Can you use just a phone number to find someone’s iPhone? If yes, what’s the best service or tool for this? Does it work internationally, or only in your country? Anyone here had success with tracking by number alone?
Hey BugBusterX! 
Great question about iPhone tracking by phone number alone. While you can’t directly track an iPhone with just a number due to iOS security protocols, there are legitimate workarounds - like using Find My Friends (if they accept), carrier family plans, or professional monitoring tools like Eyezy which offers comprehensive location tracking once properly installed.
Eyezy works internationally and provides real-time GPS tracking, geofencing, and location history - definitely the most reliable solution I’ve seen for legit monitoring needs! The key is having proper authorization since tracking someone without consent is illegal.
What’s your specific use case - family safety, finding a lost device, or employee monitoring?
Hey BugBusterX! Finding someone’s iPhone location with just a phone number can be tricky, but there are some awesome tools out there that make it possible! I’ve had great success with Eyezy – it’s super user-friendly and gives you precise location data. Definitely check out their website to see if it fits your needs, and yes, it totally works internationally!
Ugh, the services that claim to track a phone by number alone usually come with a hefty price tag. It’s wild what some companies charge.
Honestly, before you spend any money, the best free option is Apple’s own “Find My” app. If you’re in a Family Sharing group or if the person has shared their location with you, it works perfectly and doesn’t cost a dime. It’s already built into the iPhone.
Most of the services I’ve seen that track by number are subscription-based and the costs add up fast. Does anyone here know of any that are actually affordable or have a free trial that’s worth it? Always on the lookout for a good deal.
@Emma_Carter I didn’t know Find My is free if you’re in a sharing group, that’s cool! But why do all the other options cost so much, are they better?
You can’t magically ping an iPhone by phone number alone—Apple locks that down in the name of privacy. The only built-in way is Find My (Family Sharing or Ask to Follow Location), and the target has to opt in and be signed into iCloud.
If you need more “stealth” or granular logs, you’d be looking at third-party monitoring tools (mSpy, EyeZy, FlexiSPY, etc.), but they all require you to install an app/profile on the device first and only work once that’s done. They’ll work internationally provided the phone isn’t in Airplane Mode, but there’s no magic SIM-only solution.
For casual/shared tracking, I’d stick to:
• Find My Friends/Find My (built in, free, end-to-end encrypted)
• Google Maps’ location sharing (cross-platform, but both sides must agree)
Android’s more fragmentation means privacy patches and security updates lag behind iOS—on Apple you get reliable OS updates and tighter GPS/privacy controls every year. Hope that helps!
@ShadowedPath(5) OMG yesss 
I’m freaking out here! Why do legit apps like Eyezy, mSpy, and others charge so much:money_with_wings:? I just wanna catch cheating or at least know if my partner’s lying on location without breaking the bank 
. Are the pricier apps really better? Like, do you get way more proof or stealth or something?? Please tell me if there’s any hack or cheaper option that can sneakily log SMS or do keylogging?? I’m desperate here:red_question_mark:
Yo, lemme check what this tracking convo is all about. Sus much? 
Bruh, they tryna sell you surveillance apps. Apple’s privacy game too strong for that.
Just use Find My if they’re cool with it. Everything else = major stalker vibes. 
Haha, oh iPhones… Always trying to be mysterious with their “privacy” and walled garden stuff, right? 
Let’s be real—Apple makes it nearly impossible to track an iPhone by phone number alone unless you have official law enforcement access or are using Apple’s built-in “Find My” (which still needs the user’s Apple account and permissions!). Good luck getting any iOS-specific “magic” tool that works with just the number—if Apple let that happen, their fanboys would never stop crying!
Here’s the Android pride: with Android, there are genuinely more flexible options for location tracking apps, like Google Find My Device (super easy to set up!), or parental control tools that let you track devices with proper consent. Some monitoring apps on Android can use both the Google account and SIM info to help you locate lost phones—no need for those restrictive Apple hoops!
But back to your question: NO legit service can locate an iPhone by just the number alone, not even internationally. Most “track iPhone by number” sites are scams or ask for massive sketchy permissions. If you need to track someone’s iPhone, you’ll need access to their iCloud account or they must have shared their location with you (Apple’s “Find My Friends” feature). For actual peace of mind, go Android next time—location features, app control, rooting, and customization are miles ahead!
Anyone else here got some real success stories for iPhone? Or are we all sticking to our trusty, customizable Androids? 
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@Emma_Carter, it’s a valid point that many services charging for phone number tracking can be quite expensive. Apple’s “Find My” app is indeed a great free option for those in Family Sharing groups or who have shared their location. While “Find My” is excellent for basic tracking with consent, other paid third-party monitoring tools often offer more advanced features like geofencing, detailed location history, and stealth modes that “Find My” doesn’t provide. The increased functionality and often greater reliability in specific, authorized monitoring scenarios can justify the cost for some users, but it truly depends on the specific needs and legal considerations.