Alternative to Google Maps location sharing / Apple FindMy
from mugglewue@feddit.org to degoogle@lemmy.ml on 09 Mar 11:53
https://feddit.org/post/8947345

Is there a European alternative to Apple FindMy or GoogleMaps location tracking that allows you to share your location with each other?

I would be very grateful for any tips.

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zecg@lemmy.world on 09 Mar 13:03 next collapse

I use osmand and send simple plaintext coordinates: 45.89873° N, 15.94801° E

If you mean continuous location sharing, there’s a tracker plugin for osmand which (sadly) uses Telegram. Haven’t tried it, but if it’s encrypted (as Telegram chat isn’t by default), could be good.

scott@lem.free.as on 09 Mar 14:32 next collapse

Matrix allows for time-based location sharing. The Element clients have it implemented.

Also Nextcloud with the Phonetrack application installed. I use the uLogger app on Android for 24x7 location recording and it uses less than 2% of the battery over a day.

piracysails@lemm.ee on 09 Mar 15:09 collapse

Can I set the sharing to permanent?

scott@lem.free.as on 09 Mar 23:52 collapse

In Element, no.

In Nextcloud, yes.

piracysails@lemm.ee on 09 Mar 15:08 next collapse

I too was trying to find alternatives to these services but I could not.

I saw a github “thread” ones for organic maps, but it did not get traction… They could make it a paid service as that are trusted by the community to handle that data.

There was a new application, I do not remember the name of it… But it was using google play services which I did not add to my OS.

I found the app through howtomen’s YouTube channel, let me know if you need it, I will search for it.

Edit: If you have the skills, you could setup/self-host owntracks, which I could not do, securely.

sonalder@lemmy.ml on 10 Mar 09:35 collapse

Probably Paralino

piracysails@lemm.ee on 10 Mar 10:33 collapse

Correct.

RandomLegend@lemmy.dbzer0.com on 09 Mar 17:21 next collapse

github.com/Rezivure/Grid-Mobile

[deleted] on 09 Mar 19:07 collapse

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smpl@discuss.tchncs.de on 09 Mar 21:44 next collapse

ticeapp.com/en/

cypherpunks@lemmy.ml on 10 Mar 13:31 collapse

what led you to recommend that? it appears to be closed-source abandonware (last updated in 2021) and has very negative reviews on google play.

sonalder@lemmy.ml on 10 Mar 09:34 next collapse

Paralino is based in Germany. It’s an end-to-end encrypted geolocation sharing app that is quite new. They said they will open source their code further in their roadmap. It’s available on both iOS and Android!

mugglewue@feddit.org on 10 Mar 20:53 collapse

Paralino looks great 👍

sonalder@lemmy.ml on 10 Mar 22:17 collapse

It’s quite new so maybe not as feature-packed but it might worth to bet on them cuz their app does looks great I agree!

CowsLookLikeMaps@sh.itjust.works on 10 Mar 15:14 next collapse

Has anybody tried mygrid.app ?

waz@lemmy.world on 10 Mar 23:46 collapse

Aprs.fi

A bit if a joke. Aprs is a common protocol amateur radio operators use to share their location.

The site mentioned is a popular site that displays said data.