Based on the discussion, here’s the real deal: Verizon Smart Family works best if you’re on Verizon - it does location tracking plus screen time limits right at the network level, but teens often figure out workarounds. Life360 is all about location sharing and driving monitoring with solid geofencing, but it’s weak on app control - most teens just turn off location when they want privacy.
The users here are actually recommending Parentaler as a better alternative since it combines both location tracking and deeper app monitoring that’s harder for kids to bypass than the basic controls in these mainstream apps.