OwnTracks vs Roamigoo
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
OwnTracks
This app lets you create a private log of your locations or share them with others. It prioritizes data security and privacy by using open protocols. Be mindful that continuous GPS use can impact battery life.
- Private location diary
- Location sharing
- Open-source
- Open protocols
- Data security and privacy
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OwnTracks - Your location companion OwnTracks allows you to keep track of your own location. You can build your private location diary or share it with your family and friends. OwnTracks is open-source and uses open protocols for communication so you can be sure your data stays secure and private. Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.
Roamigoo
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Roamigoo helps travelers and locals connect, make friends, and share experiences around the world. Features: • Meet travelers and locals worldwide • Create your profile and share your interests • Send requests and build connections • Chat with friends and fellow travelers • Explore cultures and destinations together • Report and block inappropriate users • Enjoy a safe and respectful community Whether you're traveling, living abroad, or simply looking to meet people from different cultures, Roamigoo makes meaningful connections easy. Travel. Connect. Explore.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Roamigoo at 15.0 against OwnTracks's 18.6. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
OwnTracks ships an update monthly, Roamigoo every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | OwnTracks | Roamigoo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (33 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 67.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 33 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 140 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Christoph Krey | Junaid Anwar |
In-app purchases
OwnTracks
No in-app purchases
Roamigoo
No in-app purchases
