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Android Apps > Communication > GPS Tether Server
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GPS Tether Server

by Bricatta · Communication · Free
On Google Play since February 2013 · Data updated 2026-10-08
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GPS Tether Server is made and published by Bricatta. AppBrain is an independent app data site and isn't affiliated with Bricatta. The app name, icon, screenshots and description belong to Bricatta and are shown as published on Google Play.

AppBrain's verdict

EstablishedPoorly rated
Rating on Google Play
2.44
126 ratings
Installs
46 thousand
Last updated
June 11, 2026
Ads
No ads
Size
17.8 MB

GPS Tether Server has 46 thousand installs. Users are critical: 2.4 stars from 126 ratings.

User feedback

Ratings and reviews on Google Play

Comments on GPS Tether Server for Android

★★★★★ Vamshi Sai · Jan 2, 2025
This is an awesome app. I use the client app on iPad for navigation with my android device as server. It seems to update the location every 5 seconds, If we have a setting to update this rate. It would be awesome! As I missed few turns few times :)
★★★★★ A Google User · Sep 12, 2013
Beautiful Thank you thank you. Most useful app I have downloaded yet. Couldn't watch NFL on my tablet, Netflix, and couldn't use gps navigation. Will buy full apps as soon as I get a new Google play card. Works perfect. THANK YOU. THANK YOU
★★★★★ A Google User · Feb 27, 2013
First ever app Have been looking forward to getting an app that lets me share my mobile's GPS to my tablet. Haven't found anything better than this. Waiting for the full version without limitations :). TetherGPS by COMPTON SOFTWARE does get installed in my phone, but my tablet never gets connected to the server
★☆☆☆☆ Chris Lanctot · Feb 22, 2024
Have paid version but server app disconnects if it's not in the foreground or the screen is off. Which makes the app kind of pointless. Every setting is ticked on that I can find but if your screen locks, or you use any other app the connection breaks. The app never shows up on the client side to set as a mock location device either despite other apps showing up there. If I have to leave the phone on to use the app I might as well just use the phone in the first place.
★☆☆☆☆ Bob B · Aug 13, 2023
Free version is useless due to 5 min time limit. So I paid up and It's still useless with the client repeatedly crashing
★☆☆☆☆ Evan Arnold · Oct 4, 2014
Don't even bother You connect the server and device, but if the screen turns off so does the server. As for the client, GPS apps still don't see my tablet's location.

Google Play Rating history and histogram

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Store listing

By Bricatta, from Google Play

“A fast and secure way to share and tether GPS between 2 devices using WiFi”

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Description by Bricatta Written by the developer, not by AppBrain. Click to read.
* This app works with Android 6+ and above! Supports the latest Android 14 now.

* Works silently in the background, with a notification icon showing at all times.

* Please ensure the GPS Tether Client app is updated.

*If you are facing any issues, please contact us using the form in the app.


To share and tether GPS using WiFi between 2 devices. Best example would be your phone and tablet. With this app, your phone with GPS functionality feature (server), will send GPS data to your tablet (client) using WiFi. With this, you are no longer constraint to your phone, but can utilize your big tablet for apps which requires location (e.g. Maps, fourSquare). There are many advance features built-in, such as encryption, automatic server search, and much more. This app must work in a pair; server and client. Please ensure you download the correct app.

A common example will be using your Android phone's and share tether GPS with a tablet (can easily buy it nowadays for
If client app does not show up in the market, download it from www.bricatta.com



How it works :

It is very plain and straight-forward. This application solution will tether the GPS data (using WiFi) from a device with GPS feature, to another device. Both devices must be on the same WiFi network (Android device can be a WiFi hotspot). No internet connection is required for it to work (free trial uses it for advertisements). For efficiency purposes, this solution comprises of 2 small applications :

- Server (usually installed on phone, device which sends GPS data)
- Client (usually installed on tablet, device which receives GPS data)



Features :

- Smartly establish and send GPS info over WiFi
- Encrypt the GPS data before sending For security. This will avoid eaves-dropping and ensure only your devices will be able to receive the GPS data.
- Save and conserve battery by setting application's run time to your preference, so it does not need to run longer than needed.
- App can run in background without interference, and notifiy if there are errors.
- Supports 3rd party WiFi Tether app for rooted devices.
- Remembers previous server settings and automatically connect when started
- Ability to disconnect clients on the server application.
- User can specify server port to use
- Scan server automatically
- Manually add server for faster access
- Touch text to copy GPS coordinates
* Note : Some features are only available in the full paid version.


How to use it in brief :

- After installing the app, you will need to ensure your device settings are correct.
- For client, ensure the 'mock locations' is enabled. It is under Settings (see screen shot)
- For server, ensure the GPS is enabled. It is under Settings (see screen shot)
- Ensure both server and client are on the same WiFi network. You can use your Android device to become a WiFi hotspot.
- Start the server and client.
- On the client, select ScanServer. To be faster, manually add-in the server IP.
- Both server and client should be in "On" status
- Wait for server's GPS to "Lock-On", and the client will automatically get the GPS data.


How to use with Telnet on Windows/Mac :
https://youtu.be/zJm8r3W03e0


Free Trial Edition :
- Limit of 99 minutes

Privacy Policy :
https://www.bricatta.com/others/privacy-policy/

For more info :
Details on how to use this app : https://gpstether.bricatta.com/
FAQ : https://gpstether.bricatta.com/faq/

Recent changes:
InApp purchase fixed. Send GPS-location data to another device. Able to work silently in the background now! Please ensure the GPS Client app version matches (v4.0.0+). Purchase full version in here using in-app purchase. UI fix for older devices. NMEA Protocol fix with added at the end of line. New NMEA-experimental feature, with $GPRMC command. Bug fix for NMEA (DMS to DMM format)
Official page on Google Play

Safety and technology

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Ads
No ads
Price
Free
Libraries
12
App size
17.8 MB
Needs Android
4.4+
Content rating
Everyone

Technologies used by GPS Tether Server

12 permissions · 12 libraries
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Releases

Updates seen on Google Play
Version
4.3.6
Launched
February 2013
  • Jun 11, 2026UpdateVersion 4.3.6
  • Dec 11, 2025UpdateVersion 4.3.3
  • Oct 26, 2025UpdateVersion 4.3.2
  • Oct 20, 2025UpdateVersion 4.3.1
  • Aug 26, 2024UpdateVersion 4.3.0
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Installs

Tracked by AppBrain
Last 30 days
1.1 thousand
Per day
36
30-day average
Play install range
10+ thousand
Launched
February 2013

Installs over time

GPS Tether Server has been installed 46 thousand times. Over the past 30 days, it averaged 36 installs per day.

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About the app and developer

About GPS Tether Server

GPS Tether Server is a communication app developed by Bricatta.

Install Statistics

GPS Tether Server has been installed 46 thousand times. In the last 30 days, the app was installed 1.1 thousand times.

User Ratings

GPS Tether Server is rated 2.44 out of 5 stars. The rating is based on 130 ratings.

App Information

GPS Tether Server is freely available from Google Play. The app size is 17.80 MB. The latest version available is 4.3.6. The last update was on June 11, 2026.

Technical Requirements

GPS Tether Server requires Android 4.4+ or higher. The app has a content rating of Everyone. The app has been available on Google Play since February 2013.

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