Does "FindMyIphone" app cost money?

[bosoxnm3]

I just downloaded the app, and it says that you need to set it up via icloud. Will this cost me money? I was under the impression you just download this app, turn it on, then if you lose it, you log on to another ios device.

 

[Intell]

It does not cost money.

 

[Tortri]

It's free but there is more to it.

Once you turn it on you have to enable restrictions under settings/general. Once enabled, lock your location and accounts. This will stop a possible thief from simply disabling it from you finding it.

 

[bosoxnm3]

Thanks. Do I have to restrict deleting apps too? If a thief got it, couldn't he just delete find my iphone?

 

[Intell]

The Find my iPhone app is used to find your iPhone. It is not the service that provides the location. The service is setup within the Mail, Calendars, Contacts settings.