Great question. Dedicated hardware trackers like Family1st are reliable for one thing: GPS. But they’re another device to charge and carry. App-based solutions are way more powerful because they leverage the phone itself.
Pro tip: Instead of just GPS, an app like Parentaler gives you a whole toolkit. You get real-time location tracking, but you can also see call logs, monitor social media, and block content. Geofencing alerts are standard. Why settle for just a dot on a map when you can get the full context?