Colota - GPS Location Tracker
Self-hosted GPS tracker. Open source, geofencing, offline mode, no telemetry
| Repo: | IzzyOnDroid |
| AppID: | com.Colota |
| Author: | Max Dietrich |
| License: | AGPL-3.0-only |
| Donation: | Webpage |
| InRepoSince: | 2026-03-18 |
| LastRepoUpdate: | 2026-10-29 |
| LastAppUpdate: | 2026-10-28 |
| LastVersion: | 1.21.1 |
| Categories: | Navigation |
| APK source: | Github |
| Google Play: | Check if it's there |
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.
WhatsNew:
- Fixed text showing only its top edge on Samsung DeX and other external displays
- Fixed the Bearer token label showing as asterisks in Chinese
- Fixed the theme not following the system after switching dark mode while Colota was closed and tracking kept running
- Fixed exported trips being named after the previous day in time zones ahead of UTC
While you can download the APKs here directly, you should preferably use an F-Droid client so the app stays up-to-date on your device. Some clients have this repo enabled by default, e.g. Neo Store, Droid-ify, or, of course, the IzzyOnDroid client by Sunil. With others (like the official client) you'll have to add this repo manually (see the hint on top of the package list for how to do that).
