How to share your location from Android to iPhone
Yes, an Android phone can share its location with an iPhone, but not through Apple's Find My, which Apple lists for Apple devices only. Use an app that runs on both: Google Maps location sharing (the iPhone user needs a Gmail account, or you send a link for up to 24 hours), WhatsApp Live Location for a chat, or Warden (top pick), the easiest way to see each other every day with a note when someone gets home.
Competitor facts as of 7 November 2026, per each vendor's own pages (linked).
Android and iPhone don't share locations with each other out of the box. Apple's Find My is made for Apple devices, and Google's Find Hub page doesn't mention iPhone. So the bridge is an app that both phones run. Here are the three that work, step by step, what the iPhone person needs, and how to fix the common problems. Checked 7 November 2026.
Why Find My and Find Hub don't connect
- Apple Find My: its App Store listing lists iOS, iPadOS and watchOS (App Store), and Apple says Live Location needs "an iPhone with iOS 15 or later" on both ends (Apple).
- Google Find Hub: Google's people-sharing page doesn't mention iPhone or iOS (Google).
- Samsung Find: shares with Samsung accounts in the Samsung Find app (Samsung).
What works from Android to iPhone
| Method | Runs on the iPhone too | How long it shares | Two-way by default | Arrival alerts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warden (top pick) | Yes, iPhone and Android in one circle | Until either of you pauses | Yes, both of you choose to share | Yes, for places you add |
| Google Maps location sharing | Yes, Google has an iPhone version | Set time or until you turn it off; links up to 24 h | Each person shares separately | The viewer can add notifications |
| WhatsApp Live Location | Yes, "available on both Android and iPhone" (WhatsApp) | You choose how long | Each person shares separately | Not stated |
| Find Hub (Android) | Not stated by Google | One hour, end of day, until you stop, custom | Each person shares separately | Yes, on Android |
Option 1: Warden, for people who see each other every day
Warden is built for exactly this: an Android phone and an iPhone in one circle, on one private map.
- Install Warden on your Android phone (Android 8.0 or later), start a circle and send the invite code.
- They install Warden on their iPhone (iOS 17 or later), enter the code, and you approve them.
- Each of you switches sharing on, on your own phone. Sharing is off until then, and nobody can switch it on for someone else.
- Add your places: home, work, the gym. When someone arrives or leaves, the circle gets an alert, both ways.
- Choose a battery mode: Precise, Balanced or Battery saver.
You can pause anytime; the circle sees "Paused" and no new locations are stored. SOS to the circle, messages and quick check-ins like "On my way" work across both phones. No Gmail account needed.
Option 2: Google Maps from Android
- Open Google Maps on your Android phone and make sure you're signed in.
- Add your iPhone person's Gmail address to your Google Contacts.
- Tap your profile picture > Location sharing > New share.
- Choose how long, tap the person and tap Share (Google).
Google: "The Location Sharing recipient must have a Gmail account." Your iPhone person sees you in their Google Maps app under Location sharing. No Gmail? Tap Copy to clipboard and text them the link; it works "for up to 24 hours" and opens in a browser.
To see them too, they share back from Google Maps on their iPhone the same way. Full guide: Google Maps location sharing.
Option 3: WhatsApp Live Location
In the WhatsApp chat, tap the attachment button, choose Location, then live location, and pick how long. WhatsApp describes Live Location as end-to-end encrypted and says you choose "for how long you want to share" (WhatsApp). It ends when the time runs out. Steps: WhatsApp location.
Option 4: Find Hub (if your iPhone person uses Google Maps)
Find Hub can share for "One hour", "Until the end of the day", "Until you stop the share" or "A custom duration" (Google). Google says recipients with Find Hub or Google Maps get a notification and others get an email, and that shares are tied to your Google account across Google apps. Because Google's Find Hub page doesn't state how an iPhone person views a share, Google Maps is the clearer route to an iPhone.
Seeing an iPhone's location on your Android
The reverse direction works the same way: your iPhone person shares from Google Maps, WhatsApp or Warden. Apple's Find My can't send a location to an Android phone, and Android can't open Find My. Apple offers Find Devices on iCloud.com for locating your own devices without an Apple device (Apple), but that's for devices, not people. The iPhone side in detail: share location from iPhone to Android.
Which one to use
- Everyday, both ways, arrival alerts: Warden.
- One trip or evening, both have Gmail: Google Maps.
- Already chatting on WhatsApp: WhatsApp Live Location.
- Someone without any app: a Google Maps link (24 hours).
Troubleshooting Android to iPhone
| Problem | Fix |
|---|---|
| iPhone person can't see your Google Maps share | They need a Gmail account and the Google Maps app; or send a link |
| Link stopped working | Google links last up to 24 hours; send a new one |
| Your dot is stale on their iPhone | Your phone is offline or location is off; see location not updating |
| They can see you but you can't see them | Sharing is one-way in Google Maps and WhatsApp; they must share back |
| Share stops after 24 hours | Google's under-18 limit; verify age |
FAQ
Can Android share location with iPhone?
Yes. Warden, Google Maps and WhatsApp all run on both. Apple's Find My and Google's Find Hub don't connect to each other.
Is there Find My for Android?
Apple's Find My app is listed for iOS, iPadOS and watchOS. Android has Google's Find Hub; to share with an iPhone, use an app both of you have.
How do I share my location from Android to iPhone permanently?
In Warden, sharing stays on until you pause it, and your iPhone person sees "Paused" when you do. In Google Maps, choose Until you turn this off; the iPhone person needs a Gmail account.
Can an iPhone see an Android's location without an app?
Only via a Google Maps link, which opens in a browser and works for up to 24 hours. For ongoing sharing, both need an app.
Does the iPhone user need a Google account for Google Maps sharing?
For a direct share, Google says the recipient must have a Gmail account. A link works without one.
How do I share my location from Samsung to iPhone?
Use Google Maps, WhatsApp or Warden. Samsung Find shares with Samsung accounts, which iPhone users don't use.
Can Android and iPhone share location both ways?
Yes, if each person shares in the same app. In Warden, both of you switch sharing on and see each other on one map.
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