HeyPolo is a location-tracking app developed by the team behind Surfshark, a well-known virtual private network (VPN) service. The app is designed for families who want to track the real-time locations of their loved ones, with a strong emphasis on user privacy. Unlike many parental control apps that offer broader surveillance capabilities, HeyPolo focuses solely on location tracking and allows users to control exactly what information is shared, with whom, and for how long. The app claims not to sell, monetize, or misuse location data, and it uses encryption to protect data during transmission. HeyPolo offers a family-friendly subscription plan that covers unlimited devices under one plan. The monthly cost is $5.99, while the annual plan is $1.99 per month, offering better value. Both plans include all features and come with a 30-day money-back guarantee. Although the official website does not provide a free trial, users can access a 3-day or 7-day trial via the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. The app provides real-time location updates every five seconds, with options to share precise locations, general areas, or disable location sharing altogether. Users can set alerts for when someone arrives or leaves a specific location, such as school or work, and send SOS alerts that share their real-time location with selected contacts. Additional features include low-battery notifications, group location sharing, and the ability for all group members to control their own data sharing preferences. HeyPolo also stores location history for up to seven days before automatically deleting it. The app has a clean, user-friendly interface with a live map that displays group members as icons with status labels like "Active" or "Arrived Home." It is available on both iOS and Android, and has received high user ratings—4.35 stars on Google Play and 4.9 stars on the App Store. Customer support is available via email and live chat, with live support operating from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Central Daylight Time. The website also provides FAQs, blogs, and articles for common questions outside of support hours. However, HeyPolo is limited to location tracking only and does not include other parental control features like social media monitoring or screen-time management. For users looking for more comprehensive tools, alternatives like mSpy offer features such as keylogging and screen recording, though they are more invasive and expensive. Another option is Life360, which provides similar location-sharing features along with extra services like roadside assistance and emergency dispatch. Life360 offers a 7-day free trial and a Silver plan priced at $9.99 per month.