FlockHopper

FlockHopper

Opt Out of Mass Surveillance

304 ratings
42 reviews
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Released
April 22, 2026
Updated
October 12, 2026

Features

Background Location Access

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This navigation app provides two route options: the fastest and an alternative that avoids known automated license plate reader (ALPR) camera locations. It displays camera locations on the map and offers turn-by-turn voice guidance with lane hints. The app prioritizes user privacy with no account, sign-up, ads, or data sales.

✓Dual route options (fastest vs. ALPR avoidance)
✓ALPR camera locations displayed on map
✓Turn-by-turn voice guidance with lane hints
✓Background navigation
✓No account or sign-up required
✓No ads or third-party trackers
✓Self-hosted map tiles
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What's New in FlockHopper

2.0

October 12, 2026

Welcome to FlockHopper 2.0 - Camera Alerts: Warned before you pass an ALPR camera, on the map and on your Lock Screen. Turn on Always On in Alerts and FlockHopper wakes up when you drive, warns you, and stops when you park. All without opening the app. - Saved Places: Home, Work, and unlimited favorites, right in search. - Turn-by-Turn on the Lock Screen: Your next turn in the Dynamic Island and on the Lock Screen. - Improved Rerouting: Miss a turn and the new route follows the way you're already driving. Fewer U-turns. FlockHopper Pro: Some of what's new is part of Pro. It covers the servers and keeps development going. Still one developer, no ads, no investors, no data sales. Everything you already had stays free. - Custom Alerts (Pro): Choose your sounds and how early you're warned. - Camera Exposure (Pro): Which cameras catch you, how often, and when you're predictable. Kept on your phone. - Stops (Pro): Up to ten stops and routes up to 3,000 miles. - Offline Maps & Routes (Pro): Save routes and map areas. Navigate with no signal. - Map Styles & Traffic (Pro): Satellite, terrain, outdoors and more, plus live traffic.

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Subscriptions & In-App Purchases

$4.99

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Charts

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📈 57+5

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This app rose +5 positions in Navigation chart.

Last updated on October 31, 2026.

Top Grossing

📈 83+6

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This app rose +6 positions in Navigation chart.

Last updated on October 31, 2026.

User reviews

Recommended!!

What a happy discovery! Love the turn by turn directions and route preview. Thank you for developing this app! Suggest the road names to be in larger font or darker. Even after zoom-in the street names stayed tiny! Would like the ability to plot my own route w/o magnification.

Great, but has flaws

A great app if you want to try and drive without having your 4th amendment rights violated. That being said, its frequent freezes when you miss a turn and the need to stop and restart directions (at least on CarPlay), the lack of a search history, and the needlessly complicated directions it gives occasionally could be improved.
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Tiny symbols and letters, dangerous/confusing routes &

I really wanted to like this app and to use it as my only GPS app. I can’t due to some prevalent issues

It isn’t possible to click on directions to see street names and map out your route turn by turn. The route symbols and street names on the maps are comically small. What is this, a GPS for ants?!?!

It doesn’t properly name rotary exits and has recommended I go the wrong way for a turn off a route to get directly back on it (even though there were no flock cameras to avoid???)

I use this app 20% of the time I need to navigate somewhere. I wanted it to be 100% of the time, but after many driving mishaps and struggling to read what route or street I’m on, I’ve decided my safety and navigational awareness is more important than protecting my privacy in an increasingly surveilled state
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Awesome app!

Just what we all need at this time! Works extremely well! One feature suggestion. Add functionality to count number of times you’ve been flocked in a drive (but not a preplanned route). Maybe start/stop button? When you get to destination, you can check the stats?

Amazing app

Just found this app and it was perfect. Didn’t see one flock camera on my drive. I have recommended this to everyone I know within the last half hour. One thing just to nitpick since it’s already pretty perfect is a way to save addresses and a way to suggest where a flock camera is/ not an accessible road the directions are trying to take you. Over all 10/10 will be recommending!
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FAQ

What makes FlockHopper different from other navigation apps?

FlockHopper offers a unique feature by generating two routes for each trip: the fastest route and an alternative route that specifically avoids known automated license plate reader (ALPR) camera locations. This provides users with an option to minimize their exposure to surveillance.

Does FlockHopper have ads?

No, FlockHopper is ad-free. The app explicitly states it has no ads, no third-party trackers, and no data sales, prioritizing user privacy.

How accurate is the ALPR camera data in FlockHopper?

The ALPR camera data is community-sourced and its coverage can vary by region. It may not always be complete or current, so it's important to remember that FlockHopper is a tool for reducing exposure, not a guarantee.

Is FlockHopper available on Android devices?

Currently, FlockHopper is only supported on iPhone devices. The app's supported devices list specifies 'iphone' as the only platform.

What is the age rating for FlockHopper?

FlockHopper has an age rating of 17+. This is likely due to the nature of its privacy-focused features and the potential for users to be concerned about surveillance.

How often is FlockHopper updated?

The latest version of FlockHopper, 1.2.2, was released on June 16, 2026, indicating regular maintenance and updates. The app was initially released on April 22, 2026.

Can I support FlockHopper's development?

Yes, there is an optional Tip Jar available if you wish to support the project. This is purely voluntary and does not unlock any additional features or functionality.

What does the 'Opt Out of Mass Surveillance' subtitle mean for FlockHopper?

The subtitle highlights the app's core privacy-centric function: providing navigation routes that help users avoid automated license plate reader (ALPR) cameras, thus reducing their digital footprint and exposure to mass surveillance systems.