No $150–250 gadget
Most “elderly GPS trackers” are a device you buy, charge, and convince them to wear. Pathbox uses the phone already in their pocket.
Launching soon
GPS tracker · No monthly fee
Know your parents are safe — without a $200 tracker or a monthly bill
Pathbox turns the phone they already carry into a private GPS tracker. Install it once, then see where they are from any browser.
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Free at launch · No device to buy · No account
$0
No monthly fee
No device
Uses their phone
No account
Nothing to sign up for
Any browser
Nothing for you to install
Everything the others charge for, removed
No $30-a-month plan
Life360, AngelSense and the rest bill you every month, forever. Pathbox is free for keeping an eye on one person.
No account, no data resold
No login, no email required. You get one private link — only the people you share it with can see anything.
Set up in five minutes
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Install it once
Put the free app on their phone and press Start. That’s the whole setup.
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Get your private link
Pathbox creates one secret link. Bookmark it on your own phone.
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Check in anytime
Open the link in any browser to see where they are and where they’ve been today.
Pathbox vs. the usual options
The same peace of mind, without the hardware or the subscription.
| Feature | Pathbox | Life360 | GPS watch / pendant |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly fee | None | $8–25/mo | $30–40/mo |
| Device to buy | None | None | $150–250 |
| Account required | No | Yes | Yes |
| Viewer needs the app | No — any browser | Yes | Varies |
Straight talk
Will this actually work for your family?
Pathbox is for keeping an eye on someone who still carries their phone — an aging parent living independently, someone in the early stages of memory loss, or a teen with their own phone.
If your loved one won’t reliably carry or charge a phone — for example with advanced dementia — a wearable device will serve you better than any app, including this one. We’d rather tell you that up front. Here’s our honest guide.
And Pathbox is built for care between people who trust each other, set up together — not for tracking anyone in secret.
Questions families ask
Is it really free?
Yes. Keeping an eye on one person is free, forever — no trial, no card required.
Do I need to install anything on my phone?
No. You view everything in any browser using your private link. Only their phone runs the app.
Will my parent know they’re being tracked?
Yes — and that’s the point. Set it up together. Pathbox is for families who trust each other, not for secret surveillance.
How private is the link?
The link holds a long random key and isn’t listed anywhere. Only the people you send it to can open it.
When does it launch, and will it work on iPhone?
Pathbox is being rebuilt and launches soon on both Android and iPhone. The location you view works in any browser. Get launch updates and we’ll tell you when it’s ready.
Can I delete the data?
Yes — your data is yours. You can have the full location history deleted whenever you want. See our privacy policy.
Give yourself one less thing to worry about
Install Pathbox on their phone this weekend and see where they are, free.
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