GPS Phone Trackers - A Modern Way to Protect Children

The biggest nightmare for any parent is if something happens to their children. This became even more true in the XXI century as people nowadays have 1-2 children (take Europe) compared to 150-200 years ago when the average family had 7-10 children. It is not that parents value children less when they have more of them; it is just more difficult to take care of many, and if "something happens" to one child, parents just focus on caring more about others.

Luckily for modern parents, many ways have been invented to ensure and enhance their children's safety, and one of the most accessible is a GPS phone tracker. Knowing where and when children go makes up for more than half of their safety. This technology may seem shady to many, though, as there is no clear explanation of how to use it and what services are available. This text aims to break all the superstitions of GPS phone tracking and provide some advice on how to use it to make your child's life safer.

Superstitions About GPS Tracking

There are several main misconceptions about GPS phone trackers stopping many people from using them.

1. Many people think of phone trackers as spy apps. Although some misuse them to spy on other people, the main idea and reason why GPS trackers were originally created is safety. Whether it is checking if a child went to school in the morning or did not attend a party, you did not allow them phone number trackers, which can provide parents with essential information and the ability to do something if things go wrong.
2. Trackers steal personal data. This is a common misconception based on problems some people face using free and unverified trackers: phishing, contact information leaks, etc. Using a trusted application never leads to such problems; it has responsive customer support, transparent policies, and guarantees of data privacy and security.
3. Trackers do not work. This is claimed by people who decide to use free services instead of buying a subscription with a trusted one. Obviously, you cannot expect developers to provide a free service to everyone just because of their good intent; they also need to feed their families. Thus, it is not surprising that free trackers do not actually track anything, unlike trusted services with a subscription or one-time fee. It is a good idea, though, to check reviews online as well.

So, not to become a victim of fraudsters, one should follow 2 simple rules: always be alarmed if offered free tracking services and check reviews online.

How GPS Phone Trackers Work

GPS phone trackers "closely cooperate" with Google Maps. The request to share the location data of the chosen device goes through the GPS satellite, which displays it as a pin in the map app. The methods of how it is done may vary; there are two main types of GPS phone trackers - web-based services and apps to be installed on the device.

* Online trackers send a tracking link to the target device, and the owner has to open it. As soon as it is done, the pin is displayed on Google Maps in the tracker's online dashboard. One of the most prominent representatives of this category is GEOfinder.mobi, which also provides its potential users with a 24-hour free trial. In such a way, even if you have some mistrust of trackers, you can try it first before paying for it.

* Installable trackers are a little bit more complicated to use but offer a much wider toolkit in return. uMobix, for instance, has social network trackers, messaging applications trackers, call log records, and so on, in addition to location tracking. It has to be installed on the target device, though, remotely if it is an iPhone and manually for Androids. Users are carefully led through the installation process, so it is mostly painless.

Main Things to Know About Location Trackers

There are some essential questions people always ask about phone trackers when they start using them or are about to. We gathered answers to the main ones here.

1. The number of accounts that can be tracked. The number of devices any type of tracker can access to get the location data is unlimited. However, one subscription usually allows only tracking of one device. It means that if you need to know the location of 3 people, you need to buy 3 subscriptions. Some trackers, though, have family plans that already include a certain number of "spots" for tracked devices. It is always better to check the tracker details carefully before purchasing it.
2. Legality. It is completely legal to track devices owned by parents. The point here is that if a device is bought for a child by their dad or mom, it legally belongs to the buyer. Thus, installing a tracker on the devices parents buy for their children is completely legal and cannot be viewed as an offense in any case.
3. Payment plans. Payment options provided by various trackers are individual, but there are some industry standards. It is common to see three payment options - monthly, quarterly, or yearly. The yearly plan is the cheapest compared to its monthly counterpart. However, even with the yearly plan, the payment is taken upfront for the whole period.

Conclusion

There is nothing dangerous about using verified and trusted GPS location trackers. Such applications are aimed at increasing the level of security for children and carefully preserving their clients' rights to privacy. If you find some negative opinions on such services on the internet - they are mostly from people who tried to work with free or unverified applications.

uMobix and GEOfinder.mobi are two of the most reliable titles for parents who want to track their children. The first one is a good installable option, and the second is great for cases when it is impossible to access the target device and the only known thing is the phone number. However, even though we recommend them, read the terms and conditions carefully and familiarize yourself with all the rules and nuances to be aware of everything and not be surprised by refund terms, for instance.