PocketFinder 2 App Reviews

PocketFinder 2.0 is GREAT! It works every time I need it; so I know where my family ( teens ) are at all times. Anyone who has any software crashing issues needs to be updated to the latest OS and Browser they use. Also, this is really meant for an iPhone 4s and above and an iPad 2 or above. Then your crashing will stop. I have literally thousands of apps ( from the kids ... OK, me too ) and I have only reviewed maybe a few, if that. I wanted to go out of my way to tell EVERY PERSON WHO HAS A TEEN DRIVING MUST BUY THIS HARDWARE AND APP! PERIOD! Its easy to install, but you can bring it to just about any gas station with a garage, and theyll do it for you in a few minutes. Remember to take a photo of the underside of the transmitter ( or the Black Box ) that came in the box when you purchased it, as it has the numbers you will need to read to the PocketFinder activation center, when first setting it up. Once PocketFinder activates the Black Box, just like a new phone needs to be activated, it just works. Then you open PocketFinder v2 and set up zones you choose and actions to happen if they go in or near the zone, such as where I know my kids should and should NOT be; and Ive set up speed limits as well. I get a text message and an email ( my choice in settings; you can choose just one, or none ) that tells me exactly when they arrive and when they leave! Furthermore, I know when to have a long "talk" with them as I know when theyve exceeded speed zones as well. And, on the, not to rare occasion, when they get lost, I can find their location and direct them back on track. I firmly believe EVERYONE with a teen, grandparent, parent, etc. still driving, or a child of special needs who drives, this is a MUST HAVE device!!! It has literally saved my kids multiple times when they got lost in areas they dont belong. Please buy one for your teen, mom, dad, etc. ASAP! Remember, not all cars have Siri or MS Sync built in to notify you of an accident... outside of them being unconscious, this is your answer to safety!!!

Fairly cost effective device and app, although the interface could use some work. The history section isnt so usable in high density environments (ie big cities).

This is a piece of dung. It gives me 4 false alarms every day. To make matters worse something has happened to the company and there is only a web page with FAQ s. No way to speak to a real person, not even at the corporate office! No way to even cancel the monthly service. I believe the good reviews are fake!

Does the other person have to have the app installed on their phone as well? And can you track them without them knowing?

They keep bank drafting me after a cxl my service ...can not get a live person on the phone to talk to.

I get multiple notifications even though the device is in the charger. When the device is out and about, I get nothing. I just received an email claiming I owe for nine months of service even though I have updated my account info several times. I have attempted to contact the company by telephone, email and even facebook to no avail. Do not purchase this device!

I own 2 vehicle devices & 3 of the personal devices. Our 2 cars, One for my dog, one for my mini potbelly pig who loves looking for greener grass and I keep the other one charging in my vehicle, just in case. Often I will slip it in my camera bag or my wife will put it in her purse if were out in a crowd. The vehicle devices are amazing! The do what they say they do & flawlessly. The unit was also extremely easy to install. As for the portable ones, they work extremely well too, but you just have to have a little patience with familiarizing yourself with its settings in order to get the most out of the device. Theyre definitely as indestructible as they advertise. My Weimaraner is rough on everything & a lil soap & water brings it back to new! I havent caught any thieves yet, but like they say, its because you were prepared with your umbrella that it didnt rain at all! Love it!

I use this to track a vehicle. The speed alerts are great and have been reliable thus far. I believe the 10 mph increments are a bit much. The speed limits my teen is in is a 5mph road. I get alerts for 56 daily. We live where there are a lot of hills. Give us 5 mph increments so I can set this at 60, or give us custom levels. Otherwise I am pretty satisfied with the device and app. The text alerts are a nice feature too.

Not only does this not work most of the time ,after canceling they continue without your permission to charge your credit card (BE VERY CAREFULL HUGE HEADACHE AND RIPOFF)

People Be careful with this company, I just tried to reactivated my pocket finder after being deactivated for two years and got charge for the two years that I didnt use. And there is no one to talk to only tru email.

Sometimes it lets me log in and sometimes it doesnt

It does the job, but in a very roundabout way. The interface is inelegant to say the least. Suggestion: have the route of the device actually drawn on a map (with moving arrows along it to show direction). The longer a person stays in one spot, the thicker the line gets. If they stop, put a small symbol on the line. Have small clickable dots representing when the device phones home, and tapping them pulls that info up - so you can see where they are when. It would be far better to visually SEE the route and have to click on for the time stamp then the current method of just having gawky time stamps all over the place and your brain has to fill in the route in some kind of multi-dimensional connect-the-dots.

All I get is a page to buy expensive devices to work with this app

Poor design and user experience/interface. Difficult to navigate, set up zones, alerts, see history. Love the idea but need to spend some $ to update app.

This app works but is not well designed for users. For example, why cant alerts be deleted after youve viewed them. Why do I need to know that the battery was low 6 months ago? The alert badge shows a constant rolling total of EVERY alert you have received! On the developers web site there is a support link to a video on how to manage alerts. The link points to nothing. Enough said. Plus the trackers are way too expensive and then they add a service plan! This is gone.

I run a small taxi company in the middle of nowhere and they were great