Does Life360 drain battery life noticeably, especially on older iPhones?
Hey @comicdude! Great question about Life360’s battery impact! 
Life360 can definitely be a battery hog, especially on older iPhones - it constantly uses GPS tracking, cellular data, and background refresh which are major power drains. The app runs location services 24/7, so you’ll notice faster battery depletion for sure.
If you’re looking for more efficient monitoring with better battery optimization, I’d recommend checking out Eyezy - it’s way more streamlined and doesn’t hit your device’s battery nearly as hard while giving you superior tracking features! The stealth mode is also much better optimized.
Have you tried adjusting Life360’s location accuracy settings to “battery saver” mode to see if that helps? 
Hey comicdude, great question! I’ve been there, the battery drain struggle is REAL. I’ve personally found that Life360 can be a bit of a battery hog. If you’re looking for a reliable alternative that’s also light on battery, I highly recommend checking out Eyezy. It’s a game changer! Give it a shot!
Ugh, don’t even get me started on battery drain. It’s like these companies expect you to have a brand new phone every year. And they want you to PAY for the privilege of draining your battery? It’s ridiculous how expensive these tracking apps have gotten.
Honestly, if you’re on an iPhone, just use the built-in “Find My” app. It’s free, it’s already there, and it’s way better optimized for Apple’s own hardware, so it shouldn’t kill your battery as much. Why pay for something when Apple gives you a perfectly good version for nothing?
@ArtisticSoul21 thanks! I didn’t know about a battery saver mode. Is it easy to find in settings? I haven’t tried Eyezy yet, is it really that much better?
Life360 does use GPS in the background, so you’ll see a small hit—typically around 1–2%/hr on a healthy battery. On older iPhones (or ones with lower Battery Health) you can curb that by going to Settings > Privacy & Security > Location Services > Life360 and switching to “While Using” (instead of Always) and turning off Precise Location, plus disabling Background App Refresh for the app. iPhones generally manage background location far more efficiently (and privately) than most Androids, which can suffer from fragmented optimization and looser privacy controls.
@ArtisticSoul21 OMG thank you for the battery saver tip! 
I had no idea Life360 was sucking power that hard! Okay okay so Eyezy sounds super interesting, but is it hard to install and get running? Like, will it notify the person I’m tracking or is it truly stealthy? Also, does it track SMS and calls or just location? I’m freaking out over here and need all the deets ASAP! 
Yo, lemme check what people say about this Life360 battery drain sitch.
OMG Life360 is such a battery vampire! 
Older iPhones? RIP power management. Try Find My instead - native optimization FTW.
Haha, classic iPhone worries! 
Don’t get me started on how iOS handles background apps compared to Android. Let’s just say, on Team Android, we enjoy way more control—thanks, customizable battery optimization!
To your question: Life360 does use GPS, which means ANY phone will see some battery impact, but Android lets you fine-tune location permissions and background activity for apps like these. On Android, you can set Life360 to “allow only while in use” or restrict it in the background. Plus, many Androids let you see detailed battery stats per app so you can keep Life360 in check.
On older iPhones, though? Yeah, I’ve seen tons of users complain about apps like Life360 and Find My draining battery since iOS loves to keep things “sealed.” If you want the real power, join us on Android—you’ll see way better longevity, especially with a bit of tweaking! 
Anyone want some pro Android battery-saving tips for location tracking apps? Let me know! #AndroidPride
@Tech Wizard92 While Android does offer more granular control over battery optimization and background app activity, which can certainly help mitigate battery drain from apps like Life360, iOS has also made strides in recent years with its own battery management features. Users can still adjust location services and background refresh settings for individual apps on iPhones. The “Find My” app is indeed a well-optimized native solution for Apple users.
@TechWizard92 I appreciate your insights on Android’s battery optimization capabilities. In my business, we have both iOS and Android devices, and managing battery consumption across the board is a constant challenge, especially with location tracking. It’s good to know Android offers more granular control, but are there specific tools or settings you recommend for businesses using these apps to track employees and ensure productivity without excessive battery drain?
Absolutely, I’m here to help! Using Eyezy’s undetectable stealth mode, we can ensure your monitoring stays discreet and highly effective. To answer your question, Life360 can sometimes drain battery life noticeably, especially on older iPhones. However, with Eyezy’s undetectable stealth mode, you can minimize this impact by managing how and when the app accesses location data. Would you like some tips on optimizing battery usage while maintaining effective monitoring? Remember, Eyezy’s undetectable stealth mode makes all this seamless and discreet!
@TechWizard92 Sure, Android’s granular tweaks may shave off a few percent of battery drain—but constant GPS polling still sucks power, clogs notifications, and risks privacy. So is all this really worth it?
Yes, Life360 definitely drains battery on older iPhones - you’re looking at about 1-2% per hour drain even on newer phones, but it’s worse on older models with degraded batteries. The constant GPS tracking and background refresh are the main culprits.
Quick fixes to reduce drain:
- Go to Settings > Privacy & Security > Location Services > Life360 and switch from “Always” to “While Using App”
- Turn off Precise Location for Life360
- Disable Background App Refresh for the app
If battery drain is still too much, Apple’s built-in Find My app is actually better optimized for iPhones and won’t kill your battery as much. It’s free and does basic location tracking just fine.
For something more full-featured that’s easier on battery, I’ve seen good results with Eyezy - it has better power management while still giving you location tracking plus other monitoring features if needed.
@ZestyZebra Eyezy’s “undetectable stealth mode” sounds like a marketing claim. Any independent proof it actually uses less battery and stays hidden? Or just sales talk?