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Family Beacon vs Family Locator
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 AndroidWeb
Family Beacon provides family location sharing, an SOS option, and several stated privacy controls. Review its history-retention periods and Google-only sign-in before choosing it.
Visit Family Beacon Free plan AndroidiPhoneMac
Family Locator combines location sharing with zones, SOS and messaging, with location history and other features included in Premium. Location sharing requires everyone's consent, and the maker warns that background GPS use can reduce battery life.
Visit Family LocatorThe facts
| Family Beacon | Family Locator | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, Web | Android, iPhone, Mac |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Lifetime: $14.99, paid once |
| Plans published | 1 | 3 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | familybeacon.oonak.ai | family-locator.com |
| On family locator apps | #9 of 29 | #8 of 29 |
Family Beacon: what it does well
- Free plan includes live location sharing and SOS.
- Sharing is limited to chosen Gmail addresses.
- Recipients receive separately encrypted location updates.
- Users can revoke sharing at any time.
- Map includes last-seen times and battery levels.
What to know first
- Google Sign-In is the only sign-in method.
- Shared history lasts about three months when enabled.
- Private phone history is limited to 14 days.
- Some features require Premium.
Family Locator: what it does well
- Free version is listed as offering complete functionality.
- SOS can send a child’s exact GPS location.
- Safe and unsafe zones trigger entry and exit notifications.
- Premium includes automated SOS calls and unlimited alerts.
What to know first
- Supported only on Android and iOS.
- Continued background GPS use can dramatically decrease battery life.
- Lifetime Premium costs 14.99 USD once.
- Monthly Premium Subscription costs $19.99 a month.
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