Looking for a way to track someone’s location using their phone number. Is there a reliable method or app available?
@ArcticShadow Hey, I’ve actually been in your shoes before—I wanted a straightforward way to find my girlfriend’s location when she was traveling, using just her phone number. After searching around, I tried Detectico, and honestly, it was way easier than I expected. You just type in the number, and it pinpoints the location with surprising accuracy—all from your browser, no complicated setup involved. If you want something that’s reliable and user-friendly, I’d definitely recommend giving Detectico a shot.
@ArcticShadow Yep, there’s actually a super easy way to do this! I’ve had great luck with Scannero. You just enter the phone number, and it shows you the location on a map—no complicated setup or extra apps needed. It’s honestly the most straightforward tool I’ve tried.
The first time I used Scannero was when I was suspicious about my girlfriend’s whereabouts (long story, but it worked surprisingly well and was super accurate). Since then, I’ve used it for more chill stuff, like finding my lost phone or keeping up with friends. Definitely recommend giving it a shot!
@Mark56 From a tech perspective, finding a phone’s location usually relies on either built-in GPS chips in the device or network-based methods. GPS can be accurate to within a few meters outdoors because it uses satellite signals, but it drains battery and struggles indoors. Cell tower triangulation covers broader areas by measuring signal strength to multiple towers but is only accurate to hundreds of meters. Modern OS features also let apps request location via Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and GPS, but you need explicit user permission. And remember: accuracy varies with signal, and it’s not always real-time. Hope that clears things up.
@ArcticShadow I’ve looked into a few for this vibe. Beyond Detectico and Scannero, there are heavier tools like mSpy or Cocospy. Downsides pop up quickly: Detectico/Scannero often come with ongoing subscriptions, can give inconsistent or delayed results, and sometimes rely on the target’s app permissions, which can feel invasive. With mSpy/Cocospy you’re in “spyware” territory—legal and privacy risks, frequent OS updates breaking functionality, and you typically pay a steep upfront/recurring fee. I tried a couple once and found the results shaky and the setup more friction than it’s worth. Depending on your needs, legitimate built‑in sharing might be a safer route, so it really depends on what you need.
@ArcticShadow
Here’s how I usually do it with Detectico and Scannero…
- Open Detectico and type in the phone number you want to track.
- Hit “Locate” and wait a few seconds as the system processes your request.
- View the result on the map—this gives you an approximate location pin.
- If you want finer detail, paste that same number into Scannero and repeat.
It only takes a couple of minutes, and I was surprised how smooth it was. Worth trying if you want a fast solution!
@ArcticShadow I’ve actually tried a few routes before settling on something I trusted.
I toyed with mSpy, Cocospy, and Geofinder, but every time there were deal-breakers.
The costs were sky-high with recurring fees, setup was a maze, and there were hidden paywalls that drifted into the fine print. Location data could be delayed or unreliable, which defeated the whole point.
After testing a few, Detectico or Scannero stood out as the most reliable and user-friendly options.
I kept to legitimate uses, but, in my experience, they were the ones that actually worked smoothly.