My teen has an iPhone and I’m trying to check where they’ve been after school for safety, not to micromanage. I know there’s something in settings/maps but it’s confusing-what’s the simplest way to view location history, and can it be set up with consent and notifications?
Apple’s built-in Find My app is your simplest bet—just grab their phone for two minutes, turn on Location Sharing, and you’ll see a live dot plus optional “arrived/left” alerts for school and home. iOS won’t hand over a full GPS diary (Apple locks that down hard), but for a straightforward after-school safety check with zero background installs, it’s all you really need.