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Any free tracker apps for phones

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reallifesucks · 14/12/2023 17:58

So all 3 kids have mobiles.
2 Android and 1 iOs.
Is there any free apps that I can track them on?

Really it's more to locate their phones when they lose them 🙄

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HoneyButterPopcorn · 14/12/2023 18:00

Life360? It won’t give you 100% accurate location (more ‘in the house’ or ‘at school’) but still ok.

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reallifesucks · 14/12/2023 18:33

Life 360 is over 10euro a month though isn't it?

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TragicMuse · 14/12/2023 18:43

Google family link will help. You can see where they are, ping the phone, switch off access to apps, set time limits etc. it was really useful for us.

friskybivalves · 14/12/2023 18:44

reallifesucks · 14/12/2023 18:33

Life 360 is over 10euro a month though isn't it?

The free version works fine. I dont need any of the premium add ons at all.

HoneyButterPopcorn · 14/12/2023 18:47

We have the free version of 360 and it’s fine. Until DS calls me up to ask what I’m buying in Waitrose…!

Wallywobbles · 14/12/2023 18:48

OurPact might be worth a look.

idontlikealdi · 14/12/2023 18:57

Life 360 is a massive data and battery drain so unless you all have unlimited data don't go down that route.

We use find my iPhone but that doesn't help your android situation.

winefortea · 14/12/2023 18:58

Life360 free version works fine for us. Also Google find my phone, and the iPhone equivalent, which you can use from other devices.

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reallifesucks · 14/12/2023 21:40

Great thanks guys. There are a few good suggestions. Didn't know life360 did a free version

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HoneyButterPopcorn · 15/12/2023 16:20

Reminds me of the time we set off to visit my sister and I used the ‘ETA’ gizmo on 360.

She called me to ask what I was doing driving in along the east coast of America… (and no the route was perfectly accurate at my end).

BetsyBobbins · 15/12/2023 17:31

Another Life360 free version user here. Like a PP said, not entirely accurate all the time but most of the time , which is good

DRS1970 · 15/12/2023 18:02

We just share locations through Google maps. You can also set it send notifications when you leave specified locations, such as school or work.

JeeneThompson · 12/01/2025 09:42

DRS1970 · 15/12/2023 18:02

We just share locations through Google maps. You can also set it send notifications when you leave specified locations, such as school or work.

I also heard about this one Google Maps. But there are some other apps which is also good for location tracking. You can should give them a try. And of course, some of the apps for free. All the best!

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