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Family GPS.me Locator via SMS

Find your kids and family by phone via SMS when internet is unavailable

KidControl Dev. · app.gpsme

Not rated yet 1M+ downloads v2026.9.23.2146 33.5 MB Android 7.0+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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  • Signature matches the Google Play version Details

At a glance

Latest version
v2026.9.23.2146 (262664146)
Updated
Sep 25, 2026 (16 days ago)
APK size
33.5 MB
Requires
Android 7.0+ (API 24)
CPU support
ARM 64-bit
Graphics
OpenGL ES 2.0+
Category
Parenting (app)
Listed since
Feb 12, 2021 (at least)
Permissions
26 (6 sensitive)
Website
kid-control.com
Developer contact
[email protected]
Privacy
Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

Family GPS.me Locator via SMS is an app by KidControl Dev. in the Parenting category, listed since at least February 2021. It includes native code only for ARM 64-bit, so it won't install on phones that can only run 32-bit apps.

Since version k5.2.14, the minimum Android version rose from 4.1 to 7.0. It asks for 26 permissions, 6 of them sensitive, including precise location, location in the background and camera. It asks for the same permissions as version 2026.7.7.0609.2246. The app offers in-app purchases through Google Play.

What's new in v2026.9.23.2146

Ever found out later that a friend was nearby — in the same park, on the next street, or at your favorite cafe? With “Friend nearby”, GPSme can let you know when someone from your circle is close. Set a radius from 100 m to 30 km and don’t miss a chance to meet in person. Location updates are now more reliable, movement history is easier to understand, and you can contact the GPSme team directly from the app.

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

Family GPS.me Locator via SMS is a family location app for phones. It helps parents and family members see a loved one's location on a map, check route history and stay connected when mobile internet is unreliable. When internet is available, GPS.me works as a regular GPS family locator. When a phone loses data connection, the app can send a compact location update by SMS to a trusted number. This helps in places with weak mobile data, travel, rural areas or emergencies. Key features: - Family location on the map - SMS location fallback when internet is unavailable - Black Box offline route history: movement points can be saved locally and synced later when connection returns - Route history with battery and location context - Places and notifications for family safety - Designed for Android phones GPS.me is built for transparent family safety. Location sharing must be set up on the phone with the required Android permissions. The app is not a hidden tracker and does not read stored SMS history. SMS messages are used only for the configured location fallback, and carrier SMS charges may apply. Location accuracy depends on GPS, Wi-Fi, cell network data, Android settings, device battery mode and local conditions. In some situations the app may show an approximate location or the last known location. Use GPS.me to keep family location visible, preserve route history when internet drops, and receive important updates from phones you manage with consent.

Version history

5 versions are listed, going back to vk5.2.14. New versions arrive here about every month. Since v2026.7.7.2008.2229 it requires Android 7.0+.

v2026.9.23.2146 LATEST Sep 25, 2026 33.5 MB TRUSTED v2026.7.7.0609.2246 Sep 8, 2026 33.5 MB TRUSTED v2026.7.7.2008.2229 Aug 22, 2026 33.5 MB TRUSTED v2026.7.7.1207.0538 Jul 14, 2026 44.4 MB TRUSTED vk5.2.14 Jun 21, 2026 12.4 MB TRUSTED

All 5 versions

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

  • Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Sep 25, 2026.
  • Certificate issued to “GPSme” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
  • Same certificate as the 4 other versions checked

Store checks and file details

  • Developer signature verified Sep 25, 2026
  • Validated against Google Play Sep 25, 2026
  • Signed byCN=Alexander Zheleznov, OU=GPSme, O=GPSme, L=St.Petersburg, ST=St.Petersburg, C=RU
  • Signing certificate (SHA-1)A1:AC:7C:11:D2:2B:BB:F0:33:F9:64:6A:ED:86:64:8C:9A:CF:07:48
  • File MD51d92e46917ca536becbf8dac1b4d9870
  • Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (26)

Family GPS.me Locator via SMS requests 26 permissions, 6 of them sensitive.

Required hardware & features

Family GPS.me Locator via SMS APK: questions and answers

Is there a version of Family GPS.me Locator via SMS for older Android phones?

The current version needs Android 7.0 or later. Version 2026.7.7.1207.0538 is the newest listed build that installs on Android 6.0 and later. Get version 2026.7.7.1207.0538 · All versions

Can I install this APK over the version I already have?

Yes, if your installed copy is older. It is signed like the Google Play version, so Android installs it as an update and keeps your data.

Is Family GPS.me Locator via SMS free?

The APK is free to download, but the app offers in-app purchases through Google Play.

Is the Family GPS.me Locator via SMS APK safe?

No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. Its signature matches the Google Play version. It is signed with the same certificate as the 4 other versions checked. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is 1d92e46917ca536becbf8dac1b4d9870.

Tags

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