Pingo by Findmykids
What is Pingo by Findmykids?
Pingo is installed on a child's phone and works with the Findmykids parent app, linked by a code. It shows the child's current location and daily route on a map, and sends notifications when the child arrives at or leaves added places. It also includes an SOS button, a loud signal that sounds even on silent, low battery notices, and text, voice and sticker chat.
Pricing. Pingo by Findmykids is free, with no in-app purchases on the App Store.
Good for
- Parents who want to see a child's location on a map
- Families wanting arrival and departure alerts for school or home
- Children who need a way to send an SOS from their phone
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Why this app is in C tier
Pingo by Findmykids scores 69 out of 100: rating 94, rating count 84, App Store search rank 0, update recency 100. The four parts are averaged with no weights, and C tier follows from that score within this list. The full explanation, as data.
Description
Install Pingo on your kid's phone to see their location on the map and ease your worries. Pingo works together with the parent app, Findmykids. It’s easy to set up! First, install Findmykids on your phone. Then, install Pingo on your kid’s phone and enter the code from Findmykids. Stop worrying about where your kid is! KEY FEATURES: • Kid’s location and route View your kid’s current location and a list of places they visited throughout the day. • Movement alerts Add Places (school, home, park, etc.) and receive notifications when your kid arrives or leaves. • SOS signal In an emergency, your kid can notify you by pressing the SOS button. • Bypass silent mode Send a loud signal that can be heard even if the phone is on silent or in a backpack. • Battery control Receive notifications when your kid’s device battery is low, so you can remind them to charge it. • Chat with your kid Exchange text and voice messages, along with fun stickers. Enjoy all features free for 7 days after the app's first launch. After the trial period, only the real-time location feature will remain available. To access all features, you’ll need to purchase a subscription. THE APP WILL NEE
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| Measure | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Tier | C | C | C |
| Score | 69 / 100 | 70 / 100 | 69 / 100 |
| Rating | 4.7 ★ | 4.8 ★ | 4.8 ★ |
| Ratings | 13.4K | 20.6K | 6.6K |
| Latest ratings · 180d | 2.0 ★ · 11 reviews | 3.5 ★ · 20 reviews | 4.1 ★ · 17 reviews |
| Last update | 59d ago | 22d ago | 4d ago |
| Price | Free | Free | Free |
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Where else it ranks
- Best Location Sharing AppsB tier, #25, score 81
- Best Family Location Tracking AppsC tier, #36, score 69
Questions about Pingo by Findmykids
Do I need another app to use Pingo?
Yes. The listing says Pingo works together with the parent app Findmykids. Install Findmykids on your phone, then install Pingo on your kid's phone and enter the code from Findmykids.
What permissions does Pingo need?
Location, including background location, to determine whereabouts; camera and photos to set a profile picture; contacts to set up GPS watches; microphone for voice messages; and notifications for chat messages.
What happens after the free trial?
After the 7-day trial, which starts after first launch, only the real-time location feature remains available. A subscription is needed for all features. Support is offered 24/7 through the app's chat or at support@findmykids.org.
Is Pingo by Findmykids free?
Yes. Pingo by Findmykids is free on the App Store, with no in-app purchases.
What is Pingo by Findmykids good for?
Pingo by Findmykids is built for parents who want to see a child's location on a map, families wanting arrival and departure alerts for school or home, children who need a way to send an SOS from their phone. It sits in the location tracking list on AppTierList.
Is Pingo by Findmykids worth it?
Pingo by Findmykids is C tier, ranked #26 of 40 location tracking apps with a score of 69 out of 100, from a 4.7 App Store rating across 13,446 ratings. 25 apps rank above it in the same list.
How does Pingo by Findmykids compare to First View?
Pingo by Findmykids is C tier at 69; First View is C tier at 70. First View ranks higher. Pingo by Findmykids is free, with no in-app purchases, First View is free, with no in-app purchases.
How often is Pingo by Findmykids updated?
Pingo by Findmykids was last updated on 2026-08-25, 59 days ago.
All the facts
- Lists
- Location Tracking (C tier, #26) · Location Sharing (B tier, #25) · Family Location Tracking (C tier, #36)
- Tier
- C (Situational)
- Score
- 69 / 100
- Rank in list
- #26 of 40
- Ranking certainty
- early: few ratings or search ranks so far
- Price
- Free
- App Store rating
- 4.7 out of 5
- Number of ratings
- 13,446
- Recent reviews
- 2.0 from 11 in the last 180 days
- Current version
- (59 days ago)
- App Store data read
- App Store category
- Lifestyle
- Good for
- Parents who want to see a child's location on a map, Families wanting arrival and departure alerts for school or home, Children who need a way to send an SOS from their phone
- Requires
- iOS 16.0 or later
- Size
- 151 MB
- Age rating
- 4+
- Languages
- 41
- 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