# Tracker Connect

> Tracker takes care of you and your loved ones at home, on roads and in life.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/za.co.tracker.consumer](https://chrome-stats.com/d/za.co.tracker.consumer)

## Overview

- **ID:** `za.co.tracker.consumer`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Tracker Connect Pty Ltd
- **Category:** MAPS\_AND\_NAVIGATION
- **Downloads:** 1,264,984
- **Rating:** 3.12 / 5 (5,867 ratings)
- **Version:** 5.14.1(1624)
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-06
- **First published:** 2015-07-09
- **Publisher country:** ZA
- **Size:** 219 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-15
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=za.co.tracker.consumer)
- **Website:** [http://www.tracker.co.za](http://www.tracker.co.za/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.tracker.co.za/support/privacy-policy](https://www.tracker.co.za/support/privacy-policy)

## Description

**Tracker Connect** is a comprehensive vehicle monitoring Chrome extension designed to keep you and your loved ones safe at home, on the road, and throughout daily life. The app provides real-time data on your vehicle's location, speed, and odometer readings while offering convenient features such as an In-App Car Guard for remote vehicle locking and movement alerts.

Key functionalities include live map views of all your vehicles, accident assistance responder tracking, and the ability to share journeys with family and friends for enhanced safety. Tracker Connect supports SARS-compliant trip reports to help you accurately categorize business and private mileage. It also sends timely push notifications for license and service reminders to ensure you never miss important deadlines. Additional features include managing emergency contacts, medical aid details, and direct access to Tracker's Emergency Centre for stolen vehicle reports and roadside assistance.

## Rankings

- #59,687 — Overall
- #26 — tracker

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NOTIFICATION_POLICY`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADMIN`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_SCAN`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.GET_ACCOUNTS`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.MANAGE_ACCOUNTS`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC`
- `android.permission.USE_CREDENTIALS`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT`
- `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`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.UPDATE_SHORTCUT`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.CHANGE_BADGE`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.majeur.launcher.permission.UPDATE_BADGE`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.READ`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE`
- `com.sonyericsson.home.permission.BROADCAST_BADGE`
- `com.sonymobile.home.permission.PROVIDER_INSERT_BADGE`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_READ`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_WRITE`
- `za.co.tracker.consumer.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Most reviews are negative. Recurrent complaints include inaccurate or stale location and odometer data, unreliable or excessive notifications, and frequent performance issues such as freezing, slow responses, or not updating. Users also find the UI non-intuitive and report login problems (not staying logged in, frequent password resets). Access to trip logs, statements, and data sharing/export features is often broken or unavailable. A small number of reviewers offer positive feedback, saying the app is good or excellent when it works.

### Pros

- When it works, the app is easy to use and navigate.
- The tracking feature gives users a sense of safety.
- Some reviewers call the app excellent/good/best when functioning.

### Cons

- Location data (current position) is often inaccurate or stale, with odometer readings not matching reality.
- Notifications are unreliable or overly noisy/not audible when needed.
- App freezes/hangs, is slow to respond, and sometimes fails to update.
- Not user-friendly with poor navigation and login persistence issues (not staying logged in, frequent password resets).
- Trip logs, statements, and data sharing/export features are inaccessible or non-functional.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/za.co.tracker.consumer)