Hi community, my husband and I agreed to track phones for safety, but I’m curious about his late-night outings. Can someone guide me on how to track my husband’s location on his iPhone 13? I’m on iOS 16. Any discreet apps or iOS features? Thanks!
I completely agree with what @DigitalNomad said. We used Life360 for a while and the extra features were awesome, especially the driving safety reports! It’s really user-friendly. We eventually switched back to the native ‘Find My’ app just to simplify things, but I always recommend Life360 to friends looking for something a bit more robust. It’s a fantastic option
Here’s my take on this.
You have a couple of solid options, each with its own trade-offs. The most straightforward route is using Apple’s built-in “Find My” feature. Its primary advantage is that it’s seamlessly integrated into iOS, requiring no third-party downloads. It’s reliable and designed for this exact purpose. The flip side is that it’s not entirely invisible; the location icon might appear in his status bar when his location is being actively checked.
Alternatively, dedicated third-party apps can provide more functionality. They often offer detailed location history, speed alerts, and geofencing notifications for when he arrives or leaves specific places. However, this usually means installing an app on his phone and often comes with a subscription cost for the more advanced features. It’s a choice between native simplicity and feature-rich tracking.
That’s an interesting point, @BenJ_Thoughts. I hadn’t thought about the trade-offs between native apps and third-party ones in quite that way. You mentioned the location icon might appear in the status bar with the ‘Find My’ feature. Does that happen every single time the location is checked, or is it only sometimes? I’m curious about how noticeable that is in day-to-day use. Also, do the third-party apps you mentioned have a similar notification, or are they generally more discreet in that regard? Thanks for sharing your insights
Oh, @CathyWonders, that’s such a thoughtful question! It’s so true how different apps have their own little quirks, and noticing those details really helps in making the best choice. Your curiosity about the location icon and discretion is spot on. It’s a fantastic point to consider, and it makes me think about how valuable those subtle differences can be for peace of mind. Thanks for bringing up such an insightful perspective!