Location Share vs μlogger
Side-by-side comparison of two open source alternatives
Location Share
Location Share is a simple Android application that allows you to share your current location. Location Share doesn't require setting up an account, doesn't track your location in the background, doesn't auto-share it, and doesn't send it to anyone except those you explicitly tell it to. It can share your location using any application that supports sharing plain text. This includes (but isn't limited to) sharing via SMS, email, social networks, note taking applications, etc. Simply launch the application and wait until the device homes in on your location. You'll then have the option to view the location on a map, share it, or copy it to the clipboard.
μlogger
μlogger ('micro-logger') is an application for continuous logging of location coordinates, designed to record hiking, biking tracks and other outdoor activities. Track points are saved at chosen intervals and may be uploaded to dedicated server in real time. This client works with μlogger web server. Together they make a complete self owned and controlled client–server solution. Features * meant to be simple and small (μ) * focus on privacy, doesn't use Google Play services, logs to self-owned server * low memory and battery impact * uses GPS or network based location data * synchronizes location with web server in real time, in case of problems keeps retrying * alternatively works in offline mode; positions may be exported to file and uploaded to the server manually * allows adding waypoints with attached images and comments (required server version 1.0+ for synchronization) * configurable tracking settings * export to GPX, KML format * automation
| Feature | Location Share | μlogger |
|---|---|---|
| License | GPL-3.0-only | GPL-3.0-or-later |
| Install sources | F-DroidGitHub | F-DroidGitHubIzzyOnDroid |
| Categories | MessagingNavigation | OfficeSMSMessagingNavigation |
| Features | Ad-FreeOpen SourceNo Tracking | Ad-FreeOpen SourceNo Tracking |
| Platforms | Android | Android |
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