Best Tracking Friends Apps

229+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.4 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated May 2026

The best tracking friends apps on iPhone average 4.4★ across 229+ titles — we've ranked them by what real users actually keep on their phones. Updated May 2026.

Top Picks for Tracking Friends

Life360: Family Safety & GPS#1

Life360: Family Safety & GPS by Life360

Protect the People You Love
Editor's Choice
🌐 Social Networking
4.8😐(2.9M ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#1in Social Networking
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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.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Reliable and accurate tracking
  • 🔒 Provides safety and peace of mind
  • 👍 Useful for families and seniors
  • 👍 Convenient for coordinating schedules

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Inaccurate location tracking
  • 🐛 Delayed notifications
  • 🔋 Battery drain issues
Blink — Friends location#2

Blink — Friends location by Blinkmap Limited

Find family and buddies
Strong Contender
🌐 Social Networking
4.8😐(16K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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This app helps you stay connected with friends and family by showing their real-time locations on an interactive map. You can also see their phone's battery level and movement speed, fostering a deeper sense of connection.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Convenient location tracking
  • 👍 Useful features
  • 🎨 Customizable
  • 💡 Innovative replacement for Zenly

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Inaccurate geolocation
  • 🔋 High battery consumption
  • 🤖 Buggy and unstable
Findo: Find My Friends, Phone#3

Findo: Find My Friends, Phone by BP Mobile LLC

GPS Tracker, Family Location
Worth Considering
🌐 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.

More Tracking Friends apps to explore

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Location Tracker: Find My Hub
Location Tracker: Find My Hub
Location Tracker: Find My Hub
Live GPS tracking & alerts
Free

Share your live location with friends and family. Set up custom safe zones with alerts for arrivals and departures. Discover nearby places and save your favorite spots for easy access.

Real-time location sharingCustom safe zones with alertsMark and organize favorite places
🔧 Utilities
(807)
free with in-app purchases
5
Find My Friends Phone - iMapp
Find My Friends Phone - iMapp
Find My Friends Phone - iMapp
Family Link Location Tracker
Free

Locate friends and family members in real-time with this comprehensive tracking app. It offers device tracking, location history, geofencing alerts, and speed monitoring for safe driving. Stay connected and ensure the safety of your loved ones.

Real-time device trackingLocation history (60 days)Geofence alerts
🗺️ Navigation
(5.2K)
free with in-app purchases
6
Phone Tracker - Family Locator
Phone Tracker - Family Locator
Phone Tracker - Family Locator
Device Tracking by Number
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
(64K)
freemium
7
Find My Phone, Friends Tracker
Find My Phone, Friends Tracker
Find My Phone, Friends Tracker
Family GPS Device Locator
Free

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.

Connect family membersShare real-time locationUnlimited place alerts
🌐 Social Networking
(3.7K)
free with in-app purchases
8
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
9
Bump - real life is happening
Bump - real life is happening
Bump - real life is happening
Map of your people and places
Free

This app lets you share your real-time location with friends and discover places together. See friends' battery levels, listen to their music, and create a personal map of your favorite spots. It also includes chat features, a scratch map of visited locations, and navigation tools.

Real-time location sharingFriend activity and music listeningPersonalized place mapping
🌐 Social Networking
(5.9K)
free with in-app purchases
10
mLite: Find my Friends Phone
mLite: Find my Friends Phone
mLite: Find my Friends Phone
Family GPS Location & Tracker
Free

This app helps families stay connected by tracking device location and activity. It offers real-time GPS, location history, and safety zones. Users can also monitor app usage and receive emergency alerts.

Real-time GPS trackingLocation historySafety zones (Geo-Fencing)
🌟 Lifestyle
(12K)
free with in-app purchases
11
Findup: Phone Location Tracker
Findup: Phone Location Tracker
Findup: Phone Location Tracker
Find my friends & GPS Tracker
Free

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.

Real-time location sharingTravel history trackingArrival/departure notifications
🌐 Social Networking
(7.2K)
free with in-app purchases
12
Share Location: Phone Tracker
Share Location: Phone Tracker
Share Location: Phone Tracker
Find Friends & Family
Free

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.

Share real-time locationLocate friends and familyTemporary or permanent sharing
🗺️ Navigation
(5.9K)
freemium
13
Phone Tracker - GPS Location
Phone Tracker - GPS Location
Phone Tracker - GPS Location
Locate & Track by number
Free

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.

Real-time family and friend trackingShared private mapSmart Circles for group location sharing
🌟 Lifestyle
(12K)
free with in-app purchases
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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
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Beer Buddy - Friends Alerts
Beer Buddy - Friends Alerts
Beer Buddy - Friends Alerts
Notify your drinking buddies
Free

Stay connected with friends by receiving real-time alerts when they have a drink or go out. Share your own updates, see who's out on a live map, and log your drinks from a vast selection. It's a private way to keep up with your close circle.

Real-time drink notificationsLive friends mapShare drink updates and photos
🌐 Social Networking
(111K)
free with in-app purchases
16
Location Friends Track Geo Loc
Location Friends Track Geo Loc
Location Friends Track Geo Loc
Find My Friends - Family Phone
Free

Stay connected with loved ones by sharing your real-time location. Receive notifications when friends or family arrive at or leave designated places. View movement history and send SOS alerts with live location in emergencies.

Real-time location sharingArrival/departure notificationsMovement history viewing
🌐 Social Networking
(472)
free with in-app purchases
17
Find Location: Friend Tracker
Find Location: Friend Tracker
Find Location: Friend Tracker
Find my Friends, Family, Phone
Free

Easily track the real-time location of family and friends. Add members via QR code and set custom locations to receive instant notifications when they arrive or depart. Enjoy peace of mind with a simple, intuitive interface.

QR code member additionCustom location setupReal-time arrival/departure notifications
🔧 Utilities
(1.2K)
free with in-app purchases
18
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
19
Famio: Find My Family, Friends
Famio: Find My Family, Friends
Famio: Find My Family, Friends
Phone locator & GPS tracker
Free

This app helps you stay connected and ensures the safety of your loved ones by providing real-time location tracking, location history, and customizable notifications. It also includes features like emergency alerts, private chat, and driving mode to enhance communication and safety.

Real-time location trackingLocation historyArrival/departure notifications
🗺️ Navigation
(18K)
subscription
20
My Family: Find Friends Phone
My Family: Find Friends Phone
My Family: Find Friends Phone
GPS Location Tracker, Locator
Free

This app helps families stay connected by privately sharing real-time GPS locations. It offers smart alerts for arrivals and departures from designated places, location history, and battery level notifications. It also aids in finding lost or stolen phones.

Real-time family location sharingSmart arrival/departure alerts30-day location history
🌐 Social Networking
(5.1K)
free with in-app purchases