GPS Tether Server

Name: GPS Tether Server
Rating: 2.3 (121 reviews)
Author: Bricatta

By: Bricatta

A fast and secure way to share and tether GPS between 2 devices using WiFi

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Features & Capabilities

GPS Tether Server is a fast, secure Android app designed to share and tether GPS data between two devices over WiFi. Compatible with Android 6+ and fully supporting Android 14, it allows you to extend GPS functionality from a GPS-enabled device (server) to another device without GPS (client), such as using your phone's GPS to provide location data to your tablet. The app runs silently in the background with persistent notification, ensuring continuous location sharing without interruption.

Key features include encrypted GPS data transmission for enhanced security, automatic server discovery, manual server selection, and background operation with battery conservation options. It operates without an internet connection by tethering GPS data through a shared WiFi network or hotspot. Ideal for using location-based apps on devices lacking GPS, it also supports remote GPS data sharing indoors or across networks. Additional advanced features are available in the paid version. Visit https://gpstether.bricatta.com/ for more details and support.

User Growth & Download Statistics

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Version:

4.3.6 Last updated: 2026-06-11

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Creation date:

2013-02-09

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Permissions:

android.permission.ACCESS_BACKGROUND_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE Low risk
android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_LOCATION Low risk
android.permission.INTERNET Low risk
android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS Low risk
android.permission.WAKE_LOCK Low risk
com.android.vending.BILLING Low risk
com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE Safe

Size:

19.06MB

Email:

in*****@bricatta.com

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Website ,Privacy policy

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Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-21

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# 308,890 ▼ 394

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Developed by:

Bricatta

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bricatta.GPSTetherServer_FE

Email:

in*****@bricatta.com

Website:

https://www.bricatta.com

User Reviews

Users appreciate the app's concept of turning an Android device into a GPS server for clients like iPads and find it useful especially on devices lacking GPS. However, many users report major issues: the app disconnects when running in the background or when the screen locks, making it unreliable; the free version has a restrictive 5-minute limit and instability; and the app is not recognized as a mock location provider in Android settings, limiting functionality. Broken help links and crashes when adjusting server settings further impact the user experience.

Pros

Allows using an Android device as a GPS server for other clients (e.g., iPad).
Has a free trial version, enabling users to test before purchase.
Good concept and useful for users without GPS on their devices.
Responsive developer support as noted by one user.
Works great between certain devices (e.g., Samsung S4 and iPad mini).

Cons

App disconnects or stops sending GPS data when running in background or when the screen locks.
Free version limited to 5 minutes and client crashes are reported, making the free version ineffective.
App does not appear in Android's mock location settings, causing usability issues.
Broken FAQ and instruction links, making it hard for users to troubleshoot.
Server app crashes when changing server port or has stability issues.
Requires the app to be in foreground to keep connection active, limiting usability.

Recent reviews

This is an awesome app. I use the client app on iPad for navigation with my android device as server. It seems to update the location every 5 seconds, If we have a setting to update this rate. It would be awesome! as I missed few turns few times :)