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Family Beacon vs Family Safety: GPS 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.
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Free plan AndroidiPhone
Choose Family Safety if your family or invited circle wants opt-in map sharing, check-ins, and place notifications on Android or iOS. Look elsewhere for an emergency service, since the app is intended for coordination and feature availability can depend on device and network conditions.
Visit Family Safety: GPS LocatorThe facts
| Family Beacon | Family Safety: GPS Locator | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, Web | Android, iPhone |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Unlimited circles: $1.99, paid once |
| Plans published | 1 | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | familybeacon.oonak.ai | familysafety.io |
| On family locator apps | #9 of 29 | #14 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 Safety: GPS Locator: what it does well
- Free plan is available on Android and iOS.
- Circle members can view shared location updates on a map.
- Place alerts can notify members about arrivals and departures.
- Manual check-ins and circle-code invitations are supported.
- The privacy policy says personal information is not sold for third-party advertising.
What to know first
- Some capabilities require optional in-app purchases.
- Location freshness, routes, and alert timing depend on device and network conditions.
- The service is not an emergency service.
- Users under 18 need parent or legal guardian consent.
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