# Verizon Family Companion

> Lifestyle

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1352914754](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1352914754)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1352914754`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Verizon Wireless
- **Category:** Lifestyle
- **Rating:** 1.20 / 5 (17,676 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.102.13
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-01
- **First published:** 2018-04-22
- **Size:** 605 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-21
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/verizon-family-companion/id1352914754)
- **Website:** [https://vzw.com/smartfamily/](https://vzw.com/smartfamily/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.verizon.com/about/privacy/smart-family-privacy-policy](https://www.verizon.com/about/privacy/smart-family-privacy-policy)

## Description

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.

## Rankings

- #27,201 — Overall

## Review summary

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.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1352914754)