How It Works
Coordinate volunteer searches in 6 simple steps
What people use it for
One way of working for every kind of search
A missing person
Call 911 first. Then give each volunteer a sector and see which ground has been walked.
A lost pet
Spread neighbors across streets, yards and trails instead of everyone checking the same block.
A lost item
Walk a field, yard or campsite in tight sectors for keys, a phone, a ring or a drone.
An evidence or line search
Small, tight sectors over a scene, photos in Squad chat, and an export when the search ends.
For Organizers
(Who Lost Something)
Download FindSquad FREE
Free on iOS and Android, or open the web app at www.findsquad.app. You only pay when you create a search.
Draw Your Search Area
Tap points on the map to create a polygon around where you think the person, pet or item might be.
- Our patent-pending algorithm automatically divides the area into efficient search sectors
- Works from a parking lot up to 50 square miles for a missing person or lost pet
- Optimized patterns based on terrain and search type
Choose Search Type
Missing Person
$0.99
7 days active
Lost Pet
$3.99
3 days active
Lost Item
$4.99
3 days active
Evidence Search
$19.99
7 days active
Pay & Get Code
Complete the one-time payment and receive your unique 6-character code (e.g., ABC123) and a recovery key.
The code is what volunteers use to join your search. Keep the recovery key private: it lets you add co-leads or take the lead on a new phone. No subscriptions, no recurring fees.
Share With Volunteers
Spread the word using any method:
- Text friends and family: "Download FindSquad FREE and enter ABC123"
- Post on social media (Facebook, Nextdoor, Instagram)
- Put on flyers around the neighborhood
- Share in community groups
Coordinate in Real-Time
As volunteers join, you'll see them on the map:
- View all volunteer locations in real-time (5-15m accuracy, may be degraded with poor GPS or GLONASS signal)
- Chat with your team
- See coverage shading: how many times each patch of ground was walked
- Tracking keeps going without signal, and the map of the area is downloaded to each phone automatically
- Found it? Slide once: everyone on the squad is told and the search ends
For Volunteers
(Who Want to Help - Always FREE!)
Download FREE
Get FindSquad from App Store or Google Play
Enter Code
Type the 6-character code from organizer
Get Sector
Automatically assigned search area with guidance
Search Together
See team coverage, chat, coordinate
Slide When Found
One slide tells the lead and the whole squad
💚 Volunteers NEVER Pay
Download the app free, join unlimited searches free, help your community free.
No credit card. No payment. No catch.