Head-to-head · Device Locator Apps
Apple Find My vs Life360
Apple Find My leads on 0 checks, Life360 on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 1 yes/no, price and count check where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreApple Find My · 9.4/10
- Free planboth
Apple Find My scores higher on our rubric for device locator apps: 9.4 against 8.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #6.
Apple Find My is the better fit for apple users locating devices, items, and people. Life360 is the better fit for families sharing live locations and safety alerts.
- Apple Find My fits best
Apple users locating devices, items, and people
- Life360 fits best
Families sharing live locations and safety alerts
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Side by side
| Feature | Apple Find My 9.4/10 Visit ↗ | Life360 8.2/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.4 | 8.2 |
| Ranking | #1 in Device Locator Apps | #6 in Device Locator Apps |
| Best for | Apple users locating devices, items, and people | Families sharing live locations and safety alerts |
| Pricing model | Free | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | Not published | $9.99/mo |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, macOS, iOS | iOS, Android |
| Specs | ||
| Supported platforms | iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS; web access at iCloud.com/find | Not published |
| Tracker compatibility | Multiple-brands | Not published |
| Location network | Both | Not published |
| Remote device actions | Play sound, Lost Mode, remote erase (supported devices), show contact information | Not published |
| Location history | 7 days | Not published |
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| Our verdict | Find My brings device, item, and people location into Apple’s ecosystem. Users can view locations on a map through the app or iCloud.com/find, and use features such as playing a sound, marking a supported device as lost, or remotely… Read the review → |
Life360 is a mobile family-safety app for families and friends who want to share live locations and coordinate through private Circles. It combines arrival and departure alerts, location and drive history, and SOS alerts with… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Apple Find My — where it wins
- Find offline devices and items through the Find My network
- Use sound, Lost Mode, contact details, and remote erase on supported devices
- Share locations and get alerts when items are found or left behind
Where it doesn't
- Supported features vary by device, product, country, or region
- Nearby finding requires supported devices and items
- Some functions depend on Apple devices or accessories purchased separately
Life360 — where it wins
- Live location sharing, place alerts, and location history
- Crash Detection, SOS alerts, and emergency dispatch on paid plans
- Tile tracker integration helps locate personal items
Where it doesn't
- Core features focus on people and driving, not device recovery
- Free plan includes only 2 days of location history
- Paid plans start at $9.99 per month
- Apple Find My9.4/10 · Free plan
A free Apple location service for finding devices, compatible items, and people.
Visit Apple Find MyFull verdict → - Life3608.2/10 · Free plan · paid from $9.99/mo · 7-day trial
Life360 pairs live Circle location sharing with driving alerts and optional safety services.
Visit Life360Full verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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