OwnTracks

by Owntracks · Travel & Local · Free

On Google Play since September 2015 · Data updated 2026-11-03

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Rating on Google Play: 3.81; 532 ratings
Installs: 170 thousand
Last updated: May 12, 2026
Ads: No ads
Size: 6.58 MB

OwnTracks has 170 thousand installs. Users are divided: 3.8 stars from 532 ratings.

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Comments on OwnTracks for Android

★★★★★ Nicolas Pfeffer-Taggart · Apr 25, 2020

Incredibly cool app! Once you get through the configuration (a bit complex but worth the effort and very customizable) it serves as a great, security-focussed alternative to other closed-source location sharing apps/systems from Google/Apple/etc. I highly recommend using Own tracks Recorder and Mosquito MQTT broker as the backend for this app. If you don't need to full MQTT, Recorder's HTTP endpoint works really well on Android. Happy tracking!

★★★★★ Francesco · Mar 31, 2025

It just works, very good with OpenAI, most people complaining doesn't know how to use it

★★★★☆ Alex Hall · May 17, 2026

Needs feature parity with iOS app A decent OSS tracking app. I wish the client app had a bit more parity in features compared to the iOS app, but one has to understand that an app developed by volunteers has limitations.

★☆☆☆☆ Jason Ball · Feb 25, 2026

The app stops reporting to Own tracks (MQTT) server after a few days. When it works, it's great, but unfortunately it's too unreliable. When it stops, the waypoints are cached, however you must routinely "force shutdown" the app and reopen it. Afterward it will work again for a few more days before failing again. The developers are not interested in fixing the issue or putting in place a workaround. So frustrating.

★★☆☆☆ Jonathan Mayer · Mar 15, 2019

The new UI is confusing on whether it's in a mode of reporting or not. There is a single button that toggles from "pause icon", "play icon", "play icon with pause on side?" and "stop icon". The only thing I know is they relate to reporting, but I don't know how. I can find documentation either describing what this new UI button is. Please help us out with some updated documentation or some text on the button or something.

★☆☆☆☆ Sentinel Five · Jun 16, 2025

Might be a good idea to mention that this needs a complicated Linux Server Backend, and doesn't work for Windows servers. Why do you Linux people always think the world can work on Linux alone? Wasted my time on this app. Willing to change my mind and rating, if you can provide a simple PHP script that works on ALL web servers by just simply storing records to a universal MySQL or likewise database, that is also available on ALL systems.

★☆☆☆☆ stred · Oct 10, 2026

No tut no idea how to add fiends own location is tracked but what's the point if you cannot share it with others

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Store listing

By Owntracks, from Google Play

“Your location companion”

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Description by Owntracks Written by the developer, not by AppBrain. Click to read.

OwnTracks allows you to keep track of your own location. You can build your private location diary or share it with your family and friends. OwnTracks is open-source and uses open protocols for communication so you can be sure your data stays secure and private.

For more information see our documentation (http://owntracks.org/booklet)

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Safety and technology

Found in the app by AppBrain

Ads: No ads
Price: Free
Libraries: 31
App size: 6.58 MB
Needs Android: 5.0+
Content rating: Everyone

Technologies used by OwnTracks

15 permissions · 31 libraries

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Releases

Updates seen on Google Play

Version: 2.5.9
Launched: September 2015

May 12, 2026UpdateVersion 2.5.9
Dec 28, 2025UpdateVersion 2.5.5
Aug 24, 2025UpdateVersion 2.5.4
Sep 20, 2024UpdateVersion 2.5.3
Jul 1, 2024UpdateVersion 2.5.0

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Installs

Tracked by AppBrain

Last 30 days: 3.2 thousand
Per day: 110; 30-day average
Play install range: 100+ thousand
Launched: September 2015

Installs over time

OwnTracks has been installed 170 thousand times. Over the past 30 days, it averaged 110 installs per day.

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About the app and developer

About OwnTracks

OwnTracks is a travel & local app developed by Owntracks.

How many times has OwnTracks been installed?

OwnTracks has been installed 170 thousand times. In the last 30 days, the app was installed 3.2 thousand times.

What is the rating of OwnTracks?

OwnTracks is rated 3.81 out of 5 stars, based on 530 ratings.

Is OwnTracks free?

OwnTracks is free. The app size is 6.58 MB. The latest version available is 2.5.9. The last update was on May 12, 2026.

What are the requirements for OwnTracks?

OwnTracks requires Android 5.0+ or higher. The app has a content rating of Everyone. The app has been available on Google Play since September 2015.

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