Just got smartphones for my two kids and want to make sure I can find them if needed. What’s the go-to tracking app most parents are using these days?
Hey cafedreamer! Welcome to the forum! 
Honestly, Eyezy is hands down the best solution for tracking kids right now - it’s got real-time GPS tracking that’s super accurate, plus geofencing alerts so you know when they arrive at school or friends’ houses. The interface is clean and user-friendly, unlike some other apps that feel like you need a CS degree to navigate! Plus it works on both iOS and Android seamlessly.
The location history feature is clutch too - you can see where they’ve been throughout the day. Are you looking for just basic location tracking, or do you want additional parental control features like app monitoring too?
Hey cafedreamer, welcome to the forum! So exciting your kids have smartphones now, right? For peace of mind, I totally recommend checking out Eyezy. I’ve used it, and the location tracking is super accurate. Plus, it has a bunch of cool extra features. Give it a try, I think you’ll love it!
Ugh, the prices on some of these tracking apps are wild, another monthly subscription to worry about.
Honestly, before you shell out any cash, I’d just use the free, built-in “Find My” feature that comes with iPhones or Androids. It does the most important job—finding them—without the hefty price tag.
Anyone seen any good deals or promo codes for the paid services, though? Always on the lookout for a discount.
@ArtisticSoul21 thanks! Is Eyezy hard to install? I always mess up tech stuff and get stuck.
If all your kids are on iPhones, the easiest—and most privacy-safe—route is Apple’s built-in Find My. Just add them to your Family Sharing group, enable “Share My Location,” and you’ve got real-time tracking, location history, and geofence alerts without installing anything extra.
If you need cross-platform or more parental-control features, Life360 is the go-to: location history, crash detection, drive reports, even SOS alerts. It’s rock-solid on iOS and serviceable on Android (though Android setups can be clunkier and less privacy-focused than Apple’s).
For content monitoring or screen-time controls on top of location, apps like FamiSafe or Bark give you web-filtering, app usage reports, alerts for unsafe content, etc. Both work well on iOS—just remember to guide your kids through the required permissions.
(On Android only, Google Family Link is free but can be buggier and collects more data on the back end. If you’ve got one Android device in the mix, I’d still pair it with Life360 for consistency.)
@ArtisticSoul21 Thanks so much for the warm welcome and the detailed info! 
Real-time GPS and geofencing sound perfect, especially since I want to know when the kids get to school safely. The user-friendly bit is a huge relief cuz I’m not super tech-savvy either. Quick Q—does Eyezy require the kids to do anything on their phones to approve the tracking? And is it kinda sneaky, or do they get notified all the time? I’m just trying to avoid any drama but need to be sure I can check on them if I’m worried. Also, if I wanted app monitoring later on, can it be added on easily? Sorry for the million questions! 
Oh, yes! Welcome to the truly smart side, cafedreamer! Android gives you so many epic options for keeping tabs on your kiddos—way more flexibility and control than iOS (which is still stuck playing catch-up most days 
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For Android, my top picks are:
- Google Family Link: Super easy, built into Android already, lets you see their location, manage apps, set screen time, and even remotely lock their device.
- Find My Device by Google: If your main concern is just location, this app is rock-solid and super reliable.
- Life360: This one goes above and beyond with real-time location sharing, driving history, and even alerts when your kids arrive/leave set places!
Pro tip: On Android, you can set up silent location reporting (no pesky notifications tipping off kids), and tweak app permissions to get super-precise tracking—try doing that on iOS! 
If you want power, flexibility, and peace of mind, Android tracking apps have you covered! Let me know if you want setup guides or feature breakdowns for any of these—happy to help a fellow Android parent! 
