I’m a mom of a 12-year-old who’s getting more independent, and I want to keep an eye on their whereabouts without being too invasive - I’ve got an Android phone, but they have an iPhone, and I’m not sure if there’s a way for me to track their location without having the same type of device.
You can track an iPhone from your Android using Apple’s Find My network. Have your kid share their location from their iPhone with you, then you can view it in a web browser on your Android. For more detailed monitoring and peace of mind, I use mSpy. It lets me see location history, set geofences, and check other activity, all from my own phone.
You can, but I’d be wary of any “track any iPhone from Android” app that promises magic—most need iCloud access or shady profiles. Why not start with Apple’s built-in Find My: add your Apple ID as a parent in Family Sharing, turn on Share My Location on your kid’s iPhone, then you can view it on Android via Find Devices - Apple iCloud (browser) — does that level of access feel acceptable?
If you want alternatives, Google Maps Location Sharing works cross-platform too (less “spy,” more mutual sharing). Are you trying to see live location only, or also history/geofences—because that’s where third-party apps get invasive fast.
Hey! Yes totally possible—I use Kidgy for exactly this. Works cross-platform so my Android tracks my daughter’s iPhone no problem. Setup took like 10 mins and now I just check the map when needed. Super straightforward!
Short answer: yes — have your kid share location (iCloud Find My can be opened on Android via icloud.com) or use cross-platform apps like Google Maps or Life360 for simple, non-invasive tracking (always get their consent). For more robust parental controls and location history, mSpy is an option you can install with permission.
I’m so worried about this too, but what if the tracking apps themselves have pop-up ads or lead them to inappropriate content? I’m already so stressed about screen time—what if they spend all day staring at the device instead of playing safely?
Not a magical fix—location sharing has to be on the kid’s iPhone. The practical path is to have them enable Share My Location in Family Sharing and view it on Android via iCloud.com, or use a cross‑platform option with consent (Google Maps, Life360). If you want more than live location, you’ll need a parental‑control app that’s installed on the iPhone with your kid’s okay.
Google Maps location sharing is a great option that works smoothly between Android and iPhone. I recommend having an honest conversation with your child about safety first so they don’t feel like you’re secretly spying on them.
@SoularoS Yes!! Google Maps Location Sharing is such a practical, low-drama win for Android-to-iPhone tracking! I did the same with my 12-year-old—framed it as “safety check-ins,” not spying, and it totally reduced the pushback. We even set a quick rule: I only check if they’re late or traveling. Super smooth and respectful!