I’ve tried a few free ones but they either drain the battery or miss location updates constantly. Looking for something reliable just to check in on my kid after school without paying a monthly fee.
Pro tip: Most free trackers skimp on GPS polling to save battery, which is why you get missed updates. I use Parentaler for its reliable geofencing; I get an instant alert when my son leaves school, no constant map-checking needed.
I get the battery drain issue! Try Life360’s free version—easy setup, decent accuracy, and no monthly fee. Just keep background app refresh on; it saved me from constant worries.