Verizon Family Companion

Name: Verizon Family Companion
Rating: 1.2 (17655 reviews)
Author: Verizon Wireless

By: Verizon Wireless App

Lifestyle

Overview

Version:

1.101.11

Last updated: 2026-07-28

Ranking

#27,090 ▼ 17

Overall

Features & Capabilities

Verizon Family Companion keeps families connected and safer with location sharing, check-ins, SOS alerts, Safe Walk, and driving insights for minors.

Designed for minors, this extension complements the Verizon Family ecosystem. Guardians can manage permissions, request Pick-me-up actions, start or receive Safe Walks, and view driving insights, while dependents can send check-ins and SOS signals. Adults can use the Verizon Family app for broader family management.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App Privacy & Security Communication Data

By:

Verizon Wireless

Rating:

1.20

(17,655) 12 new ratings

Version:

1.101.11 Last updated: 2026-07-28

Version code:

888818605

Creation date:

2018-04-22

Compatible devices:

Size:

597.74MB

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-08-30

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 27,090 ▼ 17

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Developed by:

Verizon Wireless

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/verizon-family-companion/id1352914754

Website:

https://vzw.com/smartfamily/

User Reviews

User reviews largely describe Verizon Family Companion as flawed and invasive. The most common issues are inaccurate screen-time data, frequent glitches, and unreliable location information. Many express privacy concerns and trust issues, feeling overly surveilled. Safety problems are cited where the app blocks calls or texts to emergency services or produces false reports. A minority acknowledge the intended benefits (location tracking and app blocking), but reliability issues overwhelmingly dominate user feedback.

Pros

Location tracking of your child.
Ability to block apps on the device.
Parental-control features intended for monitoring and managing device use.

Cons

Inaccurate or inconsistent screen-time reporting (false high usage, timing inaccuracies).
Frequent glitches and instability that disrupt device performance or internet connectivity.
Location data inaccuracies or false location reports (says user is somewhere they are not).
Privacy concerns and feelings of being spied on, damaging parent-child trust.
Safety concerns: app blocking emergency calls or texts to 911/critical contacts.

Recent reviews

Has to be updated every week or it’ll randomly shut down and turn off all your apps even if parents didn’t turn off app

by Fr*****, 2026-08-05

This app makes me want to absolutely kms, i already have mental issues and parents need to understand the severe mental health impact this app causes beyond the constant stress of location, tracking schedule, cut offs and surveillance, which creates atmosphere, distrust, constant anxiety, and depression, the nighttime blackouts are genuinely dangerous when this app completely cuts off communication and device access at night. It creates a total isolation during the exact moment someone might be having a severe panic attack or mental breakdown having your way to reach out for support or talk to anyone we are struggling causes extreme panic and helplessness. This app doesn’t just mean Screen Time. It cuts off vital lifelines when someone is at the absolute lowest please prioritize open communication and mental health over nonstop, digital tracking, and lockouts.