Head-to-head · Device Locator Apps
Samsung Find vs Life360
Samsung Find 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 scoreSamsung Find · 8.6/10
- Free planboth
Samsung Find scores higher on our rubric for device locator apps: 8.6 against 8.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #6.
Samsung Find is the better fit for galaxy owners locating devices and SmartTags. Life360 is the better fit for families sharing live locations and safety alerts.
- Samsung Find fits best
Galaxy owners locating devices and SmartTags
- Life360 fits best
Families sharing live locations and safety alerts
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Side by side
| Feature | Samsung Find 8.6/10 Visit ↗ | Life360 8.2/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.6 | 8.2 |
| Ranking | #4 in Device Locator Apps | #6 in Device Locator Apps |
| Best for | Galaxy owners locating devices and SmartTags | 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 | Android, Web | iOS, Android |
| Integrations | 2 integrations | 1 integrations |
| Specs | ||
| Supported platforms | Android, web | Not published |
| Tracker compatibility | Own-brand | Not published |
| Location network | Both | Not published |
| Remote device actions | Ring, track location, lock, erase data, extend battery life | Not published |
| Location history | Not published | Not published |
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| Our verdict | Samsung Find helps Galaxy users locate their own devices and those of family members, including phones, tablets, watches, earbuds, S Pen devices, and registered SmartTags. Available on supported Galaxy phones and tablets and through the… 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
Samsung Find — where it wins
- Shows Galaxy device and registered SmartTag locations on a map
- Supports offline finding through nearby Galaxy devices
- Can ring, lock, erase, or extend battery life remotely
Where it doesn't
- SmartTags must be registered through SmartThings first
- Tracker compatibility is limited to Samsung's own SmartTags
- Availability is limited to supported Galaxy phones and tablets
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
- Samsung Find8.6/10 · Free plan
A free Galaxy-focused locator for devices, SmartTags, and remote actions.
Visit Samsung FindFull 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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