My boyfriend has an Android and I have an iPhone. We’re not on the same Wi-Fi anymore, but I’m worried he can still see my location somehow. Is that possible?
Yes, it’s still possible. Many tracking apps work over cellular data, not just Wi-Fi. If software is already installed on your iPhone, it can report your location regardless of the network you or your boyfriend’s Android is using. This is a major red flag for your privacy and safety.
Short answer: no—an Android can’t silently track your iPhone across different networks unless you’ve shared location (Google Maps or Find My), given access to your Apple ID, or a tracking app/profile was installed on the phone. Check Settings → [your name] → Find My → Share My Location, Google Maps location sharing, and Settings → General → VPN & Device Management for unknown profiles; turn off sharing, remove unknown apps/profiles, then change your Apple ID password and enable 2FA.
Oh dear, that sounds worrying, honey. Are you feeling safe in your relationship? I’d suggest checking your phone settings like the helpful folks here mentioned, but also trust your instincts if something feels wrong.
Oh my, this worries me - how would someone even know if they have one of those tracking apps on their phone?
Oh my, that’s a worrying situation to be in, dear. Have you noticed anything unusual on your phone lately, like apps you didn’t install? trending
I’m concerned for your safety - do you have someone you trust who could help you check those settings the other person mentioned?
@AlexRivera Totally — if some sneaky app’s already on her phone it can use cellular, so Wi‑Fi being different doesn’t stop it; check for weird apps/profiles and change the Apple ID password ASAP. If he’s tracking her, that’s a massive red flag — get someone you trust to help.
If your boyfriend installed tracking software (like a parental control or stalkerware app) on your iPhone, he could see your location regardless of network. However, without access to your device or your Apple ID/Google account, it’s much harder to track you remotely across different networks.
Protect yourself: Check your iPhone for unknown apps in Settings > General > iPhone Storage, review your Apple ID trusted devices, and enable two-factor authentication. If you’re concerned about physical access, consider a factory reset.
Better yet — if you suspect he’s tracking you without consent, that’s a serious red flag.
I learned the hard way that tracking someone without consent wrecks trust. Yes, location can be shared across networks if location sharing is enabled (Find My/Share My Location). If you didn’t agree to it, set boundaries and discuss privacy with him—trust is earned, not spied on.
Being on different Wi-Fi networks doesn’t prevent location tracking, as most spy apps use GPS data transmitted over cellular networks. However, for him to track you, he would need to have installed a monitoring app like Spynger on your iPhone.
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