Compare top Real Time Location Apps (September 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Real-time GPS Location SharingReal-time GPS Location SharingFree4.2★ (115)YesNoSep 2026
2Google MapsGoogle MapsFree4.7★ (7.4M)YesYesSep 2026
3Find Location - LocellaFind Location - LocellaFree—NoYesJul 2026
4FollowMee GPS Location TrackerFollowMee GPS Location TrackerFree4.3★ (1.5K)NoNoSep 2026
5TrackMe - My Realtime LocationTrackMe - My Realtime LocationFree—NoNoMay 2026
6Phone GPS Location TrackerPhone GPS Location TrackerFree4.3★ (1.8K)NoYesSep 2026
7Be Closer Phone GPS TrackerBe Closer Phone GPS TrackerFree4.3★ (21K)YesYesSep 2026
8Scout: Family Location 360Scout: Family Location 360Free4.5★ (6.7K)YesNoSep 2026

Top Picks for Real Time Location

Google Maps#2

Google Maps by Google

Places, navigation & traffic
Strong Contender
🗺️ Navigation
4.7😐(7.4M 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  • 🗺️ Inaccurate or outdated maps
  • 🚧 Dangerous routing suggestions
  • 🤔 Confusing interface changes

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FAQ about Real Time Location

What are the best real time location apps for iPhone?
Real-time GPS Location Sharing tops our real time location apps ranking as of September 2026, with a 4.2-star average from 115 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top real time location apps we rank are free to download, including Real-time GPS Location Sharing and Google Maps.
Real-time GPS Location Sharing shows ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of September 2026.
We track 250+ real time location apps on the iOS App Store as of September 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
You can add friends by sharing your unique code or by scanning their QR code directly within the app. This makes it simple to establish connections for location sharing.
Yes, the app allows you to check your friends' whereabouts on a map with its detailed location feature. This provides a clear visual of everyone's current position.