Lighthouse by MapQuest
Family Locator: Live GPS Map
Only for iPhone
Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPhone. Not verified for macOS.
iPhone
Lighthouse by MapQuest helps families stay connected with live location sharing, helpful alerts, and more peace of mind throughout the day.
Create a private family circle, share GPS location with the people you choose, and see when loved ones are on the move, arriving somewhere important, or heading your way.
With Lighthouse, families can:
See live shared locations on a clear map
Use On My Way to let family know someone is headed to them
Start an SOS flow to quickly notify trusted family members when help may be needed
Get helpful alerts for everyday places like home, school, or work
Check in without sending another “where are you?” text
Coordinate pickups, meetups, commutes, and busy family routines
Lighthouse is built for family safety, not secret tracking. Location sharing is permission-based, and each family member stays in control of what they share.
Backed by MapQuest’s long history helping people get where they’re going, Lighthouse brings a calm, practical approach to family location sharing.
Location accuracy, alerts, On My Way, and SOS notifications depend on device settings, permissions, network connection, and location availability. Lighthouse is not a replacement for emergency services.
Terms of Use: https://lighthouse.mapquest.com/terms/
Privacy Policy: https://lighthouse.mapquest.com/privacy/
Ratings & Reviews
• Real-time trips, now really real-time – we continuously stream your location during an active trip. You’ll see faster, more accurate “Arrived” and “Leaving” updates even if the app is in the background or your phone goes offline.
• Brand-new Heading cards let friends know where you’re headed. You’re in control: tweak the new Heading Notification settings and enjoy time-sensitive “Heading somewhere?” reminders that pop up exactly when you need them.
• Your profile panel got a makeover: it now shows a handy History preview, includes an SOS shortcut card, and groups past trips by individual device in the correct order. We also limit extra-old check-ins so the list stays clean.
• Keep track of every phone and tablet tied to your account with the new Devices list. Need fresh info? Tap the new “Refresh location” button or use the combined Refresh/Nudge control to give someone a gentle poke.
• Joining groups is simpler — the app now understands multiple invite codes at once, so you can hop into several groups without juggling links.
• New Critical Alerts permission screen clearly explains why certain safety alerts may need to break through Do Not Disturb, making it easier to opt in with confidence.
• Fine-tune check-ins with the new “Pick place radius” control so a location only counts when you’re as close as you want to be.
• Smarter map and search: the map no longer snaps back to auto-fit when you’re exploring, and we hide “Saved” suggestions for the place you’re already standing at.
• Calmer, clearer notifications: duplicate “Arrived” or “Leaving” alerts are gone, silent pushes use the correct priority for better delivery, and geofences no longer trigger too early.
• Battery-savvy accuracy: GPS precision automatically ramps up while you’re moving and dials back in Low Power mode; automatic pausing has been disabled so trips stay consistent.
• People sheets respect safe-area edges and open to the perfect height, so details never spill off-screen.
• A smoother first-run experience thanks to improved intro flow sequencing and quicker responses when you decline permissions.
• Plus dozens of under-the-hood upgrades and stability fixes to keep things fast, smooth, and ready for your next adventure.
The developer, MapQuest Holdings LLC, 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 Linked to You
The following data may be collected and linked to your identity:
- Location
- Contact Info
- Identifiers
- Usage Data
- Diagnostics
Accessibility
The developer has not yet indicated which accessibility features this app supports. Learn More
Information
- Seller
- MapQuest Holdings LLC
- Size
- 100.1 MB
- Category
- Lifestyle
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 17.0 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 17.0 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
- Lighthouse Premium Annual $79.99
- Lighthouse Premium $9.99
- Copyright
- © 2026 MapQuest Holdings LLC
