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Family Safety: GPS Locator vs Life360
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
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 Locator Free plan AndroidiPhone
Life360 offers a free tier with limited history and alerts, while paid plans add more of both and various safety or assistance services. Compare the included features and monthly prices to decide which tier fits your needs.
Visit Life360The facts
| Family Safety: GPS Locator | Life360 | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone | Android, iPhone |
| Lowest paid plan | Unlimited circles: $1.99, paid once | Silver: $9.99 a month |
| Plans published | 2 | 4 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | familysafety.io | life360.com |
| On family locator apps | #14 of 29 | #26 of 29 |
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.
Life360: what it does well
- Free plan includes Tile tracking and driving summary.
- Paid tiers offer longer location history.
- Gold includes unlimited place alerts.
- Platinum includes towing and travel support.
- Seven-day trial of paid service.
What to know first
- Free plan has only two days of history.
- Free plan allows two place alerts.
- Paid plans start at $9.99 a month.
- Platform support is limited to Android and iOS.
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