Locate a phone

iPhone location tracker

Track an iPhone by number — share location after an accepted invitation

Enter the iPhone’s number, send the request, and as soon as it’s approved you see that iPhone on your map — live, with history and arrival alerts.

iPhone app · Accepted invitations · Location permission

Track iPhone by number — AI Family Locator

Short answer

To track an iPhone by phone number, enter the number in AI Family Locator, send the location request by iMessage, SMS or WhatsApp, and once the iPhone’s owner approves it you see the iPhone’s live location, route and arrival alerts. For your own lost iPhone, Apple’s free Find My at iCloud.com/find works from any browser. Sharing requires a supported iPhone, the app, an accepted invitation, location permission and an internet connection.

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How it works — 3 steps

  1. Enter the iPhone’s number

    Pick the country and type the number of the iPhone.

  2. Send via iMessage or SMS

    They approve the request in AI Family Locator.

  3. See the iPhone live

    Real-time location, route history and alerts.

Track the iPhone

Three ways to track an iPhone

You want to… Use Needs
Find your own lost iPhone Find My / iCloud.com/find Your Apple ID
See a family member’s iPhone occasionally Find My “Share My Location” Both on iPhone, set up in advance
Track a family member’s iPhone with alerts and history AI Family Locator Their phone number and approval

Track an iPhone by number with AI Family Locator

  1. Enter the number of the iPhone above. We check the supplied number format; validation is not a GPS search.
  2. Send the request — iMessage, SMS, WhatsApp, Telegram, anything.
  3. They approve in the app. The iPhone appears on your map with its current place, today’s route and battery level.

What you get beyond Find My

Find My is excellent for finding a device. AI Family Locator is built around people:

  • Arrival and departure alerts for school, home and work.
  • Day timeline — every stop with times.
  • Driving reports for teen drivers.
  • Low-battery alerts so a dead iPhone isn’t mistaken for an emergency.
  • SOS that shares the available location with the whole family.
  • Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets.

Why the number alone isn’t enough

Location access on an iPhone depends on the device’s permissions and the service being used. AI Family Locator requires app installation and an accepted invitation; a phone number alone is not permission. Accuracy and update timing vary with permissions, connectivity and surroundings; check the last update time.

Enter the iPhone number above to start. The web family map is a one-time $4.99 pass for one number, with no subscription.

Everything you need to feel close

Built for real families: school runs, late drives, grandparents across town.

  • Live family map

    Everyone in your circle on one map, with the place they are at and when it last updated.

  • Arrival alerts

    Get a gentle note when they reach school, home or work — and when they leave.

  • One-touch SOS

    Hold for three seconds to alert your family with your exact location.

  • Location history

    See the day so far: stops, times and the route between them.

  • Driving safety

    Trip summaries with distance and top speed, plus a weekly driving report.

  • Battery alerts

    Know when a phone is about to die before it goes quiet.

  • Family AI

    A warm assistant for everyday parenting questions, menus and bedtime stories.

  • Private circle

    Only people you invite can join. Leave or pause sharing whenever you like.

Pay once

$4.99 once, forever, for 1 phone number

$19.99 once, forever, for unlimited numbers

No subscription and nothing renews. Open the family map in any browser; each person appears after they install the app and accept your invitation.

Get the family map

Location is shown only with the consent of the phone’s owner, who approves the request in the app. The service is intended for lawful, authorized use only.

Frequently asked questions

Can you track an iPhone with just the phone number?

Not without the owner. Apple doesn’t expose an iPhone’s location to anyone who only knows the number. With AI Family Locator the number is used to send a request; once approved, the iPhone shares its live location with you.

How do I track my own lost iPhone?

Go to iCloud.com/find on any phone or computer and sign in with your Apple ID, or use the Find My app on another Apple device. See our guide to finding a lost iPhone.

Can I track an iPhone from an Android phone?

For your own iPhone, yes — open iCloud.com/find in the Android browser. To see a family member’s iPhone from Android, use Google Maps location sharing. This website currently links to the iPhone app; check supported platforms before purchasing. More in tracking an iPhone from Android.

Does the iPhone owner get notified?

Yes. They approve the request and can pause sharing at any time in the app.

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Find out where your loved ones are right now

Enter the number — it takes less than a minute.

iPhone app · Accepted invitations · Location permission