OwnTracks for PC

Software Features and Description

1. OwnTracks is open-source and uses open protocols for communication so you can be sure your data stays secure and private.

2. You can build your private location diary or share it with your family and friends.

3. OwnTracks allows you to keep track of your own location.

4. Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.

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GET Compatible PC App

App	Download	Rating	Maker
OwnTracks	Get App ↲	25 4.24	Christoph Krey

Or follow the guide below to use on PC:

Select Windows version:

Install OwnTracks app on your Windows in 4 steps below:

Download an Android emulator for PC:
Get either Bluestacks or the Nox App >> . We recommend Bluestacks because you can easily find solutions online if you run into problems while using it. Download Bluestacks PC software Here >> .

Install the emulator:
On your computer, goto the Downloads folder » click to install Bluestacks.exe or Nox.exe » Accept the License Agreements » Follow the on-screen prompts to complete installation.

Open the Emulator app you installed » goto its search bar and search "OwnTracks"
The search will reveal the OwnTracks app icon. Open, then click "Install".
Once OwnTracks is downloaded inside the emulator, locate/click the "All apps" icon to access a page containing all your installed applications including OwnTracks.
Now enjoy OwnTracks on PC.

Download a Compatible APK for PC

Download	Developer	Rating	Current version
Get APK for PC →	Christoph Krey	4.24	18.0.4

For Windows 11, check if there's a native OwnTracks Windows app here » ». If none, follow the steps below:

To get started, Download the OpenPC software »
- Upon installation, open OpenPC app » goto "Playstore on PC" » click "Configure_Download" button. This will auto-download and install PlayStore on your computer.

To use OwnTracks,
- Login to the PlayStore we just installed
- Search for "OwnTracks" » then Click "Install".
- OwnTracks will now be available on your Windows start-menu.

Minimum requirements	Recommended
8GB RAM SSD Storage Processor: Intel Core i3, AMD Ryzen 3000 Architecture: x64 or ARM64	16GB RAM HDD Storage

Get OwnTracks on Apple macOS

Download	Developer	Reviews	Rating
Get Free on Mac	Christoph Krey	25	4.24

Download on Android: Download Android

Not reliable

By Gazalew (Pcmac user)

If i compare my location using this app and a similar app this app shows me drifting and waypoints not recognized. Documentation needs focus. Its a great effort and i want to support this project. Perhaps i didnt set up my backend correctly. i tried the containerized recorder and mosquitto made by this author of this app as well as mosquitto broker in the standard ubuntu repos. lots of quirks along the way but eventually got to see two phones on the map. I get badge notifications on the icon of my app but cant find any notifications in the app when i launch. So though maybe i am close to my goal and missing something i am tired of trying any further.
Not relisble

By Hsjunkie (Pcmac user)

Tried both the GPS geo fencing feature as well as the beacon. Nothing works reliably. For example I hold my iPhone and set a geo fence center based on current location. I move around few minutes later come back to the same spot and it is not within the geo fence anymore. Struggled with this app for 2 months and giving up.
Works well enough

By mdolton (Pcmac user)

Documentation is severely lacking and it has a UI that only an engineer could love, but once you manage to get it working (with a fair amount of googling) it does what it's supposed to do.