This project provides a comprehensive, open-source GPS tracking system for Android and iOS devices, displaying real-time and historical routes on various map providers. It's suitable for fleet management, personal safety, and research, offering a mature solution with over 2.2 million downloads since 2007.

How It Works

The system comprises native mobile clients (Android in Kotlin, iOS in Swift) that capture location data and a PHP/JS backend for receiving, storing, and processing this data. A responsive web interface allows users to view tracking information. Version 7 features a complete rewrite using modern architectures like MVVM and clean code practices, enhancing maintainability and performance.

Quick Start & Requirements

• Server: Clone the repository, copy server files to your web directory, set permissions, configure dbconnect.php (MySQL, PostgreSQL, or SQLite), and run install.php. Requires PHP 7.4+, a web server (Apache/Nginx), and a database.
• Android: Open clients/android-kotlin in Android Studio, update Constants.kt with the server URL, and build. Requires Android Studio 4.0+, Android SDK 21+.
• iOS: Open clients/ios-swift/GPSTracker.xcodeproj in Xcode, update APIService.swift with the server URL, and build. Requires Xcode 16.2+, iOS 15.0+.
• Demo: https://www.websmithing.com/gpstracker/map

Highlighted Details

• Real-time tracking with customizable update intervals.
• Background tracking capabilities on mobile devices.
• Support for multiple map providers including Google Maps and OpenStreetMaps.
• Comprehensive route history playback with distance and speed tracking.

Maintenance & Community

Actively maintained since 2007, with Version 7 being a significant rewrite. Contributions are welcome via Pull Requests. Contact information and GitHub profile are available.

Licensing & Compatibility

Licensed under the MIT License, permitting commercial use and integration with closed-source projects.

Limitations & Caveats

Legacy components (ASP.NET, Windows Phone, Java ME, WordPress plugin) are available but not actively maintained. The Android client is noted as "coming soon to Google Play."