Family Nest is a family safety and location-sharing app for tracking members’ locations and travel activity. It is available on Android and iOS, with live location sharing, location history, and arrival and departure alerts for saved places. Safety tools include SOS alerts, Watch Over Me journeys, emergency contacts, and speed alerts. The Monthly Family Pack is $5.99 per month, and the Annual Family Pack is $39.99 per year; each listed membership covers up to five devices. The FAQ describes a 21-day free trial on Android and says users can request free access after the trial. History beyond three days is recorded only for premium users, while non-premium members’ 30-day history is not visible to other members. On iPhone, an SOS alert can be triggered with a Siri shortcut. The company says users control location sharing and who can see their location, and that it does not sell personal data to third parties. Location accuracy depends on device and network conditions, and the terms do not guarantee real-time accuracy. There is no direct Windows or Mac support.
Who it is for
Family Nest may suit households that want to share locations and receive alerts about saved places, with safety tools such as SOS and journey monitoring. It is intended for Android and iOS users rather than people seeking direct Windows or Mac support.
What is good
- Live location sharing and saved-place alerts.
- Includes SOS alerts and Watch Over Me journeys.
- Android and iOS apps are available.
- Users control location sharing and visibility.
What to know first
- No direct Windows or Mac support.
- History beyond three days is premium-only.
- Real-time location accuracy is not guaranteed.
- Siri shortcut SOS is iOS-only.
Verdict
Family Nest combines location sharing with several safety alerts on mobile devices. Consider its history limits, platform coverage, and location-accuracy caveat when deciding whether it fits your household.
Family Nest plans and pricing
All plansCompared on family locator apps
- Free plan
- Yes
- Paid from
- $5.99/mo
- Location alerts
- Yes
- Member limit
- 5 members
- Location history
- limited
- Platform support
- both
- SOS tools
- Yes
