Colota - GPS Location Tracker
Self-hosted GPS tracker. Open source, geofencing, offline mode, no telemetry
| AppID: | com.Colota |
| Author: | Max Dietrich |
| License: | AGPL-3.0-only |
| Donation: | Webpage |
| InRepoSince: | 2026-03-18 |
| LastRepoUpdate: | 2026-06-13 |
| LastAppUpdate: | 2026-06-13 |
| LastVersion: | 1.11.0 |
| 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, 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, calendar with activity dots and per-trip export
- 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, car mode or speed
- 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 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:
- Add notes to individual points. Tap a point on the map in Location History or a trip to annotate it.
- Exports now include bearing and battery status for every point, in all formats.
- Tracking now auto-resumes when you connect a charger after a low-battery stop.
- Tracking profiles support an activation delay.
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).
