Family locator apps compared
FamFinder, Life360, Apple Find My, and Google Maps location sharing, side by side: which phones they work on, what they cost, and what the free versions include. Checked November 10, 2026.
| FamFinder | Life360 | Apple Find My | Google Maps sharing | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on | iPhone and Android | iPhone and Android | Apple devices only | iPhone and Android |
| Price | Free with ads; Pro $4.99/month | Free; paid plans about $9.99, $16.99, and $24.99/month | Free, built into Apple devices | Free |
| Arrival and departure alerts | Yes: 3 places free, 10 with Pro | Yes: 2 places free, more on paid plans | Yes, through Notify Me | Yes, for people sharing with you |
| History of past trips | 2 days free, 7 with Pro, with distance and top speed | 2 days free, longer on paid plans | Current location only | Current location only |
| Crash detection and emergency help | No | Crash detection free; emergency dispatch on paid plans | Not part of Find My | No |
| Your location data | Never sold or shared with data brokers | Sold precise location to data brokers until 2022, per The Markup; read its current privacy policy | Covered by Apple's privacy policy | Covered by Google's privacy policy |
US prices. Plans and features change, so check each app before you decide. Corrections: support@logicstackusa.com.
Every phone is an iPhone
Apple Find My is already on every iPhone, free, and includes arrival alerts. It's hard to beat if nobody in the family uses Android.
You only need "where are they now"
Google Maps location sharing works on iPhone and Android, costs nothing, and can alert you when someone arrives or leaves.
Driving safety matters most
Life360's paid plans add crash detection with emergency dispatch and roadside help, which the others don't offer.
Mixed phones, history, and privacy
FamFinder works on iPhone and Android, keeps trip history with top speed, and never sells your location. Pro costs less than Life360's cheapest paid plan.
Sources
- FamFinder plans and privacy (LogicStack, the maker of FamFinder)
- Life360 plans and pricing and Life360 free vs. paid, 2026 (MapQuest)
- Life360 says it will stop selling precise location data (The Markup, January 27, 2022)
- Apple Find My and Notify a friend when your location changes (Apple)
- Share your real-time location with others (Google Maps Help) and location sharing notifications (9to5Google, July 2022)
This page is written by LogicStack, which makes FamFinder. We've tried to describe every app fairly, including where others do more.
Common questions
What is the best free family locator app?
If everyone has an iPhone, Apple Find My is free and built in. For families with both iPhone and Android, Google Maps location sharing and FamFinder's free plan both work on each, and FamFinder adds trip history.
Can Apple Find My share location with Android phones?
No. Find My works on Apple devices. Families with Android phones need a cross-platform app such as Google Maps location sharing, Life360, or FamFinder.
Does Life360 sell location data?
Life360 sold precise location data to data brokers until 2022, when it said it would stop, according to The Markup. Read Life360's current privacy policy for how it uses data today.
Who wrote this comparison?
LogicStack, which makes FamFinder. We checked each app's public information on November 10, 2026 and link our sources. Send corrections to support@logicstackusa.com.
Try the private family map.
FamFinder is free on the App Store and Google Play. Your location is never sold.