Dad Finder
A compass that points to Dad
Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.
Away for work again? Dad Finder turns the phones at home into a compass that points to you, with the distance. No map, no feed. Just the way to Dad.
Dad Finder is a compass that points to someone you love.
No map. No pins. No feed. Just one needle that turns toward Dad, wherever he is, and shows how far away he is. One glance and the kids at home know: that way, 4,712 miles.
BUILT BY A PILOT DAD
I'm a commercial pilot, and my job keeps me away from home for days, sometimes weeks. A dot on a map never helped my kids feel closer. So I built a compass. When they miss me, they look at it, and it points to me. That's the whole idea.
HOW IT WORKS
• Install Dad Finder on the phone of the person who travels. That's the Dad phone.
• Install it on the phones at home, enter the Dad phone's Device ID, and the compass points to him.
• Or set Home on the Dad phone and it shows the way back.
• Rename "Dad" to Mom, Grandpa or anyone you like. Choose kilometers or miles.
FOR FAMILIES WHO LIVE APART FOR A WHILE
Pilots and flight crews. Military families during deployment. Truck drivers, sailors, offshore and rotation workers. Parents who travel for work. Grandparents across the country. Long-distance couples.
PRIVATE BY DESIGN
• No sign-up, no email, no contact list. Devices pair with a Device ID.
• No map of your movements. The compass shows only direction and distance.
• Your location travels over encrypted connections.
• Delete your account and data at any time with one tap in Help.
FREE AND PREMIUM
Dad Finder is free to use. Without Premium, the Dad phone updates its position once a week.
Premium keeps the compass current with automatic background updates and syncs to as many devices as you like, including the Dad Compass. Only the Dad phone needs Premium.
• Monthly plan with a 1-week free trial, or yearly plan with a 1-month free trial.
• Payment is charged to your Apple Account when the free trial ends. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple Account settings.
THE DAD COMPASS
Prefer something on the shelf instead of a screen? The Dad Compass is a handcrafted, WiFi-connected desk compass that I assemble and program myself. It sits at home and always points to you, with no phone needed on their side. Order it from inside the app.
Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Privacy Policy: https://www.cuesoft.org/df-pp/
Ratings & Reviews
• Automatic background updates: with Premium, the compass on your family's phones stays current while Dad Finder is closed.
• A clearer Premium screen with your plans and free trial on one page.
• Rebuilt on the latest iOS foundation for better reliability.
• Fewer interruptions: we only ask for a rating after the compass has worked for you.
• Bug fixes and stability improvements.
The developer, Santiago Borja Lopez, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Not Linked to You
The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:
- Location
- Identifiers
Accessibility
The developer has not yet indicated which accessibility features this app supports. Learn More
Information
- Seller
- Santiago Borja Lopez
- Size
- 77.2 MB
- Category
- Lifestyle
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 16.0 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 16.0 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 16.0 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 12.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
- iPhone
- Location
- This app may use your location even when it isn’t open, which can decrease device battery life.
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- In-App Purchases
Yes
- Dad Finder - One Month $0.99
- Dad Finder - One Year $9.99
- Copyright
- © Cuesoft Apps 2026
