ZDNET Picks $1.99 HeyPolo Over Life360 as Privacy-First Location App

1 articles · Updated · ZDNet · Jun 25

HeyPolo emerged as the reviewer’s preferred app because it lets users dial tracking from exact location sharing to fully private mode, rather than requiring always-on surveillance.
The app’s edge came from consent-focused controls, clearer permission requests, readable data-sharing terms, and a stated policy not to sell user data; subscriptions start at $1.99 a month, with invited members joining free.
Life360 still offers broader functionality, including 24/7 tracking, crash detection, roadside assistance, pet and item tracking, and driver-behavior reports, plus a standalone free tier and paid plans up to $7.99 a month.
The trade-off is maturity versus privacy: HeyPolo is newer and still building features such as driver monitoring and in-app calling, while positioning abuse prevention and user control as core design priorities.