Best iOS Apps for Parents in 2025
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If you’re looking to simplify family management, track your kids and pets, or just keep your home running smoothly, the latest episode of iOS Today highlighted several iOS apps designed to make parenting more organized and less stressful. These recommendations help you take control of chores, monitor loved ones’ locations, and even streamline meal and inventory planning.
Top Family Apps for Tracking, Chores, and Organization
On iOS Today, Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard reviewed a robust selection of apps for parents, illustrating why smart technology can be a game-changer for household management and family safety.
Life360: Advanced Family Tracking and Safety
Life360 stood out as a comprehensive family locator app. It goes beyond Apple’s built-in Find My by offering detailed location tracking, battery status, crash detection, driving behavior analysis, and emergency photo/video capabilities. The app can be adapted for guardians, not just parents, and now includes pet tracking via GPS tags that integrate with Tile trackers for wallets, keys, and other valuables.
Pros:
- Tracks location, battery, and driving habits
- Sends instant alerts for arrivals/departures
- Integrates pet tracking and supports third-party devices
- Weekly driving reports for teens and family members
Cons:
- Requires sharing extensive personal information
- Some features (pet tracking) need additional hardware
- Free with many in-app purchases
Sweepy: Family Chore Organization
Sweepy helps parents split chores among household members and track cleaning tasks by room. From marking rooms as “shiny clean” to tracking last fridge defrosts or setting up challenges for parties or holidays, Sweepy transforms household management into an interactive experience.
Pros:
- Visual dashboard for chores in each room
- Allows adding and assigning family members
- Seasonal “challenges” for special events
- Free for one person, $16.99/year for a family subscription
Maple Family Organizer: Streamlined Family Calendars and To-Dos
Maple Family Organizer packages calendars, project management, to-dos, and even meal planning under one roof. The standout: a family email address that simplifies communication for group activities. It also lets users assign tasks, manage projects, and organize meals, making for a centralized family hub.
Pros:
- All-in-one scheduling, tasks, and meal recipes
- Family email address feature
- Free with ads; paid options unlock bonus features
Under My Roof & FridgeBuddy: Home Inventory Made Easy
Under My Roof focuses on home inventory, letting parents track furniture, repairs, warranties, maintenance, and moving boxes. Meanwhile, FridgeBuddy Pantry Inventory (free with $29.99/year or $34.99 lifetime) allows for tracking pantry items, monitoring expiration dates, and managing shopping lists.
Pros:
- Quick barcode scans for inventory
- Free and premium options for advanced tracking
- Useful for rarely used ingredients or remote storage
Cons:
- Manual entry required for some items
- Premium versions needed for multiple locations
Key Points for Parents
- Life360 adds powerful tracking and safety features, but requires careful consideration of privacy.
- Sweepy is ideal for dividing household chores and keeping everyone accountable, with seasonal features to make cleaning fun.
- Maple Family Organizer centralizes calendars, tasks, and communication for modern families.
- Inventory apps help avoid kitchen surprises and wasted food, making them valuable for families with busy schedules.
- Free and paid options exist for most apps. Try free versions to see what fits your workflow.
These iOS apps deliver practical solutions for today’s parents, covering everything from child and pet safety to home organization and meal planning. Finding the right fit depends on your needs, whether you want to monitor family safety, coordinate chores, or manage groceries. Try out the free versions and upgrade only if you need advanced features.
Looking for more tech tips for parents? Catch the full episode at:
https://twit.tv/shows/ios-today/episodes/777
