Overland (iOS)

Overland is a free location publisher for iOS, designed for efficient background tracking with fine-grained controls. Recommended for iOS power users who want precise tuning.

Install

Search the App Store for Overland.

Configure

In Overland → Settings → Settings:

  1. Receiver Endpoint URL: paste the per-org URL from your admin GPS sources page (it includes a token in the query string).
  2. Tracking Enabled: on.
  3. Send Interval: 1 minute is a reasonable default. Lower for active sports.
  4. Desired Accuracy: Best for foot/cycle, Hundred Meters for road trips (saves battery).
  5. Activity Type: matches your typical use — Other Navigation for hiking, Fitness for running, Automotive Navigation for driving.

Battery

Overland is more aggressive than OwnTracks by default; expect 8–12% battery drain per day at one-minute intervals.

Offline behavior

Overland queues unsent points to local storage and retries on the next network availability. Buffer is large enough to handle days of disconnection.

Troubleshooting

  • Points not arriving: check that the URL is exactly the one shown in the admin (including the token query parameter).
  • Background tracking stops: ensure Always location permission is granted and Background App Refresh is enabled.

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