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The location is updated every 20 minutes.\nStay informed about their current location in a convenient way.\n\n• LOCATION HISTORY\nReview where the device has been throughout the day. Access up to 3 months of historical location data.\nUseful for understanding daily routes and routines.\n\n• LOCATION SAFETY ZONES (Geo-Fencing)\nCreate virtual areas (like \"Home\" or \"School\") and receive a notification when the tracked phone enters or exits them.\nThis feature helps with day-to-day coordination and planning.\n\n• CONTACT LIST MONITORING\nThis feature allows parents, with consent, to view the contact list of the tracked device.\nHelps to stay aware of new or unknown contacts added to the phone.\n\n• PANIC BUTTON\nAdd a button to the tracked device that can send a location alert in case of emergency.\nWhen pressed, a notification is sent with the device’s current location.\nDesigned to facilitate quick communication if immediate attention is required.\n\n• APP USAGE STATISTICS\nView how apps are being used on the monitored device to better understand digital habits.\nSupports conscious screen time use and communication about digital well-being.\n\nData Collection Transparency:\nAll data is collected only with the user's explicit consent and is processed according to our Privacy Policy.\n\nPrices\n– Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period.\n– Account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal.\n– Subscriptions may be managed by you and you may turn off auto-renewal by going to your Account Settings after purchase.\n\nInstallation\nmLite iPhone phone tracker does not require any technical skills to enable tracking.\nInstallation requires the consent and involvement of both the parent and the person whose device will be tracked.\n\nBefore you get started with mLite:\n\nPlease be aware that mLite appears as a visible icon on the tracked device.\n\nGPS tracking may reduce battery life on the tracked device.\n\nOur development team is constantly working on improving the app.\nIf you have any questions or suggestions, contact us: support@mliteapp.com\n\nPrivacy Policy: https://mliteapp.com/privacy/\nLegal Info: https://mliteapp.com/terms-of-use/","facts":{"developer_id":1545136808,"developer_url":"https://mliteapp.com/","first_released":"2017-02-06T10:53:05Z","support_url":"https://mliteapp.com/","privacy_url":"https://mliteapp.com/privacy","website_url":"https://mliteapp.com/","app_version":"4.6.1","release_notes":"bug fix","rating_current_version":4.20644,"rating_count_current_version":12110,"star_counts":[2006,197,295,402,9212],"genres":["Lifestyle","Utilities"],"languages":["EN","FR","DE","IT","JA","KO","PT","RU","ZH","ES","ZH","TR"],"content_advisories":null,"device_families":["iphone","ipod"],"made_for_iphone_duo":null,"chart":null},"freshness":{"apple_read_at":"2026-10-22T10:30:52.668Z","catalog_read_at":"2026-10-18T22:34:11.545Z","reviews_checked_at":null,"summary_written_at":"2026-10-18T21:39:11.595Z","placed_at":"2026-10-15T06:18:53.112Z","scored_at":"2026-10-23T07:50:13.059Z"},"editorial":{"one_liner":"IPhone family tracker app offering GPS location checks, location history, safety zone alerts and app usage statistics.","what_is":"MLite is a free Lifestyle app for iOS that monitors a family member's location and device activity. 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