Family Beacon
6.3#23 in family locator appsFree planFree planAndroidWeb
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Family Locator
7.1#4 in family locator appsFrom $19.99 a monthFree planAndroidiOSmacOS
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| Fact | Family Beacon | Family Locator |
|---|---|---|
| Data retention | Ordinary location ciphertext is deleted after 48 hours and SOS alerts after 7 days. | The privacy policy says movement history is retained for two weeks. |
| Headquarters | Yerevan, Armenia | Limassol, Cyprus |
| Premium features | Premium unlocks messaging, allowed family-history viewing, sharing with more than 10 people, Safe Zones, speed, battery and nearby alerts, phone ringing and activity summaries. | Premium subscription features include unlimited location alerts, location history for all family members, augmented-reality finding, and automated SOS calls. |
| Support | The Google Play listing provides [email protected] as the support email. | Support is available at [email protected]. |
Family Beacon plans
- FreeFree
Family Locator plans
- FreeFree
- Lifetime$14.99, paid once
- Monthly Premium Subscription$19.99 a month
Pick Family Beacon if…
Family Beacon is designed for families, including children whose phones are set up by a parent or guardian. It suits people who want to share location with selected Gmail addresses and have an SOS option.
Pick Family Locator if…
It suits families who want consent-based location sharing, zone notifications, and SOS alerts. Premium options may suit members who also want location history or in-flight notifications.