100% Free App · No Hardware Needed

Free Cell Phone Tracking + free messaging — with the family1st app

Know where your family is and reach them in one tap — before you even have to ask. family1st turns the phones your family already owns into a private live map and a private family group chat. No device to buy. No subscription. Free forever — just an email address to start.

Free · Pillar 1

Live Location Tracking

See everyone on one private, real-time map.

Free · Pillar 2

Family Messaging

Built-in group chat, right beside the map.

100% Free, Forever No Device Required Works on iPhone & Android Private & Secure
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Free forever. No credit card. 60-second setup. Join 1M+ families already tracking for free.

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How It Works

One free app. Two superpowers.

The family1st app runs quietly on the phones your family already carries. It shares each member's live location on a map only your family can see — and pairs it with a built-in group chat, so "where are you?" and "on my way!" live in the same place. No GPS device to buy, no plan to pick, no card on file. Sign up with an email, invite your people, and you're live in about a minute.

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1

Create your free account

Just an email address. No credit card, no trial countdown — free means free.

2

Add your family

Send an invite link. Everyone installs the app on the phone they already own.

3

See everyone live & chat

Watch the map update in real time and message the whole family in one tap.

Optional Hardware

Or get a dedicated tracker, too.

The app is free forever — no hardware required. But for cars, backpacks, luggage, or loved ones without a phone, our GPS devices slot right into the same family1st map.

The free Family1st GPS device, a compact black tracker with status lights, shown at an angle
The free GPS device laid out with its USB charging cable and quick-start guide
An opened delivery box on a sunlit porch holding the GPS tracker, with a tag reading free
The free GPS device beside a phone showing the Family1st app with location, 45 mph and 85 percent battery
A smiling woman at her kitchen table unboxing the free GPS tracker, the quick-start guide and cable beside her

Free GPS Device

★ 4.9
  • $0 device with service plan
  • Real-time tracking, 30s refresh
  • Works with the free family1st app
$20.95/mo
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Family1st portable GPS tracker, a small glossy black fob with GPS, signal and lock status lights above a round button
The portable GPS tracker turned at an angle, showing its rounded slim profile and side buttons
A hiker on a mountain trail at sunrise slipping the portable GPS tracker into the side pocket of a green backpack
The portable GPS tracker beside a phone running the Family1st app, showing a family member's location on a map with speed and battery
A woman kneeling beside an open suitcase in a sunlit bedroom, tucking the portable GPS tracker into her luggage

Portable GPS Tracker

★ 4.8 (1,923)
  • Pocket-size, clips anywhere
  • 2-week battery life
  • Geofence & SOS alerts included
$29.95
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Family1st teen GPS tracker, a compact black fob with GPS, signal and lock indicator lights, shown front-on
The teen GPS tracker at a three-quarter angle against a grey studio background
A father handing the GPS tracker to his teenage son beside an open car door on the driveway at sunset
The teen GPS tracker beside a phone showing the Family1st app tracking a vehicle at 60 mph with 85 percent battery
Two teenage girls in a car at a school pickup lot looking at the Family1st app on a phone, the tracker sitting on the dashboard

Teen GPS Tracker

★ 4.9 (2,314)
  • Driving & speed reports
  • Curfew and zone alerts
  • Discreet, teen-friendly design
$29.95
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Portable combo GPS tracker sitting inside its open weatherproof hard case, lined with black foam
Close-up of the combo tracker in its foam-lined case, showing the USB port and status icons
The combo tracker in its open case on a car back seat in low sunlight, with bags and a backpack behind
The combo tracker in its case beside a phone showing the Family1st app with live map, speed and battery
A man at a picnic table beside a loaded car boot, opening the combo tracker's weatherproof case

Portable Combo GPS Tracker

★ 4.8 (1,923)
  • Tracker + magnetic case bundle
  • Mounts under any vehicle
  • Extended 30-day battery
$43.99
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Belle+ medical alert pendant on a black lanyard beside its separate belt clip, showing the speaker grille and glowing blue call button
Close-up of the Belle+ pendant's illuminated blue SOS call button, with the lanyard and belt clip alongside
A smiling older woman gardening at golden hour, wearing the Belle+ pendant on a lanyard with a second unit clipped to her waistband
The Belle+ pendant with its lanyard and belt clip beside a phone showing the wearer's location, speed and battery in the Family1st app
An older man in a work jacket at home, reaching for the Belle+ alert clipped to his belt, walking stick in his other hand

Belle+ Medical Alert

★ 4.9 (2,140)
  • One-touch emergency button
  • Fall detection built in
  • Device free with service plan
Free + $29.95/mo
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Family1st plug-in OBD GPS tracker, a black module with a 16-pin diagnostic connector, shown at an angle
Close-up of the OBD tracker's gold 16-pin diagnostic connector
A hand holding the OBD tracker up to the diagnostic port under a car's dashboard
The OBD tracker beside a phone showing the Family1st app in dark mode with speed and 60 percent battery
The OBD tracker plugged into the diagnostic port beneath a car's steering column

Plug-in OBD Tracker

★ 4.7
  • Plugs into the OBD port
  • No charging required
  • Vehicle diagnostics
$55.99
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GPS tracker with built-in magnets, a square black unit with mounting tabs, a TEST button and a green status light
Close-up of the magnetic tracker's TEST button, green indicator light and the magnets set into its base
A man crouching beside a dusty truck, attaching the magnetic GPS tracker to the underside of the chassis
The magnetic GPS tracker beside a phone showing the Family1st app with the vehicle at 15 mph and 85 percent battery
The magnetic tracker attached under a vehicle's chassis with its green status light on

GPS Tracker with Built-in Magnets

★ 4.8 (1,389)
  • Built-in magnets
  • Weatherproof IP67
  • Asset safety
$45.00
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Weatherproof magnetic case, a rugged black clamshell with two large round steel magnets on its back
Close-up of the weatherproof case's hinge, latch and twin steel magnets
The weatherproof case magnetically attached under a muddy truck chassis, beaded with rainwater
The weatherproof magnetic case beside a phone showing the Family1st app tracking at 65 mph with 82 percent battery
The weatherproof case stuck to the inside wall of a cargo truck, with pallets and boxes behind

Weatherproof Magnetic Case

★ 4.9 (1,068)
  • Weatherproof shell
  • Built-in strong magnets
  • Fits Portable GPS Tracker
$18.95
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GPS tracker with no monthly fees, a glossy black fob with GPS, signal and lock lights, shown front-on
The no-monthly-fee tracker turned at an angle, showing its side button and slim profile
The tracker on a sunlit kitchen table beside a stack of post, the top envelope reading no monthly subscription bills
The tracker beside a phone showing the Family1st app with the location, 40 mph speed and battery level
A man at his front door slipping the GPS tracker into his jacket pocket

GPS Tracker with No Monthly Fees

★ 4.9 (2,341)
  • No monthly subscription
  • Real-time GPS tracking
  • One-time payment
$204.99
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Senior GPS tracker beside its padded black carry pouch with wrist strap and key ring
The senior GPS tracker resting on its zipped carry pouch, with the wrist strap and clip in view
An older couple walking hand in hand through a park in autumn, the tracker carried in a pouch on the man's shoulder strap
The senior tracker and two carry pouches beside a phone showing the Family1st app with live map, speed and battery
The senior GPS tracker and its carry pouch resting on a park bench in the autumn sun

Senior GPS Tracker

★ 4.8 (1,672)
  • Geofence alerts
  • Low battery alerts
  • Real-time location
$29.95
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No device needed
The family1st app showing a family member's live location on the map, with their address, speed and last update.

family1st App

★ 4.7 · 1M+ families
  • Live location for the whole family
  • Place alerts, SOS and messaging
  • Works with any device you add later

Free forever · iOS and Android

Get the free app
No device needed
The family1st app showing a family member's live location on the map, with their address, speed and last update.

family1st App

★ 4.7 · 1M+ families
  • Live location for the whole family
  • Place alerts, SOS and messaging
  • Works with any device you add later

Free forever · iOS and Android

Get the free app

Every device shows up in the same free family1st app. Download the app first — add hardware later if you need it.

Use Cases

Built for every situation.

Whether you're protecting family members or tracking valuable assets, we have the right solution.

Split scene: a teenage boy driving with the tracker on the dashboard, and his mother at home following his trip on the Family1st app
For Parents

Teen Drivers

Monitor your teen's driving habits, set alerts, and know they arrived safely. Build trust with transparency.

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An elderly couple walking arm in arm along a park path, a glowing location pin above them and the Family1st tracker and carry pouch alongside
For Caregivers

Aging Parents

Keep aging parents safe and independent. Know where they are and get alerts if they wander beyond a safe zone.

Find a tracker →
A blue SUV on the driveway of a suburban home and a red ride-on mower on the lawn, each marked with a glowing GPS location pin
For Owners & Fleets

Vehicles & Assets

Protect cars, equipment, and valuables. Real-time location, trip history, and instant movement alerts in one dashboard.

Find a tracker →

Whatever you're protecting, there's a tracker for it.

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How It Works

Live in 60 seconds.

No hardware, no contracts, no setup calls. If you can install an app, you can protect your family tonight.

STEP 01

Create your free account

Sign up with just an email address. No credit card, no "free trial" that expires — the app is free forever.

STEP 02

Add your family

Text or email an invite link. Each person installs family1st on the iPhone or Android they already own.

STEP 03

See everyone live — and chat

Watch your private map update in real time, and message the whole family without leaving the app.

What's Inside — Free

Two apps in one. Zero dollars.

Everything below is included in the free family1st app. No paywalled essentials, no upsell walls.

Live Map

See every family member move in real time on one private map — with place alerts when they arrive or leave.

Free Forever

Family Chat

A private group chat built right into the map. "Can you pick up Leo?" — answered in one tap, not four texts.

Free Forever

Phone Details & Battery

See battery levels before a phone dies on the way home, plus signal and device status at a glance.

Track History

Look back at routes and timelines — where they were, when they got there, and how the day unfolded.

Private & Secure

Your map is invite-only and encrypted. We never sell location data — your family's privacy is the product.

Room to Grow

Need eyes on a car, a bag, or a loved one without a phone? Add a GPS tracker device anytime — same app, same map.

Get tracking and messaging — free, tonight.

Free forever. No credit card. 60-second setup.

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Pricing

Among the most affordable subscriptions in the country.

No contracts. Cancel anytime. Every plan includes unlimited geofences, 24/7 support, and the full Family1st Pro app.

Monthly
$21.95/mo
Billed monthly
  • 60 sec location pings
  • Real time GPS tracking
  • Geofence alerts
  • Unlimited geofences
  • 24/7 support
  • iOS + Android apps
  • Cancel anytime
Choose Monthly
Most Popular
Quarterly
$18.95/mo
Save 14%
Billed $56.07/quarter
  • 60 sec location pings
  • Real time GPS tracking
  • Geofence alerts
  • Unlimited geofences
  • Travel log reports
  • 24/7 support
  • iOS + Android apps
  • Cancel anytime
Choose Quarterly
Annual
$15.95/mo
Save 27%
Billed $191.40/year
  • 60 sec location pings
  • Real time GPS tracking
  • Geofence alerts
  • Unlimited geofences
  • Trip reports
  • 24/7 support
  • iOS + Android apps
  • Cancel anytime
Choose Annual

No contracts, ever. Cancel or switch plans anytime.

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Why Families Trust Us

Protected by promises, not fine print.

30-Day Money Back

Full refund on any device plan within 30 days — no questions, no hoops.

No Contracts

Cancel anytime. The app stays free, and hardware plans never lock you in.

US-Based Support

Real humans, right here at home, at 1-855-462-7819 — whenever you need us.

★★★★★
I used to text "where are you?" five times a night. Now I glance at the map, see Leo left practice, and chat him right there. First full night's sleep in months.
MR
Maria R.
Mom of two · family1st app user since 2023
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Turn the phones your family already owns into a private live map and group chat — no device, no subscription, no credit card. Just an email and 60 seconds.

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