If you think that your kids are in trouble or that they find themselves in a less-than-safe
situations, you are probably wondering if there is a way for you to monitor their whereabouts and
also get a glimpse on their social media activities.
Interesting enough it’s perfectly legal to locate the whereabouts and monitor the social media of
your children (minors) without their permission. Here we list some of the top apps that can help
you locate your kids at any time. Moreover, we will go over some apps which will allow you to
also monitor what kind of things they do in social media and in their online chats.
Take it slow and start with a location-tracking app
The simplest thing you can do when you want to keep tabs on your kid is to install a
location-tracking app. These are very easy to use and will provide you with an accurate,
real-time report of your kid’s location at any time.
GeoZilla – Fantastic location-tracking with a lot of extras
One of the best-known apps of its kind and for good reason, GeoZilla is one of the most
forward-facing apps in the industry. Its location-tracking technology is second-to-none,
particularly because the company focuses on supporting the latest in technology trends
including connected cars, wearables, and the smart home.
Essentially, you will be able to track your kids wherever they might be, see their location on a
live map, and even set up geofences so that you can receive alerts when they move out of a
predefined perimeter.
The app is entirely free to use so it’s a great place to start. It is also the perfect choice for those
who wish to have access to one of the best location-tracking technologies around while not
sacrificing on the extra features.
( Android, iOS )
Life360 Locator – Great if you want to locate your family and also share images and text
Another extremely popular app, Life360 has actually been one of the most consistent offerings
in the entire industry over the years. Life360 is essentially a mini social network for your family. It
has regularly been featured on the news and has been continuously updated over the years to
keep up with new trends.
You can share images, texts, post notes, and track each other on a live map. In addition to that,
the geofence features work in a very reliable manner so you can be at ease when your kids are
out and about.
The basic version of the app is free but a premium subscription will give you access to more
features, such as setting up an unlimited number of geofences, viewing a 30-day location
history, and receiving alerts about crime in your region.
( Android , iOS )
TeenSafe – Get this if you want to locate your kids and also monitor their phones
A parental control app that is slowly growing in popularity, TeenSafe does exactly what it says
on the tin. It allows you to monitor virtually anything that is going on in a child’s phone, including
the messages they send on WhatsApp, the websites they visit, and a lot more.
As for the tracking features, you can request the phone’s current location on top of viewing its
location history. What this means is that your kid will not be able to lie about going straight home
if they went out with a friend, for instance, even if they are already home when you come back.
TeenSafe’s free version allows for basic monitoring but the control features require a monthly
subscription of $9.99/month.
( Android , iOS )
Qustodio – The best free choice for those with one kid
Considered one 2017’s best new parental control apps, Qustodio has everything you need in a
single package. First and foremost, its sleek interface allows you to instantly monitor most
services that your kid might use, including Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram, and Snapchat.
The apps are practically identical in Android and iOS though some features might be missing
from either version. For instance, location-tracking was only added to iPhones in the latest
update.
Qustodio’s free version offers every available feature but is limited to one device only. If you
have more than one kid, you may wish to invest in the $49.99/year subscription plan instead,
which lets you monitor up to 5 devices.
( Android , iOS)
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