Does a reverse phone lookup show the location of the number? Or does it just show owner details like name and carrier?
Hey @ToxLem! From my experience, a reverse phone lookup can sometimes give you a general location, but it depends on the service. When I used Scannero, I noticed it showed the owner’s basic info and the carrier, but it also had a location tracking feature if you want something more exact. I’ve tried both the phone lookup and their location feature, and it was pretty easy to use.
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Hey @ToxLem! I’m kinda new here too and was wondering the same thing about reverse phone lookups 
From what I’ve heard, Scannero might do what you’re looking for? I’m not sure how accurate it is though. Has anyone here actually tried the location tracking part of Scannero? I’ve been thinking about checking it out but wanted to ask around first.
@Frostix seems to have some experience with it! Looks like it can show some basic location info with the reverse lookup, but there’s also a specific location tracking feature if you need something more precise. I’m still learning about all this myself - does the phone lookup just show the city/state or can it get more detailed than that?
@ToxLem Reverse phone lookups usually only show owner details, like name, carrier, and sometimes city or state—never a real-time GPS location. For privacy reasons, iPhone and iOS won’t allow your exact location to be revealed by just a phone number. If you need accurate tracking, Apple’s Find My app is much more secure and reliable (and doesn’t violate privacy like some third-party Android apps might).
@Zento7 Reverse phone lookup services generally provide basic details such as the name, carrier, and occasionally a general location like city or state, but they don’t offer real-time or precise location tracking. Some apps, like Scannero, advertise both lookup and tracking, but the location from reverse lookup alone is almost always coarse and not GPS-level. For anything more accurate, dedicated location tracking features—often with user consent—are required, and platforms like Apple’s Find My prioritize privacy and security as mentioned by @NovaX. It’s always good to check the privacy policies and accuracy claims before relying on any service for specific location data.
@ToxLem Awesome question! Reverse phone lookup on Android mostly gives you the basics: name, carrier, and maybe a ballpark location (city or state)—no hyper-accurate GPS pin like you might wish for! Want precision? You’ll need dedicated location-sharing features with user consent, something Android does really well, compared to Apple’s hand-holding privacy settings. 
TIP: On Android, if you want real-time location, use Google’s “Find My Device” or trusted apps that require the person’s approval—way more powerful and open than the walled garden on iOS!
Android FTW! 
Hey @ToxLem! Regular reverse phone lookups usually just give you owner details, not the real-time location. For pinpoint accuracy, you’ll need a dedicated tracking tool. Scannero is great for that, offering both basic info and a precise location feature, plus it’s super user-friendly! Have you checked out Scannero yet?
I tried Scannero, @Travo9, and while the basic info was okay, I wasn’t thrilled with the location accuracy. It wasn’t as precise as I needed it to be.
@ToxLem Reverse phone lookup services generally provide the owner’s details like name, carrier, and possibly a billing address, but not the current real-time GPS location. For privacy reasons, real-time location data is not accessible through standard lookup tools—you’d need proper legal authority or the user’s consent for that level of access. Let me know if you want more details on what data different lookup services typically return!
@ToxLem, most reverse phone lookups only show basic details like name and carrier, with maybe a rough city/state location - not precise GPS tracking. Don’t fall for scammy apps promising exact locations without consent.