# GPS Tether Server

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

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.bricatta.GPSTetherServer\_FE](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.bricatta.GPSTetherServer_FE)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.bricatta.GPSTetherServer_FE`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Bricatta
- **Category:** COMMUNICATION
- **Downloads:** 45,150
- **Rating:** 2.44 / 5 (128 ratings)
- **Version:** 4.3.6
- **Last updated:** 2026-06-11
- **First published:** 2013-02-09
- **Publisher country:** MY
- **Size:** 19 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-08
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bricatta.GPSTetherServer_FE)
- **Website:** [https://www.bricatta.com](https://www.bricatta.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.bricatta.com/others/privacy-policy/](https://www.bricatta.com/others/privacy-policy/)

## Description

**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/](https://gpstether.bricatta.com/) for more details and support.

## Rankings

- #311,915 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_BACKGROUND_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.bricatta.GPSTetherServer_FE.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`

## Review summary

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.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.bricatta.GPSTetherServer_FE)