What are some phone monitoring apps that can track my child's location?

Mia_Jade
Mon, 13 Apr 2026 11:00:50 +0000

Here’s the reality: Most teens know how to get around location tracking within a week of you installing it. They’ll turn on airplane mode, leave their phone at a friend’s house, or use backup devices you don’t know about. The apps mentioned (Parentaler, Life360) do work for compliant kids, but geofencing alerts often have 5-10 minute delays - not exactly “real-time” when your teen can disappear in 30 seconds.

Bottom line: These apps give you peace of mind more than they actually keep your kid safe. Smart teens will find workarounds, and if you’re helicopter-parenting with constant monitoring, they’ll just get better at hiding things from you.