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Familo
What Familo is
Familo is a smartphone app for family and friend groups to share locations and stay in touch. Members can share live location, see group members, and set alerts for when someone reaches or leaves a chosen place. Group chat remains available when location sharing is off, and a safety alert can send a user’s current location to their contacts. Groups can have up to 20 members. Users choose when and with whom they share location, including modes that limit transmission. The Basic plan is free. Premium adds unlimited places, a timeline of check-ins and check-outs beyond one day, a panic button, and unlimited live-location lookups; its price is displayed at purchase, and subscriptions renew automatically each billing period unless canceled. Familo is available on Android and iOS, but not computers. Its privacy policy says precise live-location data is stored for up to two weeks and that only the latest 300 activities per group are retained. The policy also states GDPR compliance and TLS/SSL encryption for data transfers.
Who it suits
Familo may suit families, friends, couples, and other groups that want location sharing, place alerts, and group chat. It is for Android and iOS users rather than people looking for a computer app.
What it does well
- Groups can include up to 20 members.
- Place alerts report arrivals and departures.
- Chat works when location sharing is off.
- Users control when and with whom they share location.
What to know first
- Not currently available on computers.
- Precise live-location data is stored up to two weeks.
- Premium price is shown at purchase.
Limits
The Basic plan is listed as free and includes Basic features. Premium adds unlimited places, an extended timeline, a panic button, and unlimited live-location lookups; its price is shown at purchase and subscriptions renew each billing period unless canceled.
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Basic | Basic features | Free |
| Premium | Price is displayed at the time of purchase; subscriptions renew automatically each billing period unless canceled. · Unlimited Places · Endless Timeline · Panic Button · Unlimited Live-Location | On request |
As familo.net lists them, read 8 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Getting started
- Visit the Familo website.
- Choose Android or iOS for your device.
- Start with the free Basic plan or review Premium at purchase.
Verdict
Familo combines group location sharing with chat and safety alerts, while letting members control when they share location. Premium’s price is provided at purchase, and the app is limited to Android and iOS.
Questions
Does Familo have a free plan?
Yes. The Basic plan costs nothing.
What does Premium include?
Premium includes unlimited places, a timeline of check-ins and check-outs beyond one day, a panic button, and unlimited live-location lookups.
Which devices support Familo?
Familo is available on Android and iOS, and is not currently available on computers.
How much does Premium cost?
The price is displayed at the time of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically each billing period unless canceled.
Who operates Familo?
Its terms identify Applyft Ltd., incorporated in Cyprus, as the operator.
What location and privacy controls does Familo provide?
Members choose when and with whom they share their location, including modes that limit transmission. Familo says it complies with GDPR and transfers data using TLS/SSL encryption.
Facts from Familo's own pages
- Audience
- Familo describes its location-sharing technology as intended for families, friends, couples, and others. · familo.net, 8 Oct 2026
- Chat
- Familo offers group chat even when its location feature is switched off. · familo.net, 8 Oct 2026
- Data retention
- The policy says precise real-time location data is stored for up to two weeks and only the latest 300 activities per user group are stored. · terms.familo.net, 8 Oct 2026
- Group size
- A Familo group can have up to 20 members. · familo.zendesk.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Headquarters
- Limassol, Cyprus · familo.net, 28 Sept 2026
- Integrations
- The privacy policy lists Google Maps as a mapping service and Google Analytics, Firebase, Amplitude, and AppsFlyer among third-party services. · terms.familo.net, 8 Oct 2026
- Live location
- Users can share their location continuously with family and friends and locate group members. · familo.net, 8 Oct 2026
- Maker
- The terms identify Applyft Ltd., incorporated in Cyprus, as the operator of FamiloApp. · familo.net, 8 Oct 2026
- Place alerts
- The app can automatically notify group members when someone reaches or leaves a predefined place. · familo.net, 8 Oct 2026
- Platform availability
- Familo says it is not currently available on computers. · familo.zendesk.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Premium features
- Premium includes unlimited places, a timeline of check-ins and check-outs beyond one day, a panic button, and unlimited live-location lookups. · familo.zendesk.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Privacy and security
- The privacy policy states that Familo complies with the GDPR and transfers data using TLS/SSL encryption. · terms.familo.net, 8 Oct 2026
- Privacy controls
- Users choose when and with whom they share their location, including location modes that limit transmission. · familo.net, 8 Oct 2026
- Product
- Familo is a smartphone app for contacting family members and sharing real-time location data. · familo.net, 8 Oct 2026
- Safety alert
- The app can send an alert with the user's current location to their contacts. · familo.net, 8 Oct 2026
- Support
- Familo provides support by email at [email protected]. · familo.net, 8 Oct 2026
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