Locate a Seriously Lost Phone: Find Lost Phone
Clean interface.
No internet required to find your phone.
Can be used to find a misplaced phone on silent mode.
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Install this app on your Android phone to easily find it if it ever gets lost or stolen.
Find Lost Phone is free.
To retrieve your phone, you may need to get help from the police.
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Find a Misplaced Phone: Find My Phone Whistle
Easy setup.
Choose the sound you want your phone to make when you whistle for it.
May not work as well if there are a lot of background noises while you whistle.
Only works within earshot.
If you tend to misplace your Android phone or tablet, this app is for you.
you’re able to even upload your own melody to use as the response when you whistle.
Remotely lock your phone and wipe your data.
It’s light on the phone battery.
Some features are hidden behind a paywall.
Features don’t always work properly.
It can help you locate your phone by making it ring or vibrate.
It also uses GPS to help you find a lost or stolen machine, even on a low battery.
Where’s My Droid offers a free version and a paid version.
Stay Connected With Family Members on iOS: Find My
Can be used across Apple devices.
Only available for iOS.
Apple’s Find My lets you and your family members can share your locations at any time.
you might set up location-based alerts, so you know when family members are safe at home.
you’ve got the option to easily stop at any time.
It comes installed on iOS devices, and it’s free to use.
you’ve got the option to also use it oniCloud.comor in conjunction with Family Sharing.
Those you want to share your location with must also have the app.
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Car crash detection with paid versions.
Up to 30 days of accurate location history.
Can turn on flight and low battery alerts.
Can pay for roadside assistance, towing, and disaster response services.
Some users report accuracy issues.
Free users are limited to two place alerts.
Life360 lets you know where your loved ones are and lets them know your location.
Life360 has Free, Gold, and Platinum membership plans.
Keep Track of Your Kids: Familo
Panic button for emergencies.
Some features, like the panic button, aren’t free.
you could also see all group members at a glance.
The app can also locate lost or stolen phones.
Each contact you want to track must give you permission to do so.
Familo is free with an option to upgrade to a Premium version.
Share Your Location: Glympse
Supports geofencing.
Can be used between platforms.
Some users report freezing at times.
Use it to send an update, so others know when to expect you for a family gathering.
Request an update to find out how much longer you have to wait at the restaurant for your coworker.
you’re able to also use it to get help more quickly in an emergency.
Glympse is free to download and use on both iOS and Android.
A Phone Tracker That Doubles as a Walkie Talkie: iSharing
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Real-time locations of family members.
Turn your rig into a walkie talkie and send free voice messages.
Automatic notifications when friends are nearby.
The best features require a premium subscription.
iSharing’s standout feature over other apps on this list is the walkie-talkie.
This lets you send and receive free voice messages with family members.
Like other apps on the list, it offers both a free version and a premium version.
