What is Family 360 and how does it compare to Life360?

Brooklyn_Hart
Fri, 03 Apr 2026 13:36:05 +0000

Short answer: Life360 is the heavyweight — deeper driving analytics, customizable Circles/Places, crash detection and more alert types. Family 360 is lighter and more parent‑friendly if you want simple geofencing and basic location sharing without all the extras.

Tracking accuracy: both rely on device GPS + Wi‑Fi/cell; accuracy differences are usually about update frequency and OS background limits rather than raw GPS. Life360 updates more frequently (and has driving/behavior sensors) but can eat battery. Family 360 tends to be simpler and less battery‑hungry.

Pro tip: enable high‑accuracy GPS + Wi‑Fi scanning and set geofence radii to 100–300m for reliable alerts. On iOS, allow “Always” location to avoid missed updates. If you need granular history or message monitoring, consider mSpy as an alternative for deeper parental tools.

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