--- title: "Web Family Map FAQ: Price, Browser and Consent" description: "Straight answers: is there a family locator with a one-time payment, can I see my kid's location on a laptop, and how invitations and consent work." url: https://ailocator.app/guides/family-map-web-app-faq lang: en dateModified: "2026-10-29" --- FAQ # Family map web app FAQ: the questions people ask most Straight answers: is there a family locator with a one-time payment, can I see my kid's location on a laptop, and how invitations and consent work. By the [AI Family Locator team](https://ailocator.app/about) · Updated October 29, 2026 · 5 min read · [Editorial policy](https://ailocator.app/editorial-policy) Published by the makers of AI Family Locator. See our [product facts and limitations](https://ailocator.app/product-facts) when choosing a location-sharing tool. ## In this guide - [Pricing and payment](https://ailocator.app/guides/family-map-web-app-faq#pricing-and-payment) - [Using the map](https://ailocator.app/guides/family-map-web-app-faq#using-the-map) - [Privacy, consent and limits](https://ailocator.app/guides/family-map-web-app-faq#privacy-consent-and-limits) - [Comparisons](https://ailocator.app/guides/family-map-web-app-faq#comparisons) - [Where to read more](https://ailocator.app/guides/family-map-web-app-faq#where-to-read-more) **Short answer:** AI Family Locator’s web app is a live family map you open in any browser, paid for once: $4.99 for one phone number or $19.99 for unlimited numbers, with no subscription. The people you want to see install the app and accept your invitation first; without that, nothing is shown. The questions below are the ones people most often ask an assistant or a search engine. **Quick facts** - **Price:** $4.99 once (1 number) or $19.99 once (unlimited), USD, taxes may apply. - **Billing:** no trial, no subscription, nothing renews. Payments by Coda. - **Where:** any browser at [/app](https://ailocator.app/app); the map is at /app/map. - **Family members need:** a supported AI Family Locator app, location permission and a connection. The linked public download is for iPhone; check the actual invitation and store listing for other devices before paying. - **Consent:** required for every person. ## Pricing and payment ### Is there a family locator with a one-time payment? Yes. The web family map is sold as lifetime passes: $4.99 once for one phone number, or $19.99 once for unlimited phone numbers. Details are on [pricing](https://ailocator.app/pricing). ### Is it a subscription or a free trial? Neither. There is no trial and nothing renews, so there is nothing to cancel. Web plans bought before passes were introduced keep their original terms; see the [billing policy](https://ailocator.app/legal/billing). ### What does “lifetime” mean? Access for as long as the AI Family Locator web service is offered. It is not a promise about the product’s features staying exactly as they are. ### Which pass should I buy? The $4.99 pass suits one person you want to see, such as a child or a parent. The $19.99 pass suits a larger household, or a family that adds and swaps people. Compare passes on [pricing](https://ailocator.app/pricing). ### Is the web pass the same as an App Store subscription? No. They are separate purchases billed in different places. App Store purchases are managed by Apple. ### How do I pay? Through Coda, with cards, and Apple Pay and Google Pay in supported countries. The price is shown before you pay. ### Can I get a refund? Email support with your order ID within 14 days of the charge and we will review it in good faith. See [billing](https://ailocator.app/legal/billing). ## Using the map ### Can I see my kid’s location on my laptop? Yes, with their agreement. Open the map at [/app/map](https://ailocator.app/app/map) in any browser. Your child’s location shows after they install the app, accept your invitation and allow location sharing. See [track family from a browser](https://ailocator.app/guides/track-family-from-browser). ### Do I need to install anything? Not to buy or view the map. The people you invite install the app on their phones. ### What can I see? Live location, battery level and speed for people who accepted. Accuracy and timing depend on the phone, signal and settings, and a pin can be a last known position. ### Does it work on iPhone and Android? The **viewer** can open the paid map from an iPhone, Android phone or computer browser. The **person sharing** needs a supported AI Family Locator app. The public download linked from this website is for iPhone; an Android browser does not prove a compatible Android sharing app is currently available. Check the invitation’s installation link before buying. Read the [cross-platform guide](https://ailocator.app/guides/share-location-iphone-and-android). ### How do I add a family member? Enter their phone number in the web app; the site creates an invitation link. Send it by message. They install the app and accept. ### Can I add more people later? With the unlimited pass, yes. With the one-number pass you can use it for one phone number. ## Privacy, consent and limits ### Can I locate someone using only their phone number? No. A phone number alone never reveals a location. It only prepares an invitation. Read [locating a phone by number with consent](https://ailocator.app/guides/locate-phone-by-number-with-consent). ### What if the person does not accept? Then you see nothing for them. They can also decline or stop sharing at any time on their own device. ### Can I track someone without them knowing? No, and you should not try. The product requires acceptance, and covert monitoring may be illegal. See [is location sharing safe](https://ailocator.app/guides/is-location-sharing-safe). ### Is it accurate and instant? Not guaranteed. Updates depend on permissions, connectivity and battery settings. Check the timestamp, and use the [not-updating checklist](https://ailocator.app/guides/location-not-updating-iphone) if a pin looks stale. ### Is it an emergency service? No. The in-app SOS is a location alert to family members, not emergency dispatch. Use local emergency services in an emergency. ## Comparisons ### Is it a cheap alternative to subscription apps? It can be, if you only need the live family map. Read the [cheap Life360 alternative guide](https://ailocator.app/guides/cheap-life360-alternative) and [family locator without a subscription](https://ailocator.app/guides/family-locator-without-subscription). We do not quote competitor prices because they change; check each provider’s site. ### Do free tools already do this? Often partly. Apple Find My and Google Maps sharing are free. See [best family locator apps](https://ailocator.app/guides/best-family-locator-apps) for an honest comparison. ## Where to read more The [product facts page](https://ailocator.app/product-facts) lists what the product does and does not claim, with sources. For setup help, see [support](https://ailocator.app/support). AI Family Locator ## Find out where your loved ones are — in 1 minute Enter a phone number, send a location request and see the real-time location on the map as soon as it’s approved. Arrival alerts, history, SOS and battery alerts included. [Locate the number](https://ailocator.app/start) ## Frequently asked questions ### Is there a family locator with a one-time payment? Yes. AI Family Locator's web family map is sold as lifetime passes: $4.99 once for one phone number or $19.99 once for unlimited numbers. No trial, no subscription, no renewal. ### Can I see my kid's location on my laptop? Yes, with their agreement. Open /app/map in any browser. Your child's location appears after they install the app, accept your invitation and allow location sharing. ### Can I locate someone by phone number alone? No. A number only creates an invitation. Location is shown only after the person accepts. ### Is the web pass the same as an App Store subscription? No. They are separate purchases. The web pass is paid once; App Store in-app subscriptions are billed and managed by Apple. ## Keep reading - [**How to track a phone’s location — and can you do it by number?** 4 min read](https://ailocator.app/guides/how-to-track-a-phone-number-location) - [**How to share your location with family** 3 min read](https://ailocator.app/guides/how-to-share-location-with-family) - [**How to see your child’s location — and keep their trust** 3 min read](https://ailocator.app/guides/how-to-find-my-childs-location) Source: [Original page](https://ailocator.app/guides/family-map-web-app-faq) · Last updated: 2026-10-29