The best applications for determining location via phone

iSharing - Location by Number

Android device geolocator version 4.4 and higher. It has a minimal set of functions for exchanging location data of all family members and finding devices.

These functions include:

• location viewing - when devices are connected, the app shows the person's location in real time;
• receiving notifications - automatic reminders of family members nearby your device;
• device search - a function to find lost or forgotten devices;
• history viewing - detailed movement history of all connected users.

During the first launch, you will need to authorize in the app with Facebook or Gmail. Then, you need to enter the phone number, user's date of birth, and grant access to device location data.

In order to add friends or family members, they also need to have the app installed. During the initial setup or on the main screen, you need to press the "Add Friends" button and follow the on-screen instructions.

The message sending icon is located in the top right menu, while the emergency call and notification settings icons are located in the top left menu.

GeoLocator - Family Locator

An app locator used for tracking and monitoring the movement of a child. The developer allows the use of the utility only for safety purposes. It is prohibited to track other individuals, spouses even with their explicit consent.

The advantages of the GeoLocator app are:

• accuracy in determining location;
• smooth movement of markers on the map;
• utility optimization for energy saving;
• ability to set safe zones;
• no registration required, no personal data input.

During the first launch of the utility, you can choose to work via email or in anonymous mode. To display the location, you need to grant access to geolocation while running the program. After that, a unique code will be provided, which needs to be entered on the child's device. Sending can be done directly from the app to WhatsApp, via SMS, or email.

The full set of GeoLocator functions can only be obtained in the Premium version for 289 rubles per month. By default, a three-day trial period is available to test the program.

Find My Kids (Gde moi deti)

An app for parental control and tracking children's location via GPS. The full functionality of the app is provided by the interaction of two utilities - "Find My Kids" and "Ping".

The tracking of a child's mobile device occurs in real-time. This allows you to monitor the complete movement route and the places visited. If desired, you can create geozones that a child should avoid, or vice versa, receive emergency notifications when they leave those zones.

To use the app, you need to install "Find My Kids" on the parent's smartphone and "Ping" on the child's device. Then, during the first launch, you will need to follow a brief setup instruction and link the email from the child's account. After that, in "Ping", you need to enter the code from the "Find My Kids" app installed on the parent's smartphone. This completes the basic setup.

Familo: Find Phone via GPS

A family GPS locator for finding family members and loved ones. It has functions for displaying location, sound notifications, and sharing photos and videos.

The advantages of Familo include:

• real-time route tracking;
• emergency call button in urgent situations;
• creation of groups and private chats;
• showing/hiding the location of specific family members;
• ability to use in anonymous mode.

During the initial launch, you need to go through a quick setup. You will need to enter a name, grant access to geolocation, and choose the conditions for displaying your location. To add a family member, you need to install the app on their device and add their phone number to Familo.

In the top menu, you can switch between the "Group" and "Chat" tabs. Invitation is done through a six-digit code, which is entered on another device. Full access to Familo features is available with a monthly subscription of 1190 rubles. A 3-day trial period is available for 109 rubles.

Family Tracker - GPS Locator

A GPS tracker for determining the location and communicating with family members. It determines coordinates in real-time, sends quick message system notifications when a person arrives at a specific location, and tracks stolen or lost devices.

The app is distributed by subscription with an abonement cost of 1190 rubles per month. A 3-day test period is provided for testing all functions for 85 rubles.

To set up the app, you need to grant permission to use the smartphone's geolocation data. To add a person, you need to press the "+" icon at the bottom of the screen and send the displayed code to an email or messenger. To accept the received invitation, you need to go to the menu in the top right corner of the screen and go to the "Incoming Invitations" section. Access to other functions is available through the bottom menu after subscribing for a month.

GPS Test

A GPS tracker for obtaining data on altitude, latitude, coordinates, local time, compass direction, moon phase, and other data. It works with GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, SBAS, BEIDOU, and QZSS satellite systems. It supports coordinate grids such as OSGB, UTM, NAD27, ED50, AGD66, etc.

The GPS Test app has several tabs:

1. Signal Histogram.
2. Satellite Location.
3. Current Location.
4. Compass.
5. Current Speed.
6. Current Time.

The app has a minimalist design to save device battery and the ability to enable night mode. Incoming data is divided into tabs in the bottom and top menus. GPS Test sets the localization language to the same as the language on the smartphone by default. Switching to English is done through "Settings" in the top right corner of the screen.

Geolocation by Phone Number

A free location locator for finding subscriber locations by mobile phone number. For full functionality, additional apps from Droid Developer need to be installed.

Features of the app include:

• phone search - exact location on GPS maps in real time;
• call identification - determining the caller by STD and ISD codes;
• geolocation by contact list - a helper for finding friends and acquaintances from contacts on the mobile device;
• call reminder - notification of incoming calls using a bright indicator;
• call blocking - adding unwanted commercial contacts to a blacklist.

Tabs on the main screen are used to manage the app: Call Locator, Contacts, Caller ID, Flash Call Alert, City Code, and Call Blocker. You can track a call through the "Call Locator" tab by entering the phone number.

Glympse - Share your Location

An app for tracking location by mobile phone number using a GPS tracker. It is suitable for use among family members, coworkers, and friends. It works without registration in the background anywhere with internet access and GPS satellites.

Glympse is convenient to use for:

• coordinating meetings and outings;
• knowing the location of family members without distracting them from their activities;
• tracking children's movement during their trip to school;
• notifying employers or clients of arrival for a meeting;
• sharing routes for jogging and outdoor walks;
• notifying relatives and rescue services in emergency situations.

During the first launch of Glympse, you will need to grant access to geolocation, the ability to make calls, and the contact list. After that, you can register with a phone number or continue in guest mode.

To create a private group, you need to go to the side menu and select the corresponding section. The received code is then entered on another device. Through the same menu, you can share your location or request it from another person in your contact list.