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Colota - GPS Location Tracker

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Self-hosted GPS tracking with offline support, geofencing and native maps

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Total installs
2,181
exact · Play shows 1,000+
Installs / day
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measured after our second crawl (about a day)
Rating
—★
— ratings · — reviews
Released
16 Feb 2026
8mo ago
Last update
3 Oct 2026
v1.20.0 · 9d ago
Countries
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not checked yet

Install history

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Change timeline

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Country availability

Availability has not been checked for this app yet. “Check all countries” looks the app up in about 140 Google Play storefronts and shows where it is live, listed but not installable, or missing — plus any country-specific (custom) store listings.

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App manifest

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Data safety

declared by the developer on Google Play
  • No data shared with third parties
  • No data collected

This is the developer's own declaration, summarised from the Play listing. The permissions below show what the app is technically able to access.

Permissions

8 in 3 groups
2 Sensitive2 Notable4 Routine

What this app can do with your phone

  • Know roughly where you are, using mobile towers and Wi-Fi networks
  • Know your exact location using GPS, Wi-Fi and mobile networks
LocationSensitive2

Access to where your device is, using GPS or network signals

  • Know roughly where you are, using mobile towers and Wi-Fi networksapproximate location (network-based) · ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION
  • Know your exact location using GPS, Wi-Fi and mobile networksprecise location (GPS and network-based) · ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION
Wi-Fi connection informationRoutine1

Access to details about Wi-Fi networks your device sees or uses

  • See whether Wi-Fi is on and details of the network you are connected toview Wi-Fi connections · ACCESS_WIFI_STATE
OtherNotable5

Access to miscellaneous device features that don't fit other categories

  • Start itself automatically as soon as your phone finishes turning onrun at startup · RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
  • Keep your phone's processor or screen from going to sleep, which can use more batteryprevent device from sleeping · WAKE_LOCK
  • Check whether you are online and whether you use Wi-Fi or mobile dataview network connections · ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
  • Connect to the internet to load content and send datafull network access · INTERNET
  • Check with Google Play that you got this app legitimatelyGoogle Play license check · com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE

Sensitive = can reach personal data, location, camera/mic or act on your behalf. Notable = changes how your device behaves. Routine = normal for almost every app. Source: Google Play's permission list for all versions of this app.

Store listing

Full description
Colota is an open-source GPS tracking application 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, OwnTracks, PhoneTrack, Reitti, Traccar, Home Assistant, or any custom backend that accepts JSON over HTTP Privacy First - No analytics, no telemetry, no third-party SDKs. Licensed under AGPL-3.0 Tracking Profiles - Create multiple GPS configurations that switch automatically based on charging, Android Auto, speed or stationary detection Native Maps - Smooth map rendering with MapLibre GL, speed-colored tracks, tappable point details and downloadable offline map packs Location Inspector - Browse recorded trips on an interactive map with per-point details, stats and elevation charts Works Offline - Locations are queued locally and synced when connectivity returns. Export as CSV, GeoJSON, GPX or KML Reliable Tracking - Foreground service with auto-start on boot, passive location listener and exponential backoff for failed syncs Geofencing - Define pause zones with per-zone WiFi pause, motionless detection, entry delay and notification settings Flexible Sync - Instant send, periodic batch sync, Wi-Fi only or fully offline mode Auto-Export - Schedule automatic background exports on a daily, weekly or monthly basis Authentication - Basic Auth, Bearer Token, or custom headers with AES-256-GCM encryption Quick Setup - Configure devices instantly via colota:// deep links, QR codes or home screen shortcuts Configurable - Custom field mapping, update intervals, distance filters, accuracy thresholds, unit system and time format Data Management - Database statistics, scheduled cleanup and full data export Dark Mode - Full dark and light theme support The FOSS variant uses Android's native LocationManager and has no Google Play Services dependency.

What's new

- 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

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