Best Totem Grid Apps

End-to-end encrypted location sharingOne-to-one and group sharingTemporary and long-term groups

Share your location privately and securely with end-to-end encryption. Control who sees your location and for how long, with options for temporary or long-term groups. The core service is free and open source.

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Black Rock Compass

BRC Guide & Navigator

Full Burning Man event scheduleReal-time friend finder compassNavigate to friends, art, events & porta potties

Navigate and discover everything happening at Burning Man. Find friends, events, and essential locations like porta-potties with real-time guidance. Plan your schedule and stay connected with your crew, even with limited cell service.

Off-grid messaging & tracking

Organic Maps・Offline Maps, GPS

🗺️ Navigation

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Hiking Trails & GPS Navigation

100% offline maps and navigationFast zooming and searchDetailed points of interest

Navigate and explore with detailed offline maps and GPS guidance. Plan, record, and import routes for travel, hikes, and rides without needing an internet connection. Enjoy privacy-first, battery-efficient navigation with extensive points of interest.

🗺️ Navigation

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Crowd Compass Companion App

Stay Connected, Wander Freely

Real-time GPS friend trackingOff-grid mesh messagingDownloadable offline maps

Stay connected with your group even without cell service or Wi-Fi. This app provides real-time GPS friend tracking, off-grid messaging, and downloadable offline maps. It's ideal for festivals, backcountry adventures, and any situation where network connectivity is limited.

Message with Friends & Family

Global messagingInteractive SOSGroup messaging

Communicate globally with friends and family, even without cell service. Pair with a compatible satellite communicator for secure messaging and SOS capabilities. Enjoy automatic network switching for reliable connectivity and real-time location sharing.

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Wander: right crowd IRL

Hangs made for your vibe

Instant group chat for hangoutsNo profile swipingAI-powered friend suggestions

Connect with like-minded individuals for spontaneous hangouts. This app facilitates group chats based on your interests and location, fostering organic connections without profile swiping. Enjoy free, safe, and meaningful conversations to find your community.

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Compass AI+

by Dinesh Tyagi

Map friends with photos and notesAI-powered neighborhood insightsBirthday and favorites dashboard

Map your friends with photos, notes, and contact details. Discover neighborhood insights using AI and stay updated on birthdays. Offers multiple map views and a dashboard for favorites.

📊 Productivity

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WaveChat: Texting, Off-Grid

Adventure without bounds.

Off-grid communicationNo cell service requiredConnects with Wave RF products

This messaging app enables communication without cell service, connecting users with compatible RF products. It's designed for adventurers who need reliable contact in remote areas. Stay in touch when it matters most, unbound by traditional network limitations.

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Bump - real life is happening

Map of your people and places

Real-time location sharingFriend activity and music listeningPersonalized place mapping

This app lets you share your real-time location with friends and discover places together. See friends' battery levels, listen to their music, and create a personal map of your favorite spots. It also includes chat features, a scratch map of visited locations, and navigation tools.

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Chat Now & Calls，Video - Toti

Find New Friends，Social & Camp

Share trail momentsDiscover outdoor videosConnect with campers

Connect with fellow outdoor enthusiasts in a dedicated community. Share trail moments, discover videos, and build your profile. Engage in conversations and follow friends to enhance your off-the-beaten-path experiences.

🌟 Lifestyle

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Seamless Global Messaging

ZOLEO

Seamless global messagingSOS alerting with progressive updatesLocation sharing

This app provides seamless global messaging and personal safety features, connecting your smartphone to satellite networks for communication anywhere. It offers SOS alerting, location sharing, and weather forecasts, ensuring you stay connected and safe worldwide.

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Speed – Community Hangouts

Join events & group activities

Discover public events and activitiesExplore interest-based hangoutsCommunity map for local gatherings

Discover local public events, activities, and interest-based hangouts in your community. This platform focuses on connecting people through shared hobbies and experiences, with a strong emphasis on safety and privacy. Explore gatherings, join group chats, and engage in community events without direct user-to-user visibility.

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by University of Colorado Boulder

CrowdMag

Measure magnetic field dataContribute to scientific researchRecord data during flights

This app allows users to measure and contribute to scientific research on Earth's magnetic field using their smartphone. It offers features for recording magnetic data during various activities, including flights, and provides tools for data visualization and analysis.

Video Chat・Online Call・Message

Encrypted chats and secure callsSmart news feed with personalized contentPublic and private communities by interest

Connect with friends, family, and like-minded individuals through secure chats and calls. Discover content, join communities, and create your own channels. Ideal for personal, professional, and business communication.

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Kiba: Off Grid Communication

Outdoor Location & Messaging

Offline messagingLive location sharingGroup trail tracking

This app enables off-grid communication for outdoor enthusiasts. It allows for offline messaging, real-time location sharing, and waypoint sharing without cell signal, Wi-Fi, or satellites, using a paired radio device.

🗺️ Navigation

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Radius On Map: Draw Circles

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