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Colota
Android GPS location tracker.
Day 43 since launch · Launched 25 August 2026
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What is Colota?
Colota is an open-source Android GPS location tracker. It records your location history on your own terms, with a focus on privacy and self-hosting rather than sending data to third-party clouds.
Pros
- Privacy-friendly location tracking
- Self-hostable backend
- Free and open source
Cons
- Android only
- Setup leans technical
- No hosted cloud option
Who should use Colota
Android users who want private, self-hosted location history.
Who may not need it
iPhone users or people wanting a polished consumer app.
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