# Lightning GPS

> Track your vehicles from anywhere using our free Lightning GPS mobile app.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.brickhouse.lightningGps](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.brickhouse.lightningGps)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.brickhouse.lightningGps`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Brickhouse Electronics
- **Category:** MAPS\_AND\_NAVIGATION
- **Downloads:** 13,843
- **Rating:** 3.08 / 5 (56 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.22.14.6484
- **Last updated:** 2026-05-08
- **First published:** 2017-09-13
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 40 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-14
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.brickhouse.lightningGps)
- **Website:** [http://www.brickhousesecurity.com](http://www.brickhousesecurity.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.lightninggps.com/privacy-policy](https://www.lightninggps.com/privacy-policy)

## Description

**Lightning GPS** lets you track your vehicles from anywhere in the world using a free, user-friendly mobile app. Manage your vehicle units with real-time updates on their status including moving, idle, and ignition states.

Key features include unit list management, live tracking with location updates, and a detailed "Timeline" to review sensor data events. Stay informed with app notifications and share unit locations via the Locator function. You can also send commands directly through the app, making vehicle monitoring convenient and efficient.

## Rankings

- #498,860 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.AUTHENTICATE_ACCOUNTS`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.GET_ACCOUNTS`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.MANAGE_ACCOUNTS`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.USE_CREDENTIALS`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.brickhouse.lightningGps.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES`

## Review summary

Users find the Lightning GPS app generally easy to set up, affordable, and effective for vehicle and personal tracking. However, multiple users report issues with the app logging them out unexpectedly, slow or inaccurate location updates, and lack of proper battery notifications. Additionally, some experience difficulties with signing in and password resets, and desire more advanced alert functionalities. The advertised Google Street View feature often does not work as expected, causing frustration.

### Pros

- Easy to set up and use
- Affordable tracking service
- Accurate tracking in general
- Useful for monitoring vehicles and family members
- Simple interface

### Cons

- App logs users out unexpectedly especially when accessing Google Street View feature
- GPS location updates are slow and sometimes inaccurate
- Battery notifications for the device do not work properly
- Difficulties with signing in, password reset, and account management
- App is slow to load and lacks advanced alert features

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