Instead of Family Locator
Family Locator alternatives
Family Locator brings family members together on a live map, with instant messaging, safe and unsafe zone alerts, and an SOS button that sends a child’s exact GPS location. Location sharing requires everyone’s consent. It also offers check-ins, destination notifications, groups, lost-phone location, augmented-reality finding, and an in-flight mode. Premium adds unlimited location alerts, history for all family members, augmented-reality finding, and automated SOS calls. A free plan is available; Lifetime costs 14.99 USD once, and Monthly Premium costs $19.99 a month.
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Hauk
Free plan AndroidLinuxSelf-hosted+1Self-hosted, temporary location sharing — Hauk shares a live map through a link and sends location data only to a backend you specify, unlike Family Locator’s family-oriented app.
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Findmykids
Free plan AndroidiPhoneWebParents seeking child-phone controls — Findmykids adds app-use reports, screen-time notifications, and a Loud Signal, while Family Locator focuses on family location and messaging.
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Glympse
Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1Temporary sharing and delivery coordination — Glympse adds expiring location shares and, with PRO, ETA links, route management, and proof of delivery beyond Family Locator’s family safety tools.
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iSharing
Free plan AndroidiPhoneWebFamily and friend location with driving reports — iSharing adds driving behavior reports and surrounding audio on Silver plans and above; desktop location viewing requires Platinum.
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OpenFamily
Free plan Open source AndroidAPIiPhone+2Self-hosted family location and safety — OpenFamily adds a self-hosted live map, 90-day detailed history, check-ins, and family roles, while Family Locator offers a ready-to-use app.
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OtoZen
Free plan AndroidiPhoneFamilies monitoring student and everyday driving — OtoZen adds driving insights, student-driver logs, and supported-user crash response, while Family Locator emphasizes family location and zones.
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Be Closer
Free plan AndroidiPhoneInvited circles needing location history — Be Closer adds circle invitations, pause-or-leave controls, and a claim of under 3% typical daily battery use, alongside location history and SOS.
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Bluelane
Free plan iPhoneWeb - 9
BuddySOS
Free plan AndroidiPhone - 10
CircleUs
Free plan AndroidiPhone - 11
Fameelee
Free plan AndroidiPhone - 12
Familo
Free plan AndroidiPhone - 13
Family Beacon
Free plan AndroidWeb - 14
FamilySeen
Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb - 15
Family Nest
Free plan AndroidiPhone - 16
Family Safety: GPS Locator
Free plan AndroidiPhone - 17
FamySafe
Free plan AndroidiPhone7.1 Visit site - 18
FollowMee GPS Tracker
Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+2 - 19
Family Locate
Free plan AndroidiPhone - 20
GeoZilla
Free plan AndroidiPhone - 21
GeoFamily
Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb - 22
I'M SAFE
Free plan AndroidiPhone - 23
OneLocator
Free plan AndroidiPhoneMac+1 - 24
Zamily
Free plan Android
A different app may suit you better if you want child-focused phone controls, driving reports, temporary link sharing, browser access, or a service you host yourself. Family Locator’s maker says the app is currently supported on Android and iOS, despite macOS also appearing in its platform information. Its maker warns that background GPS use can dramatically decrease battery life, and Lifetime history covers seven days. Compare which devices your household uses, how it handles alerts and history, and whether you prefer family-wide sharing, temporary access, or self-managed hosting before switching.