Head-to-head · Device Locator Apps
Prey vs Life360
Prey leads on 1 check, Life360 on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scorePrey · 8.8/10
- Lowest starting pricePrey · $1.3/mo
- Free planboth
Prey scores higher on our rubric for device locator apps: 8.8 against 8.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #6.
Prey is cheaper to start at $1.3/mo against $9.99/mo.
Prey is the better fit for organizations managing mixed device fleets. Life360 is the better fit for families sharing live locations and safety alerts.
- Prey fits best
Organizations managing mixed device fleets
- Life360 fits best
Families sharing live locations and safety alerts
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Side by side
| Feature | Prey 8.8/10 Visit ↗ | Life360 8.2/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.8 | 8.2 |
| Ranking | #3 in Device Locator Apps | #6 in Device Locator Apps |
| Best for | Organizations managing mixed device fleets | Families sharing live locations and safety alerts |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | $1.3/mo (best) | $9.99/mo |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile | Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android | iOS, Android |
| Integrations | 3 integrations | 1 integrations |
| Specs | ||
| Supported platforms | Not published | Not published |
| Tracker compatibility | Not published | Not published |
| Location network | Not published | Not published |
| Remote device actions | Not published | Not published |
| Location history | Not published | Not published |
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| Our verdict | Prey brings device location, protection, and fleet management into a web control panel with installed clients for laptops, phones, and tablets. It is aimed at individuals and organizations—including businesses, schools, and managed service… 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
Prey — where it wins
- Tracks device location and history across major desktop and mobile platforms
- Combines geofences with remote lock, alarms, wipe, and encryption actions
- Adds inventory, loan management, automations, and API access for fleets
Where it doesn't
- Protection and fleet-management actions require paid plans
- Organization plan prices are per device and billed annually
- No automatic self-service 14-day trial is offered
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
- Prey8.8/10 · Free plan · paid from $1.30/mo (annual)
Cross-platform location tracking with remote security actions and fleet management.
Visit PreyFull 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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