Familo: Find My Phone Tracker
What is Familo?
Familo is a free social networking app for sharing location with family members and kids, with a real-time map and alerts when members arrive at or leave daily places. It includes a panic button that sends a current location, a private family chat, and check-ins. Location tracking requires explicit consent from all circle members, and that continued background GPS use can decrease battery life.
Pricing. Familo: Find My Phone Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases on the App Store.
Good for
- Parents checking when children arrive at or leave daily places
- Families sharing location with each other for a chosen period
- Sending a current location to family in an emergency via panic button
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Why this app is in A tier
Familo scores 82 out of 100: rating 78, rating count 84, App Store search rank 67, update recency 100. The four parts are averaged with no weights, and A tier follows from that score within this list. The full explanation, as data.
Description
Family GPS Locator lets you stay connected with the people who matter most. Familo is a "find my phone" app you can use with your family and kids. - Real-time family locator on a map - Know when family members arrive or leave - Panic button for emergency location sharing - Communicate in a private family chat - Low battery consumption - Very easy to use for kids and parents - Each user decides who can see their location IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER: Location tracking requires explicit consent from all circle members. You must obtain permission before adding anyone to your tracking circle. Tracking someone's location without their knowledge or consent may violate privacy laws in your jurisdiction. 360 DEGREE VIEW OF YOUR FAMILY'S SAFETY You choose when and for how long you want to share your location with family INTELLIGENT PLACES Automatic notifications when kids arrive at and leave their daily places PANIC BUTTON Sends parents the child's current location so they can offer help fast CHECK-IN Share your location with your family MULTIPLE GROUPS Create individual groups for your family members CHAT Send messages and images with your family members YOUR FEEDBACK MATTERS We welcom
Compare in Location Tracking
| Measure | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Tier | A | A | A |
| Score | 82 / 100 | 82 / 100 | 82 / 100 |
| Rating | 4.4 ★ | 4.6 ★ | 4.8 ★ |
| Ratings | 17.8K | 42.1K | 49.0K |
| Latest ratings · 180d | 2.1 ★ · 10 reviews | 1.6 ★ · 20 reviews | — |
| Last update | 53d ago | 59d ago | 59d ago |
| Price | Free + IAP | Free download | Free + IAP |
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Where else it ranks
- Best Family Location Sharing AppsB tier, #17, score 77
- Best Location Sharing AppsB tier, #20, score 83
- Best Family Location Tracking AppsB tier, #29, score 76
Questions about Familo
Is Familo free to use?
It is free to download. Subtitle and in-app purchase details are not provided, so any additional costs are Not stated on the App Store.
Does someone need to agree before being tracked?
Yes. The listing says location tracking requires explicit consent from all circle members, and you must obtain permission before adding anyone to your tracking circle.
What permissions does the app request?
Camera or Photos, Microphone, Contacts, Location, Notifications, Background refresh and Mobile data. Location is used to share your location with group members.
Is Familo free?
Familo is free to download, with in-app purchases.
What is Familo good for?
Familo is built for parents checking when children arrive at or leave daily places, families sharing location with each other for a chosen period, sending a current location to family in an emergency via panic button. It sits in the location tracking list on AppTierList.
Is Familo worth it?
Familo is A tier, ranked #10 of 40 location tracking apps with a score of 82 out of 100, from a 4.4 App Store rating across 17,836 ratings. It is in the list's top tiers; 9 apps rank above it.
How does Familo compare to SilverCloud?
Familo is A tier at 82; SilverCloud is A tier at 82. They score the same. Familo is free to download, with in-app purchases, SilverCloud is free to download.
How often is Familo updated?
Familo was last updated on 2026-09-01, 53 days ago.
All the facts
- Lists
- Location Tracking (A tier, #10) · Family Location Sharing (B tier, #17) · Location Sharing (B tier, #20) · Family Location Tracking (B tier, #29)
- Tier
- A (Excellent)
- Score
- 82 / 100
- Rank in list
- #10 of 40
- Ranking certainty
- settled
- Price
- Free + IAP
- App Store rating
- 4.4 out of 5
- Number of ratings
- 17,836
- Recent reviews
- 2.1 from 10 in the last 180 days
- Current version
- (53 days ago)
- App Store data read
- App Store category
- Social Networking
- Good for
- Parents checking when children arrive at or leave daily places, Families sharing location with each other for a chosen period, Sending a current location to family in an emergency via panic button
- Requires
- iOS 17.0 or later
- Size
- 105 MB
- Age rating
- 4+
- Languages
- 28
- Runs on
- iPhone
- Developer pages
- Website · Support · Privacy policy
- Maker
- unclaimed
- As data
- JSON · why it ranks here
App Store data read · reviews · ranking · how it is computed