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Familo vs Findmykids
Both stand on family locator apps. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan AndroidiPhone
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.
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Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb
Findmykids combines location tools with phone-use reports and safety alerts for parents. Sound Around has device and location restrictions, so check whether it is available for your family.
Visit FindmykidsThe facts
| Familo | Findmykids | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone | Android, iPhone, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Cuidar: €3.58 a month |
| Plans published | 2 | 3 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | familo.net | findmykids.org |
| On family locator apps | #7 of 29 | #11 of 29 |
Familo: 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.
Findmykids: what it does well
- GPS location updates every few seconds
- SOS alerts can arrive while the parent’s phone is silent
- Screen-time reports show app use and duration
- Available on Android, iOS and web
- 24/7 live chat support
What to know first
- Sound Around is unavailable for children using iPhones
- Sound Around is unavailable in Germany and Austria
- Cuidar is €3.58 a month, billed 42,99 €
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