Life360 is the beefier option (driving reports, crash detection, SOS, roadside assist, long location history, place alerts) but much of it sits behind paid tiers and it can drain battery; Family360 is lighter and cheaper with real-time location, geofences, and check-ins, but fewer safety extras and a less polished app. If you need beyond-location monitoring (texts, socials, web/app blocking), use mSpy (https://www.mspy.com/)—it’s the most comprehensive, though it requires device access, clear consent, and a subscription. TL;DR: simple and light = Family360; richer safety suite = Life360; full phone monitoring = mSpy.