Best Family Locator Apps in 2026
Updated
In short: BuddySOS is ranked #1 of 29 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of Family Locator and Findmykids. The best-ranked option with a free plan is Family Locator. The lowest first paid tier on this page is BuddySOS at $1.99/mo.
Family locator apps let household members share location information and review safety-related options. The ranked best-of list begins with Family Nest, iSharing, and Findmykids, with FamilySeen and Be Closer among the next entries. Compared on geofence limit and location alerts, the apps can be assessed for the boundary and notification features they list. Location history and SOS tools offer other points of comparison, while member limits may matter for the size of your household. Check platform support to see which devices are listed, and weigh free-plan availability against the paid-from price when considering cost.
29 family locator apps ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
Recognised 40% · Phone app 26% · Documented 20% · Free plan 14% of the score
- 1 BuddySOS iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.9$1.99/mo Location alerts: YesGeofence limit: 5 places
- 2 Family Locator iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.9$19.99/mo Location alerts: Yes
- 3 Findmykids iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.9€3.58/mo Location alerts: YesMember limit: 3 members
- 4 iSharing iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.9Free Location alerts: YesGeofence limit: 5 places
- 5 Family Beacon Android only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.8Free Location alerts: Yes
- 6 Life360 iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.8$9.99/mo Location alerts: YesGeofence limit: 5 places
- 7 GeoFamily iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.4 Location alerts: Yes
- 8 Family Nest iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.3$3.33/mo Location alerts: YesMember limit: 5 members
- 9 FamilySeen iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.3$6.67/mo Location alerts: YesMember limit: 10 membersGeofence limit: 20 places
- 10 FollowMee GPS Tracker iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.3
- 11 Be Closer iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.9 Location alerts: Yes
- 12 CircleUs iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.9 Location alerts: Yes
- 13 Fameelee iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.9 Location alerts: Yes
- 14 GeoZilla iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.9 Location alerts: Yes
- 15 I'M SAFE iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.9 Location alerts: Yes
- 16 OneLocator iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.9 Location alerts: Yes
- 17 OtoZen iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.9 Location alerts: YesMember limit: 4 members
- 18 Familo iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.8 Location alerts: Yes
- 19 Family Safety: GPS Locator iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.8 Location alerts: Yes
- 20 FamySafe iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.8 Location alerts: Yes
- 21 Zamily Android only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.8 Location alerts: Yes
- 22 Getwello Family Map iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.7 Location alerts: YesMember limit: 10 members
- 23 Glympse iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.7
- 24 OwnTracks iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.7 Location alerts: Yes
- 25 Family Locate iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.6 Location alerts: Yes
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Questions about this list
Which family locator app is ranked first on Samsung Mobile US Press?
BuddySOS is ranked #1 of 29 with a score of 7.9. Family Locator is second and Findmykids third.
How many of these have a free plan?
6 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, BuddySOS has the lowest first paid tier we found: $1.99/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked mobile-first: a phone app alongside the web or desktop product, a free tier and the depth of its documentation. Paid placements never change a rank.