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Colota - GPS Location Tracker

Self-hosted GPS tracker. Open source, geofencing, offline mode, no telemetry
New in version 1.21.0
- Tracking profiles can switch on a Bluetooth device, like your car or headphones
- Lower positioning accuracy option to save battery
- Less memory used on busy days and large upload backlogs
- Fixed tracking recording nothing for hours after Android recreated it
- Fixed GPS not resuming on the move after a restart during a motionless pause
- Fixed trip average speed and charts skewed by densely recorded stretches
- Fixed Sync now giving up while retrying an Overland batch in smaller parts
Colota is an open-source GPS tracking app that sends your location to your own server over HTTP(S). It works offline, supports geofencing, and doesn't share any data except with your configured backends.

Features


  • Self-Hosted - Works with Dawarich, GeoPulse, Home Assistant, OwnTracks, Overland, PhoneTrack, Reitti, Traccar or any custom backend that accepts JSON over HTTP

  • Privacy First - No analytics, no telemetry, no third-party SDKs. Licensed under AGPL-3.0

  • Works Offline - Fully functional without a server. Locations are queued locally and synced when connectivity returns. Export as CSV, GeoJSON, GPX or KML

  • Offline Maps - Download map areas to the device for use without an internet connection

  • Scheduled Export - Automatic daily, weekly or monthly exports to a local directory with file retention management

  • Location History - Daily summaries, trip segmentation, manual trip merge and split, per-point notes, calendar with activity dots and per-trip export

  • Import Your History - Bring in existing tracks from GeoJSON, Google Timeline, GPX, KML or CSV

  • Encrypted Backup - Password-protected archives of locations, settings and geofences

  • Reliable Tracking - Foreground service, auto-start on boot and exponential backoff retry

  • Geofencing - Pause zones that automatically stop recording locations

  • Tracking Profiles - Automatically adjust GPS interval, distance filter and sync settings based on conditions like charging, Android Auto, Wi-Fi, a Bluetooth device, speed or stationary detection

  • Flexible Sync - Instant, batch or offline modes. Restrict sync to Wi-Fi, a specific SSID or VPN

  • App Shortcuts - Long-press the app icon to start or stop tracking directly from the home screen. Compatible with automation apps like Tasker and Samsung Routines

  • Quick Setup - Configure devices via colota://setup deep links or QR codes

  • Authentication - Basic Auth, Bearer Token, client certificates (mTLS) or custom headers

  • Dark Mode - Full light and dark theme support



The FOSS variant uses Android's native LocationManager and has no Google Play Services dependency.
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Versions

Although APK downloads are available below to give you the choice, you should be aware that by installing that way you will not receive update notifications and it's a less secure way to download. We recommend that you install the F-Droid client and use that.

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  • Version 1.21.0 (53) suggested Added on Oct 25, 2026

    arm64-v8a armeabi-v7a x86 x86_64

    This version requires Android 8.0 or newer.

    It is built and signed by F-Droid, and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.

    Permissions
    • access location in the background
      This app can access location at any time, even while the app is not in use.
    • access approximate location only in the foreground
      This app can get your approximate location from location services while the app is in use. Location services for your device must be turned on for the app to get location.
    • access precise location only in the foreground
      This app can get your precise location from location services while the app is in use. Location services for your device must be turned on for the app to get location. This may increase battery usage.
    • android.permission.ACCESS_LOCAL_NETWORK
    • view network connections
      Allows the app to view information about network connections such as which networks exist and are connected.
    • view Wi-Fi connections
      Allows the app to view information about Wi-Fi networking, such as whether Wi-Fi is enabled and name of connected Wi-Fi devices.
    • pair with Bluetooth devices
      Allows the app to view the configuration of the Bluetooth on the phone, and to make and accept connections with paired devices.
    • connect to paired Bluetooth devices
      Allows the app to connect to paired Bluetooth devices
    • run foreground service
      Allows the app to make use of foreground services.
    • run foreground service with the type "dataSync"
      Allows the app to make use of foreground services with the type "dataSync"
    • run foreground service with the type "location"
      Allows the app to make use of foreground services with the type "location"
    • have full network access
      Allows the app to create network sockets and use custom network protocols. The browser and other applications provide means to send data to the internet, so this permission is not required to send data to the internet.
    • show notifications
      Allows the app to show notifications
    • run at startup
      Allows the app to have itself started as soon as the system has finished booting. This can make it take longer to start the phone and allow the app to slow down the overall phone by always running.
    • ask to ignore battery optimizations
      Allows an app to ask for permission to ignore battery optimizations for that app.
    • prevent phone from sleeping
      Allows the app to prevent the phone from going to sleep.
    • com.Colota.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION

    Download APK 43 MiB PGP Signature | Build Log

    • New in version 1.20.0
    - Colota is now available in Spanish and Simplified Chinese
    - Tracking profiles can switch on Wi-Fi, any network or one you name
    - A selected point shows its coordinates; tap to copy them
    - Maps zoom in further
    - No more lost points after a Wi-Fi drop at home
    - Profiles no longer skip a pause zone's entry delay
    - Sync waits out a rate limit and stops early when the server is unreachable
    - A setup link applied while tracking takes effect at once
    - The Dashboard shows the sync interval in full
  • Version 1.20.0 (52) - Added on Oct 05, 2026

    arm64-v8a armeabi-v7a x86 x86_64

    This version requires Android 8.0 or newer.

    It is built and signed by F-Droid, and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.

    Permissions
    • access location in the background
      This app can access location at any time, even while the app is not in use.
    • access approximate location only in the foreground
      This app can get your approximate location from location services while the app is in use. Location services for your device must be turned on for the app to get location.
    • access precise location only in the foreground
      This app can get your precise location from location services while the app is in use. Location services for your device must be turned on for the app to get location. This may increase battery usage.
    • android.permission.ACCESS_LOCAL_NETWORK
    • view network connections
      Allows the app to view information about network connections such as which networks exist and are connected.
    • view Wi-Fi connections
      Allows the app to view information about Wi-Fi networking, such as whether Wi-Fi is enabled and name of connected Wi-Fi devices.
    • run foreground service
      Allows the app to make use of foreground services.
    • run foreground service with the type "dataSync"
      Allows the app to make use of foreground services with the type "dataSync"
    • run foreground service with the type "location"
      Allows the app to make use of foreground services with the type "location"
    • have full network access
      Allows the app to create network sockets and use custom network protocols. The browser and other applications provide means to send data to the internet, so this permission is not required to send data to the internet.
    • show notifications
      Allows the app to show notifications
    • run at startup
      Allows the app to have itself started as soon as the system has finished booting. This can make it take longer to start the phone and allow the app to slow down the overall phone by always running.
    • ask to ignore battery optimizations
      Allows an app to ask for permission to ignore battery optimizations for that app.
    • prevent phone from sleeping
      Allows the app to prevent the phone from going to sleep.
    • com.Colota.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION

    Download APK 43 MiB PGP Signature | Build Log

    • New in version 1.19.0
    - New Language setting under Appearance; translations are welcome
    - Profiles keep their deactivation delay and apply their sync interval at once
    - Setup links show the full server address and are refused when it hides its host
    - Placing a geofence shows where you are
    - After a reboot with location off, tracking resumes once location is back on
    - Elevation, accuracy and altitude follow the Units setting; numbers use your device's decimal separator
  • Version 1.19.0 (51) - Added on Sep 28, 2026

    arm64-v8a armeabi-v7a x86 x86_64

    This version requires Android 8.0 or newer.

    It is built and signed by F-Droid, and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.

    Permissions
    • access location in the background
      This app can access location at any time, even while the app is not in use.
    • access approximate location only in the foreground
      This app can get your approximate location from location services while the app is in use. Location services for your device must be turned on for the app to get location.
    • access precise location only in the foreground
      This app can get your precise location from location services while the app is in use. Location services for your device must be turned on for the app to get location. This may increase battery usage.
    • android.permission.ACCESS_LOCAL_NETWORK
    • view network connections
      Allows the app to view information about network connections such as which networks exist and are connected.
    • view Wi-Fi connections
      Allows the app to view information about Wi-Fi networking, such as whether Wi-Fi is enabled and name of connected Wi-Fi devices.
    • run foreground service
      Allows the app to make use of foreground services.
    • run foreground service with the type "dataSync"
      Allows the app to make use of foreground services with the type "dataSync"
    • run foreground service with the type "location"
      Allows the app to make use of foreground services with the type "location"
    • have full network access
      Allows the app to create network sockets and use custom network protocols. The browser and other applications provide means to send data to the internet, so this permission is not required to send data to the internet.
    • show notifications
      Allows the app to show notifications
    • run at startup
      Allows the app to have itself started as soon as the system has finished booting. This can make it take longer to start the phone and allow the app to slow down the overall phone by always running.
    • ask to ignore battery optimizations
      Allows an app to ask for permission to ignore battery optimizations for that app.
    • prevent phone from sleeping
      Allows the app to prevent the phone from going to sleep.
    • com.Colota.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION

    Download APK 42 MiB PGP Signature | Build Log

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