# GridWalker SAR

> An open-source tactical mapping tool for Search and Rescue grid operations.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/io.github.ceakins.gridwalker](https://chrome-stats.com/d/io.github.ceakins.gridwalker)

## Overview

- **ID:** `io.github.ceakins.gridwalker`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Charles Eakins
- **Category:** MAPS\_AND\_NAVIGATION
- **Downloads:** 17
- **Version:** 0.1.14
- **Last updated:** 2026-04-07
- **First published:** 2026-02-27
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 59 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-16
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=io.github.ceakins.gridwalker)
- **Website:** [https://github.com/ceakins/gridwalker](https://github.com/ceakins/gridwalker)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://github.com/ceakins/gridwalker/blob/master/PRIVACY.md](https://github.com/ceakins/gridwalker/blob/master/PRIVACY.md)

## Description

GridWalker SAR is an open-source mapping and navigation tool built specifically for Search and Rescue (SAR) professionals and volunteers. Designed to streamline tactical ground operations, this app helps field teams visualize search grids, maintain accurate orientation, and ensure thorough coverage of assigned search areas.<br><br>Whether you are clearing a 1-km tactical block or conducting a highly detailed 100-meter sweep, GridWalker SAR provides the visual references you need to stay on track and coordinate effectively.<br><br>Upcoming Features &amp; Roadmap<br>GridWalker SAR is in active development, built by and for the people who need it. Future updates will introduce advanced tools for remote and complex operations, including:<br><br>Ad-Hoc Wi-Fi Direct Mesh Support: Keep your team connected and sync grid coverage data completely off-grid, even when cellular service drops in remote wilderness areas.<br><br>Missing Persons Database Overlay: Seamlessly integrate with missing persons databases to pull critical subject information and last-known locations directly into your active operational map.<br><br>Support Continued Development<br>GridWalker SAR is proudly open-source and free to use. If this app helps your team in the field and you would like to support the countless hours going into its continued development and future features, consider leaving a tip:<br>https://ko-fi.com/ceakins

## Rankings

- #2,667,182 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_BACKGROUND_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `io.github.ceakins.gridwalker.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/io.github.ceakins.gridwalker)