# SendLocation

> Utility app to send device location data to a custom server via HTTP GET. (iPhone/iPad app by Jouni Erola.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sendlocation/id377724446 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Jouni Erola](https://appshunter.io/developer/295758397)
- Category: Navigation, Games
- Price: $0.99
- Rating: 3.80/5 from 6 App Store ratings · 17 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 10.2 · 2 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2010-06-25
- Data updated: 2026-08-20
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sendlocation/id377724446/reviews.md

## What is SendLocation?

SendLocation is small utility for those who need an application that sends your location to your own server and script. It's dead simple: just provide the server and script and this app will do the rest.

SendLocation supports background updating. The application doesn't even need to be open to get location updates. However when SendLocation is closed or in background it detects only "significant" location changes (a new feature in iOS 4). These changes are typically occuring when changing cell in your mobile network.

By creating your own script you can .. 
- publish your location in your own webpage 
- make your own "locate my iPhone" service 
- send email to your friend when you're nearby 
.. use this information for any nice idea that pops in to your mind!

The HTTP GET-method is in following format:

http://yourserver.com/yourscript.php?lat=***&lon=***&speed=***&heading=***&vacc=***&hacc=***&altitude=***&deviceid=**&battery=***&ts=***&quick=***&background=***

Where you must provide the "http://yourserver.com/yourscript.php" part to application settings.

Speed is your current speed in meters per second (calculated by GPS points) and heading is the course youre travelling towards (also calculated from GPS).

Notice: when this app is at foreground it can send your location in 5 second intervals. This might stress some servers or cause lots of traffic to your server. Please monitor the usage!

## Key features

- Sends location to custom server
- Supports background updating
- Configurable server and script
- HTTP GET method for data transfer
- Includes speed, heading, and battery data

## Recent user reviews (10 of 17)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sendlocation/id377724446/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Works as advertised

*2024-03-13, version 2.8*

Sends iOS location data via a http request to a url of your choice. Great way to get location data out of a phone without writing a full app.

### 5/5 — Free and works well

*2024-01-02*

The app has always been free, works on new and old iOS versions, is simple to use, and is reliable.  That is much more than most of the other apps coming up on Apples search suggestions.  Kudos from a long time user.

### 4/5 — Satisfied

*2018-02-13*

Very good product, I wish it was possible to choose http request method, variable names.

**Developer response:** Thansk for the feedback, I will add these to ideas list for future releases!

### 1/5 — Not working

*2016-10-14*

Good concept, but doesn't seem to be working.  I should have looked at the last update time for this app.  iPhone 6 iOS 10 not working

### 4/5 — Interested User

*2013-08-25*

A good product to use as a base to allow you to build your own tracking applicaiton. Wish it had a few additional features: 1) Ability to set updating threshold (both in foreground and in background) 2) Ability to reduce font size on display. 3) Accept software customization requests.

### 1/5 — Rubbish

*2013-04-28*

Does not work

### 5/5 — Delighted to have found this

*2012-12-11*

Thank you!!!

### 5/5 — Very good app

*2011-02-24*

Really like the app, works very well. All I would say is it would be good if you could set the delay time to send the data. I.e not always every 20 seconds

### 4/5 — Great app

*2011-02-06*

Very good app. Does what it says on the tin. Easy to create script to pickup data and display in Google maps.

### 4/5 — Simple and very uncomplicated

*2010-12-07, version 0*

For those of us who know how to write server side programs, and have ideas about thing they could do with a constant stream of location data, this app fills in an essential piece of the puzzle.

It would be nice if the app provided some form of feedback or developer contact information, a bit more data in the GET, such as a timestamp, and possibly the ability to store location data when offline to update when next connected (this is where a timestamp would prove exceptionally useful). Currently my server-side script has to add a timestamp to the data to really make it useful.

I am having great fun experimenting with various possibilities and I look forward to this app becoming even more useful in the future.

## Frequently asked questions about SendLocation

### What is SendLocation used for?

SendLocation is a utility app designed to send your device's current location data to a server and script that you configure. This allows for custom location-based services, such as publishing your location on a webpage or creating a personal 'locate my device' function.

### Does SendLocation work in the background?

Yes, SendLocation supports background updating. It can detect significant location changes even when the application is closed or in the background, typically when you move between cell towers in your mobile network.

### What kind of data does SendLocation send?

SendLocation sends various data points including latitude, longitude, speed, heading, accuracy, altitude, device ID, battery level, and a timestamp. This information is sent via an HTTP GET request to your specified server.

### How often does SendLocation update my location?

When SendLocation is in the foreground, it can send your location in 5-second intervals. In the background, it relies on detecting 'significant' location changes, which are less frequent and depend on network cell tower transitions.

### Is SendLocation free to use?

No, SendLocation is a paid application. It is available for purchase at $0.99. The app does not feature in-app purchases or advertisements.

### What devices is SendLocation compatible with?

SendLocation is compatible with iPhone and iPod Touch devices. It requires iOS 4 or later and has an age rating of 4+.

### How often is SendLocation updated?

The latest version of SendLocation is 2.8, which was last updated on February 13, 2018. The app was originally released on June 25, 2010.

### Does SendLocation have ads?

No, SendLocation is ad-free. As a paid application, it does not contain any advertisements, ensuring an uninterrupted user experience.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.8 — 2018-02-13

This update from Apple will improve the functionality of this app. No new features are included.

Some users are reporting frequent updates even if the switch isn't toggled on. This version should fix this issue. Please contact me if you have any problems through the support web page.

### 2.7 — 2018-02-07

- background frequency limited, now the minimum frequency is 5 minutes (or longer time, depending on cell tower switching etc.)

### 2.6 — 2018-02-04

- Fix to saving the settings
- Fix to background updating frequency
- New parameter ("background" = 1/0 - depnds when the update has been made)

### 2.5 — 2018-01-22

- Possibility to switch on/off more frequent background updating (we strongly suggest turning this off to preserve battery)

### 2.4 — 2018-01-12

Prevents auto-locking when app in use

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