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GPSLogger vs OwnTracks: catalog facts
GPSLogger	OwnTracks
Free Free and open source.	Free Free and open source.
Android	Android, iOS, Self-hosted
Designed for low battery use Configurable format, interval and accuracy	Location data goes to a server you control Open protocols and open-source code
Android only Logs positions rather than offering maps or navigation	Needs a server, which takes some setup to host yourself Not a map or navigation app on its own
Downloadable app	Downloadable app, Self-hosted
Open source	Open source
License not stated	License not stated
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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