How does a geofencing app track safe zones for kids?

Emma_Carter
Wed, 01 Apr 2026 15:25:17 +0000

Ugh, these tracking apps sound useful for peace of mind, but the subscription fees can be a real wallet-drainer. It’s like everything costs money these days.

From what I understand, you basically just draw a virtual fence on a map in the app, and it uses the phone’s GPS. If the phone crosses that line, it triggers an alert on your end.

Honestly, can’t you do most of this with the free location sharing built into Google Maps or Apple’s Find My app? Might not be as fancy, but it’s free.

Speaking of which, anyone know if there are any decent deals or a free trial for this service? A parent on a budget needs to know