Life360 Alternative with OpenStreetMap data?

possiblylinux127, 2 months ago

Maybe ask on !privacy

governorkeagan, 2 months ago

I didn’t even think of that. I’ll post there now. Thanks!

InsertUser, 2 months ago

@governorkeagan

I've never used it, but there's a location sharing plugin for OsmAnd that shares location via Telegram:

https://osmand.net/docs/user/plugins/osmand-tracker/

kosmoz, 2 months ago

Unlike Osmand itself, the Osmand Tracker app is not open-source. While that’s not a quality the OP asked for, I think it is important to note in this context.

Also, I found that Osmand Tracker drains your battery like crazy, but ymmv.

guillem, 2 months ago

I used PhoneTrack for NextCloud + the f-droid app long ago. I remember setting it up as a bit painful, but maybe it has improved. Judging by the screenshots it uses OSM.

apps.nextcloud.com/apps/phonetrackf-droid.org/…/net.eneiluj.nextcloud.phonetrack/

Ludrol, 2 months ago

What is the functionality you are after as I am not familiar with aforementioned app?

wizardbeard, 2 months ago

As far as I know, it’s mainly for tracking the location of family members who are also on the app and who have approved sharing location with you.

governorkeagan, 2 months ago

Exactly this. You can also pay and report incidents (e.g. robberies) in your area as well, although I don’t use it for that.