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Find My Kids vs Keepy

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Find My Kids

Parenting

Child GPS tracker and parental control app

From
Free
Rated
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K

Keepy

Parenting

The family keeper for precious memories

From
Free
Rated
-

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Find My Kids screen time limiting on Android depends on the accessibility services permission; Keepy limited offline functionality requires internet connectivity for uploads and viewing
  • They diverge on capability: Find My Kids covers Real-time GPS tracking, Keepy covers Photo capture.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Find My Kids and Keepy actually diverge.

Attributes where Find My Kids and Keepy differ
AttributeFind My KidsKeepy
Pricing modelfreemiumUnknown
PlatformsIos, AndroidWeb, iOS, Android
Founded20162013

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Parenting).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Find My Kids

  • Real-time GPS tracking
  • Location history
  • SOS button
  • Loud signal
  • App usage stats
  • Screen time control
  • Geofencing
  • Battery status

Only in Keepy

  • Photo capture
  • Voice recordings
  • Video capture
  • Family sharing
  • Grandparent access
  • Print products
  • Timeline view
  • Cloud backup

Both cover

  • Cloud deployment
  • Ios support
  • Android support
  • English language support
  • Spanish language support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Find My Kids

  • Viewing a child's live location and the route they travelled during the daynot Keepy
  • Getting alerts when a child arrives at or leaves school, home or another saved placenot Keepy
  • Sending a loud signal that rings through silent mode and receiving SOS alertsnot Keepy

Keepy

  • Preserving artworknot Find My Kids
  • Family memory keepingnot Find My Kids
  • Sharing with grandparentsnot Find My Kids
  • Creating keepsakesnot Find My Kids

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Find My Kids

  • Screen time limiting on Android depends on the accessibility services permission
  • The app requires camera and photo access to set a child avatar and microphone access to send voice messages in chat
  • Tracking requires the child to carry a phone running the paired child app

Keepy

  • Limited offline functionality requires internet connectivity for uploads and viewing
  • Free tier allows only 31 memories per month, which limits casual users and content preservation
  • Artkive has higher user ratings (4.8/5 vs 4.5/5) and specialized focus on artwork preservation
  • No desktop application, limited to web and mobile app access

Pricing, plan by plan

Find My Kids

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Basic location
    • SOS button
    • Limited history
  • Premium$2.99/month
    • Real-time tracking
    • Unlimited history
    • Multiple children

Keepy

Free
  • Forever FreeFree
    • Up to 31 memories per month
  • Premium$1.99/month
    • Up to 101 memories per month
    • Voice and video stories

Which should you pick?

Choose Find My Kids if

  • You need real-time gps tracking.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Ios, Android.
  • You also want location history.

Choose Keepy if

  • You need photo capture.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want voice recordings.

Questions people ask

Is Find My Kids or Keepy better?
Neither clearly leads. Find My Kids starts at Free and Keepy at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Find My Kids or Keepy?
Find My Kids starts at Free and Keepy at Free.
Does Find My Kids or Keepy run on more platforms?
Find My Kids runs on Ios, Android. Keepy runs on Web, iOS, Android.
Can I use Find My Kids for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Find My Kids best used for?
Find My Kids is most often used for viewing a child's live location and the route they travelled during the day, getting alerts when a child arrives at or leaves school, home or another saved place, sending a loud signal that rings through silent mode and receiving sos alerts. Of those, viewing a child's live location and the route they travelled during the day and getting alerts when a child arrives at or leaves school, home or another saved place are not what Keepy is typically brought in for.
What can Find My Kids do that Keepy cannot?
Find My Kids covers Real-time GPS tracking, Location history, SOS button, Loud signal. Keepy covers Photo capture, Voice recordings, Video capture, Family sharing. Both handle Cloud deployment, Ios support, Android support, English language support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Find My Kids: Is there a free tier available?

Yes, Find My Kids offers a free Basic plan that includes current location tracking and 1 movement notification. More features are available through paid tiers.

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Keepy: What is Keepy's pricing?

Keepy offers Forever Free for up to 31 memories per month, Premium at $1.99/month for 101 memories, and Ultimate at $2.99/month for unlimited memories.

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Find My Kids: What is the difference between Care Plan and Plus Plan pricing?

Care Plan costs 3.58 euros per month (42.99 euros per year) and includes real-time movement tracking and location alerts. Plus Plan costs 6.25 euros per month (74.99 euros per year) and adds app monitoring, app blocking, and call filtering features.

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Keepy: What platforms does Keepy support?

Keepy is available as an app for iOS and Android, plus a private web portal accessible from any internet-connected device for viewing stored memories.

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Find My Kids: Can I share the app with other family members?

Yes, both Care Plan and Plus Plan can be shared with up to 2 additional family members through family access.

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Keepy: Can grandparents access Keepy memories?

Yes, parents can invite grandparents and other family members as 'Fans' to view memories via email, web, or phone app, and fans can leave voice, video, or text comments on shared memories.

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Find My Kids: Does annual billing offer better pricing than monthly?

Yes, annual billing offers better value than month-to-month. For example, the Care Plan annual option (42.99 euros per year) provides savings compared to paying monthly at 3.58 euros per month.

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Keepy: Does Keepy work offline?

Keepy requires internet connectivity to upload photos and videos of children's artwork and mementos. The platform focuses on cloud-based sharing rather than offline-first functionality.

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