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* '''Osmand''' is Global Mobile Map Viewing & Navigation for Offline and Online OSM Maps proving a wide range of options, from navigation, recording, logging, following for all sorts of profiles and is available [https://f-droid.org/en/packages/Osmand on F-droid.org]
* '''Osmand''' is Global Mobile Map Viewing & Navigation for Offline and Online OSM Maps proving a wide range of options, from navigation, recording, logging, following for all sorts of profiles and is available [https://f-droid.org/en/packages/Osmand on F-droid.org]


* [[OpenTracks]] is an offile sport tracker that completely respects your privacy available [https://f-droid.org/en/packages/de.dennisguse.opentracks OpenTracks on F-droid.org]  
* [[Opentracks]] is an offile sport tracker that completely respects your privacy available [https://f-droid.org/en/packages/de.dennisguse.opentracks OpenTracks on F-droid.org]  


* [[FitoTrack]] is a privacy oriented fitness tracker available [https://f-droid.org/en/packages/de.tadris.fitness on F-droid.org]  
* [[Fitotrack]] is a privacy oriented fitness tracker available [https://f-droid.org/en/packages/de.tadris.fitness on F-droid.org]  


* [[Hauk]] is a self-hosted real-time location sharing available [https://f-droid.org/en/packages/info.varden.hauk on F-droid.org]  
* [[Hauk]] is a self-hosted real-time location sharing available [https://f-droid.org/en/packages/info.varden.hauk on F-droid.org]  

Revision as of 00:50, 28 October 2020

No commercial apps will be listed here for free.

Although there are many GPS apps out three that can be used, here are some apps that:

Apps characteristics

  • Free
  • No adds and or subscriptions
  • No email or phone number required
  • Don't send your information to a 3rd party
  • Are opensource
  • Do not spy on you
  • You can fully control.
  • Everything is stored only in your smartphone
  • No internet connection needed
  • Low battery usage

You can get these apps from the big brother store (google) or on any opensource app store like f-fdroid.org.

App list

  • Osmand is Global Mobile Map Viewing & Navigation for Offline and Online OSM Maps proving a wide range of options, from navigation, recording, logging, following for all sorts of profiles and is available on F-droid.org
  • RunnerUp tracks your sport activities using GPS available on F-droid.org
  • AAT is a GPS-tracking application for tracking sportive activities, with emphasis on cycling available on F-droid.org
  • Tiny Travel Tracker is a secure long term GPS tracker and log available on F-droid.org
  • OSMTracker allows you to track your journey and mark significant way points and is available on F-droid.org
  • Trackbook is bare bones app for recording your movements. Trackbook is great for hiking, vacation or workout and is available on F-droid.org
  • GetBack GPS Finds your way back to a previously visited location using GPS coordinates and is available on F-droid.org
  • My Location shares your location, easily and lightly. Supports plain coordinates, OpenStreetMap and GoogleMaps-Links available on F-droid.org
  • PhoneTrack logs positions to Nextcloud PhoneTrack app or any custom server and is available on F-droid.org

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