Head-to-head · Device Locator Apps
SmartThings Find vs Life360
SmartThings 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 scoreSmartThings Find · 8.4/10
- Free planboth
SmartThings Find scores higher on our rubric for device locator apps: 8.4 against 8.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #6.
SmartThings Find is the better fit for galaxy users who need straightforward device recovery. Life360 is the better fit for families sharing live locations and safety alerts.
- SmartThings Find fits best
Galaxy users who need straightforward device recovery
- Life360 fits best
Families sharing live locations and safety alerts
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Side by side
| Feature | SmartThings Find 8.4/10 Visit ↗ | Life360 8.2/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.4 | 8.2 |
| Ranking | #5 in Device Locator Apps | #6 in Device Locator Apps |
| Best for | Galaxy users who need straightforward device recovery | 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, Android | iOS, Android |
| Specs | ||
| Supported platforms | web, Android | Not published |
| Tracker compatibility | Own-brand | Not published |
| Location network | Both | Not published |
| Remote device actions | Ring, lock, erase data, extend battery life | Not published |
| Location history | Not published | Not published |
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| Our verdict | SmartThings Find is Samsung’s device-location service for people who need to recover compatible Galaxy phones, tablets, watches, earbuds, or Samsung SmartTags. It works through the SmartThings app and a web interface, and requires a… 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
SmartThings Find — where it wins
- Shows compatible devices on a map and supports nearby searches and directions.
- Offline Finding can relay locations through nearby Galaxy devices.
- Can remotely ring, lock, or erase a supported phone or tablet.
Where it doesn't
- Requires a Samsung account and supported Samsung devices.
- Offline Finding and device support depend on model, software, and settings.
- The published features focus on Samsung devices and straightforward recovery.
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
- SmartThings Find8.4/10 · Free plan
A free Samsung locator for finding compatible Galaxy devices and taking remote recovery actions.
Visit SamsungFull 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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