Buying guide
Best gps trackers in the UK
Ranked by our weighted score. Last updated 20 June 2026.
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Pawfit 3s
Pawfit's smartest model, with up to 30-day battery via LTE-M, IP68 waterproofing to 9.8ft, wifi tracking and remote voice recall. A genuine all-rounder that challenges Tractive on everything except live-update speed.
8.48 / 10 -
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Tractive GPS DOG XL
The big-dog, long-battery version of Tractive, lasting up to a month between charges. Same market-leading tracking and app, in a larger body suited to medium and large breeds. Subscription mandatory as ever.
8.43 / 10 -
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PitPat GPS
The no-subscription pick, and the long-term value winner. Pay once and there are no monthly fees, with strong activity tracking built in free. On-demand rather than constant live tracking, and dog-focused rather than cat-friendly.
8.3 / 10 -
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Tractive GPS Cat
The cat version of the market leader, with a lighter body and a safety breakaway collar. Same fast live tracking and strong coverage as the dog model, sized and made safe for cats. Subscription mandatory.
8.15 / 10 -
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Tractive GPS DOG 6
The all-rounder to beat. Fastest live updates, multi-network coverage that holds up in weak-signal areas, and full health monitoring. The subscription is mandatory and the device is useless without it, which is the main thing to weigh.
8.13 / 10 -
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Kippy EVO
The battery champion, lasting up to around 15 days between charges, with the best activity timeline on test. The trade-offs are a slightly larger unit and more limited UK support than Tractive or PitPat.
7.88 / 10 -
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Jiobit by Life360
One of the smallest and lightest trackers, at around 18g, with up to a week of battery. Strong real-time tracking and tight Life360 integration. UK cellular support is the question mark, so verify coverage first.
7.83 / 10 -
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Pawfit Lite for Cats
A purpose-built cat tracker that nails the priority for cats: weight. At about 17.6g it is the lightest dedicated cat GPS here, with a breakaway collar, LED night light and real 4G positioning. Battery life is the trade-off.
7.7 / 10 -
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Tabcat V2
Not GPS but radio-frequency homing, and a different answer to the problem. No subscription, pinpoint accuracy to within a foot, and it works indoors where GPS struggles. The trade-off is limited range, so it finds a nearby cat rather than tracking a distant one.
7.68 / 10 -
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Pawfit 3
The budget-subscription choice. Lower monthly cost than most, a rugged IP68 rating and a handy voice-recall feature. Coverage and app polish trail Tractive, but it is solid value for cost-conscious owners.
7.6 / 10 -
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Whistle GO Explore
A popular GPS-and-health tracker, strong on wellness monitoring and battery life. Well regarded for dogs, though its coverage and cellular support are weaker in the UK than home-grown options, so check coverage first.
7.55 / 10 -
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PoochPlay GPS
A UK activity-and-GPS tracker leaning more toward wellness than pinpoint location. Good for owners who care most about health, exercise and behaviour data, with location as a useful extra. Less of a pure escape tracker than Tractive.
7.3 / 10 -
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Apple AirTag (with pet holder)
Not a true pet tracker, but a cheap, no-subscription option worth understanding. It uses Bluetooth and Apple's Find My network rather than GPS, so it works well in busy areas with many iPhones but fails in remote or quiet places. Needs a separate collar holder.
7.25 / 10 -
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Weenect XS
The cheapest to own over two years, which makes it the budget total-cost pick. Unlimited-range live tracking and a small form. The app and coverage are a step behind the leaders, so it trades polish for price.
7.25 / 10 -
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Weenect Cat XS
Weenect's cat tracker, one of the smallest on the market, with unlimited-range live tracking at a low total cost. The app and coverage trail the leaders, but for budget-focused cat owners it is hard to beat on price.
7.18 / 10
How we rank: every product is scored on the same eight weighted criteria, then ordered by weighted total. We show each score on the product's own review page so you can see the reasoning.
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