The Best Kids GPS Trackers of 2024

Want to keep your little one safe at school, play, and everywhere in between? The best GPS trackers for kids can help you keep tabs on your kiddos and ensure their safety with location tracking.

The AngelSense GPS tracker was designed for kids with special needs in mind. It has two-way talk, a listen-in function, transit alerts, and location updates to pinpoint your child when needed.

Gabb Watch 3 is a simple, wearable smartwatch with GPS tracking designed for kids, including IP68 water resistance and an ultra-strong Gorilla Glass 3 screen.

Our budget pick, Tack GPS, is a bite-sized device that has advanced indoor tracking that can even sense elevation and tell you which floor it's on. 

AngelSense sends consistent updates throughout your day, so you can feel assured of your child's safety. Check in, listen in, and hold onto your peace of mind while your kids go about their day.

Beyond plenty of tracking capabilities—from safety-zone setup to 10-second updates—AngelSense’s Listen-In function lets parents listen to how their child’s day is going, ensuring they’re not mistreated, neglected, or lost.

With AngelCall two-way voice, you can talk to your child at any time, and they don’t need to worry about buttons or clicking on anything to chat. Plus, you can see what your child has been up to with diary logs that input data every 30 seconds.

AngelSense’s great features do come at a price. Plans start around $30 and go up from there, depending on whether you pay up front or in installments.

This wearable GPS tracker isn't just for kids, either. We recommend AngelSense for people with dementia prone to wandering off.

While testing the Gabb Watch 3, our tester took her son to a community event at a Botanical Garden to see how location tracking, calling and texting worked in a crowded place with a spotty cell connection. The cell connection worked fine when making a call or sending texts, which was great, but the gps locator was way off, which is not helpful if you're trying to pinpoint your child at a crowded event. Since they were able to call each other it wasn't an issue.

The battery only lasted about a day even though it says it should last 48 hours. However, when the battery is low, you get a notification, so that's helpful. As long as you remember to charge the watch at night it's not an issue and the new magnetic charger is super slick.

Tack has two GPS trackers available, both with similar abilities. The standard Tack tracker starts at $59 and works in over 30 countries. Or if you and your family travel often, you can opt for the $79 Global version that operates in over 185 countries. 

But what really won us over about Tack's pricing was its monthly plans, which start at $3.00 per month. However, that cost-cutting price needs to be paid up front with the device, leaving you with a hefty initial purchase and a year of service minimum. 

AngelSense is our top pick for the best kids' GPS trackers. We love its features for parents and kids with special needs, like the sensory-sensitive design. But it's also a handy device for anyone watching over small children or even older adults. Although its monthly price is the highest of the bunch, that price includes the confidence of constant location updates and quick access to your loved ones. 

Our other picks—Gabband Tack—are small but mighty. They all offer accurate location reporting using multiple methods beyond GPS, geofencing, and a mobile app to manage your settings. 

So whether you're sending your kids off to school on their own for the first time or going on a family outing together, GPS trackers are handy for parents with youngsters who are too little for their own devices.